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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
Hereinafter the titles Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember, City Manager City Attorney, and City
Clerk may be used also to indicate Mayor/Chair/President, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/Vice President,
City Manager/Executive Director, City Attorney/Counsel, and City Clerk/Secretary
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
INVOCATION
Mayor Smyth delivered the invocation.
—Minutes—
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Smyth called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of Library
Trustees at 6:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Smyth led the 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
Councilmember Weste honored and discussed the sacrifices and contributions made by the brave
soldiers who served in Vietnam; announced that the City proclaims March 29, 2024, as Vietnam
War Veterans Day; and invited Jennifer Fitzwater and Suzanne Ceglia of the Alliklik Chapter of
the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and Susan Dawson and Miriam
Ruhland from the San Fernando Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American
Revolution to the dais to receive the proclamation and take a photo.
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Councilmember Gibbs spoke of Elizabeth Seelman's significant contributions to the community;
commented on her induction into the Georgetown University Athletic Hall of Fame for playing
women's soccer during her time as a student; and invited her to the dais to take a photo and
accept an award.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Annette Lucas regarding the Wiley Canyon project and hospitals;
Deborah Karloff regarding the Wiley Canyon project; R. Weston Monroe regarding the Wiley
Canyon project and the Smiser Property; Diane Zimmerman regarding City Council meetings;
Glenda Yakel regarding speed humps and safety; Tony Maldonado regarding public
transportation, the state of bike paths, homelessness, street food vendors, contracts for the City
Manager and City Attorney, municipal code, and the City website; Steve Petzold representing
the Native American Guardian Association, the Hart High School mascot, and Wm. S. Hart Park;
and Nancy (no last name provided) regarding National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin had no comments; however, Councilmember Weste thanked the
speaker for bringing awareness to Native American history, commented on being proud of the
contributions of William S. Hart; asked that City Manager Ken Striplin report back regarding
conditions along the Santa Clara River Trail in Canyon Country; mentioned a Vietnam War
Veterans lunch at the Senior Center on March 29; and commented on the Wiley Canyon project.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilwoman McLean spoke about honoring William S. Hart's legacy when the City takes over
operation of Wm. S. Hart Park and the opening of Skyline Ranch Park on April 6, which offers
our residents a wide variety of amenities including a baseball field, two tennis courts, a soccer
field, a basketball court, picnic areas, and more.
Mayor Pro Tern Miranda shared a slideshow depicting the first SENSES Block Party of the year,
with a theme of Neon Nights.
Councilmember Weste spoke regarding the 28th Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival at
William S. Hart Park in Old Town Newhall the weekend of April 20, which will feature over 15
performers on three different stages, offering a unique blend of cowboy, country, folk, and
bluegrass music.
Mayor Smyth mentioned the Splash N' Dash egg hunt at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center on
March 30, where participants can collect eggs as they rush down the water slide and into the
pool.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All consent items were approved, with the exception of items 10 and 12, which were pulled for a
separate vote.
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RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
AYES:
Smyth, Miranda, Gibbs, McLean, Weste
ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 12, 2024, Special
Meeting.
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APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 12, 2024, Regular a
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Addressing the Council were Diane Zimmerman, Glenda Yakel, Tony Maldonado, and Nancy
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Mr. Striplin asked for a correction to the Regular Meeting minutes from March 12.
ITEM 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.
ITEM 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.
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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.
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7. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement on the face of Final Tract v
Map for Tract No. 83087-01, which provides for verification of substantial conformance with
the Tentative Tract Map and all provisions of local ordinances and state laws applicable at
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ITEM 5
SAUGUS PHASE I: BOUQUET CANYON TRAIL TO CENTRAL PARK, PROJECT C0066 -
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This item awards a construction contract for the Saugus Phase I: 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 I: Bouquet Canyon Trail to
Central Park, Project C0066.
2. Find the Saugus Phase I: 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 I: 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.
5. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $462,130 in Measure M ATP funds (Fund 268)
to the Saugus Phase I: Bouquet Canyon Trail to Central Park, Project C0066, expenditure
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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.
Addressing the Council were Nina Moskol, Corey Fredrick, Peter Gaehler, Judah Bateman, and
Ashe Mahoney.
Two written comments were received
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ITEM 6
SOUND AND STAGE CONTRACT FOR THE 2024 COWBOY FESTIVAL ci
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.
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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.
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.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 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.
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3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 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.
ITEM 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.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
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.
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ITEM 10 WAS MOVED TO ITEMS PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE
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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).
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2. Oppose AB 3068 (Haney) and SB 1211 (Skinner).
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3. Transmit position statements to the authors of the bills, Santa Clarita's state legislative
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Mayor Smyth commented on supporting legislation against crime, predicated on the actions of
the current District Attorney.
Councilmember Gibbs spoke about a bill that would allow cities the ability to eschew permission
from the District Attorney to prosecute some crimes and acknowledged that some legislators are
trying to move the needle in a positive way. Councilmember Gibbs also commented on a housing
bill regarding converting a carport into a home and questioned if this is a positive change.
Mayor Smyth commented on the impact on traffic, parking, and utilities as a result of carports
becoming homes.
Councilmember Weste remarked on possible carport conversions, the impact on streets, and
utilities.
ITEM 12 WAS MOVED TO ITEMS PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE
ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE VOTE
ITEM 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:
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City Council:
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.
Addressing the Council was Steve Petzold.
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Mr. Striplin addressed the Council regarding the Central Park River of Lights project, relayed v
that the location of the Sheriff s station art piece was not ideal, and funding would be better used
for an art piece at Central Park. Mr. Striplin explained that moving the funding to support a
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Councilmember Gibbs echoed that it made sense to move funding for the art piece at the
Sheriffs station and allocate it to Central Park.
Councilmember Weste commented that additional art at Central Park creates opportunity for
beauty and teaching elements for the community.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES: Smyth, Miranda, Gibbs, McLean, Weste
ITEM 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."
Addressing the Council were Diane Zimmerman, Glenda Yakel, Tony Maldonado, Nancy (no
last name provided), and Steve Petzold.
Adopted Ordinance No. 24-1
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RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Cameron Smyth, Bill Miranda, Jason Gibbs, Marsha McLean
NAYS: Laurene Weste
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
No additional requests to speak were received.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Smyth adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:27 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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