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City Council /
Board of Library Trustees
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Joint Regular Meeting
Minutes
6:00 PM
INVOCATION
Councilmember Boydston delivered the invocation.
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/President McLean called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council / Board of
Library Trustees at 6:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Boy Scout America Patrol Troop 2 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.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Kellar, second by Acosta, to approve the agenda, pulling item 7 for Council
questions.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor McLean and Council recognized Deputy Roger Bertola for helping with an unexpected
delivery of a baby in a parking lot.
Mayor McLean and Council proclaimed December 3, 2015, as "Princess Cruises Day" in honor
of their 50th Anniversary.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Karen Malek -Whiteley and Linda Davies representing Zonta Club
of SCV and the Domestic Violence Center, concerning their "Say No to Domestic Violence"
campaign; Elaine Ballace concerning mobile home park matters; Stacy Fortner regarding traffic
issues at Orchard Village and Wiley Canyon; Steve Petzold concerning the December 8, 2015,
City Council reorganization meeting; Dennis Conn regarding Transient Occupancy Taxes; Rick
Johnson concerning economic development in Santa Clarita; and Xanthe Pajarillo concerning
diversity of food choices in Santa Clarita.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin commented on the extensive process undertaken by the City Council
and staff regarding the Manufactured Mobile Home Ordinance, indicated staff is working to
facilitate several mobile home park appeals and staff will provide the Council with an update of
the disposition of these issues; and indicated City staff would contact Ms. Fortner concerning
traffic issues at Orchard Village and Wiley Canyon.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar made comment concerning the passing of Parks Commissioner Duane
Harte, presented a video in his memory and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory
of Mr. Harte; and made and clarified comments regarding an election mailer mentioned by a
member of the community at the November 10, 2015, Council Meeting.
Councilmember Boydston made comment regarding the passing of Duane Harte; congratulated
Bridge to Home on their Soup for the Soul event; and invited residents to visit the Holiday
Lighting at Main Street.
Councilmember Acosta made comment on the passing of Duane Harte; invited residents to
participate in the December 5, 2015, Hot Cocoa and Movies event at the City's Centre, located at
the Sports Complex; and congratulated Santa Clarita Christian and Valencia High Schools
participation in the Girls' Volleyball Championship.
Councilmember Weste made comment on the passing of Duane Harte, the work he did to help
keep things moving forward in our community and the privilege of his friendship.
Mayor McLean commented on the passing of Duane Harte and the assistance and time he
volunteered to help the Canyon Theatre Guild; and invited residents to attend Christmas and
Hanukkah Storytime Programs at all three branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library, and
indicated the schedule for these events are posted at www.santaclaritalibrga.com.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Joint City Council and Board of Library Trustees meeting are submitted for
approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council and Board of Library Trustees: Approve the minutes of the November 10, 2015,
Joint Regular Meeting.
ITEM 2
READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to Council
taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council agenda, Council
may determine that the title has been read.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have
been read and waive further reading.
ITEM 3
CITIZENS' OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) GRANT - FISCAL YEAR 2015-
2016
Assembly Bill 1913 (Schiff -Cardenas Crime Prevention Act), signed into law in 2000, provides
funding to cities and counties for frontline law enforcement officers and juvenile justice
initiatives. Fiscal Year 2015-16 marks the 20th year the City of Santa Clarita has been eligible to
receive grant funding from this program, which was originally adopted in 1996 via Assembly
Bill 3229 (Brulte). The City of Santa Clarita's estimated allocation for Fiscal Year 2015-16,
based on population, is $333,301.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Accept the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Citizens' Option for Public Safety Grant from the Los
Angeles County Auditor -Controller; approve the request from the Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Department, Santa Clarita Valley Station, to use the funds to continue funding
the Career Offenders Burglary, Robbery, Assault Team.
2. Establish revenues in account 234-4461.003, Supplemental Law Enforcement Grant, by
$381,579.
3. Appropriate $397,529 to account 16100-5161.001 (Contractual Services), which includes
$333,301 for the Fiscal Year 2015-16 grant, additional grant funds of $48,278 for Fiscal
Year 2014/15 funds, and existing fund balance of $15,950.
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4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any contracts, agreements, or change
orders arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 4
PURCHASE OF TWO AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE READER (ALPR) TRAILERS
The purchase of two Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) trailers was approved during the
2015-2016 budget process. ALPR technology is used by law enforcement agencies to notify
deputies if a license plate of interest has been detected. The addition of trailers with this
technology will allow Sheriff Deputies to scan license plates for connections to crime activity,
while simultaneously having the ability to display speed or traffic messages as necessary.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the purchase of two Automatic License Plate Reader trailers from Kustom
Signals and 3M in an amount not to exceed $85,901.66.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney final document approval, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City
Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year.
ITEM 5
LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR LOS ANGELES TO HOST 2024 SUMMER OLYMPICS
On September 1, 2015, the United States Olympic Committee announced its official selection of
Los Angeles as the United States host city candidate for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Given the
regional impact of the Olympics, Mayor Garcetti requested support for the Los Angeles 2024
Olympic bid.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council send a letter to the LA2024 Bid Committee and City of Los Angeles Mayor Eric
Garcetti supporting the City of Los Angeles' bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics.
