Agenda packet — Santa Clarita City Council, May 10, 2022 (part 1 of 2)

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, May 10, 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
SC Flyers Hockey Championships

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

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve the minutes of the April 26, 2022 Regular Meeting.

2. CHECK REGISTER NO. 09 - Check Register No. 09 for the Period 03/25/22 through 04/07/22 and 04/14/22. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 03/28/22 through 04/08/22.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 09.

3. READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES - Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to Council taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council agenda, Council may determine that the title has been read.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading.

4. AUTHORIZATION OF THE DESIGN-BUILD PRODUCT DELIVERY METHOD

FOR THE TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY HYDROGEN FUELING
STATION - Authorize the Design-Build product delivery method for design and construction of the Transit Maintenance Facility Hydrogen Bus Refueling Station.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council authorize the design-build product delivery method for the Transit Maintenance Facility Hydrogen Bus Refueling Station.

5. AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF REAL-TIME BUS
INFORMATION UNITS - Award contract to Way Sine for the replacement of real-time bus information units at 57 bus stop locations within the City.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award contract to Way Sine for the replacement and installation of real-time bus information units in an amount not to exceed $423,108, and authorize a 10 percent project contingency of $42,311, for a total contract amount not to exceed $465,419.

2. Increase Miscellaneous Federal Grants revenue account 700.442409 by $372,335; increase Municipal Operator Service Improvement Program revenue account 700- 442207 by $93,084; and appropriate funds in the amount of $465,419 to expenditure account 7007402-516101.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents or modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City

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Attorney approval.

6. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS INITIATING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 - This required procedural matter provides for the adoption of resolutions initiating proceedings for the Annual Levy of Special Districts for Fiscal Year 2022-23.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council adopt resolutions initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for the Landscape and Lighting District, Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas, the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District, and the Open Space Preservation District.

7. AWARD OF STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACT - Award a three-year contract to Taft Electric Company to provide recurring streetlight maintenance services and as-needed services arising from emergencies and/or streetlight knockdown replacements, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,800,000.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a three-year contract to Taft Electric Company to provide recurring streetlight maintenance services for an annual amount of $120,000 plus an additional $480,000 in contract expenditure authority for as-needed services arising from emergencies and streetlight knockdown replacements, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,800,000.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two additional one-year renewal options beginning in year four, for an annual amount not to exceed $600,000, plus an appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval, and contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council during the annual budget for each fiscal year.

8. BACKFLOW INSPECTION AND REPAIR CONTRACT EXPENDITURE
AUTHORITY INCREASE - Staff recommends an increase in expenditure authority to the existing contract with Backflow Prevention Device Testing for as-needed testing and repairs services.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Authorize an ongoing expenditure authority increase to the City’s existing contract with Backflow Prevention Device Testing in the amount of $65,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $237,000.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents subject to City Attorney approval.

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9. AWARD OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN CONTRACT - Staff recommends award of contract to Pacific Coast Landscape Design to prepare updated Landscape Maintenance District design guidelines and standards.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award contract to Pacific Coast Landscape Design to prepare updated landscape design guidelines and standards for an amount not to exceed $63,440.

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

10. SAUGUS PHASE 1 - BOUQUET CANYON TRAIL TO CENTRAL PARK, PROJECT C0066 - AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT - This project will provide a Class I off-street bike path beginning 400 feet east of Espuella Drive along the south side of the existing access road of the Bouquet Creek Channel and connecting to Central Park, continuing along the park, and ending at the traffic signal located at the main entrance to the park.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award the design contract for Saugus Phase I – Bouquet Canyon Trail to Central Park, Project C0066 to Dokken Engineering, in the amount of $146,064 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $14,607 for a total contract amount not to exceed $160,671.

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

11. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SHARING OF MEASURE A ANNUAL

ALLOCATION GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY

REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR THE SANTA CLARITA AQUATIC CENTER POOL DECK CONCRETE REPAIRS PROJECT - The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for Measure A Funded Projects and Programs requires the City Council to authorize and approve the sharing of annual allocation funds by two study areas.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Adopt a resolution approving the sharing of Measure A annual allocation grant funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center Pool Deck Concrete Repairs project.

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

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12. THE CUBE - ICE AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER UPGRADES (THE GRILLE EXPANSION), PROJECT F1025 - APPROVE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - This item will award a construction contract for the expansion of The Grille at The Cube - Ice and Entertainment Center.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve plans and specifications for The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center Upgrades (The Grille Expansion), Project F1025.

2. Award construction contract to E.L. Engineering Corporation for the Grille expansion at The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center in the amount of $352,543 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $22,591 for a total contract amount not to exceed $375,134.

3. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $150,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund (Fund 228) to expenditure account F1025228-516101.

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

13. SECOND READING OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE: AMENDING CHAPTER 11.37 (PEDDLERS, SIDEWALK
VENDORS, AND SOLICITORS), AMENDING CHAPTER 14.02 (DEFINITIONS), AND CHAPTER 14.06 (PARKS AND PUBLIC PLACES RULES AND
REGULATIONS) - This item will update sections Chapter 11.37 (Peddlers, Sidewalk Vendors, and Solicitors), Chapter 14.02 (Definitions), and Chapter 14.06 (Parks and Public Places Rules and Regulations) of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code, which are consistent with state law and deemed necessary for the preservation of Santa Clarita communities.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Adopt an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11.37 (PEDDLERS, SIDEWALK VENDORS, AND SOLICITORS) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE.”

2. Adopt an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 14.02 (DEFINITIONS) AND CHAPTER 14.06 (PARKS AND PUBLIC PLACE RULES AND REGULATIONS) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE.”

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14. SECOND READING OF OLD TOWN NEWHALL SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE - Second reading of an ordinance to approve a Specific Plan Amendment for the 2022 Old Town Newhall Specific Plan Update.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled: “AN

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 21-089, CONSISTING OF SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 21-001,

AMENDING THE OLD TOWN NEWHALL SPECIFIC PLAN, AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A.”

