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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-25 - MINUTES - REG.N" 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 ClerklSecretary Tuesday, March 25, 2025 —Minutes— 6:00 PM INVOCATION Councilmember Gibbs delivered the invocation. City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Mayor Miranda called to order the Joint Regular Meeting of the City Council and Board of Library Trustees at 6:09 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Gibbs 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 Mayor Miranda expressed his appreciation for servicemembers who fought in the Vietnam War, acknowledging their contributions and sacrifices during the conflict. Mayor Miranda announced that the City proclaims March 29, 2025, as National Vietnam War Veterans Day, and invited RJ Kelly and Bruce Millhench from Vietnam Veterans of America and members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to the dais to accept the proclamation and take a photo. Mayor Pro Tern Weste asked the Daughters of the American Revolution to remain at the dais .0% while recognizing them for their steadfast support of veterans and their commitment to the history of our nation. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the City Council were Steve Ends regarding power lines; Joe Morelli regarding rezoning Placerita Canyon; Teresa Todd, representing Placerita Canyon Property Owners Association, regarding Shadowbox Studios development; Tim Hart, representing Olive Branch Theatricals, regarding an invitation to a performance; LeoNilda Reasonover regarding building on Bouquet Canyon Road. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager Ken Striplin commented that Southern California Edison (SCE) has an active program to address the issue of fire dangers posed by power lines and shared that SCE will make a presentation at an upcoming City Council meeting; a request to rezone Placerita Canyon will be a decision for the successor of Shadowbox Studios; and the Bouquet project was approved in 2020 and will include mitigation measures and significant infrastructure to ensure project safety. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Mayor Miranda provided an update of the meeting with Mayor Pro Tern Weste, City Manager Ken Striplin, and CEO and President of SCE Steve Powell. Councilmember Ayala commented on the grand opening of McDonald's in Newhall; attendance at a fundraising event for firefighters; and attendance at a patient support event for Circle of Hope. Councilmember Ayala also invited residents to attend Santa Clarita Dodger Day on Saturday, June 21. Mayor Pro Tern Weste commented upon Santa Clarita Public Library's Trail Tails children's book series event featuring Sammy Clarita held at Duane R. Harte Park and the adoption of 17 dogs and one cat from the Castaic Animal Shelter during the event and asked the meeting to be adjourned in memory of Jack Lilley and Allen Hohnroth. Councilmember Gibbs commented on the Animal Care Grant Program's second year in service and reminded interested parties that applications are due May 15. Councilwoman McLean requested, and received unanimous concurrence from Council, for a five -signature letter of support to help address the shortage of deputies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff s Department; commented on her attendance at the Sister Cities meet -and -greet event; spoke of her membership in the Animal Care Grants Ad Hoc Committee; and recapped the 9th Annual Youth Arts Showcase at the Newhall Community Center. Mayor Miranda commented on the Senses Block Party that took place on March 20 and shared upcoming Senses themes over the next few months. Page 2 ON" CONSENT CALENDAR All items approved except Items 3 and 8, which were pulled for separate votes. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem AYES: Ayala, Miranda, Gibbs, McLean, Weste ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 11, 2025, Regular Meeting ITEM 2 CHECK REGISTER NO. 06 Check Register No. 06 for Period 02/07/25 through 02/20/25 and 02/27/25. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 02/10/25 through 02/21/25. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 06. ITEM 4 VISTA CANYON WATER FACTORY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT Mae Council Consideration to award a three-year contract to Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for water testing services at the Vista Canyon Water Factory. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award a three-year contract to Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., for water testing services in the amount of $482,822 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $48,282, for a total contract amount not to exceed $531,104. 2. Appropriate a one-time expenditure of $112,052 from the Vista Canyon Wastewater Standby fund balance (Fund 368) per attached Exhibit A, effective Fiscal Year 2024-25. 3. Appropriate an ongoing expenditure of $250,000 from the Vista Canyon Wastewater Standby fund balance (Fund 368) per attached Exhibit A, effective Fiscal Year 2025-26. 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two additional, one-year renewal options, plus an adjustment consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index for Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange County adjustments, upon request of the contractor, and contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year. 5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, A^ subject to City Attorney approval. Page 3 ITEM 5 PURCHASE OF BIG BELLY TRASH AND RECYCLING SOLAR COMPACTOR UNITS The Environmental Services division is seeking Council consideration to approve the purchase of seven Big Belly Solar Trash and Recycling Units for placement at City parks to continue standardizing the collection of recyclables and waste. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the purchase, through Waxie Sanitary Supply, of seven Big Belly Solar Trash and Recycling Units, using the appropriated budget from the Construction and Demolition Forfeiture funds and the City/County Beverage Container Payment Program grant from CalRecycle in the amount not to exceed $81,065. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 6 COVENANT AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESTRICTION ON ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 2861-062-900 & 2861-062-902 (MCBEAN TRANSIT CENTER) City Council consider accepting a covenant and environmental restriction from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to accept a covenant and environmental restriction from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region, as described and shown in Exhibit A. ITEM 7 LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH WHITTAKER CORPORATION AND EHS SUPPORT LLC City Council consideration of a 10-year license agreement with Whittaker Corporation and EHS Support LLC. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents for the license agreement with Whittaker Corporation and EHS Support LLC, in a form approved by the City Attorney. ITEM 9 PARCEL MAP, ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION OF IRREVOCABLE OFFERS OF DEDICATION FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 80287 (TANNAHILL AVE.) Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, City Council consider approving Parcel Map, accept and reject offers of dedication, for Parcel Map No. 80287 (Tannahill Ave.). The map is for subdivision purposes and is located on the east side of the City of Santa Clarita, in the Sand Canyon area. