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February 22, 2022

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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, February 22, 2022
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd.

Santa Clarita, CA 91355

AGENDA

Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees

How to Address the City Council
Pursuant to Government Code section 54954.3 members of the public are afforded the opportunities to address the City Council. You may address the Council once per meeting during Public Participation on any matter within the Council's jurisdiction that is not listed on the agenda. Public Participation speaker's cards must be submitted to the City Clerk BEFORE this portion of the meeting begins. To address the Council regarding an item on the agenda, please fill out a speaker's card and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor announces the item.

Each person addressing the Council is given three minutes to speak (with double the time allotted to non-English speakers using a translator) indicated by a colored light system on the Council dais. If you wish to provide information to the Council, please present the City Clerk with 10 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record. Please note use of City Council Chamber technology equipment to present electronic material during meetings is not allowed.
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (661) 255-4391. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II)

Pursuant to Government Code 54957.5 any writings or documents distributed to a majority of the members of the City Council regarding any open session item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120, during normal business hours.
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INVOCATION
Weste

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

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

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Winter Games Mascot Competition Recognition

PRESENTATIONS
One Story One City 2022 Program

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on items NOT listed on the agenda. The City Council will not act upon these items at this meeting other than to review and/or provide direction to staff. All speakers must submit a speaker’s card to the City Clerk PRIOR to the beginning of this portion of the meeting. Thirty minutes are allotted for public input at this time. The FIRST TEN people to submit a speaker card prior to the beginning of Public Participation will be heard.

STAFF COMMENTS

COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion by the City Council. The items are not individually discussed by the City Council unless a request is made by a member of the public or the Council, in which case, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately.

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1. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES – The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve the minutes of the February 8, 2022 Special Meeting.

2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve the minutes of the February 8, 2022 Regular Meeting.

3. CHECK REGISTER NO. 04 - Check Register No. 04 for the Period 01/14/22 through 01/27/22 and 02/03/22. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 01/17/22 through 01/28/22.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 04.

4. SUMMARY VACATION OF EASEMENTS FOR SLOPE, DRAINAGE AND

FLOOD CONTROL PURPOSES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER

OF GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD AND VALLEY CENTER DRIVE (APPROVED SELF-STORAGE FACILITY) - Pursuant to Section 8333 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, summarily vacate easements for slope, drainage, and flood control purposes at the site of the approved self-storage facility on Valley Center Drive.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of an easement for slope purposes as described and shown on Exhibit “A” Legal Description and Exhibit “B” Exhibit Map, and an easement for drainage and flood control purposes as described and shown on Exhibit “C” Legal Description and Exhibit “D” Exhibit Map of the attached resolution.

2. Direct the City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s office.

5. AWARD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR ZONE 28
(NEWHALL) - Award a two-year contract to Oak Springs, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services to Landscape Maintenance District Zone 28 (Newhall) for an amount not to exceed $596,762.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a two-year contract to Oak Springs Nursery, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services to Landscape Maintenance District Zone 28 (Newhall) for an

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annual base amount of $248,649, plus an additional $49,732 in annual contract expenditure authority to address unforeseen maintenance and repairs, for a total two- year amount not to exceed $596,762.

2. Authorize ongoing appropriations from Landscape Maintenance District Fund 357 totaling $41,301, as identified in Attachment A, to support recurring landscape maintenance services.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional, one-year renewal options beginning in year three, for an annual amount not to exceed $298,381; plus an adjustment in compensation consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council during the annual budget for such fiscal year.

4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, and modify the awards in the event impossibility of performance arises, and execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

6. RESULTS OF THE 2022-23 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY

FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM -
Results of the 2022-23 Community Needs Assessment conducted as part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council conduct a public hearing and receive information regarding the results of the annual Community Needs Assessment Survey conducted as part of the Community Development Block Grant Program for the 2022-23 program year.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
This time has been set aside for any speakers that have turned in speaker cards and were not heard in the first thirty minutes allotted to address the City Council on items that are NOT on the agenda. Speaker cards may not be submitted relating to any items listed on the agenda.

