CITY OF SANTA CLARITA City Council Regular Meeting

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1 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA City Council Regular Meeting Joint Meeting with Board of Library Trustees Public Financing Authority 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 Clerk/Secretary ~Minutes~ Tuesday, February 27, :00 PM City Council Chambers INVOCATION Councilmember Miranda delivered the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weste called to order the Regular Joint Meeting of the City Council, Board of Library Trustees, and Public Financing Authority at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Miranda 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 McLean, second by Smyth, to approve the agenda. Councilmember McLean requested an amendment to the minutes of February 13, 2018, clarifying comments made under Staff Comments. RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA

2 AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Mayor Weste and Council recognized John Musella for his year-long term as Chairman of the Board for the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and presented him with a certificate. PRESENTATIONS Digital Services Librarian Julie Oshiro presented City Council with information on the Santa Clarita Public Library One Story One City program and handed out the featured book, Ready Player One to Council. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Allan Cameron, regarding the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District; Alan Ferdman, representing Canyon Country Advisory Committee, regarding the recent mass shooting in Florida and prevention of similar tragedies; Joshua Christensen, regarding educational opportunities with the Carpenter's Union; Shawnee Badger, representing Citizen's Climate Lobby, regarding the Clean Power Alliance; Lynne Plambeck, regarding the safety of the Castaic Dam; and Ron Diament, representing Southwest Carpenters, regarding opportunities with the Carpenter's Union. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager Ken Striplin commented that the issues raised by Mr. Cameron are in the Sanitation District's jurisdiction, not the City's; and will direct staff to receive Mr. Christensen's contact information for Council. Mayor Pro Tem McLean requested the City Manager to gather information on the safety of the Castaic Dam; commented that the Clean Power Alliance would result in possible loss of local control and requested that City Manager Ken Striplin clarify the City's position on the Clean Power Alliance, and Mr. Striplin responded that the Alliance is a complex issue where the benefit is negligible. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Kellar commented on attending a Read Across America event at Leona Cox Elementary School; attended the grand opening of the Santa Clarita Veterans Center on Lyons Avenue on February 24; and commented on the Every 15 Minutes program at Valencia High School, which demonstrated the impacts of impaired driving to students. Mayor Pro Tem McLean attended the grand opening of the Kaiser Permanente building on Tourney Road on February 15; attended an Evening at the Main with Greg Laemmle, who discussed movie art and the upcoming Laemmle Theatre in Old Town Newhall; mentioned Robin Clough, Director of Volunteers, as a great asset to the Senior Center; and announced openings were still available for the spring Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) and to learn more, visit santa-clarita.com/cert. Councilmember Smyth commented on the recent Homeless Issues Ad Hoc Committee meeting where the City Planning Grant proposal on tonight's agenda was discussed; and reported that the Page 2

3 number of traffic citations written have increased and the number of traffic accidents have decreased, and congratulated the Sheriff's Department for their efforts. Councilmember Miranda announced that the outdoor programs return in March with a full line up of events scheduled in Old Town Newhall. Mayor Weste congratulated Valencia High School for expanding their recycling program; recently attended the Hearts for Heroes Builder's Ball where over $100,000 was raised for building homes for veterans; announced that the Mayor's Committee for Employment of Individuals with Disabilities is doing great work and was recently at the College of the Canyons Culinary Education Center for helping challenged individuals get jobs; announced the Santa Clarita Studios grand opening of their new offices and multipurpose rooms; acknowledged the Santa Clarita Veterans Service Collaborative on their new center on Lyons Avenue; and adjourned the meeting in memory of Ron Horn. CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember AYES: Weste, McLean, Kellar, Miranda, Smyth ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The minutes are submitted for approval. City Council approve the minutes of the February 13, 2018, Regular Meeting. ITEM 2 APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP, ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION, AND ABANDONMENT OF EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR TRACT NO NEEDHAM RANCH Pursuant to Section of the Subdivision Map Act, approve Final Tract Map, Abandonment of Easements, and Offers of Dedication for Tract No The map is a subdivision of acres into 12 industrial/commercial lots and is located west of Sierra Highway, south of Newhall Avenue. 1. Approve Final Tract Map for Tract No Accept on behalf of the public the offer of dedication of easement for public use and road purposes; the offer of dedication of the easement for covered storm drain, appurtenant structures, ingress and egress purposes; and the offer of dedication in fee simple all of Lots 10, 11, and Abandon the existing easement for slope purposes and abandon the existing easement for drainage purposes. Page 3