PUBLIC HEARINGS

15. 2022-23 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND FOURTH SUBSTANTIAL
AMENDMENT TO THE 2020-21 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN - Approval of the 2022- 23 Annual Action Plan and fourth Substantial Amendment to the 2020-21 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Act Program.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan and fourth Substantial Amendment to the 2020-21 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Act Programs.

16. REVISION TO THE SAND CANYON PLAZA MIXED USE PROJECT (MASTER CASE 14-077) REGARDING TIMING FOR THE COMMERCIAL COMPONENT CONSTRUCTION - This is a request to amend condition PL4 regarding the timing for the completion of the commercial component of the Sand Canyon Plaza Mixed Use Project (Master Case 14-077).

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Receive the staff report, presentation, and conduct the public hearing; and

2. Adopt a resolution approving Master Case 22-055, consisting of Minor Use Permit 22-008 and Development Review 22-014, to modify Condition of Approval PL4 for the Sand Canyon Plaza Mixed Use Project.

17. HOUSING ELEMENT AND SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE (MASTER CASE 21- 088) - As mandated by state law, amendments to the Housing Element and the Safety Element of the General Plan are proposed to ensure compliance with the California Government Code.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Conduct the public hearing and receive testimony from the public; and

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2. Adopt a resolution adopting the Negative Declaration prepared for the project and approve Master Case 21-088 (General Plan Amendment 21-001) and adopt the Housing Element and Safety Element Updates.

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
In memory of Judy Belue

FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held May 24, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.

CERTIFICATION
On May 5, 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
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, April 26, 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 6:06 p.m.

ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.

FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs led the flag salute.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Smyth, second by Gibbs, to approve the agenda, pulling item 6 for Councilmember comment, and pulling Awards and Recognitions, Committee Reports, items 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10 for public comments.

Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.

RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 26, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent Calendar)

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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Addressing the Council was Steve Petzold regarding Municipal Clerks Week.

Councilmember McLean addressed the need to take a stand against violence toward women and girls as part of the SCV Red Dress Project; announced that the City proclaims May 5, 2022, as Red Dress Day; and invited Beth Heiserman and members of the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley to the dais to receive the proclamation.

Mayor Weste spoke of Pet Partners, a nonprofit that specially trains therapy animals to make millions of visits each year to hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and hospices to bring joy and comfort to those in need; announced that the City proclaims April 30, 2022, as National Therapy Animal Day; and invited Beverly Torrance, Sandy Dubin, and Sharon Randall, along with their therapy dogs, to receive their recognition and the proclamation.

Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs discussed raising awareness for victims of crimes and the impact of policies of District Attorney George Gascon; announced that the City proclaims the week of April 24 through April 30, 2022, as Crime Victims' Rights Week in Santa Clarita; and invited Victim Services Representative Nadine Teter to the dais to receive the proclamation.

Councilmember Miranda remarked on the critical services performed by Municipal Clerks and that the City Clerk's Office will hold its annual Open House on May 2; announced that the City proclaims May 1 through May 7, 2022, as Municipal Clerks Week; and invited members of the City Clerk's Office staff to the dais to receive the proclamation.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Harry Fischer regarding Camp Scott; Joe Morelli regarding the Blackhall Studios Project; Joe Stellin regarding street safety on Main Street; Jessica Cannistraci regarding Camp Scott; Elaine Ballace regarding the Main Street Walk of Fame, the Human Relations Roundtable, and masking on public transportation; Alan Ferdman, representing Canyon Country Advisory Committee, regarding the Human Relations Roundtable; Missy (no last name provided) regarding a junk yard and election integrity; Peggy Stabile regarding the Human Relations Roundtable; Steve Petzold regarding the Council compensation vote; and Cindy Josten regarding the Human Relations Roundtable.

STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember Smyth commented that the Councilmember compensation item was approved on consent, and City Manager Ken Striplin further clarified that the minutes reflect the amendment to the consent vote.

Mayor Weste requested clarification on the measures taken by the City for the Camp Scott lawsuit, and City Attorney Joseph Montes responded that since the suit is based on record, the City will be submitting a public records request with the County to gather relevant documents to prepare a record to submit to the court; after which a hearing date will be announced, and in the interim, the City will seek an injunction if the County makes any changes to the environment on the property; additionally, if the County moves forward with subsequent action relating to selection or improvement of Camp Scott, the City will evaluate whether the complaint needs to 1 Packet Pg. 10
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 26, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent Calendar)

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include those actions; and the City may provide updates of those actions taken by the City Council on the City's website.

COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Addressing the Council was Missy (no last name provided) regarding the Human Relations Roundtable.

Councilmember McLean commented on the recent press conference announcing the lawsuit against Los Angeles County regarding placing violent offenders at Camp Scott; spoke of attending several meetings including a North County Transportation Coalition meeting and a San Fernando Valley Council of Governments meeting where she has been nominated as Chair of the Board of Directors; commented on the Walk of Western Stars and Hart of the West in Old Town Newhall event and hopes for a return of the Cowboy festival in April next year; spoke of attending the City's volunteer recognition dinner at the Canyon Country Community Center; mentioned being pleased to drop the hockey puck at the SNAP Hockey festival at The Cube, where Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs and Councilmember Miranda also attended; and announced the Bike to Work Week Challenge beginning on May 16, encouraging residents to take the bike to work pledge.

Councilmember Smyth mentioned several bills in Sacramento relating to vaccine mandates requirements have been pulled and can be taken off the monitor list.

Councilmember Miranda spoke of spending time at two events: SNAP Hockey, which is a special needs event at The Cube, and the volunteer recognition at the Canyon Country Community Center; mentioned being proud of the City's new amenities, the new community center, which is a great space for events, seniors, and children, and the new park at Vista Canyon; commented on appreciation for the public speakers discussing public safety and fighting Camp Scott as the City Council continues to proactively fight for these issues, and that Santa Clarita is consistently listed as one of the safest cities in America; and invited residents to enjoy the annual Día de los Niño’s event at the new Canyon Country Community Center on April 30.

Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs commented on the recent Budget Committee meeting and is excited about the projected budget and projects; and mentioned bringing his family to the well-attended Party on the Pointe.

