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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-26 - AGENDAS - REGULARCITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, March 26, 2024 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AGENDA Joint Meeting with Board of Library Trustees How to Address the City Council Pursuant to Government Code section 54954.3 members of the public are afforded the opportunities to address the City Council. You may address the Council once per meeting during Public Participation on any matter within the Council's jurisdiction that is not listed on the agenda. Public Participation speaker's cards must be submitted to the City Clerk BEFORE this portion of the meeting begins. To address the Council regarding an item on the agenda, please fill out a speaker's card and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor announces the item. Each person addressing the Council is given three minutes to speak (with double the time allotted to non-English speakers using a translator) indicated by a colored light system on the Council dais. If you wish to provide information to the Council, please present the City Clerk with 10 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record. Please note use of City Council Chamber technology equipment to present electronic material during meetings is not allowed. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (661) 255-4391. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II) Pursuant to Government Code 54957.5 any writings or documents distributed to a majority of the members of the City Council regarding any open session item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120, during normal business hours. View public meeting agendas here, inclusive of all attachments and reading file material. INVOCATION Smyth CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE EXECUTIVE MEETING This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. Council will also discuss each individual item during the course of the meeting with the exception of the Consent Calendar, which may be approved in its entirety by one motion, unless there is a request to pull an item for discussion. No action will be taken on public agenda items during the Executive Meeting. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS National Vietnam War Veterans Day Proclamation Elizabeth Seelman Georgetown University Athletics Hall of Fame Recognition PUBLIC PARTICIPATION This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on items NOT listed on the agenda. The City Council will not act upon these items at this meeting other than to review and/or provide direction to staff. All speakers must submit a speaker's card to the City Clerk PRIOR to the beginning of this portion of the meeting. Thirty minutes are allotted for public input at this time. The FIRST TEN people to submit a speaker card prior to the beginning of Public Participation will be heard. STAFF COMMENTS COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion by the City Council. The items are not individually discussed by the City Council unless a request is made by a member of the public or the Council, in which case, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 12, 2024 Special Meeting. Page 2 2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 12, 2024 Regular Meeting. 3. CHECK REGISTER NO. 06 - Check Register No. 06 for the Period 02/09/24 through 02/22/24 and 02/29/24. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period of 02/12/24 through 02/23/24. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 06. 4. FINAL TRACT MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFERS OF DEDICATION FOR TRACT NO. 83087-01 (METRO WALK) - Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, this item would approve the final tract map and accept offers of dedication for Tract No. 83087-01. The map is for condominium purposes and is located at the southeast corner Lost Canyon Road and Harriman Drive. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 83087-01. 2. Accept on behalf of the public the offer of dedication and grant of. (1) the easements for sanitary sewers and sanitary sewers ingress and egress purposes; (2) all sanitary sewers and appurtenant structures; (3) the easements for public use and road purposes; (4) the easements for slope purposes. Make findings as follows: This map is consistent with the provisions of Sections 66474 and 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act and should be approved. 4. Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement on the face of Final Tract Map for Tract No. 83087-01, which indicates all special assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita are paid. 5. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk's Statement on the face of Final Tract Map for Tract No. 83087-01, which embodies the approval of said map and the acceptance of the dedications shown thereon. 6. Instruct the City Surveyor to endorse the City Surveyor's Statement on the face of Final Tract Map for Tract No. 83087-01, which provides for verification that the map is technically correct. 7. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement on the face of Final Tract Map for Tract No. 83087-01, which provides for verification of substantial conformance with the Tentative Tract Map and all provisions of local Page 3 ordinances and state laws applicable at the time of approval. 5. SAUGUS PHASE L• BOUQUET CANYON TRAIL TO CENTRAL PARK, PROJECT C0066 - PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - This item awards a construction contract for the Saugus Phase L Bouquet Canyon Trail project. The improvements include the construction of a separated Class I trail that will improve bicycle and pedestrian access to and from Central Park. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Saugus Phase L Bouquet Canyon Trail to Central Park, Project C0066. 2. Find the Saugus Phase L- Bouquet Canyon Trail to Central Park project exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Article 19, Sections 15301 and 15304. Award the construction contract to R.C. Becker and Son, Inc., in the amount of $672,306 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $100,846, for a total contract amount not to exceed $773,152. 4. Extend the current contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for construction support services for the Saugus Phase L Bouquet Canyon Trail to Central Park, Project C0066 with Dokken Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $10,000 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $1,500, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $172,171. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $462,130 in Measure M ATP funds (Fund 268) to the Saugus Phase L Bouquet Canyon Trail to Central Park, Project C0066, expenditure account C0066268-516101 and increase Measure M ATP revenue account 268-442614 by $462,130. 6. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, including the License Agreement with Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency for Bouquet Canyon Trail, subject to City Attorney approval. 