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 80287. Page 4 2. Accept on behalf of the public, the offer of dedication and grant of the easements for public use and trail purposes. 3. Reject the irrevocable offer of dedication and grant of easements for public use of the private and future street easements and improvements. 4. 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. 5. Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 80287, which indicates all special assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita are paid. 6. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk's Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 80287, which embodies the approval of said map and the acceptance and rejection of the dedications shown thereon. 7. Instruct the City Surveyor to endorse the City Surveyor's Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 80287, which provides for verification that the map is technically correct. won 8. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 80287, which provides for verification of substantial conformance with the Tentative Parcel Map and all provisions of local ordinances and state laws applicable at the time of approval. 9. Find Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 80287 exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Guideline 15061(b)(3) because the subdivision does not include any proposed development or construction. ITEM 10 2024-25 CONCRETE REHABILITATION PROGRAM AND ADA ACCESS RAMPS, PROJECTS MO156 AND D0005 - PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT This item considers awarding a construction contract for the 2024-25 Concrete Rehabilitation Program and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Access Ramps projects. These projects will improve existing sidewalk and access ramps. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council 1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2024-25 Concrete Rehabilitation Program, Project MO156, and 2024-25 ADA Access Ramps, Project D0005. MR 2. Award the construction contract to MSH Development Group Inc., in the amount of $593,325 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $59,300 for a total contract amount not to Page 5 exceed $652,625. n Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEMS PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE ITEM 3 STATE LEGISLATION: AB 271, AB 875, AB 1022, SB 264, AND SB 265 The following state legislative items were presented to the City Council Legislative Committee on March 5, 2025, and are being presented to the City Council for consideration to adopt a position: AB 271 (Hoover), AB 875 (Muratsuchi), AB 1022 (Kalra), SB 264 (Valladares), and SB 265 (Valladares). RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Support AB 271 (Hoover), AB 875 (Muratsuchi), SB 264 (Valladares), and SB 265 (Valladares). 2. Oppose AB 1022 (Kalra). 3. Transmit position statements to the authors of the bills, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, and other stakeholder organizations. Councilmember Gibbs shared his appreciation of Senator Valladares' bills brought forward regarding impersonating first responders and commented that the Legislative Committee had concerns with Assembly Bill (AB) 875 as written and its application in the community. Councilmember Gibbs made a motion to support the recommended action, with the exception of AB 875, that could be reviewed again at a future Legislative Committee meeting. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember SECONDER: Patsy Ayala, Councilmember AYES: Ayala, Miranda, Gibbs, McLean, Weste ITEM 8 DOCKWEILER DRIVE EXTENSION, PROJECT S3023 - DESIGN CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS This item considers extending the current contracts to provide design services for the Dockweiler Drive Extension project. The project includes design of Dockweiler Drive from the existing terminus to 13th Street and Railroad Avenue. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Extend the current design contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for Page 6 design services with MNS Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $1'668,812 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $166,881, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,882,236. 2. Extend the current design services agreement and authorize an increased expenditure authority for design services with Southern California Regional Rail Authority, in the amount of $301,400 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $30,140, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $572,935. 3. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $2,100,000 from the Via Princessa Bridge and Thoroughfare Fund (Fund 453) to expenditure account S3023453-516101, Dockweiler Drive Extension. 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Mayor Pro Tem Weste recused herself due to conflicts of interest; left the dais for the duration of this item; and returned at 7:27 p.m. for the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Addressing the Council in opposition were Linda Townsley and Joe Morelli. Or Addressing the Council in a neutral position was Peggy Cannistraci, representing Placerita Canyon Property Owners Association. The Council discussed the project's costs, entitlements, benefits to the City; -funding sources, future potential, and downsides of delay. Mr. Striplin responded that the roadway would cost approximately Z0 r'a-lliorf and -commented upon the different funding levels from various sources; added that The Master's CniZversity is responsible for grading part of a roadway, at an estimated cost of $8=12 nillior. an&covjrmed no monies are being taken from any other project for funding this projject. Mr. Striplin commented that the current design could accommodate a future project for whatever company succeeds Shadowbox; that simulations show an impact of approximately 14,000 cars per day on the roadway; and that the urgency for the project was a discretionary decision of the Council. Mr. Striplin went on to comment that the fees a new developer would pay would depend on the land use and that the impact for delay would be an increase in cost due to inflation; that the design is currently approved, and a new land use would require new approvals, including approvals from SCE and Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), which may delay the road approximately three to five years. Councilmember Ayala commented upon the investment benefit of having an additional roadway for emergency purposes. .•M Councilwoman McLean stated she does not oppose any new road or development as long as it does not negatively impact any neighborhood. Page 7 Councilwoman McLean made a motion to temporarily table the item, in the short term, to a future date in order to have more certainty as to what kind of design is needed and the possibility of not needing the $2.1 million from the B&T District; motion failed without a second following Councilmember Gibbs comments and additional discussion on entitlements, funding, impacts of delaying, and inflation costs. RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 11 MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember SECONDER: Patsy Ayala, Councilmember AYES: Ayala, Miranda, Gibbs NAYS: McLean RECUSED: Weste PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II There were no additional requests to speak received. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Miranda adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Jack Lilley and Allen Hohnroth at 7:31 p.m. MAYOR ATTES-T': - CITY CLERK Page 8 PER