Mayor Weste announced several upcoming events including Santa Clarita Dodger Day on May 14, the Bike to Work Challenge beginning on May 16, the dedication of new farmer's market at the Canyon Country Community Center on April 27, and the dedication for the new Carl Boyer Room at City Hall on May 2; thanked everyone who attended the Camp Scott press conference; commented on her attendance at the dedication for the Garden of Artsakh at the Eternal Valley Memorial Park; announced that the annual 4th of July Parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. on July 4, honoring first responders; commented on attending and enjoying the Western Walk of Stars and Senses events; spoke of honoring volunteers, who put in 1,000 of hours of volunteer work, at the recognition event; mentioned working with seven Cub Scouts who were receiving their Arrow of Light; and commented on the Party on the Pointe event, where it was great to see people get out. 1 Packet Pg. 11
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 26, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent Calendar)

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CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Mayor Pro Tem
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 April 12, 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 April 12, 2022, Regular Meeting.

ITEM 3
CHECK REGISTER NO. 08
Check Register No. 08 for the Period 03/11/22 through 03/24/22 and 03/31/22. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 03/14/22 through 03/25/22.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 08.

ITEM 4

READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to Council taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council agenda, Council may determine that the title has been read.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading.

Addressing the Council were Elaine Ballace and Santa Rivera.

Mayor Weste inquired if the City Manager wished to respond to public comment, and Mr.

Striplin clarified that the agenda item simply waives the requirement to read the entire ordinance at the meeting and that the information on the ordinance is fully transparent and publicly available long before the Council meeting.
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 26, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent Calendar)

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ITEM 5

SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36516
Government Code Section 36516(a) allows regular adjustments to the City Council compensation. The second reading of the ordinance increases Councilmember compensation by a total of 5 percent effective 2023. The last increase of Councilmember compensation was effective in 2021.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.04.048 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING CITY COUNCIL SALARY."
Addressing the Council were Missy (no last name given), Steve Petzold, Elaine Ballace, and Diane Zimmerman.

Mr. Striplin continued with the Mayor's request for comments and mentioned that on packet page 18, the minutes are clearly written that the Council made an amendment to the Consent Calendar by motion and a second with a 5-0 vote to approve the Consent items.

Adopted Ordinance No. 22-4
ITEM 6

AWARD CONTRACT FOR UV AIR DISINFECTION SYSTEMS
Award a contract for the purchase and installation of UV air disinfection systems on the City's local, commuter, and paratransit fleet.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a contract to United Safety and Survivability Corporation for the purchase and installation of UV air disinfection systems on the City of Santa Clarita’s local, commuter, and paratransit fleet in the amount of $414,655, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $41,466, for a total contract not to exceed $456,121.

2. Appropriate funds in the amount of $456,121 to expenditure account 7007402-516101, increase Miscellaneous Federal Grants revenue account 700-442409 by $364,897, and increase Municipal Operator Service Improvement Program revenue account 700-442207 by $91,224.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contract documents, or modify the award in the event issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval.

Addressing the Council were Santa Rivera and Diane Zimmerman.

Mayor Weste commented that the City was the first to utilize Ultra Violet-C at City facilities. 1 Packet Pg. 13
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 26, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent Calendar)

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ITEM 7
AWARD CONTRACT TO CONNEXIONZ LTD. FOR THE LICENSE AND SUPPORT OF

THE TRANSIT INFORMATION NETWORK
Award a contract to Connexionz Ltd. for the software licensing and support for the Transit Information Network
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a one-year contract in the amount of $148,175 to Connexionz Ltd. for software licensing and support of the City of Santa Clarita's Transit Information Network.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a one-year extension in an amount not to exceed $150,087.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contract documents, or modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval.

Addressing the Council was Santa Rivera.

Mr. Striplin continued with the Mayor's request for comments and commented that costs of the contract is fully disclosed in the agenda item.

ITEM 8

SANTA CLARITA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS

AGREEMENT
A review of the agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Community College District regarding the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a three-year agreement with the Santa Clarita Community College District for an amount not to exceed $80,000 per year for the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025, subject to City Attorney approval.

Addressing the Council were Steve Petzold and Elaine Ballace.

Mr. Striplin continued with the Mayor's request for comments and spoke on the Council working with College of the Canyons and the Newhall Family Theatre to partner with these agencies to maximize existing facilities to ensure that community arts groups have access to the facilities and that the partnership is a part of the Arts Master Plan. 1 Packet Pg. 14
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 26, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent Calendar)

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ITEM 9

NEWHALL FAMILY THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AGREEMENT A review of the agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and the Newhall School District regarding the Newhall Family Theatre for the Performing Arts at Newhall Elementary School.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a three-year agreement with the Newhall School District for an amount not to exceed to $75,000 for the Newhall Family Theatre for the Performing Arts, from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025, subject to City Attorney approval.

Addressing the Council was Alan Ferdman.

Mr. Striplin continued with the Mayor's request for comments and commented that the City does not subsidize The Main, but operates it, and does not compete with the Canyon Theatre Guild; and noted that the City has contributed approximately $750,000 to build the theater.

ITEM 10

OPERATION OF THE CUBE - ICE AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Amend the fiscal year 2021-2022 operating budget and contract with American Sports Entertainment Company and the Los Angeles Kings for operations of The Cube - Ice and Entertainment Center.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Amend the current contract with American Sports Entertainment Company and the Los Angeles Kings for operations of the City of Santa Clarita Ice and Entertainment Center to revise the fiscal year 2021-2022 budgets, increasing revenue by $1,622,314 and expenditures by $583,396.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to modify the award over the course of the contract term with American Sports Entertainment Company and the Los Angeles Kings based on revenue actuals.

3. Increase recreational facility revenue accounts by $1,674,114 and appropriate $838,396 across recreational facility expenditure accounts per the attached exhibit A.

Addressing the Council was Steve Petzold.

Mr. Striplin continued with the Mayor's request for comments and spoke of the details of the budget on The Cube operations, with revenue exceeding the expenditures, demonstrating that the facility is a success and a valuable amenity to the community.

