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 Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency 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, December 12, :00 PM City Council Chambers INVOCATION Councilmember Smyth provided the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weste called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Smyth 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 Smyth, second by Kellar, to approve the agenda, pulling Item 15 for Council comment and staff presentation, and Items 13 and 14 for a separate vote. RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA PUBLIC PARTICIPATION One written comment card was received by Doug Fraser regarding mobile home rent increases and appreciation of the new rules.

2 STAFF COMMENTS There were none. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Smyth invited all to attend the City of Santa Clarita's 30th Anniversary celebration on December 15, 2017, at City Hall. Councilmember Kellar commented on attending Triumph Foundation fundraiser held at Route 66 recently, where money was raised to help people with spinal cord injuries. Mayor Pro Tem McLean commented on attending a West Ranch Town Council meeting on December 6 to learn about issues on that area of the community; commented on attendance at the Mayor's Round Table on December 8, along with Councilmember Miranda, where the future of transportation and the upcoming Olympics was discussed; announced that on December 13, she will attend the Safe Clean Water Stakeholders Advisory Committee meeting as an Alternate, which is initiative to fund regional stormwater capture programs, and will continue to advocate on behalf of the City so that residents will not pay double tax for stormwater; and announced that the Friends of the Library are looking for new members to join, and if interested, visit santaclaritalibrary.com Mayor Weste invited all to view art and photos at the 30th Anniversary celebration on December 15, 2017, in the Century Room. CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember AYES: Smyth, Weste, Kellar, McLean, Miranda ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES The minutes are submitted for approval. City Council approve the minutes of the November 28, 2017, Special Meeting. ITEM 2 APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The minutes are submitted for approval. City Council approve the minutes of the November 28, 2017, Regular Meeting. Page 2

3 ITEM 3 READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES Government Code Section 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. City Council determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading. ITEM 4 SANTA CLARITA 2018 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM On November 20, 2017, the City Council Legislative Committee reviewed the draft platform and recommends that the City Council adopt the Santa Clarita 2018 Legislative Platform. This document will provide guidance to staff on legislative and regulatory issues of interest to the City Council and assist staff in conducting legislative advocacy at the federal and state levels. City Council accept the recommendation of the City Council Legislative Committee and adopt the Santa Clarita 2018 Legislative Platform. ITEM 5 FEDERAL LEGISLATION: S & H.R United States Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and United States Representative Adam Schiff have introduced legislation (S and H.R. 4086) to expand the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include portions of the Rim of the Valley Corridor. It is recommended that the City Council support S (Feinstein) and HR 4086 (Schiff). 1. Adopt the Legislative Committee s recommendation to support S (Feinstein) and H.R (Knight). 2. Transmit position statements to Senator Dianne Feinstein, Representative Adam Schiff, Representative Steve Knight, Senator Kamala Harris, members of applicable congressional committees, other Members of Congress, administration officials and interested organizations, as appropriate. Mayor Weste commented that Senator Feinstein introduced S and Representative Schiff introduced HR 4086, along with Senator Knight' support of the Rim of the Valley, and when approved, both the Rim of the Valley and the City's open space will be a tremendous benefit for the protection of the Santa Clarita Valley. Page 3

4 ITEM 6 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES: KADESH AND ASSOCIATES LLC AND JAMISON AND SULLIVAN, INC. The City of Santa Clarita retains two Washington, D.C. based federal advocacy firms, Kadesh and Associates LLC and Jamison and Sullivan, Inc., to assist the City in advocating against efforts to site a large-scale sand and gravel mine in Soledad Canyon. The City Council is requested to authorize an extension of professional services contracts with Kadesh and Associates LLC and Jamison and Sullivan, Inc., for the period of January 1, 2018, to June 30, Award contracts for the continuation of professional services with Kadesh and Associates LLC and Jamison and Sullivan, Inc., for the period of January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018, in the amount of $60,000 for each firm, resulting in a total amount of $120, Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 7 AWARD SERVICE CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR LANDSCAPE ZONES T-65 (FAIR OAKS RANCH), T-65A (THE RANCH AT FAIR OAKS), AND T-33 (CANYON PARK) Consideration of a maintenance service contract for LMD Zones including Fair Oaks Ranch, The Ranch at Fair Oaks, and Canyon Park. 1. Award a two-year contract to Stay Green Inc. to provide maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zones T-65 (Fair Oaks Ranch), T-65A (The Ranch at Fair Oaks), and T-33 (Canyon Park) in an annual amount of $165,000, and authorize expenditures for asneeded work in the annual amount of $24,750, for a total two year contract amount not to exceed $379, Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, or modify the awards in the event other issues of impossibility of performance arise, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such Fiscal Year, and execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional one-year renewal options not to exceed the bid amounts, plus the appropriate Consumer Price Index adjustment, upon request of the contractor. Page 4