STAFF COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held March 8, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.

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CERTIFICATION
On February 17, 2022, I, Mary Cusick, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita and that the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall.

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Mary Cusick
City Clerk
Santa Clarita, California

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Special Meeting
~Minutes~
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 4:30 PM City Council Chambers

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the Special Meeting at 4:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present, with the exception of Councilmember Smyth, who arrived at 4:55 p.m.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR AGENDIZED ITEMS
Addressing the Council were Tony Maldonado regarding both agendized matters; and Steve Petzold regarding both agendized matters.

CLOSED SESSION
Joseph Montes, City Attorney, advised of the need to conduct a Closed Session for the purpose of holding a:

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Case Name: Michael Cruz et al. v. City of Santa Clarita LASC Case No. 21STCV47451
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(l)
Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Canyon View Limited, LP et al.

LASC Case No. PC 058773

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - TO BE HELD IN THE CENTURY ROOM Mayor Weste recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 4:35 p.m.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Weste reconvened the meeting to Open Session at 6:00 p.m.

CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Joseph Montes announced that no action was taken in Closed Session that was required to be reported.
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 8, 2022 4:30 PM (Consent Calendar)

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ADJOURN
Mayor Weste adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 8, 2022 4:30 PM (Consent Calendar)

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
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 8, 2022 6:00 PM City Council Chambers

INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs delivered the invocation.

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of Library Trustees at 6:04 p.m.

ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.

FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs 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
Addressing the Council on Approval of Agenda was Missy (no last name provided).

Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the agenda, pulling items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 11 for public comments, and Councilmember edits to the January 25, 2022, Regular Minutes.

Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 8, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent Calendar)

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RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Councilmember McLean requested that Claudette Colvin's name be added to the Black History Month Proclamation along with Rosa Parks' name.

Addressing the Council were Glenda Yakel and Steve Petzold regarding the Black History Month Proclamation.

Councilmember Miranda commented on the history of Black History Month.

Mayor Weste spoke on the background of Black History Month, the contributions and achievements that African-Americans have made in the community throughout history, and that the City proclaims the month of February as Black History Month in Santa Clarita. Mayor Weste invited Arts Commissioner April Scott-Goss to the dais to receive the proclamation.

Mayor Weste announced that the City was proud to recognize the City of Santa Clarita's Elder Trail Crew for their exceptional work on repairing and maintaining open space trails, and invited the group of volunteers to the dais to receive their certificates of recognition.

Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs declared that in 2021, the American Public Works Association's (APWA) Southern California Chapter recognized the City's Public Works division for two outstanding capital improvement projects: the new Canyon Country Community Center and the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station, and invited APWA Committee member Bonnie Teaford to make a presentation. Ms. Teaford commented on the excellent work done on the two projects and presented members of the Public Works staff with the awards.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Elaine Ballace regarding public transportation options from Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and skating coaches at The Cube; Glenda Yakel regarding mask mandates and a local Health Department; Diane Zimmerman and Missy (no last name provided), regarding the Human Relations Roundtable; Alan Ferdman, representing Santa Clarita Community Council, regarding expanding diversity; Santa Rivera, regarding the Human Relations Roundtable and youth mask wearing; Nancy (no last name provided), regarding a Rule of Law City resolution; Cindy Josten regarding Afghanistan refugees in Santa Clarita; Tony Maldonado regarding part-time, temporary employees and illegal street food vendors; and Steve Petzold regarding Disc Golf, Afghanistan refugees, and workforce housing.

Mayor Weste appreciated Mr. Ferdman's comments and recounted her trip to Poland and returning with an Allies' film from the Auschwitz museum, which she offered to Senator Stern in support of his legislation regarding education of the Holocaust.

STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin commented on bond financing for the workforce housing project and that Catalyst pulled this project due to the change in the financial markets; spoke of the Council's 2 Packet Pg. 9
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 8, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent Calendar)

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consultant who was hired to analyze the cost of creating a separate health department and also the fact that there was only a two-week period where the City would have been be able to allow indoor dining beyond the County's health orders, and there were no other changes to other health regulations; commented on the Afghanistan refugees and that the City was not notified, however, their sponsorship is 100 percent funded by the federal government; spoke of street food vendors, the minimal impacts of administrative fines, and that staff is in the process of preparing amendments to the municipal code to address these issues.