Councilmember McLean mentioned that while at The Cube, two members of the community thanked her for the operation of the facility; and commented that it is magnificent to show a profit and to be able to give back to the community.
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 26, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent Calendar)

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Mayor Weste commented on being a healthy city with sports, arts, theater, and open trails.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 11

FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR THE OLD TOWN NEWHALL SPECIFIC

PLAN UPDATE
A Specific Plan Amendment for the 2022 Old Town Newhall Specific Plan Update.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Conduct the public hearing; and

2. Introduce and pass to a second reading an ordinance entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 21-089, CONSISTING OF SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 21-001, AMENDING THE OLD TOWN NEWHALL SPECIFIC PLAN, AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A.”
Mayor Weste opened the Public Hearing.

City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided.

Associate Planner Hai Nguyen provided the staff presentation.

Mayor Weste recused herself prior to public comment or council discussion on the item due to the proximity of her property to the subject matter and left the dais.

Addressing the Council was Steve Petzold.

City Manager Ken Striplin commented that the amendments do not affect existing businesses.

Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs closed the public comments.

Councilmember McLean inquired about "N" zone, and Mr. Nguyen responded that Urban General 1 allows single family homes and Urban General 2 allows both multi- and single-family homes, and by combining the two zones into the new "N" zone, it gives developers more options.

Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs inquired about automated parking, and Mr. Nguyen responded cars would be parked into a machine, with automated underground parking, and that the City would allow automated parking by permit.
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 26, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent Calendar)

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RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
SECONDER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
AYES: Jason Gibbs, Marsha McLean, Bill Miranda, Cameron Smyth RECUSED: Laurene Weste

NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 12

RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE RECALL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT

ATTORNEY GEORGE GASCON
At the March 22, 2022, regular City Council meeting, the City Council requested an item to consider adopting a resolution to support the recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon at a future regular City Council meeting.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council to discuss and consider adopting a resolution to support the recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon.

Mayor Weste returned to the dais and provided the staff report.

Addressing the Council were Nancy (no last name provided); Cindy Josten; Elaine Ballace; and Diane Zimmerman.

Councilmember McLean commented on personally carrying the recall petitions to gather signatures.

Mayor Weste commented on signing the recall vote, adopting the resolution which called for a vote of no confidence, and carrying petitions. Mayor Weste requested that the City Attorney provide guidance on what the City is allowed to do to support the recall effort, and Mr. Montes responded that the City may not spend public money to gather signatures, however, the City may adopt resolutions, disseminate information indicating adoption of resolutions; and City elected, appointed, and employees are free to support the effort on their own time and use personal social media to reach out and provide information.

Adopted Resolution No. 22-14
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 26, 2022 6:00 PM (Consent Calendar)

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ITEM 13
FIRST READING OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE:

AMENDING CHAPTER 11.37 (PEDDLERS, SIDEWALK VENDORS, AND SOLICITORS), AMENDING CHAPTER 14.02 (DEFINITIONS), AND CHAPTER 14.06 (PARKS AND

PUBLIC PLACES RULES AND REGULATIONS)
This item will update sections Chapter 11.37 (Peddlers, Sidewalk Vendors, and Solicitors), Chapter 14.02 (Definitions), and Chapter 14.06 (Parks and Public Places Rules and Regulations) of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code, which are consistent with state law and deemed necessary for the preservation of Santa Clarita communities.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11.37 (PEDDLERS, SIDEWALK VENDORS, AND SOLICITORS) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE.”

2. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 14.02 (DEFINITIONS) AND CHAPTER 14.06 (PARKS AND PUBLIC PLACE RULES AND REGULATIONS) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE.”

3. Authorize an increased spending authority of $30,000 to the Citywide security services contract with Select Patrol Agency, Inc., for security services related to the unpermitted vending pilot program, bringing the total not to exceed base annual contract inclusive of contingency to $751,807; and authorize a one-time appropriation of $30,000 from the General Fund Balance (Fund 100) to Community Preservation Contractual Services expenditure account 1003200-516101.

4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts, amendments, and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

Community Preservation Manager Michael Villegas provided the staff report.

Addressing the Council were Missy (no last name provided); Elaine Ballace; and Alan Ferdman.

One comment card was received in support.

Mayor Weste commented on the community's concerns and requested that the City Manager respond to public comment. Mr. Striplin commented that the state decriminalized this issue, the City has limited ability for enforcement, and the ordinance gives the City a few additional restrictions on street vending.

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

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council were Nancy (no last name provided), regarding the Human Relations Roundtable and a Celebrate America committee; Santa (no last name provided), regarding the Human Relations Roundtable, a local Health Department, and state senate bills; William Webber regarding at-home squirrel rehabilitation; and Diane Zimmerman regarding the Human Relations Roundtable.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:20 p.m.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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Agenda Item: 2

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: CHECK REGISTER NO. 09
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Brittany Houston

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 09.

BACKGROUND

Check Register No. 09 for the Period 03/25/22 through 04/07/22 and 04/14/22 in the aggregate amount of $8,783,672.33 inclusive of Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 03/28/22 through 04/08/22 in the aggregate amount of $2,784,630.83.

FISCAL IMPACT

No Fiscal Impact.

ATTACHMENTS
Memo - Check Register No. 09
Check Register No. 09 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 2 Packet Pg. 20

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Agenda Item: 3

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Mary Cusick

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading.

BACKGROUND
Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to Council taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council meeting agenda, Council may determine that the title has been read. In addition, by placing an item on the Consent Calendar to waive further reading of all ordinances whose titles appear on the public agenda, the reading requirement set forth in the Government Code is satisfied once Council approves the Consent Calendar item.

This provides an opportunity to streamline the process and shorten Council meetings and is in compliance with the Government Code regarding the introduction and adoption of ordinances.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

The City Attorney or City Clerk would read aloud all ordinance titles prior to Council introducing or adopting any ordinance.

FISCAL IMPACT

None by this action.
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION OF THE DESIGN-BUILD PRODUCT DELIVERY

METHOD FOR THE TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY

HYDROGEN FUELING STATION
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Adrian Aguilar

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council authorize the design-build product delivery method for the Transit Maintenance Facility Hydrogen Bus Refueling Station.