5 ITEM 8 APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Consideration of appointment to the Santa Clarita Board of Library Trustees. City Council adopt a resolution reappointing Councilmember Marsha McLean to the Santa Clarita Board of Library Trustees for a three-year term, expiring June 30, Adopted Resolution No ITEM 9 AWARD CONTRACTS TO MOTORCOACH INDUSTRIES AND GILLIG CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF COMMUTER AND LOCAL BUSES Award contracts to MCI and Gillig for the purchase and delivery of three CNG powered commuter buses and six CNG powered local buses. 1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with Motor Coach Industries for the purchase of three (3), 45-foot Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered buses, in an amount not to exceed $2,475,521, or modify the award in the event issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a contract with Gillig Corporation for the purchase of six (6), 40-foot CNG buses, in an amount not to exceed $3,574,863, or modify the award in the event issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 10 INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS PHASE VII, PROJECT C AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT This project will implement the next generation of Intelligent Transportation Systems Technologies to better manage traffic operations during events and incidents using state-of-theart technology to enhance everyday operations. The technologies include bicycle detection, fiber optic gap closure, controller upgrades, signal synchronization, enhanced detection, and dynamic message signs. The project will be integrated into the City s Traffic Management Center and share information with the County s Information Exchange Network. 1. Award the design contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the Intelligent Transportation System Phase VII, Project C0052 in the amount of $382,116, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $38,212, for a total contract amount not to exceed $420, Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney Page 5

6 approval. ITEM HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR SECO CANYON ROAD AND GARZOTA DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION, PROJECT C AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT This project will modify the traffic signal at the intersection of Seco Canyon Road and Garzota Drive to provide protected left-turn phasing for northbound and southbound movements. This project will also install Americans with Disabilities Act compliant pedestrian ramps and upgrade both traffic signal equipment and infrastructure. 1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Highway Safety Improvement Program for Seco Canyon Road and Garzota Drive Traffic Signal Modification, Project C Award the construction contract to Comet Electric, Inc., in the amount of $183,929 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $18,393, for a total contract amount not to exceed $202, Authorize the transfer of $20,000 in General Fund-Capital from the Skate Park Expansion Joints Project expenditure account M to expenditure account C Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 12 CANYON COUNTRY COMMUNITY CENTER, PROJECT R AWARD STORMWATER INFILTRATION SYSTEM DESIGN CONTRACT This item will award a contract for the design of an underground Regional Stormwater Infiltration Best Management Practice System and all associated structures and supporting facilities for a proposed community center in Canyon Country. 1. Award the Regional Stormwater Infiltration Best Management Practice System design contract to Psomas for the Canyon Country Community Center, Project R3007, in the amount of $176,550, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $26,500, for a total contract amount not to exceed $203, Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Page 6

7 Item 13 was moved to Items Pulled for a Separate Vote. Item 14 was moved to Items Pulled for a Separate Vote ITEM 15 FISCAL YEAR MID-YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS As the organization approaches the middle of the fiscal year, it is standard procedure to perform a mid-year review of the City's budgetary and financial position to ensure any deviations from the initial budget projections are proactively addressed. Staff also reviews requests for appropriations to address new priorities that are unfunded or under-funded. City Council and City Council acting as Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita: 1. Adopt a resolution amending the budgets for Fiscal Years and Adopt a resolution amending the classification plan and salary schedules, and for providing changes to benefit contributions for employees and retirees of the city. Administrative Services Director Carmen Magaña presented a staff report. Mayor Pro Tem McLean commented regarding the gas tax fund revenue increase and inquired if the City would be required to return the funds if SB1 is repealed. City Manager Ken Striplin commented that a budget adjustment would be requested if necessary to reflect what is happening at the State level. Councilmember Smyth requested and Mayor Pro Tem McLean concurred that legislative staff review the measure to see if there would be a claw back of funds should SB1 be repealed. Adopted Resolution Nos and ITEM 16 CHECK REGISTER NO. 24 Check Register No. 24 for the Period 10/27/17 through 11/09/17 and 11/16/17. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 10/30/17 through 11/10/17. City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 24. Page 7