ITEM 6
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH SPEED LIMIT ON GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD,
BETWEEN NEWHALL RANCH ROAD AND SEVENTY FEET NORTH OF
CLAREMORE WAY
City Council adopt a resolution establishing a 50 mile -per -hour speed limit on the recently
completed section of Golden Valley Road, between Newhall Ranch Road and the City/County
limit line 70 feet north of Claremore Way.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution establishing a 50 mile -per -hour speed limit on Golden Valley Road,
between Newhall Ranch Road and 70 feet north of Claremore Way, as indicated in the
Engineering and Traffic Survey.
2. Direct staff to distribute certified copies of the Survey to the Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Department and Los Angeles County Superior Courts.
3. Direct staff to implement the necessary signage changes brought about by the provisions
of this Survey.
4. Request the Sheriff's Department continue radar and laser speed enforcement on City of
Santa Clarita streets and highways covered by the Survey once the signage changes are
made.
Adopted Resolution No. 15-77
ITEM 7
UPPER SANTA CLARA RIVER ENHANCED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ACTION
The environmental effects of the projects described in the Programmatic Environmental Impact
Report on the Upper Santa Clara River Watershed Enhanced Watershed Management Program,
prepared by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, are submitted for consideration and
acceptance.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Consider and accept the environmental effects of the projects described in Programmatic
Environmental Impact Report for the Upper Santa Clara River Enhanced Watershed
Management Program prepared by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District.
2. Make the findings of fact listed in Exhibit A for the projects listed in the Upper Santa Clara
River Watershed Enhanced Watershed Management Program.
Councilmember Boydston made an inquiry regarding the amount of money required to spend to
comply with the permit. Travis Lange, Environmental Services Manager, addressed
Councilmember Boydston's question.
Mayor McLean made comment regarding a potential future Watershed Management Funding
Plan.
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ITEM 8
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT EXTENSION LMD ZONES T-46 AND T-
47
Authorize a seven-month extension of the existing landscape maintenance contract with Stay
Green, Inc. Servicing LMD Zones T-46 (Northbridge) and T-47 (Northpark).
RECOMMENDED'ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve a seven-month extension under contract 10-00445-C to Stay Green, Inc. for services
encompassing Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Zone T-46 (Northbridge) and T-47
(Northpark) in the amount of $226,912; and authorize a contingency amount of $45,428 for a
total amount not to exceed $272,340.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
and execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 9
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SANTA
CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE WITH REGARD TO COMMISSIONERS
CONCERNING MEMBERSHIP AND REORGANIZATION
Second reading and adoption of an ordinance clarifying terms of office and the reorganization of
the three City Commissions and approval of the Local Appointments List.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.26
PLANNING COMMISSION, CHAPTER 2.28 PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, AND CHAPTER 2.29 ARTS
COMMISSION OF TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL, OF THE
SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING COMMISSIONER TERMS
AND ORGANIZATION."
2. Approve the Local Appointments List, designate all branches of the Santa Clarita Public
Library to receive a copy, and direct the City Clerk to cause the Local Appointments List
to be posted.
Adopted Ordinance No. 15-10
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ITEM 10
PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF FIVE 45 -FOOT COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS
POWERED COMMUTER COACHES FROM MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES
In order to replace commuter buses that have reached the end of their useful life, City's Transit
Division is in need of five 45 -foot CNG -powered commuter buses.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the purchase of five 45 -foot CNG -
powered buses from Motor Coach Industries, in an amount not to exceed $3,845,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 11
AWARD OF SUPPLEMENTAL TREE SERVICE CONTRACT
Award a one-year supplemental tree service contract to Four Seasons Landscape to address
citywide reforestation needs and tree -service requests accelerated by the prolonged drought in a
timely manner.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a one-year (1) tree maintenance service contract to Four Seasons Landscape for
supplemental tree service in the amount of $187,200, and authorize a contract contingency of
$37,440, for a total annual amount not to exceed $224,640.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three (3) additional one-year (1)
renewal options, not to exceed an annual amount of $224,640, inclusive of the bid amount
plus contingency.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 12
CHECK REGISTER NO. 22 FOR THE PERIOD 10/02/15 THROUGH 10/15/15 AND
10/22/15 ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS FOR THE PERIOD 10/09/15 THROUGH
10/22/15
Check Register No. 22 for .the Period 10/02/15 through 10/15/15 and 10/22/15.
Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 10/09/15 through 10/22/15.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 22.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ITEM 13
MASTER CASE 15-047 (UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE 15-002) AMENDMENT
(2015 UDC UPDATE)
An update of the City of Santa Clarita's Unified Development Code to ensure consistency with
federal and state regulations and the General Plan, as required by State Law.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing..
2. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 15-047
(UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE 15-002) AND AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE."
Mayor McLean opened the public hearing.
Deputy City Clerk Susan Caputo reported that all notices required by law have been provided.
Assistant Planner II Mike Marshall presented information on this item.
Addressing the Council on this item was Dennis Conn.
Mayor McLean inquired and Council concurred to add language to the ordinance regarding
providing notice to Council for any administrative permit applications submitted regarding
wireless facilities within the public right-of-way.
Mayor McLean closed the public hearing.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: TimBen Boydston, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting in memory of Duane Harte at 7:22 p.m.
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