BACKGROUND

In December 2018, the California Air Resources Board adopted the Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) regulation. The ICT regulation requires all public transit agencies to gradually transition to 100 percent zero-emission bus fleets. Beginning in 2029, all new bus purchases made by transit agencies must be zero-emission buses. The goal of the ICT regulation is that all transit operators, including the City of Santa Clarita (City), make the full transition to zero-emission fleets by 2040. The ICT regulation applies to all transit agencies that own, operate, or lease buses with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 14,000 lbs. It includes standard, articulated, over-the- road, double-decker, and cutaway buses.

To prepare for this transition, staff analyzed various options and determined that hydrogen fuel cell buses were the best option currently available that meet the needs of the City. This determination was based on range, need for additional infrastructure, and long-term operating costs.

In December 2021, the City obtained the services of Zen and the Art of Clean Energy (Zen), a consulting firm, to help the City in the analysis, determination of method, specification development, and project management of hydrogen fueling infrastructure at the Transit Maintenance Facility. A Request for Proposals (RFP) for station design and construction is in development, and expected to be released this summer. After much research, a design-build 4 Packet Pg. 25

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procurement approach for the Hydrogen Bus Fueling Station, a common practice for the creation of fueling infrastructure, is recommended.

The design-build project delivery method combines architectural and engineering design services with construction performance under one contract. Under their current contract with the City, Zen will act as a bridging architect/consultant/construction manager. In this role, Zen will develop the bridging documents, consisting of concept drawings and performance criteria, to a specific point, usually schematic level, prior to engaging the design-build contractor, who will then finish the design and construct the project.

Advantages to this approach include the following:
• Collaboration between architect and general contractor throughout design and construction that increases cost efficiencies and reduces likelihood of change orders during the project.
• Reduction of escalation costs by locking in the total contract price 6 to 12 months earlier than the traditional design-bid-build process.
• Single point of accountability for design and construction.

Use of the design-build procurement approach will also allow the City to choose a competitively superior design-build contractor based on a best value evaluation approach, rather than being constrained by choosing the contractor that submits the lowest price. This can result in a much greater value to the City for a comparable price. As part of the selection of the design-build contractor, a fixed price is established to complete the design and construction of the facility. Once underway, the design-build contractor is then responsible for completing the design and construction of the project, and for all coordination between the design and construction phases.

The following process has been identified for the project procurement approach:

1. Receive authorization from City Council to use the design-build method of procurement (required by Public Contract Code section 22162).

2. Issue a Request for Statement of Qualifications to interested design-build teams required by Public Contract Code sections 22160, et seq., to generate a “shortlist” of qualified responders to the design-build RFP.

3. Issue an RFP to prequalified design-build teams based on the performance criteria and concept drawings prepared by Zen.

4. Award the design-build contract.

It is anticipated that the design-build team would be selected and the award of the contract brought to City Council for consideration in October 2022.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
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Agenda Item: 5

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF REAL-TIME

BUS INFORMATION UNITS
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Adrian Aguilar

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

2. Increase Miscellaneous Federal Grants revenue account 700.442409 by $372,335; increase Municipal Operator Service Improvement Program revenue account 700-442207 by $93,084; and appropriate funds in the amount of $465,419 to expenditure account 7007402-516101.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents or modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval.

BACKGROUND

In 2011, the City of Santa Clarita (City) purchased real-time bus information units for 57 bus stop locations within the City. The existing units are battery operated and have reached the end of their useful life.

The City released a Request for Proposal (RFP), TMF-21-22-19, to solicit proposals from qualified vendors for the real-time bus information units. The RFP was advertised on the City’s website on January 4, 2022, in The Signal Newspaper on January 7 and January 14, 2022, and on the online transit newsletter, Transit Talent, on January 10, 2022. Additionally, notifications were sent to 462 vendors. The RFP was downloaded by 29 vendors, with four proposals submitted. One of the submitted proposals was deemed non-responsive by the City’s Purchasing Division, as it did not include required forms.
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The proposals were reviewed and evaluated based on each company’s ability to meet the specific needs of the City. Proposals were scored according to four categories listed below:

• Contractor qualifications, scope of work
• Experience on similar projects
• Thoroughness of proposal, approach to providing sound services, and ability to provide services to meet objectives and standards
• Cost of materials and services provided, as well as discounts offered

Three City staff members evaluated and scored all responsive proposals based on the selection criteria above. Based on the scoring, the top two bidders, Way Sine and Connexionz Limited were invited to an interview. The top two proposals were scored as follows:

Company Location Score Cost
Way Sine Aiea, HI 91.34 $359,335
Connexionz Limited Valencia, CA 64.34 $429,641

During the interview process, it was determined that Way Sine can connect their units to the City’s radio network, as requested in the RFP. Way Sine confirmed that their proposed schedule conforms to the schedule outlined in the RFP, and they can complete delivery, installation, and testing over a five-month period. Staff recommends Way Sine be awarded the contract to replace real-time bus information units at 57 bus stops within the City. This contract includes five years of licensing and software fees.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no impact to the General Fund as a result of this action. The City has programmed Federal 5307 transit grant funds to pay for 80 percent of the project costs. The remaining 20 percent will be funded using Municipal Operator Service Improvement Program funds. 5 Packet Pg. 28

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Agenda Item: 6

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS INITIATING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Kevin Tonoian

RECOMMENDED ACTION

BACKGROUND

This required procedural matter provides for the adoption of resolutions initiating proceedings for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Annual Levy of Special Districts.

The City of Santa Clarita (City), under the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (1972 Act), and the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIII D enacted by Proposition 218, annually levies and collects special assessments for the following Special Districts:

1. Landscape and Lighting District (LLD) encompassing Streetlight Maintenance District Zones A and B; and Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Zones 1, 2, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 5A, 6, 7, 7A, 8, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, T1B, T2, T2A, T3, T3B, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T17, T20, T23, T23A, T23B, T29, T31, T33, T44, T46, T47, T48, T51, T52, T62, T65, T65A, T65B, T67, T68, T69, T71, T77, T1, and 2008-1 (Area-wide Beautification);

2. Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas (DBAA) 3, 6, 8, 19, 20, 22, 24, 33, 2008-1, 2008-2, 2013-1, 2014-1, 2015-1, 2017-01 and 2017-02;

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4. Open Space Preservation District (OSPD).