4 4. Make findings as follows: This project is consistent with the provisions of Sections and 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 Final Tract Map for Tract No , 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 Final Tract Map for Tract No , which embodies the approval of said map, the acceptance of the dedications shown thereon, and the abandonment of the easements shown thereon. 7. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer s Statement on the face of Final Tract Map for Tract No , which provides for verification of substantial conformance with the Tentative Tract Map and all provisions of local ordinances and state laws applicable at the time of approval. Addressing the Council on this item was Lynne Plambeck, representing Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment (SCOPE); and John Balestra, representing Trammell Crow Company. Mayor Weste requested and City Manager Ken Striplin responded regarding the extensive public, environmental, and Council review process for the Gate King project where there were over 500 conditions of approval which included the planting of hundreds of trees, and the City is monitoring compliance with the conditions of approval; and this project will add up to 4 million square feet of industrial/commercial office buildings which will add thousands of jobs to this community. ITEM 3 CANYON COUNTRY COMMUNITY CENTER, PROJECT F APPROPRIATION OF BUILDING DEMOLITION FUNDING This item will appropriate funding for the demolition of existing buildings currently located on the future Canyon Country Community Center site, which must be removed prior to project construction. 1. Appropriate $350,000 from the Facilities Fund Balance (Fund 723) to the Canyon Country Community Center Expenditure Account F for the demolition of buildings on City-owned property at the future Canyon Country Community Center site. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all required documents to complete the demolition of buildings on City-owned property for the future Canyon Country Community Center project subject to City Attorney approval. Page 4

5 ITEM 4 APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE PREPARATION OF A SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL SPECIFIC PLAN (MASTER CASE ) This is a request to enter into a contract in the amount of $152,196 with Michael Baker International, Inc., to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the proposed amendment to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Specific Plan, Master Plan, and Development Agreement under Master Case Award a contract to Michael Baker International, Inc., in the amount of $138,360, and authorize a 10% contingency amount of $13,836, for a total contract cost of $152, Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 5 CHECK REGISTER NO. 3 Check Register No. 3 for the Period 01/05/18 through 01/18/18 and 01/25/18. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 01/08/18 through 01/19/18. City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM 6 APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED SANTA CLARITA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY 2018 REVENUE BONDS (STREETLIGHT ACQUISITION AND RETROFIT PROGRAM) SERIES A AND B Adopting the City and PFA Resolutions approving the issuance of the Santa Clarita Public Financing Authority 2018 Revenue Bonds (Streetlights Acquisition and Retrofit Program) in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $17,000,000, and approving an Installment Purchase Agreement, a Bond Purchase Contract, a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, a Preliminary Official Statement and a Final Official Statement in connection therewith, and authorizing the taking of certain other actions in connection therewith. 1. Conduct a Public Hearing. Page 5