Councilmember Smyth addressed the decision not to pursue a local health department due to the need to create a new tax to fund it; spoke of the alternative to advocate for regional variances since 2020 and Los Angeles County Health Department's recent statement that they may not follow the State's mask mandate expiration; and inquired if the City could request to follow the State's, instead of the County's, guidelines. Mr. Striplin responded that due to Council's policy position and direction, he can send a letter and advocate on behalf of the City.

COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember McLean spoke of the State ending mandates on February 15, but the County may potentially extend the mandates; remarked on being proud of the City for acquiring The Cube, where she attended festivities celebrating the Olympics and saw many families enjoying the facility; and remarked on the many volunteers working over 14,000 hours of their time to make an impact on our community.

Councilmember Smyth spoke of local Olympians who have won medals and believes that we will see future ice skating Olympians due to The Cube’s facilities; commented that legislators in Sacramento continue to erode local control, and the City's opposition to these bills are on the agenda.

Councilmember Miranda made no comments.

Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs spoke of his opportunity to swear in new board members of the Circle of Hope non-profit, which assists community members fighting cancer; commented on The Cube's great Olympics event with many families using the facilities.

Mayor Weste thanked the public for their passion as we face many challenges, with the goal to keep the community safe and healthy; commented on Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon and the impacts of his special directives, a pending vote amongst his peers deciding whether to endorse the recall, and encouraged the community to get more information on the recall effort; mentioned her enjoyment of the recent event at The Cube; commented on Council bringing lunch to the front line workers at Henry Mayo Hospital and the possibility of a fundraising effort in support of the hospital staff; and requested adjournment in memory of Ruby S. Sohikian. Mayor Weste mentioned that local businesses are seeking new employees and requested input from the City Manager on the possibility to work with Valley Industry Association, Chamber of Commerce, and Economic Development Corporation for a local job fair. Mr. Striplin responded that staff would reach out to these organizations regarding their interest.
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 8, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent Calendar)

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Councilmember Smyth commented that Arthur Sohikian and family were watching tonight's Council meeting and were appreciative of the adjournment.

CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth
ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES – The minutes are submitted for approval.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the January 25, 2022, Special Meeting.

ITEM 2
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – The minutes are submitted for approval.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the January 25, 2022, Regular Meeting.

Councilmember McLean requested additional comments regarding District Attorney Gascon be added; and requested that the Council Committee list be edited to reflect no alternate is available for the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Council. The City Manager requested that Intergovernmental Relations Analyst Masis Hagobian respond; and after discussion, Mr. Hagobian commented that he would seek further clarification with the Regional Council.

ITEM 3
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 02 AND 03
Check Register No. 02 for the Period 12/17/21 through 12/30/21 and 01/06/22. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 12/20/21 through 12/31/21.

Check Register No. 03 for the Period 12/31/21 through 01/13/22 and 01/20/22. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 01/03/22 through 01/14/22.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 02 and Check Register No. 03.

ITEM 4
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 916
Authored by Assembly Member Rudy Salas (D-32-Bakersfield), Assembly Bill 916 prohibits local governments from conducting a public hearing as a condition of approving a project that adds space for additional bedrooms or reconfigures existing space to increase the bedroom count within an existing house, condominium, or apartment and increases the maximum height of an accessory dwelling unit that a local government must enforce from 16 feet to 18 feet. 2 Packet Pg. 11
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 8, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent Calendar)

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RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to oppose Assembly Bill 916 (Salas) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member Salas, Santa Clarita’s state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, and the League of California Cities.

Addressing the Council were Dianne Zimmerman, Corey Downs, and Tony Maldonado.