The City has retained Willdan Financial Services (Willdan) for the purpose of assisting with the annual levy of assessments for these districts. Pending the adoption of these resolutions, Willdan is directed to prepare an Engineer’s Report concerning the installation, construction, or maintenance of any authorized improvements in accordance with Article 4, commencing with Section 22565, of Chapter 1 of the 1972 Act.

Subsequent to this action, the City Council will consider the adoption of resolutions declaring the City’s intention to levy assessments for FY 2022-23 at their regular meeting of June 14, 2022. At that time, the City Council will also consider preliminary approval of all engineer’s reports prepared by Willdan. If approved, a public hearing will be scheduled, ordering the FY 2022-23 levies.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS

Other direction as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no impact to the General Fund associated with these actions.

ATTACHMENTS
FY 2023 LLD Initiation Resolution
FY 2023 DBAA Initiation Resolution
FY 2023 GVROSMD Initiation Resolution
FY 2023 OSPD Initiation Resolution
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RESOLUTION 22-

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

CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION

OF ASSESSMENTS FOR EACH ZONE WITHIN THE SANTA CLARITA
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23

WHEREAS, the City Council of Santa Clarita (City Council), California, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, being Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California (Act), desires to initiate proceedings for the Santa Clarita Landscape and Lighting District (District) inclusive of Streetlighting Zones A and B, and Landscaping Zones 1, 2, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 5A, 6, 7, 7A, 8, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, T1B, T2, T2A,T3,T3B, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T17, T20, T23, T23A, T23B, T29, T31, T33, T44, T46, T47, T48, T51, T52, T62, T65, T65A, T65B, T67, T68, T69, T71, T77, T1, and 2008-1 (Area-wide Beautification), for the levy and collection of assessments within the District for Fiscal Year 2022-23, and for the purposes provided therefore in the Act; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services for the purpose of assisting with the annual levy of assessments for the District and to prepare and file a report with the City Clerk in accordance with Article 4, commencing with Section 22565, of Chapter 1 of the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does hereby resolve as follows:

SECTION 1. Annual Levy Report: The City Council hereby orders Willdan Financial Services, acting as Assessment Engineer, to prepare and file with the City Clerk an Engineer’s Report concerning the installation, construction, or maintenance of any authorized improvements under the Act, any proposed new improvements or any substantial changes in existing improvements, and the levy and collection of the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 assessments for the District as required by the provisions of the Act.

SECTION 2. Improvements: The installation, construction, or maintenance of any authorized improvements under the Act, including, but not limited to, streetlighting, traffic signals, landscape and irrigation improvements, and any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the aforementioned or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof.

SECTION 3. Adoption: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 10th day of May 2022.

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MAYOR

ATTEST:

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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, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 22-___ was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 10th day of May 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

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CITY CLERK

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RESOLUTION NO. 22-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA

CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND

COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA NOS. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 33, 2008-1, 2008-2, 2013-1, 2014-1, 2015-1, 2017-1, AND 2017-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23

WHEREAS, the City Council of Santa Clarita (City Council), California, formed special maintenance districts pursuant to the terms of the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, Chapter 6.4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government Code commencing with Section 54703 (Act), desires to initiate proceedings for Santa Clarita Drainage Benefit Assessment Area Nos. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 33, 2008-1, 2008-2, 2013-1, 2014-1, 2015-1, 2017-1, and 2017-2 (Areas) for the levy and collection of assessment within the proposed Areas for Fiscal Year 2022-23, for the purposes provided therefore in the Act; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services for the purpose of assisting with the Annual Levy of the Areas, and to prepare and file a report with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does hereby resolve as follows:

SECTION 1. Annual Levy Report: The City Council hereby orders Willdan Financial Services, acting as Assessment Engineer, to prepare and file with the City Clerk the Assessment Engineer’s Annual Levy Report concerning drainage improvements proposed to be installed and maintained, and the levy and collection of assessments for the Areas as required by provisions of the Assessment Law.

SECTION 2. Areas Improvements: The maintenance of drainage improvements shall include the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of the improvements.

SECTION 3. Adoption: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 10th day of May 2022.

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MAYOR
ATTEST:

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CITY CLERK

DATE:______________________

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )

I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 22- __ was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 10th day of May 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

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CITY CLERK

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RESOLUTION NO. 22-__

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA

CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND

COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH
OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23

WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services, for the purpose of assisting with the Annual Levy of the District, and to prepare and file a report with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does hereby resolve as follows:

SECTION 1. Annual Levy Report: The City Council hereby orders Willdan Financial Services, acting as Assessment Engineer, to prepare and file with the City Clerk the Assessment Engineer’s Annual Levy Report concerning the installation, construction, or maintenance of any authorized improvements under the Act, and the levy and collection of assessments for the District as required by the provisions of the Assessment Law.

SECTION 2. District Improvements: The installation, construction, or maintenance of any authorized improvements under the Act, including, but not limited to, landscape and irrigation improvements and any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the aforementioned or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof.

SECTION 3. Adoption: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 10th day of May, 2022.

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MAYOR
ATTEST:

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CITY CLERK

DATE: ______________________

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )

I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 22-____ was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 10th day of May 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

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CITY CLERK

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RESOLUTION NO. 22-

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

CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF

ASSESSMENTS FOR ALL ZONES WITHIN THE OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23

WHEREAS, the City Council of Santa Clarita (City Council), pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, being Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California (Act), desires to initiate proceedings for the Open Space Preservation District (District) and for the levy and collection of assessments within the proposed District for Fiscal Year 2022-23, for the purposes provided therefore in the Act; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services for the purpose of assisting with the Annual Levy of the District and to prepare and file a report with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does hereby resolve as follows:

SECTION 1. Annual Levy Report: The City Council hereby directs Willdan Financial Services, acting as Assessment Engineer, to prepare and file with the City Clerk the Assessment Engineer’s Annual Levy Report concerning the installation, construction, or maintenance of any authorized improvements under the Act, and the levy and collection of assessments for the District as required by the provisions of the Assessment Law.

