HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-03-24 - MINUTES - JOINT REGULAR (2)' CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council / Board of Library Trustees
Joint Regular Meeting
— Minutes —
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
INVOCATION
Councilmember Weste delivered the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/President McLean called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council/Board of
Library Trustees at 6:14 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Weste 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 Weste, to approve the agenda, pulling item 2 for public
comment and items 4 and 6 for Council comment.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor McLean and Council proclaimed April 11, 2015, as Arbor Day.
Abigail Srader of Cal Fire spoke on behalf of Arbor Foundation and presented the City with the
Tree City USA Award.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION '
Addressing the Council was Elaine Ballace regarding senior representation; Alan Ferdman,
representing Canyon Country Advisory Committee, regarding water resources; Cliff Bigler
regarding fracking; Debbie Eaton regarding building a local bicycle motocross (BMX) track;
Steve Petzold, regarding various matters; Candy Greer regarding building a local BMX track;
Cam Noltemeyer regarding DWI sites; David Delawder regarding Bus 797 service; Anastasia
Gonchartio regarding building a local BMX track; and Dennis Conn regarding the riverbed
clean-up.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin made comment regarding Council's advocacy and financial support of
the senior community, including affordable housing; stated that City staff will analyze the
fracking information provided by Mr. Bigler; indicated a BMX track is a part of the Santa Clarita
Sports Complex Master Plan; and made comments regarding Transit efficiencies.
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar requested that City Manager Ken Striplin provide clarification regarding
extensive community meetings to address the Manufactured Home ordinance update.
Councilmember Boydston requested that staff look into rules and regulations on use of gray
water.
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar commented regarding the City's concerted effort to use recycled water for I irrigation.
Councilmember Weste commented regarding Castaic Lake Water Agency's plan for recycled
water; and new technologies available for gray water.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Boydston thanked KHTS for the recent legislative trip to Sacramento;
commented regarding the Golden Valley Bridge expansion; encouraged residents to participate
in the Arts Master Plan survey and invited the community to attend the Arts planning meeting on
April 6.
Councilmember Acosta commented regarding the KHTS legislative trip; commented on meeting
with a local Homeowners Association, along with Captain Johnson, regarding the transient issue;
commented on his support of the installation of a BMX track; and on behalf of his family,
thanked the community for their support.
Councilmember Weste commented on the new Golden Valley Bridge bike path planned over the
14 freeway; and commented on attending Passover Seder dinner with Sisterhoods of Temple
Beth Ami and Congregation Beth Shalom.
Mayor McLean thanked KHTS for sponsoring the trip to Sacramento; indicated she met with the '
Chief Environmental Aide regarding state mandates and requested a moratorium on chloride
fines, and discussed the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) policy regarding DWI;
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' commented regarding the Shelter Hope Pet Shop opening; attended a play at Valencia High
School entitled "Martin Duty Calls"; presented certificates to student volunteers during the 28th
Annual Safe Rides celebration; commented on the future improvements of the Golden Valley
Bridge expansion; urged residents to send in their postcards to keep the Newhall Post Office in
Newhall; and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Carol Kieczykowski.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: TimBen Boydston, Councilmember
AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean
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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 March 10, 2015, special
and regular meetings.
' ITEM 2
SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN (SSMP) - STATEWIDE GENERAL WASTE
DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS
City Council re -approve and re -certify the Sewer System Management Plan document to remain
in compliance with the terms of the California Water Resources Control Board permit.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the proposed updated Sewer System Management Plan.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to make future operational changes, as needed, that
do not have a financial impact to comply with Waste Discharge Requirements.
Addressing the Council was Cam Noltemeyer.
ITEM 3
RAILROAD AVENUE BIKE TRAIL DESIGN CONCEPT, PROJECT T2011- AWARD
CONTRACT
Railroad Avenue Bike Trail Design Concept will study the proposed Class 1 bike trail along the
' east side of Railroad Avenue from Lyons Avenue to Oak Ridge Drive.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council: '
1. Award contract for the Railroad Avenue Bike Trail Design Concept, Project T2011, to MNS
Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $144,798.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 4
ACQUISITION OF 173.54 +/- ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY, VACANT LAND,
ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 2826-020-056 AND 062
Acquisition of this property will enhance the City's on-going efforts to preserve open space lands
and improve trail connectivity throughout the Newhall Pass.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Approve the purchase of 173.54 +/- acres of real property, vacant land, Assessor's Parcel No.