ITEM 5
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 1597
Authored by Assembly Member Marie Waldron (R-75-Escondido), Assembly Bill 1597 reinstates prosecutorial authority to charge someone with a felony and imprisonment of up to three years, if they have been previously convicted three or more times of petty theft, shoplifting, grand theft, burglary, auto theft, robbery, elder financial abuse, or knowingly receiving stolen property.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support Assembly Bill 1597 (Waldron) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member Waldron, Santa Clarita’s state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, League of California Cities, and other stakeholder organizations.

Addressing the Council were Elaine Ballace and Corey Downs.

ITEM 6
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 1599
Authored by Assembly Member Kevin Kiley (R-6-Rocklin), Assembly Bill 1599 repeals Proposition 47 (2014), except for provisions related to reducing the penalty for possession of concentrated cannabis.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support Assembly Bill 1599 (Kiley) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member Kiley, Santa Clarita’s state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, and the League of California Cities.

Addressing the Council was Corey Downs.

One written comment was received in support.

ITEM 7
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 1603
Authored by Assembly Member Rudy Salas (D-32-Bakersfield), Assembly Bill 1603 amends Proposition 47 (2014) by reducing the threshold amount for petty theft and shoplifting from $950 to $400.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support 2 Packet Pg. 12
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 8, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent Calendar)

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Assembly Bill 1603 (Salas) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member Salas, Santa Clarita’s state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, League of California Cities, and other stakeholder organizations.

Addressing the Council was Corey Downs.

ITEM 8
STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 5
Authored by Senator Melissa Melendez (R-28-Lake Elsinore), Senate Concurrent Resolution 5 declares the state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, is at an end, thereby terminating the emergency powers granted to the Governor as a result of the proclamation.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support Senate Concurrent Resolution 5 (Melendez) and transmit position statements to Senator Melendez, Santa Clarita’s state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, League of California Cities, and other stakeholder organizations.

Addressing the Council were Elaine Ballace, Santa Rivera, and Corey Downs.

ITEM 9
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH SENATE BILL 1383 REGULATIONS The proposed Notice of Intent to Comply, in accordance with SB 619, will state the City of Santa Clarita’s intent to comply with the recently adopted regulations of SB 1383. Failure to comply with SB 1383 will result in penalties.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Adopt a resolution approving a Notice of Intent to Comply with Senate Bill 1383 regulations.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

Adopted Resolution No. 22-4
ITEM 10
CITY HALL RESTROOMS REMODEL, PHASE I, PROJECT M1037 - APPROVE PLANS

AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Phase I remodel of the restrooms at City Hall, which includes the removal and replacement of all ceramic tile, plumbing fixtures, countertops, partition doors, and lighting.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve the plans and specifications for the City Hall Restrooms Remodel, Phase I, Project M1037.
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 8, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent Calendar)

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2. Award the construction contract to G2K Construction, Inc., in the amount of $207,000 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $20,700, for a total contract amount not to exceed $227,700.

3. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $130,000 from the General Fund - Capital Projects Fund (Fund 601) to expenditure account M1037601-516101.

4. Authorize the City manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

Addressing the Council was Corey Downs.

ITEM 11

APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A SPECIALIZED DUMP TRUCK
Approve the purchase of a 2023 Freightliner M2 112 CNG dump truck, using Sourcewell contract 052417-PBL.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve the “piggyback” purchase of a 2023 Freightliner M2 112 CNG dump truck, using Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract #052417-PBL in an amount not to exceed $221,959.

2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $21,959 from the Gas Tax Fund (Fund 230) to expenditure account 2304504-520103.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

Addressing the Council was Corey Downs.

NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 12
BALLOT INITIATIVE: PROVIDES THAT LOCAL LAND-USE AND ZONING LAWS

OVERRIDE CONFLICTING STATE LAWS
This ballot initiative is a constitutional amendment to allow for city and county land-use and zoning laws to supersede all conflicting state laws, except in circumstances related to the California Coastal Act of 1976, siting of power plants, or development of water, communication, or transportation projects.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council discuss and consider adopting a position on the proposed ballot initiative.