SECTION 2. District Improvements: The installation, construction, or maintenance of any authorized improvements under the Act, including, but not limited to landscape and irrigation improvements and any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the aforementioned or which are necessary, or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 10th day of May 2022.

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MAYOR
ATTEST:

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CITY CLERK

DATE: _____________________

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )

I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 22-__ was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 10th day of May 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

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CITY CLERK

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Agenda Item: 7

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: AWARD OF STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE SERVICE

CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Kevin Tonoian

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

BACKGROUND

In 2017, the City Council approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Southern California Edison (Edison) to acquire the City of Santa Clarita’s (City) streetlight system. The California Public Utilities Commission approved the City’s purchase of the streetlight system on May 10, 2018.

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to LED technology, staff forecasts savings in excess of $28 million during the first 30 years of ownership.

Consistent with the City Council’s original commitment to the community, in FY 2020-21 the City began passing along net operational savings realized by purchasing the streetlight system to property owners in the form of reduced assessments. While the maximum streetlight assessment rate for Fiscal Year 2022-23 is schedule to adjust by the annual change in CPI to $93.91, staff will recommend maintaining the current rate at $66.00. The recommended rate is $27.91 (30 percent) less than the maximum rate allowed by state law, and is a direct result of the Council’s decision to purchase the streetlight system from Edison.

For three years following the transfer of ownership of the streetlight system, Tanko Lighting was responsible for managing the organization’s streetlight program and for the coordination of field repairs. Managing the streetlight program included the LED conversion and ongoing maintenance of the City’s streetlight system. The coordination of field repairs included responding to maintenance outages and light shield installation requests, facilitating warranty replacements, and addressing streetlight knockdowns resulting from vehicle collisions.

In lieu of renewing the City’s agreement with Tanko Lighting, a cost-benefit analysis conducted in advance of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 mid-year budget process recommended transitioning the overall management of the streetlight program to in-house staff. The transition to in-house management creates additional operational efficiencies, while also generating annual savings of more than $96,000 by reducing recurring contractual costs. While the management of the streetlight program is now a City function, there is still a need to contract for field repairs in support of the streetlight system.

For the competitive procurement of streetlight maintenance services, staff sought proposals for the ongoing maintenance responsibilities of the City’s streetlight system by circulating Request for Proposals (RFP) LMD-21-22-22. The City transmitted the solicitation to 346 potential vendors, and 17 vendors downloaded the RFP. Upon close of the solicitation, two vendors submitted proposals.

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

• Project Understanding and Approach (35%)
• Experience of Team Members (25%)
• Successful Experience with Similar Projects (20%)
• References and Certifications (10%)
• Proposal Amount (10%)
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An internal evaluation team completed a review of each responsive proposal, and scored the two proposals as follows:

COMPANY LOCATION SCORE
Taft Electric Company Ventura, CA 93 points
Yunex LLC. Riverside, CA 80 points

The review process determined that the Taft Electric Company (Taft) proposal constitutes the best overall value for providing as-needed streetlight services to the City. In addition to their experience and demonstrated success for managing similar operations for multiple public agencies, the evaluation team noted that Taft possesses extensive working knowledge of the City’s existing streetlight infrastructure, its assets, and performance expectations. Taft maintains an effective working relationship with Edison’s planning staff and field technicians, and possesses a strong understanding of their operational procedures and protocol. Taft has sufficient and qualified staff to meet both the City's scheduled maintenance and emergency response needs, and operates/dispatches staff out of a local satellite facility.

If the contract is awarded, the following are streetlight maintenance services that Taft will provide for the City:

• Respond to all streetlight knockdowns and address immediate public safety hazards. • 24-hour, stand-by personnel to respond to emergency conditions within two hours. • Complete repairs for standard streetlight pole knockdowns within five to seven working days of the City's notice to proceed.
• Respond to non-emergency reports of streetlight outages and complete repairs within five working days.
• Install streetlight shields, repair wiring, replace missing pole box covers, replace missing pole identification tags, and provide as-needed streetlight plan check review and field inspection.

In addition to recurring maintenance services, automobile accidents are responsible for damaging approximately 60 streetlight poles each year. The recommended action approves additional expenditure authority for an amount not to exceed $480,000 annually to respond to and replace pole knockdowns resulting from collisions as they occur.

In approximately 70 percent of such instances, the City recovers the full cost of replacing damaged streetlights from responsible party’s auto insurance provider. As such, a great deal of the annual streetlight replacement expenditures constitute “pass through charges,” which are ultimately recovered by the City through insurance claims.

The recommended contract amount is based on the City's actual loss experience, and is not guaranteed compensation to the contractor. All maintenance and repair work will be assigned by staff on an as-needed basis, with the exception of after-hours emergency situations requiring an immediate response to address public safety concerns.

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City staff conducted due diligence reviews of Taft’s professional references, and found their operational record and customer service approach meets the City’s high standards for performance.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other direction as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Adequate funds to support recurring streetlight maintenance activities and services to replace streetlight knockdowns have been previously appropriated as part of the annual budget process. Base budget funding to support continued operations in Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and future years will be contingent upon appropriation of funds by the City Council during the annual budget process.

ATTACHMENTS
RFP LMD-21-22-22 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Taft Electric Company Proposal (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 7 Packet Pg. 42

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Agenda Item: 8

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: BACKFLOW INSPECTION AND REPAIR CONTRACT

EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY INCREASE
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Kevin Tonoian

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents subject to City Attorney approval.

BACKGROUND

The City of Santa Clarita (City) maintains nearly 800 cross-contamination prevention systems, commonly referred to as backflow devices, throughout multiple LMD Zones, our 36 park sites, and all City-owned facilities. The devices are designed to protect the potable water supply by preventing water used for purposes such as irrigation, aquatics, and fire prevention systems from reversing its flow, backing into the local water supply, and causing contamination.

By law, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health require annual testing of all backflow devices operated by the organization. The City is required to submit an annual test report to the respective water supplier, demonstrating the results of every backflow device test performed.

