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, March 8, 2022 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
INVOCATION
Councilmember Miranda 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 6:23 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
Addressing the Council on the Approval of Agenda was Missy (no last name provided).
Motion by Miranda, second by Gibbs, to approve the agenda, pulling the Approval of Agenda and Committee Reports for public comments, and Councilmember edits to the February 22, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Weste introduced Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Holly Schroeder and invited her to share her report.
Ms. Schroeder provided an annual presentation of the 2021 accomplishments affected by the pandemic and 2022 goals of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC).
Council thanked Ms. Schroeder and the SCVEDC for their work and partnership with local businesses; and inquired about shifts in business attraction in California and Ms. Schroeder responded.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Jordan Roberts-Diem regarding a proposed City no-kill animal shelter; Alan Ferdman, representing Canyon Country Advisory Committee, regarding the Human Relations Roundtable; Elaine Ballace regarding public transportation options, a proposed New Years Eve party in Newhall, and district elections; Arianna Melendez regarding a City no-kill animal shelter; Cindy Josten regarding Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon; Nancy (no last name provided) regarding Deputy District Attorney Jonathan Hatami; Di Z regarding a Facebook posting; Mark Hershey, representing the Santa Clarita Community Gardens, regarding receiving a City grant and a brief update on the gardens; Missy (no last name provided) regarding the Human Relations Roundtable; and Steve Petzold regarding the Human Relations Roundtable.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin addressed issues raised regarding the Human Relations Roundtable and their Facebook page, accusations of Brown Act violations, and agendizing items the same night of a Council meeting. City Attorney Joseph Montes further clarified the purpose of public participation speaker cards.
Councilmember McLean commented on the no-kill animal shelter and inquired about a feasibility study. Mayor Weste responded that this issue will be addressed in Committee Reports by attendees of the meeting with Ms. Hilton.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Addressing the Council on Committee Reports was Di Z.
Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs spoke of attending the Watershed Steering Committee for the Upper Santa Clara River meeting where the committee approved the Stormwater Investment Plan using Measure W funds for three projects in Santa Clarita; and commented on meeting, along with Mayor Weste, Kiza and Richard Hilton regarding a no-kill animal shelter and requested staff to research how the City might provide ancillary support for the County's services, and received Council concurrence from their subsequent comments.
Councilmember Miranda discussed the community's humanitarian effort to support the victims of the war in Ukraine with an upcoming rally on March 19, 2022, at Bridgeport Park, and that there are many non-profits accepting donations to support victims; voiced his support of a no-kill shelter; and commented on his opposition to the Los Angeles District Attorney.
Councilmember McLean commented that Camp Scott is on the Juvenile Justice Realignment Sub-Committee agenda, and the Council continues to provide comments of their opposition to placing violent juveniles at either Camp Scott or Scudder; spoke of the City's ad-hoc Homeless Issues Committee and Stakeholders' Taskforce and the County's recommended draft budget including a proposed $10 million going back to local agencies; commented on attending a live Facebook conversation with the author of the One Story One City book, The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier and More Creative, and suggested that the book is good for all to read; spoke of actively gathering signatures for the petition to recall Los Angeles District Attorney Gascon; and commented that at the last Council meeting she started to ask for a feasibility study on a no-kill shelter and requested Council consensus for staff to proceed with a study and work with Ms. Hilton.
Councilmember Smyth commented on his support of a City effort to augment the County's animal services; spoke of attending the dedication ceremony for the 36th park in Santa Clarita, recounting that there were only six parks in the community when the City was formed; and encouraged residents visit the new Vista Canyon Park and Mitchell River House.
Mayor Weste commented on the new Vista Canyon Park which includes the Mitchell River House Community Room. Mayor Weste spoke of attending a meeting with Kiza and Richard Hilton regarding a no-kill shelter, and determining there is a need to research available facilities and analyze all options for animal rescue; and reiterated that staff should research options to augment County services. Mayor Weste presented examples of the impacts of Los Angeles District Attorney Gascon's policies.
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 February 22, 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 February 22, 2022, Regular Meeting.
ITEM 3
CHECK REGISTER NO. 05
Check Register No. 05 for the Period 01/28/22 through 02/10/22 and 02/17/22. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 01/31/22 through 02/11/22.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 05.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 4
CONSIDERATION OF A SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH FIVEPOINT FOR THE
CUBE - ICE AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Consideration of a Sponsorship Agreement with FivePoint for the presenting level sponsorship of The Cube - Ice and Entertainment Center.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Sponsorship Agreement with Five Point Operating Company, LP, for the Presenting Level sponsorship of The Cube - Ice and Entertainment Center, subject to City Attorney approval.
Planning and Economic Development Manager Jason Crawford provided the staff report and commented that an updated graphic is shown in the presentation due to a new corporate brand mark for FivePoint Valencia.
Addressing the Council was Steve Petzold and Santa (no last name provided).
Mayor Weste requested staff comments; Mr. Striplin noted that the agenda item outlined most of the information brought up by the speakers, and Mr. Crawford spoke of the City's outreach efforts in securing the sponsorship.
Council commented on the number of sponsorship events at the City and made inquiries as to who would pay for the signage and the size of the sponsor sign in relation to The Cube sign, and Mr. Crawford and Mr. Striplin responded.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council were Abby Usayiwevu regarding Emblem Academy traffic; and Santa (no last name provided) regarding state legislation and mask mandates, emergency lights in Washington state, and the Human Relations Round Table.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mayor Weste inquired about the Espuella traffic, and City Manager Ken Striplin noted that staff is aware and working on the traffic issue.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK