HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-14 - MINUTES - JOINT REGULAR (2)' CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council / Board of Library Trustees
Joint Regular Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
INVOCATION
Councilmember Acosta 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 Acosta 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 3 for public
comment.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor McLean and Council recognized SCV Sheriff Volunteers Samuel Goldstein and Stephen
North for helping to save a life and presented them with certificates.
Mayor McLean and Council recognized the College of the Canyons Men's Cross Country Team
for winning the Western State Conference Title, the SoCal Regional Title, and the State
' Championship.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION '
Addressing the Council was Elaine Ballace concerning mobile home issues; Alan Ferdman,
representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee, concerning water resources; Ray Henry
concerning the March 31, 2015, City Council Development Sub -Committee Meeting; Cam
Noltemeyer concerning Deep Well Injection Site "B'; and Steve Petzold concerning the Los
Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board meeting of April 8, 2015.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin made comment to the City Council concerning the time spent meeting
with residents regarding the mobile home rent adjustment ordinance; provided an update on the
proposed state water restrictions, an overview of the City's plans to further reduce its water
usage, and previous efforts undertaken by the City for water reduction.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Weste made comment regarding the College of the Canyons Silver Spur Award
ceremony; acknowledged the 150 anniversary of the end of the Civil War; commented on the
Federal Clean Water Act, the obligations of the City to comply with requirements and indicated
there are no identified "A" or "B" areas for deep well injection sites; and requested that the
meeting be adjourned in memory of Cindy Newhall-Weyant, Ethel Forinash and Donna Milota.
Councilmember Acosta made comment regarding the upcoming Cowboy Festival; and indicated I the City is requesting community feedback on the proposed Saugus Library Center.
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar requested and Council concurred to agendize a discussion to consider
naming the bridge at Golden Valley and SR -14 in honor of Connie Worden-Roberts; made
comment concerning the April 11, 2015, Earth/Arbor Day event at Central Park; and
acknowledged the passing of Dana Cop.
Councilmember Boydston acknowledged the attendance of the Santa Clarita Economic
Development Corporation Board of Directors; inquired about the California Earthquake
Authority's response concerning deep well injection matters; inquired of the City Manager
concerning the Shangri La Supplemental Environment Project and how the mandatory penalties
paid by the City to the Regional Water Quality Board will be utilized; and made comment
regarding the upcoming water conservation requirements to be released by the State Water
Resource Control Board.
Mayor McLean commented on the April 6, 2015, Arts and Entertainment Summit and the
ongoing community art survey on the City's website; discussed the April 7, 2015, Joint Council -
Arts Commission Study Session; attended April 10, 2015, League of California Cities
Administrative Services Policy Committee where 19 bills were discuss affecting local budgets;
attended the April 14, 2015, SCV Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs & Transportation
Committee meeting; attended a recent luncheon to acknowledge the volunteers who support '
Henry Mayo Hospital; commented on the grand opening of the non-profit Shelter Hope Pet Shop
on April 16, 2015; and announced the planned April 27, 2015, High Speed Rail Community
Meeting and encouraged the community to attend directing residents to the City's website for
more information.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Dante Acosta, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES:
Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean
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 March 24, 2015, special
and regular meetings.
ITEM 2
LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE
As part of President Obama's Federal Fiscal Year 2016 budget proposal, a proposal was included
to begin a process of military base closures in 2017 as part of the Base Realignment and Closures
(BRAC) program. Concerns have been expressed by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, as well as
the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, that the Los Angles Air Force Base and the Space
' and Missile Systems Center, located in El Segundo, will be a vulnerable location to be realigned
or closed as part of the anticipated BRAC process.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the recommendation of the City Council Legislative Subcommittee to support
the continued operation of the Los Angeles Air Force Base and the Space and Missile Systems
Center and transmit letters of support to the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Air Force,
Santa Clarita's federal legislative delegation, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, and the Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
ITEM 3
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 266
This bill would establish a state-wide regulatory structure for medical marijuana by establishing
the Bureau of Medical Marijuana Regulation within the Department of Consumer Affairs to
issue conditional licenses for medical marijuana facilities. The bill preserves local authority by
providing local governments with the ability to suspend, revoke, and ban medical marijuana
dispensaries within their jurisdiction.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the recommendation of the City Council Legislative Subcommittee to support
Assembly Bill 266 (Cooley), related to the regulation of medical marijuana, and transmit letters
of support to Assembly Member Ken Cooley, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation,
appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown, and the League of California Cities.
Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer.
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City Manager Ken Striplin commented regarding the City Council's previous adoption of an I Ordinance prohibiting medical marijuana facilities in Santa Clarita.
