HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-08 - MINUTES - JOINT REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council /
Board of Library Trustees
Joint Regular Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
INVOCATION
Councilmember Weste delivered the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
City Council Chambers
Mayor/President Kellar called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council/Board of
Library Trustees at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Boy Scout Troop 494 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 Weste, second by Boydston, to approve the agenda, pulling item 4 for Council
comment and public participation.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Elaine Ballace concerning mobilehome matters; Fred Recalde
concerning the availability of additional tennis courts in the City; Marcus Landeros concerning
Granada Villa mobilehome park matters; and Steve Petzold concerning the Laemmle Project,
and district based elections.
One additional written comment card was received.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin indicated mobilehome park issues represent a matter which the City
continues to address as allowed within the City's authority; commented on the City's efforts to
construct additional tennis courts during the past twenty years, and indicated the Council
approved and funded the design process to develop tennis courts at Central Park during the last
budget cycle; commented that documents made available to the public and considered by the
City Council at their February 9. 2016, Joint Regular Meeting addressing the L.9emmle Theatre
project were in compliance with all necessary Government Codes requiring the City to hold a
public hearing.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Boydston reported that he and Councilmember Weste attended a Waste
Diversion Committee meeting regarding Waste Management and the availability of trash
containers, and reported representatives of Waste Management confirmed their ability to provide
these containers to residents in a timely manner; and thanked fellow Councilmembers for their
support of the recent Celebrity Waiter Dinner.
Mayor Pro Tem Acosta commented regarding his attendance at the Habitat for Humanity
Builder's Ball, which raises funds for veterans' homes; reported his attendance at the "For the
Troops" Gala held at the Reagan Library, and the efforts of the organization to create care
packages for troops serving overseas.
Councilmember McLean reported that she attended the Read Across America event at Fair Oaks
Ranch Elementary School; commented regarding the Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) joint committee meeting to discuss long-range transportation plan, and
indicated that, with the Council's concurrence, the City send a letter to ensure that the latest
population numbers were being used, and to clarify that SCAG support for the High Speed Rail
is not unanimous; commented that she attended the Los Angeles County Division League of
California Cities meeting and advocated for equitable transportation funding for City projects;
reported that she attended the ground -breaking for the Newhall Auditorium Renovation;
commented regarding an art reception at the Newhall Library; reported that Art Leahy, the CEO
of Metrolink, visited the City's local stations and discussed the need for more trains and
increased service; requested that Council consider agendizing an item to discuss matters relating
to the funding of future Metrolink projects, Council concurred with this request with direction to
agendize for March 22, 2016.
Councilmember Weste commented on the recent Sanitation District meeting and made reference
to the Court's decision to order a study of beneficial uses within the river, which would ensure
that there is no degradation of the Santa Clara River; and requested the meeting be adjourned in
memory of Kathy Fortine and Violet Gyongyos.
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Mayor Kellar acknowledged Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital for providing exemplary care to the
community; reported that he attended "The Armed Man - A Mass for Peace," performed by the
Santa Clarita Master Chorale; and commented regarding his attendance at a meeting hosted by
Congressman Steve Knight to address homelessness in Santa Clarita.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
TimBen Boydston, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
AYES:
Acosta, Boydston, Weste, McLean, Kellar
ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF JOINT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for
approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council and Board of Library Trustees approve the minutes
of February 23, 2016, 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 that appear on this public agenda have
been read and waive further reading.
ITEM 3
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 1565 (LACKEY) AND ASSEMBLY BILLX2
1 (THURMOND)
Assembly Billx2 1 (ABx2 1) was introduced during the Second Extraordinary Session on Public
Health and Developmental Services in the State Legislature on July 2, 2015, amended into its
current form on February 22, 2016, and seeks to expand upon the level and variety of services
offered for individuals with developmental disabilities. The City Council Legislative Committee
has recommended a position of support to the full City Council.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee's recommendation to support
Assembly Bill 1565 (Lackey) and Assembly Billx2 1 (Thurmond) and transmit position
statements to Assembly Member Lackey, Assembly Member Thurmond, Santa Clarita's state
legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown, and the League of
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California Cities.
ITEM 4
TRAFFIC -CALMING MEASURES ON DOROTHY STREET AND ERMINE STREET
The recent completion of Golden Valley Road, connecting Newhall Ranch Road and Plum
Canyon Road, led to a change in traffic patterns within the neighborhood near Dorothy Street
and Ermine Street. City of Santa Clarita staff reviewed traffic data and worked with the local
residents to determine a traffic -calming plan for the neighborhood, which includes the
installation of 12 sets of meed cnshinnc and nne additinnat mniti�a�av ctnr�_rnntrn11Pr1
intersection.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the proposed traffic -calming plan for Dorothy Street and Ermine Street.
2. Adopt a resolution for the installation of multiway stop controls on Ermine Street at
Northbrook Avenue.
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speed cushions on their streets, as determined by additional traffic studies.
4. Authorize the sole source purchase of speed cushions and related materials from Traffic
Logix, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $70,000.
5. Increase Gas Tax Miscellaneous Revenue Account 230-4621.001 by $30,000, and increase
General Fund Miscellaneous Revenue Account 100-4621.001 by $70,000.
6. Appropriate $30,000 to Street Maintenance Expenditure Account 14504-5201.002 and
appropriate $70,000 to Traffic Admin Expenditure Account 14400-5161.001.
Addressing the Council was Bud Tew; and Robert Kluszczynski.
City Manager Ken Striplin indicated City traffic staff has evaluated the area, met with the
community, and prepared an encompassing traffic -calming plan, which includes the installation
of speed cushions and additional stop signs.
Councilmember McLean indicated that the Council conditioned the adjacent developer to fund
traffic -calming options.
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ITEM 5
CHECK REGISTER NO.4 FOR THE PERIOD 1/22/16 THROUGH 2/4/16 AND 2/11/16
ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS FOR THE PERIOD 1/25/16 THROUGH 2/5/16
Check Register No. 4 for the Period 1/22/16 through 2/4/16 and 2/11/16.
Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 1/25/16 through 2/5/16.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 6
CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON
THE CONVERSION/CHANGE OF ANY MOBILEHOME PARK CURRENTLY
EXISTING IN THE CITY FROM A PARK OCCUPIED PRIMARILY OR
EXCLUSIVELY BY RESIDENTS OVER THE AGE OF 55 YEARS (SENIOR
RESIDENTS) TO A MOBILEHOME PARK ALLOWING RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES,
FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS
On January 26, 2016, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance 16-01 which established a
45 -day moratorium on the conversion/change of any mobilehome park from a park primarily or
exclusively occupied by residents over the age of 55, to a park allowing residents of all ages.
This item concerns the extension of that moratorium for an additional 10 months and 15 days.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing.
2. Adopt an Urgency Ordinance entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING A
MORATORIUM ON THE CONVERSION/CHANGE OF ANY MOBILEHOME PARK
CURRENTLY EXISTING IN THE CITY FROM A PARK OCCUPIED PRIMARILY OR
EXCLUSIVELY BY RESIDENTS OVER THE AGE OF 55 YEARS (SENIOR
RESIDENTS) TO A MOBILEHOME PARK ALLOWING RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES,
FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS."
Mayor/Chair Kellar opened the public hearing.
Deputy City Clerk Susan Caputo reported that all notices required by law have been provided.
City Attorney Joe Montes provided the staff presentation.
Addressing the Council was Ruth Abejon; Douglas Fraser; Teresa Galvez; and Gladys Trejo.
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City Attorney Joseph Montes indicated Granada Villa operates under a long-term lease system,
and these leases are not subject to the City's ordinance; commented that matters relating to
maintenance of the park are subject to State jurisdiction; and commented that City staff continues
to communicate with the residents and offer assistance within the City's limited jurisdiction of
the mobilehome parks.
Mayor Kellar closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Weste inquired and City Attorney Joseph Montes confirmed that the City's
ordinance does not apply to leases that extend beyond twelve months; and expressed her interest
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Council concurred with Councilmember Weste's request.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS j
MOVER: Dante Acosta, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: TimBen Boydston, Councilmember
AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Weste, McLean, Kellar
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7
APPOINT A CITY DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE
2016 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS' GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
Each year the City Council appoints a delegate and alternate to the Southern California
Association of Governments' (SCAG) General Assembly which will be held May 5-6 this year.
A municipality's delegate must be an elected member of that jurisdiction's governing board.
Every member jurisdiction within the SCAG region is requested to appoint a delegate, who has
the opportunity to vote on any proposed changes to SCAG by-laws or propose and vote upon
resolutions to be considered by SCAG's membership at the General Assembly.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council appoint a delegate and alternate representative to the 2016 Southern California
Association of Governments' General Assembly.
Intergovernmental Relations Manager, Michael Murphy, provided the staff presentation to the
City Council.
Councilmember Boydston nominated and Mayor Pro Tem Acosta seconded the appointment of
Councilmember McLean as the City's SCAG General Assembly Delegate.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: TimBen Boydston, Councilmember
SECONDER: Dante Acosta, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Weste, McLean, Kellar
Councilmember Boydston nominated and Councilmember McLean seconded the appointment of
Mayor Pro Tem Acosta as the City's SCAG General Assembly Alternative Delegate.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: TimBen Boydston, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Weste, McLean, Kellar
ITEM 8
2016 ARTS MASTER PLAN
During Fiscal Year 2014-15 budget adoption, the City Council approved funding for the
development of an Arts Master Plan (Plan). The Plan, which involved extensive community
engagement, has been completed by the Cultural Planning Group and approved by the Arts
Commission at their February 11, 2016, Commission meeting. The Arts Commission
recommends that the City Council adopt the 2016 Arts Master Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the 2016 Arts Master Plan.
Recreation and Community Services Manager, Ingrid Hardy, provided the staff presentation to
the Council.
Addressing the Council was Joseph Jasik; and Dr. Michael Millar.
Councilmember Weste expressed her appreciation to staff, the Arts Commission, and the
consultants for their work to prepare the Arts Master Plan.
Councilmember Boydston acknowledged the presence of Arts Commissioner Shapiro,
congratulated the consultants who prepared the Arts Master Plan and expressed an interest in
conducting public outreach to gather opinions regarding the development of future art themes
within the community.
Mayor Kellar concurred with the idea of seeking public input during implementation of the Arts
Master Plan, and requested a letter be prepared for the consultants of the Arts Master Plan
expressing the City's appreciation for their work.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Weste, McLean, Kellar
ITEM 9
RECOGNITION TO MEMORIALIZE DUANE R. HARTE
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Commissioner Duane R. Harte.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council discuss and provide direction regarding recognition of the late Parks, Recreation,
and Community Services Commissioner Duane R. Harte.
Mayor Kellar presented the item and recommended that Council consider renaming River
Village Park to the Duane R. Harte Park at River Village.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
Al" v J Ac:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Dante Acosta, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES:
Acosta, Boydston, Weste, McLean, Kellar
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council was Douglas Fraser concerning mobilehome park matters.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting in memory of Kathleen Fortine and Violet Gyongyos at
7:34 p.m.
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