2826-020-056 and 062, for open space preservation, at a total cost of $1,910,000, which
includes the property purchase price of $1,850,000, and $20,000 for escrow, title, surveying
fees and due diligence costs, $30,000 for trail improvements including fencing and signs, and I $10,000 annually for property taxes.
2. Appropriate $1,870,000 from the Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358)
to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 12592-5201.004.
3. Appropriate $30,000 from Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to
Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 12592-5161.002 for the purpose of
property improvements, including signage, gates, and trail clean-up.
4. Appropriate $10,000 as an on-going annual expenditure from Open Space Preservation
District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account
12592-5185.003 for the payment of annual property taxes.
5. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Mayor McLean requested, and Council concurred for staff to pursue annexation of this property
into the City, if possible.
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' ITEM 5
NORTH OAKS PARK AND VALENCIA GLEN PARK POOL RENOVATIONS,
PROJECT M0106 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
The North Oaks and Valencia Glen Park Pools were built in 1969 and 1970 and the facilities
need several significant renovations to keep both pools operating safely and efficiently.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for North Oaks and Valencia Glen Park Pool
Renovations, Project MO 106.
2. Award the construction contract to A.M.G., Inc., in the amount of $184,694, plus additive
alternates one and two in the amount of $7,950, and authorize a contingency in the amount of
$27,704, for a total contract amount not to exceed $220,348.
3. Authorize the transfer of project savings in the amount of $17,959 in General Capital
Projects Fund (Fund 601) from SCSC Aquatic Center Pool Deck Repair project, expenditure
account M3023601-5161.001, to North Oaks Park Pool and Valencia Glen Park Pool
Renovations, expenditure account M0106601-5161.001.
' 4. Authorize the transfer of project savings in the amount of $10,225 in Facilities Replacement
Fund (Fund 723) from Central Park Sportsfields, Phase III project, expenditure account
P4012723-5161.001 to North Oaks Park Pool and Valencia Glen Park Pool Renovations,
expenditure account M0106723-5161.001.
5. Authorize the transfer of project savings in the amount of $27,164 in General Capital
Projects Fund (Fund 601) from Central Park Sportsfields, Phase III project, expenditure
account P4012601-5161.001 to North Oaks Park Pool and Valencia Glen Park Pool
Renovations, expenditure account M0106601-5161.001.
6. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 6
AWARD CONTRACT FOR BID NO. LMD-14-15-13 FOR IRRIGATION
CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT
Award a contract to ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance for an amount not to exceed $339,449
for the purchase and installation of eighty (80) smart irrigation controllers to support operations
' in Landscape Maintenance District Zones transferred to the City of Santa Clarita from Los
Angeles County in 2012.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: ,
City Council:
1. Award contract to ValleyCrest Maintenance Landscape to procure and install 80
WeatherTrack Irrigation controllers for $308,590, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in
the amount of $30,859, for a total amount of not to exceed $339,449.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to modify the award in the event that issues of
impossibility of performance arise, subject to the City Attorney approval.
Mayor McLean commented on the installation of smart irrigation controllers, allowing the City
to save one -billion gallons of water over the last four years.
Councilmember Boydston commented that turf medians should not get water until the drought is
over.
ITEM 7
CHECK REGISTER NO.6 FOR THE PERIOD 02/20/15 THROUGH 03/05/15 AND
03/12/15. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS FOR THE PERIOD 02/27/15 THROUGH
03/12/15.
Check Register No. 6 for the Period 02/20/15 through 03/05/15 and 03/12/15.
Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 02/27/15 through 03/12/15. '
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 6.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 8
RED-LIGHT PHOTO ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
The City Council extended the contract with Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc., on a month-to-month
basis for up to one year and directed staff to further evaluate the Red -Light Photo Enforcement
Program and report back within 12 months. The existing contract tern expires March 31, 2015.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council receive report and discuss alternatives for the City of Santa Clarita's Red -Light
Photo Enforcement Program.
City Traffic Engineer Andrew Yi presented information regarding the Red -Light Photo
Enforcement Program.