ITEM 4
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 46
Assembly Bill 46 seeks to increase the penalty for possession of controlled substances
commonly referred to as "date rape" drugs from misdemeanors for individuals without prior
convictions, to either a misdemeanor or felony, which was reduced to a misdemeanor with the
passage of Proposition 47 on November 4, 2014.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the recommendation of the City Council Legislative Subcommittee to support
Assembly Bill 46 (Lackey), which increases penalties for possession of controlled substances
commonly referred to as "date rape" drugs, and transmit letters of support to Assembly Member
Tom Lackey, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees,
Governor Brown, and the League of California Cities.
ITEM 5
GOVERNOR BROWN'S REDEVELOPMENT DISSOLUTION PROPOSAL
Governor Jerry Brown recently released a draft proposal related to the dissolution of
redevelopment agencies, which is anticipated to be included within a budget trailer bill. The '
proposed language strengthens the authority and limits the accountability of the Department of
Finance by reversing court decisions regarding the redevelopment dissolution process, changing
laws retroactively, undoing previous incentives, and limiting transparency, accountability and
opportunities for local agencies to protect their legal rights.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the recommendation of the City Council Legislative Subcommittee to oppose
Governor Brown's Redevelopment Dissolution Proposal and transmit letters of opposition to
Governor Brown, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees,
and the League of California Cities.
ITEM 6
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 278
This bill would require a district -based election to be imposed for the election of the members of
the governing body of cities with a population of 100,000 or more, based upon the latest census.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Subcommittee's recommendation of an "oppose"
position for Assembly Bill 278 (Hernandez) and transmit position statements to Assembly
Member Hernandez, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative '
committees, Governor Brown, and the League of California Cities.
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ITEM 7
' JOHN RUSSELL DRIVE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, PROJECT S1042 -
AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will replace the existing timber pedestrian bridge crossing John Russell Drive with a
prefabricated steel -truss bridge.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the John Russell Drive Pedestrian Bridge
Replacement, Project S1042.
2. Award the construction contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $429,419, and
authorize a contingency in the amount of $42,942, for a total contract amount not to exceed
$472,361.
3. Appropriate $50,000 from Landscape Maintenance District Zone T-7 (357) Fund Balance
into account S1042357-5161.001.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents, subject to the
approval of the City Attorney.
ITEM 8
RESOLUTION TO RESTRICT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE USE ON SAND CANYON
ROAD BETWEEN SIERRA HIGHWAY AND SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD
This resolution proposes restricting commercial vehicles with three (3) or more axles or a gross
combination vehicle weight rating of 9,000 pounds or more that is consistent with the Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors direction to improve safety on Sand Canyon Road
between Sierra Highway and Soledad Canyon Road due to the narrow width and winding
configuration of the roadway.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution restricting commercial vehicle use on Sand Canyon Road
between Sierra Highway and Soledad Canyon Road.
Adopted Resolution No. 15-10
ITEM 9
RENEWAL OF SUPPORT FOR SANTA CLARITA VALLEY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SCVEDC) TO CONTINUE FUNDING FOR
THREE YEARS
Staff recommends the City Council approve the renewal of support for the Santa Clarita Valley
Economic Development Corporation for business attraction and retention activities, and continue
funding for three years.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Authorize expenditures for the renewal of support for the Santa Clarita Valley Economic
Development Corporation (SCVEDC) from the Economic Development budget (Account
Number 11301-5171.005), for three consecutive fiscal years (FY 2015/2016, FY 2016/2017,
and FY 2017/2018), in the amount of $200,000 annually.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and execute a three-year renewal
agreement with the SCVEDC, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 10
MODIFICATION OF URBAN FORESTRY CONTRACT
Staff is requesting approval to increase the expenditure authority of Stay Green Inc.'s contract in
order to maintain regular tree -pruning maintenance and continue performing extra tree work as
necessary for City capital projects.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Amend the City's contract with Stay Green, Inc. (Contract No. 13-00341) for City-wide tree '
maintenance services, by authorizing an ongoing expenditure increase of $240,000, for a
total contract amount not to exceed $1,093,550, plus Consumer Price Index adjustments.
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 11
CHECK REGISTER NO. 7 FOR THE PERIOD 03/06/15 THROUGH 03/19/15 AND
03/26/15. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS FOR THE PERIOD 03/13/15 THROUGH
03/26/15.
Check Register No. 7 for the Period 03/06/15 through 03/19/15 and 03/26/15.
Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 03/13/15 through 03/26/15.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 7.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION H
Addressing the Council was Doug Fraser regarding the Brown Act.
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' STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin clarified the Brown Act and its applicability to Noticed Special
Meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m. in memory of Donna Milota, Ethel Forinash,
and Cindy Newhall-Weyant, and expressed best wishes to the family of Dana Cop.
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MAYOR