8 ITEMS PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE. Mayor Weste recused herself from voting on these items due to the proximity of her property to the subject matter. ITEM 13 PLACERITA RANCH EIR CONTRACT Award contract for Placerita Ranch (Ravello) Environmental Impact Report consultant. City Council award a contract to Michael Baker International in the amount of $257,345, plus a 10% contingency of $25,735 for a total contract cost of $283,080, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and associated documents subject to City Attorney approval. RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0] MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember AYES: Cameron Smyth, Bob Kellar, Marsha McLean, Bill Miranda RECUSED: Laurene Weste ITEM 14 PARKING IN OLD TOWN NEWHALL With the continued revitalization and development of Old Town Newhall, and in keeping with the vision of the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan, there is a need for a plan to create and fund additional parking facilities. Based on Council direction and input from the public, new parking standards will be implemented in the Urban Center Zone (Main Street area) and a Parking in Lieu Fee will be implemented. 1. Adopt the Negative Declaration prepared for the project; 2. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE , CONSISTING OF SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (ZONING AMENDMENT), AMENDING THE OLD TOWN NEWHALL SPECIFIC PLAN; 3. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER (G) OF TITLE 17 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PARKING IN LIEU FEE APPLYING TO THE URBAN CENTER ZONE OF THE OLD TOWN NEWHALL SPECIFIC PLAN AREA; and 4. Adopt a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE PARKING IN LIEU FEE AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER (G) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL Page 8

9 CODE. RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0] MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember AYES: Cameron Smyth, Bob Kellar, Marsha McLean, Bill Miranda RECUSED: Laurene Weste Adopted Resolution No Adopted Ordinance Nos and PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM 17 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION OF CHAPTER TO TITLE 17 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A SENIOR MOBILEHOME PARK OVERLAY ZONE The City Council will consider the adoption of a Senior Mobilehome Park Overlay Zone. 1. Conduct a Public Hearing; 2. Provide direction on the percentage of senior units to be maintained in senior mobilehome parks; and 3. Approve Master Case No , and introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION OF CHAPTER TO TITLE 17 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A SENIOR MOBILEHOME PARK OVERLAY ZONE. Mayor Weste opened the public hearing. City Clerk Mary Cusick announced that all notices required by law have been provided. Housing Program Administrator Erin Lay presented information on the Senior Mobilehome Overlay Zone proposal. Addressing the Council in support was Ruth Abejon and Carol Fish. Mayor Weste closed the public hearing. Councilmember Kellar requested that staff respond to issues raised by the speakers and City Manager Ken Striplin responded that staff will reach out to Ms. Abejon. Page 9

10 Council commented regarding community preservation issues and requested that staff address these issues. Mayor Weste requested that City Attorney Joseph Montes highlight the potential consequences of the different options of 80%, 90%, and 100% senior-only housing and Mr. Montes responded that an 80% requirement is the floor that is required by federal law for senior housing, which preserves the status quo of the three parks. If 90% is chosen, then the next set of leases would need to only go to at least one senior resident occupying the space until the 90% threshold is achieved. If 100% is chosen, then all leases going forward would need to have at least one resident aged 55 or older; however a consequence would be if a non-senior lives with a senior and the senior moves out, the non-senior would not be able to continue to live there. Council concurred that their preference is for the 90% compromise and Councilmember Kellar made a motion to approve the recommended action with a 90% senior mobilehome overlay zone. Mr. Montes indicated that the copy of the 90% Ordinance in the agenda packet was missing one sentence on page two of Exhibit B attached to the 90% ordinance, handed out, and read the missing sentence from section E, which states: "The park owner shall provide notice to the City when a new lease is signed and shall certify that the lease complies with the requirements of Subsection (D) herein." Councilmember Kellar made an addition to his motion to include the additional sentence above into the ordinance. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] Cameron Smyth, Councilmember Marsha McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Smyth, Weste, Kellar, McLean, Miranda PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II There was none. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m. ATTEST: MAYOR CITY CLERK Page 10