Intergovernmental Relations Analyst Masis Hagobian provided the staff report. 2 Packet Pg. 14
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 8, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent Calendar)

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Addressing the Council were Tony Maldonado, Alan Ferdman representing Santa Clarita Community Council, and Dianne Zimmerman.

Council discussed that Senate Bills 9 and 10 do not have provisions for affordable housing or for providing additional infrastructure required for the additional housing units; mentioned that Southern California Association of Governments' position is also supportive of this initiative; and discussed the continual erosion of local control, unintended consequences, and destruction of single family neighborhoods.

Councilmember Smyth made a motion to adopt a position of support on the proposed ballot initiative.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
There were no additional requests to speak.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Ruby S. Sohikian at 8:13 p.m. ______________________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 8, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent Calendar)

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Agenda Item: 3

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: February 22, 2022
SUBJECT: CHECK REGISTER NO. 04
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Brittany Houston

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 04.

BACKGROUND

Check Register No. 04 for the Period 01/14/22 through 01/27/22 and 02/03/22 in the aggregate amount of $7,560,331.53 inclusive of Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 01/17/22 through 01/28/22 in the aggregate amount of $628,528.49.

FISCAL IMPACT

No Fiscal Impact.

ATTACHMENTS
Memo - Check Register No. 04
Check Register No. 04 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 3 Packet Pg. 16

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Attachment: Memo - Check Register No. 04 (Check Register No. 04)

3.a
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Attachment: Memo - Check Register No. 04 (Check Register No. 04)

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Attachment: Memo - Check Register No. 04 (Check Register No. 04)

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Agenda Item: 4

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: February 22, 2022
SUBJECT: SUMMARY VACATION OF EASEMENTS FOR SLOPE, DRAINAGE

AND FLOOD CONTROL PURPOSES LOCATED AT THE

SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD AND

VALLEY CENTER DRIVE (APPROVED SELF-STORAGE

FACILITY)
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Shannon Pickett

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of an easement for slope purposes as described and shown on Exhibit “A” Legal Description and Exhibit “B” Exhibit Map, and an easement for drainage and flood control purposes as described and shown on Exhibit “C” Legal Description and Exhibit “D” Exhibit Map of the attached resolution.

2. Direct the City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s office.

BACKGROUND
On February 9, 2006, a slope easement was granted to the City of Santa Clarita (City) as Instrument No. 06-0307035, and a drainage and flood control easement was granted to the City as Instrument No. 06-0307038, both of which are shown on Parcel Map No. 71725. These easements were for the construction of Valley Center Drive. On November 10, 2020, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 20-9, approving Master Case 19-089. This approval allowed for the construction and operation of a 156,060-square-foot self-storage facility at the southwest corner of Golden Valley Road and Valley Center Drive, as shown on the attached Location Map.

A portion of the slope easement and all of the drainage and flood control easement will no longer be necessary, due to the proposed development of the self-storage facility and the modification to the site layout, per the approved project site plan. Staff is recommending the unnecessary easements be vacated. The remaining portion of the slope easement, which is adjacent to Valley 4 Packet Pg. 20

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Center Drive, will remain and is not being vacated.

Per Division 9, Part 3, Section 8333 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the legislative body of a local agency may summarily vacate an easement if any of the following conditions exists:

(a) The easement has not been used for the purpose for which it was dedicated or acquired for five consecutive years immediately preceding the proposed vacation.

(b) The date of dedication or acquisition is less than five years, and more than one year, immediately preceding the proposed vacation, and the easement was not used continuously since that date.

(c) The easement has been superseded by relocation, or determined to be excess by the easement holder, and there are no other public facilities located within the easement.