6 2. Adopt a Resolution approving the issuance of the Santa Clarita Public Financing Authority 2018 Revenue Bonds (Streetlight Acquisition and Retrofit Program) in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $17,000,000, and approving an Indenture, an Installment Purchase Agreement, a Bond Purchase Agreement, a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, a Preliminary Official Statement and a Final Official Statement in connection therewith, and authorizing the taking of certain other actions in connection therewith. Santa Clarita Public Financing Authority (PFA): 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the issuance of the Santa Clarita Public Financing Authority 2018 Revenue Bonds (Streetlight Acquisition and Retrofit Program) in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $17,000,000, and approving an Indenture, an Installment Purchase Agreement, a Bond Purchase Agreement, a Preliminary Official Statement and a Final Official Statement in connection therewith, and authorizing the taking of certain other actions in connection therewith. Mayor Weste opened the public hearing. City Clerk Mary Cusick reported that all notices required by law have been provided. Council waived the staff report. No requests to speak were received. Mayor Weste closed the public hearing. Adopted Resolution Nos and JPA RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Bob Kellar, Councilmember Bill Miranda, Councilmember Weste, McLean, Kellar, Miranda, Smyth ITEM 7 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE DOCKWEILER DRIVE EXTENSION AT LYONS AVENUE, PROJECT S3023 An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the Lyons Avenue/Dockweiler Drive Extension project. There are two resolutions for the City Council to adopt: 1) certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report, and 2) approving the alignment of Dockweiler Drive, in accordance with the City of Santa Clarita's General Plan, and authorizing staff to submit an application to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for applicable improvements to the 13th Street at-grade rail crossing. Page 6

7 1. Conduct a Public Hearing; and receive the staff report, presentation, and public comments. 2. Adopt a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number ) prepared for the Lyons Avenue/Dockweiler Drive Extension project, which includes the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Environmental Findings, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and the Statement of Overriding Considerations. 3. Adopt a resolution approving the alignment of the Dockweiler Drive Extension as described in the Final Environmental Impact Report as Alternative 2 (alignment to Arch Street/13th Street without at-grade rail crossing at Lyons Avenue), and authorizing staff to submit an application to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for applicable improvements to the 13th Street at-grade rail crossing. Mayor Weste recused herself from participating on this item due to the proximity of her property to the subject matter and left the dais. Mayor Pro Tem McLean opened the public hearing. City Clerk Mary Cusick reported that all notices required by law have been provided. Mike Hennawy, City Engineer, presented the staff report. Addressing the Council in a neutral position was Allan Cameron. Addressing the Council in opposition was Tony Matthess; James Goetsch; John Fossa; Diane Kauzlarich; Mike Bjorkman, representing Placerita Home Owners Association; Joseph M. Klocko; Alicia Iniquez; Manny Santana; Joe Morelli; Bonnie Eaton, representing the Santa Clarita Chapter of the Sierra Club; Valerie Thomas, representing Placerita Canyon Property Owners Association (PCPOA); Antonio Aguilar; Gail Hargrove; Greg Hargrove; Joseph Jasik; Beth Higby; Eugene Del Nelson; C. Zamora; and Tricia Fossa. Five written comment cards were received in opposition. Mayor Pro Tem McLean closed the public hearing. Council discussed the funding for this project, impacts to local residents, the ability to construct a road extension without the need for new development, The Master's University component of the Environmental Impact Report, cross-town traffic, and the need for further outreach and information before making a decision. Mayor Pro Tem McLean requested and a motion was made by Miranda, second by Smyth, to reopen the Public Hearing, and with no objection, so ordered. Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to continue the Public Hearing to the Regular Meeting of the City Council on April 10, Page 7

8 RESULT: MOTION CARRIED [4 TO 0] MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember AYES: Marsha McLean, Bob Kellar, Bill Miranda, Cameron Smyth RECUSED: Laurene Weste NEW BUSINESS Council recessed the meeting at 8:31 p.m. and reconvened at 8:35 p.m. Mayor Weste returned to the dais. ITEM 8 CITY PLANNING GRANT: TO PREVENT AND COMBAT HOMELESSNESS City Council to consider awarding a contract to develop a plan to prevent and combat homelessness. 1. Award a contract to Analytic Insight to provide contractual services for the City Planning Grant: To Prevent and Combat Homelessness in an amount not to exceed $50, Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Councilmember Smyth commented that the Homeless Issues Ad Hoc Committee requested to give the Council an opportunity to review the actions of the Committee by adding this item to the agenda. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Bob Kellar, Councilmember Bill Miranda, Councilmember Weste, McLean, Kellar, Miranda, Smyth PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II There were none. Page 8

9 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting in memory of Ron Horn at 8:37 p.m. ATTEST: MAYOR CITY CLERK Page 9