Addressing the Council was Scott Dwyer; Jennifer Pack; Steve Petzold; Rosine Taylor -White;
Jay Beeber, Executive Director of Safer Streets LA; and James Farley. I One written comment card was received.
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' Mayor Pro Tem Kellar commented on his decision to no longer support the program and
indicated his supports for alternative action #3.
Councilmember Acosta commented on his preference for deputies to provide enforcement at
intersections; and commented on supporting alternative action #3.
Councilmember Weste commented that the program's intent is safety, behavior is a direct result
of the cameras; and commented on supporting the program for two additional years.
Councilmember Boydston made inquiries of City Traffic Engineer Andrew Yi; and moved in
favor of alternative action #3. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kellar.
Mayor McLean requested clarification from Public Works Director Robert Newman and City
Traffic Engineer Andrew Yi regarding costs for deputies, the red-light camera enforcement, and
rear -end collisions; and asked staff about alternatives to Redflex contract.
Mayor McLean and Councilmember Weste requested information on the possibility of
suspending the program, but keeping the camera equipment as an option.
Redflex representative Darren Kolack, discussed options available to the City.
' Mayor McLean requested a substitute motion to suspend the red-light photo enforcement
program for one year. Mayor Pro Tem Kellar and Councilmember Boydston called for the
question.
Motion to approve Alternative Action #3: Allow expiration of the current contract with
Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc., and discontinue the Red -Light Photo Enforcement Program.
Authorize final payment for fees owed to Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc., through contract
expiration.
RESULT: APPROVED 13 TO 21
MOVER: TimBen Boydston, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Dante Acosta, TimBen Boydston, Bob Kellar
NAYS: Laurene Weste, Marsha McLean
Mayor McLean recessed the meeting at 8:18 p.m. and reconvened at 8:26 p.m.
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ITEM 9 I LOS ANGELES REGIONAL INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS
The Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) has informed the
City of the planned installation of seven LA-RICS wireless telecommunications facilities on
County -owned properties within the City.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Request Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) to conduct
public outreach to nearby residents and property owners of all proposed LA-RICS
telecommunications tower sites within the City of Santa Clarita, and to respond to, address
and remediate concerns raised thereto.
2. Request LA-RICS to consider an alternative site location for the proposed tower at Fire
Station 108 based on testimony received by nearby property owners opposed to this proposed
tower.
3. Request the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors take action to prohibit the co -location
of commercial (non-governmental) communication equipment at LA-RICS towers.
4. Adopt a resolution withdrawing the City of Santa Clarita from membership in the LA-RICS I Joint Powers Authority.
Justice Deputy Anna Moradian, representing Mayor Antonovich, provided the Council with an
update on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (BOS) action on March 24, 2015, where
the BOS authorized a five signature letter and outlined four directions given by the BOS to LA-
RICS Joint Powers Authority.
Deputy City Manager Darren Hemdndez presented information on this item to Council.
Addressing the Council was Anthony Benitez, representing the Pacific Crest community; Gordon
Firemark; Lew Currier, representing Los Angeles County Firefighter Local 1014; and Marianne
Ford.
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar moved the recommended action and Councilmember Acosta seconded
the motion.
Councilmember Weste made a recommendation to add stronger language to communication with
the BOS by declaring that the City is opposed to all LA-RICS cell tower locations within the
City of Santa Clarita.
Councilmember Boydston and Mayor Pro Tem Kellar concurred with Councilmember Weste's I recommendation.
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' Councilmember Weste moved to oppose the location of LA-RICS telecommunication
towers anywhere in Santa Clarita; and adopt Resolution No. 15-09, withdrawing the City
of Santa Clarita from membership in the LA-RICS Joint Powers Authority.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Dante Acosta, Councilmember
AYES:
Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council was Dr. Jeremy Newman, regarding 72 hour waiting period for towed
vehicles; Kirk Landeen, regarding a local BMX track; Christian Gadbois, regarding a local BMX
track; and James York, regarding a local BMX track.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin made comment regarding the Sports Complex Master Plan which
identifies the need for a BMX track in addition to sports fields and other community recreational
needs; and indicated staff would provide the Council with a report via memo regarding the
vehicle towing issue.
' Councilmember Boydston inquired about Sports Tourism and BMX tracks.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting in memory of Carol Kieczykowski at 9:14 p.m.
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