City staff has determined that the easements as described and shown on Exhibits “A” through “D” of the attached resolution have been determined to be excess by the easement holder, and there are no other public facilities located within the easement. Therefore, staff is recommending the easements be summarily vacated by adopting the resolution.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other actions as determined by the City Council may be considered.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
Resolution and Exhibits
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Valley Center Dr. Vacation
Vacation - Slope
Vacation - Drainage and Flood Control
Parcel Map No. 71725

Remainder Slope Easement

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Attachment: Location Map (SUMMARY VACATION OF EASEMENTS ON VALLEY CENTER DRIVE

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RESOLUTION NO. 22- _______

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,

CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY VACATING AN EASEMENT FOR SLOPE PURPOSES

AND AN EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL PURPOSES

LOCATED AT THE SITE OF THE APPROVED SELF-STORAGE FACILITY AT

VALLEY CENTER DRIVE

WHEREAS, the easements being summarily vacated fully meet the conditions of Division 9, Part 3, Section 8333 of the California Streets and Highways Code, which states: “The legislative body of a local agency, or any public officer or employee authorized by the legislative body as provided in subdivision (a) of Section 8335, may summarily vacate a public service easement in any of the following cases: (a) The easement has not been used for the purpose for which it was dedicated or acquired for five consecutive years immediately preceding the proposed vacation. (b) The date of dedication or acquisition is less than five years, and more than one year, immediately preceding the proposed vacation, and the easement was not used continuously since that date. (c) The easement has been superseded by relocation, or determined to be excess by the easement holder, and there are no other public facilities located within the easement.” The current owner requests that these easements be vacated; and

WHEREAS, under Division 9, Part 3, Chapter 4 of the California Streets and Highways Code, no public hearing is required and no public hearing was held.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of Division 9, Part 3, Section 8333 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does hereby resolve as follows:

SECTION 1. That it is hereby found and determined that a portion of an easement for slope purposes, along the east side of Valley Center Drive, as described in Exhibit “A” Legal Description and as shown on Exhibit “B” Exhibit Map, and an easement for drainage and flood control purposes, along the east side of Valley Center Drive, as described in Exhibit “C” Legal Description, and as shown on Exhibit “D” Exhibit Map, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, which real property located in the City of Santa Clarita, County of Los Angeles, State of California, fully meets the requirements of Section 8333 of the Streets and Highways Code, which states: “The legislative body of a local agency, or any public officer or employee authorized by the legislative body as provided in subdivision (a) of Section 8335, may summarily vacate a public service easement in any of the following cases: (a) The easement has not been used for the purpose for which it was dedicated or acquired for five consecutive years immediately preceding the proposed vacation. (b) The date of dedication or acquisition is less than five years, and more than one year, immediately preceding the proposed vacation, and the easement was not used continuously since that date. (c) The easement has been superseded by relocation, or determined to be excess by the easement holder, and there are no other public facilities located within the easement” and such easements are therefore vacated.

SECTION 2. That within the easements to be vacated, there are no public utility facilities that would be affected.

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SECTION 3. That the City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita is instructed to record the certified original resolution in the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s office, at which time the easements summarily vacated will no longer be public service easements.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this ____ day of _____________ 2022.

______________________________
MAYOR

ATTEST:

CITY CLERK

DATE:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )

I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution 22-_____ was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California at a regular meeting thereof, held on the ___ day of ___________ 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

______________________________

CITY CLERK

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VACATION OF EASEMENT FOR SLOPE PURPOSES

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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

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THAT CERTAIN EASEMENT OF

THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

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SLOPE PURPOSES

IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, COUNTY OF LOS

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OF NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHEASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 243.00 FEET, A RADIAL LINE THROUGH SAID POINT BEARS SOUTH 13°35’13” EAST; THENCE

10. SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG LAST SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 3
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11. TANGENT TO LAST SAID CURVE SOUTH 42°31’34” WEST 54.52 FEET; THENCE

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NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF THAT CERTAIN EASEM ENT OF THE CITY OF

SANTA CLARITA ON A CURVE CONCA VE NORTHWESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 501.97 FEET, A RADIAL LINE THROUGH LAST SAID POINT BEARS NORTH 47°48’45” WEST; THENCE

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Agenda Item: 5

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: February 22, 2022
SUBJECT: AWARD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR ZONE 28 (NEWHALL)
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Keith Miller

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Award a two-year contract to Oak Springs Nursery, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services to Landscape Maintenance District Zone 28 (Newhall) for an annual base amount of $248,649, plus an additional $49,732 in annual contract expenditure authority to address unforeseen maintenance and repairs, for a total two-year amount not to exceed $596,762.