6. SOUND AND STAGE CONTRACT FOR THE 2024 COWBOY FESTIVAL - Council consideration to award a contract for sound, stage, and trussing for the 2024 City of Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival located at the William S. Hart Park. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award a contract to Advantage Productions for sound, stage, and trussing for the City of Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, in an amount not to exceed $35,600, and authorize a contingency of $3,560, for a total amount not to exceed $39,160. Page 4 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to four optional, one-year renewals, not to exceed the annual contract amount, inclusive of a contingency of $3,560, plus an adjustment consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents subject to City Attorney approval. 7_ COWBOY FESTIVAL RENTALS - Council consideration to award a contract for rental equipment needed to produce the 2024 City of Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival located at the William S. Hart Park. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award a contract to AV Party Rentals for Cowboy Festival rentals in the amount of $38,162, and authorize a contingency of $3,816, in an amount not to exceed $41,978. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to four optional, one-year renewals, not to exceed the annual contract amount, inclusive of a contingency of $3,816, plus an adjustment consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents subject to City Attorney approval. 8. 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY - Council consideration to award a contract for the annual 4th of July Fireworks Show held at the Valencia Town Center. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award a contract to Pyro Spectaculars North, Inc., for the July 4, 2024, Fireworks Show, in the amount of $36,750, and authorize a contingency of $3,675, for a total amount not to exceed $40,425. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to four optional, one-year renewals, not to exceed the annual contract amount, inclusive of a contingency of $3,675, plus an adjustment consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 9. SOUND, STAGE, TRUSSING, LIGHTING, AND POWER CONTRACT FOR CONCERTS IN THE PARK - Council consideration to award a contract for sound, stage, trussing, lighting, and power services for the 2024 Concerts in the Park series at Central Park. Page 5 RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award a contract to SOS Entertainment for sound, stage, trussing, lighting, and power services for the 2024 Concerts in the Park series, in an amount of $95,000; and authorize a contingency of $9,500, for a total amount not to exceed $104,500. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to four optional, one-year renewals, not to exceed the annual contract amount, inclusive of a contingency of $9,500, plus an adjustment consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents subject to City Attorney approval. 10. CENTRAL PARK RIVER OF LIGHTS PROJECT - This item is to discuss the reallocation of funds from the Sheriff's Station Civic Art project to the Central Park River of Lights project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Discuss reallocating funds from the Sheriff's Station Civic Art project to the Central Park River of Lights project and provide direction to staff. 2. If the direction is to reallocate funds, decrease Sheriff's Station Civic Art project account A3001602-516101 (Civic Art Fund) by $229,279, and appropriate $229,279 to Central Park River of Lights project account P4033723-516101 (Facilities Fund); increase transfers out from the Civic Art Fund (6029500-710723) and transfers in to the Facilities Fund (723-600602) in the amount of $229,279. 11. STATE LEGISLATION: AB 2309, AB 2814, AB 2943, AB 3068, AB 3109, AB 3171, AND SB 1211 - The following state legislative items were presented to the City Council Legislative Committee on March 18, 2024, and are being presented to the City Council for consideration to adopt a position: AB 2309 (Muratsuchi), AB 2814 (Low), AB 2943 (Zbur), AB 3068 (Haney), AB 3109 (Muratsuchi), AB 3171 (Soria), and SB 1211 (Skinner). RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Support AB 2039 (Muratsuchi), AB 2814 (Low), AB 2934 (Zbur), AB 3109 (Muratsuchi), and AB 3171 (Soria). 2. Oppose AB 3068 (Haney) and SB 1211 (Skinner). 3. Transmit position statements to the authors of the bills, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committee, Governor Newsom, and Page 6 other stakeholder organizations. 12. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36516 - Government Code Section 36516(a) allows regular adjustments to the City Council compensation. The second reading of the ordinance increases Councilmember compensation by a total of 5 percent effective 2025. The last increase of Councilmember compensation was effective in 2023. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.04.048 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING CITY COUNCIL SALARY." PUBLIC PARTICIPATION This time has been set aside for any speakers that have turned in speaker cards and were not heard in the first thirty minutes allotted to address the City Council on items that are NOT on the agenda. Speaker cards may not be submitted relating to any items listed on the agenda. STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held April 9, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. CERTIFICATION On March 21, 2024, I, Mary Cusick, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita and that the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall. Mary Cusick City Clerk Santa Clarita, California Page 7 PROCLAMATION National Vietnam War Veterans Day March 29, 2024 WHEREAS, the Vietnam War was a time in our nation's history when service members of different backgrounds, colors, and creeds came together to complete a daunting mission; and WHEREAS, the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 designated March 29 of each year as National Vietnam War Veterans Day to thank and honor our nation's Vietnam Veterans and their families for their sacrifice; and WHEREAS, we salute our brave Vietnam War Veterans who, in service to our nation and in defense of liberty, fought bravely during the war; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita wishes to also pay tribute to wartime contributions at home by American citizens and Allies, and acknowledge the technology, science, and medical advances made during the war; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita believes that the sacrifices of the over 9 million heroes who served during the Vietnam War era and the more than 58,000 who lost their lives must be remembered for years to come. NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim March 29, 2024, as National Vietnam War Veterans Day, and encourages residents to continue to honor all those who bravely served in the Vietnam War and express their gratitude to Veterans in our community. Signed this 26th day ofMarch, 2024. Cameron Smyth, Mayor Santa Clarita, California