2. Authorize ongoing appropriations from Landscape Maintenance District Fund 357 totaling $41,301, as identified in Attachment A, to support recurring landscape maintenance services.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional, one-year renewal options beginning in year three, for an annual amount not to exceed $298,381; plus an adjustment in compensation consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council during the annual budget for such fiscal year.

4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, and modify the awards in the event impossibility of performance arises, and execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval.

BACKGROUND

The City of Santa Clarita (City) administers 61 financially independent zones within the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) providing landscape maintenance services through contracts with private companies. Request for Proposals (RFP) No. LMD-21-22-17, for the maintenance of LMD Zone 28 (Newhall) was published by the City on December 9, 2021. 5 Packet Pg. 32

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The City transmitted the solicitation to 325 vendors, in addition to the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Valley Industry Association. Seventeen companies downloaded the proposals, with two vendors providing proposals for consideration.

Unlike a bid procurement, where the recommended contract award is based upon the lowest, most responsive bid, this procurement utilizes multiple weighted criteria to evaluate and score proposals. A multiple weighted criteria procurement reinforces performance expectations and works to ensure that vendors dedicate adequate employees to service the contract. To improve maintenance standards and enforce accountability, the solicitation also includes provisions to impose payment reductions on the contractor when maintenance schedules are not met, or where poor performance is documented.

The following categories comprise the weighted criteria used to evaluate the proposals.

• Value Provided (30%)
• Rotation Schedule (20%)
• Team Composition/Crew Member Structure (15%)
• Acknowledgement and Understanding of Specifications (15%) • Proposal Amount (10%)
• References and Certifications (10%)

Company Location Bid Amount RFP Points
Oak Springs Nursery, Inc. Sylmar, CA $248,659 282.33
Venco Western, Inc. Oxnard, CA $522,900 246.00

In reviewing proposals, the evaluation team awarded the highest score to Oak Springs Nursery, Inc. (Oak Springs). The evaluation process determined that the Oak Springs proposal offered the best overall value to meet the landscape maintenance needs within LMD Zone 28 (Newhall).

Oak Springs achieved the highest score in the areas of Value Provided, Rotation Schedule, and Proposal Amount that comprises 60 percent of all weighted evaluation criteria. The proposal submitted by Oak Springs dedicates 547 monthly hours of combined supervision and field labor towards servicing LMD Zone 28. Oak Springs scored particularly well in the area of Value Provided, having outscored the competitor in every sub-category except one.

As part of this action, staff is requesting the ongoing appropriation of an additional $41,301 in base budget to support recurring landscape maintenance services expenditures associated with the recommended contract award, as listed in Attachment A. Sufficient funding within LMD Zone 28 (Newhall) is available to support the increased ongoing annual maintenance expenditures.

Based on operational experience managing these landscape zones, staff also recommends increasing the annual expenditure authority associated with this contract by $49,732 to address unscheduled repairs and as-needed work. By authorizing as-needed contract expenditure authority, City staff is able to utilize LMD assessments generated by property owners in a cost- 5 Packet Pg. 33

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effective and responsible manner.

It is important to note that as-needed work does not represent any guarantee of compensation under the terms of the recommended contract. All as-needed work performed by Oak Springs under this contract will require advance review and authorization by the City’s Special Districts Division.

Staff has completed a due-diligence review of Oak Springs professional references and determined their work meets the City's standards and performance expectations. Staff recommends awarding this landscape maintenance contract to Oak Springs.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Do not award contract to Oak Springs.

2. Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. The recommended action requires an appropriation of $41,301 in additional to the ongoing base budget from LMD Fund 357 to support recurring landscape maintenance costs associated with the award of this contract.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A
Oak Springs Proposal (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) RFP LMD-21-22-17 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 5 Packet Pg. 34
Attachment A
LMD Zone Zone Name Key Org Account Amount of Ongoing
Increase
Zone 28 Newhall 3577548 516110 $35,153.00
Zone 28 Newhall 3577548 514101 $6,148.00
$41,301.00
beginning Fiscal Year 2022-23
Annual Landscape Maintenance - Ongoing Base Budget Appropriation City of Santa Clarita

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Agenda Item: 6

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: February 22, 2022
SUBJECT: RESULTS OF THE 2022-23 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT

SURVEY FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK

GRANT PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
PRESENTER: Charlotte Cabeza

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council conduct a public hearing and receive information regarding the results of the annual Community Needs Assessment Survey conducted as part of the Community Development Block Grant Program for the 2022-23 program year.

BACKGROUND

Each year, the City of Santa Clarita (City) receives approximately $1.4 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist low- and moderate-income residents in the areas of housing, suitable living, environment, and expanded economic opportunities.

In order to receive and use CDBG funds, the City is required to submit a Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) at least every five years. The current Con Plan contains a Housing Market Analysis, a Strategic Plan, and set the priorities for the use of CDBG funds for the five-year period of 2019- 20 through 2023-24. The City must also develop an Action Plan annually which outlines the specific ways the current year’s allocation of funds will be spent to meet the priorities identified in the Con Plan.

As required by HUD, a needs assessment process is conducted annually to determine the current needs of the community. Staff conducted the 2022-23 needs assessment process in the form of the Community Needs Assessment Survey (survey). The needs identified through this process are used to develop the 2022-23 Action Plan. The results also help determine funding allocations which address the needs identified, while meeting our five-year Con Plan Priority.

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COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY PROCESS

The Survey was available from November 22 through December 22, 2021. A total of 218 individual participants responded. Respondents were asked to rate categories within the four programmatic Con Plan Priorities as high need, medium need, low need, or no need. In addition to scoring specific needs, respondents had the option to provide written comments.

Outreach efforts included:

• A press release issued to the local news agencies;
• An email link for the on-line survey sent to all current City CDBG service providers; and • An email link for the survey posted on the City’s website and sent to City staff.

A total of 218 individuals responded. Key demographic information on the respondents is below:

• 11% of the respondents identified themselves as senior citizens • 65% of the respondents stated they owned their homes

The needs most frequently identified as a high need within each Con Plan Priority were:

• Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing
• Provide Supportive Human Services
• Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure

TRENDS

The overall results of the 2022-23 Survey remain consistent with the results from the previous years. Over the past five years, the areas of affordable rental housing, homeless shelters and services, and youth centers have consistently been noted as among the highest needs.

Written comments were provided by 68 individuals. The most commonly identified issues were regarding the need for more affordable housing and homeless housing/services. The remaining comments highlighted the need for mental health services, homeownership assistance, and better infrastructure for traffic improvement.

No formal action is being requested of the City Council at this time. The 2022-23 Action Plan and recommended CDBG Funding Allocations will be presented to the City Council for consideration at a public hearing to be scheduled in April 2022.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other actions as determined by the City Council.

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FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

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ATTACHMENTS
Public Hearing Notice
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
City of Santa Clarita

As required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a Community Needs Assessment Survey is conducted annually as part of the development of the City’s Annual Action Plan. The Annual Action Plan identifies how Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will be allocated to meet the current needs of the community.

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at or after 6:00 p.m. in the Santa Clarita City Hall Council Chambers, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. A summary of the results of the 2022-2023 Community Needs Assessment Survey will be presented to the Santa Clarita City Council.

Copies of the Cit y Council meeting agendas w ill be available 72 hours prior to the meeting date on-line at www.santa-clarita.com/agendas. Further information may be obtained by contacting Charlotte Cabeza, Administrative Analyst , at 661.286.4174 or by email at ccabeza@santa- clarita.com.

If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clarita, at or prior to, the public hearing.

Para los que hablan español, si usted tiene preguntas o desea más información sobre este producto, por favor póngase en contacto con Charlotte Cabeza, Administrative Analyst, al 661.286.4174 o por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Gracias.

Mary Cusick, MMC
City Clerk

Dated: January 28, 2022

Published: The Signal, February 2, 2022

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