The certification and re-certification of City-owned backflow devices, including a database of all such devices and test results, are necessary to guarantee the safety of the public water systems. In lieu of maintaining full-time employees to administer testing, the City contracts for this specialized service.
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The organization maintains an existing contract, with renewals through 2024, with Backflow Prevention Device Testing for an annual amount not to exceed $172,000. The City averages approximately $20,000 in monthly expenditures associated with backflow testing, repairs, and replacements of the current inventory of devices. Additional devices within the Skyline Ranch, Needham Ranch, and Vista Canyon areas are anticipated to be implemented in the next 12 to 24 months.

Staff recommends authorizing an ongoing increase to the expenditure authority of the existing contract with Backflow Prevention Device Testing in the amount of $65,000, for a total annual contract expenditure authority not to exceed $237,000.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no impact to the General Fund. Sufficient monies are available in LMD Fund 357 and Areawide Fund 367 to support the recommended contract expenditure authority increase. 8 Packet Pg. 44

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Agenda Item: 9

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: AWARD OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Kevin Tonoian

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Award contract to Pacific Coast Landscape Design to prepare updated landscape design guidelines and standards for an amount not to exceed $63,440.

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

BACKGROUND

Staff is requesting award of an as-needed professional services agreement to Pacific Coast Landscape Design (PCLD) to prepare updated landscape design guidelines and standards. This is in support of the City’s Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) operations, including 61 financially independent zones throughout the City of Santa Clarita (City).

The process for procuring as-needed landscape design services was previously completed as a component of Request for Proposals (RFP) CIP-19-20-05. The City conducted this RFP to solicit proposals from qualified firms to provide professional engineering services in eight categories of work, including landscape and irrigation design. The RFP responses were reviewed and evaluated based on each firm’s ability to meet the specific needs of the City. Three firms that submitted proposals for landscape and irrigation design were selected to enter into as-needed contracts, among them PCLD.

Staff is seeking to develop an updated LMD Guidelines Manual, detailing plan formats and submittal process for use by land development applicants. This work encompasses chapters dedicated to establishing design standards, approved plant lists, plan notes, details and specifications for medians, parkways, slopes, parks, and paseos that fall under LMD operational 9 Packet Pg. 45

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management.

Of the three as-needed contracts, PCLD was selected for this project based on their pre- qualifications, and their familiarity and extensive experience in preparing landscape design plans for multiple City projects. Pacific Coast Landscape Design’s list of previous work for the City includes the Vista Canyon Transfer Station, upgrades to Mountain View Park, Newhall Ranch Road Bridge Widening and numerous landscape median projects including Orchard Village Road, Valencia Boulevard and Magic Mountain Parkway.

Staff recommends awarding the contract for landscape and irrigation design services to PCLD for a total contract amount not to exceed $63,440.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no impact to the General Fund. Sufficient monies are available in LMD Fund 357 and Areawide Fund 367 to support the recommended contract.
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Agenda Item: 10

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: SAUGUS PHASE 1 - BOUQUET CANYON TRAIL TO CENTRAL PARK, PROJECT C0066 - AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Shannon Pickett

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

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

BACKGROUND

The proposed Saugus Phase I - Bouquet Canyon Trail to Central Park project will provide a 12- foot-wide Class I bike path beginning 400 feet east of Espuella Drive along the south side of the existing access road of the Bouquet Creek Channel connecting to Central Park. The proposed path will run along the perimeter of the park, adjacent to the community gardens and will terminate at the traffic signal located at the main entrance to the park. The proposed trail delineation will not impact the community gardens. A public outreach component will be included as part of the design process.

The proposed improvements include pavement rehabilitation and barrier fencing along the top of the channel wall for the portion adjacent to the flood control facility and minor grading and trail construction for the segment through Central Park. The total length of the improvement is approximately 0.8 miles. This project will provide an active transportation alternative for bicyclists and pedestrians accessing Central Park. The project supports the City of Santa Clarita’s (City) adopted Non-Motorized Transportation Plan and the Building and Creating Community theme of the Santa Clarita 2025 plan.
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A Request for Proposal (RFP) for the design of the project was prepared and posted on BidNet on January 19, 2022. The RFP asked firms to identify their relevant experience with similar projects and describe their design approach for this project. On February 28, 2022, four firms submitted proposals. Staff reviewed the proposals and, based on their evaluations, scored the firms on a 100-point scale as follows:

Ranking Company Location Rating
1 Dokken Engineering San Diego, CA 91.00
2 Alta Planning + Design Los Angeles, CA 90.00
3 MNS Engineers, Inc. Westlake Village, CA 88.33
4 CWE Fullerton, CA 85.67

The scoring system was based on the following criteria: an understanding of the scope and approach to the required work and key development tasks, the consultant’s previous experience with similar projects, qualifications of the project team and their resources, and organization of the proposal. Additionally, each consulting firm was asked to provide a detailed scope of work required to prepare the plans, specifications, and engineer’s construction estimate.

Dokken Engineering demonstrated an in-depth understanding of the project needs and provided a detailed scope of work and approach to the project. They analyzed the existing site and identified key design factors that will need to be addressed in the design. Based on their design experience with similar projects and the completeness of their proposal for this project, staff recommends awarding the design contract to Dokken Engineering.

The requested contingency will cover the costs of unforeseen design constraints and account for potential modifications requested by the City and other permitting agencies, and to obtain the required permits from the County of Los Angeles and other permitting agencies for the project.

California Government Code Section 4526 prescribes selection of architectural and engineering services to be based on demonstrated competence and professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the services required and does not authorize the selection of professional architect and engineering services based on cost. City staff was able to reach an agreement with Dokken Engineering at a fair and reasonable price.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

Adequate funds are available in expenditure accounts C0066233-516101 and C0066268-516101 to support the recommended contract and project administrative costs.

ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
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Proposal for Dokken Engineering (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 10 Packet Pg. 49

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Agenda Item: 11

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SHARING OF MEASURE A

ANNUAL ALLOCATION GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS

ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE

DISTRICT FOR THE SANTA CLARITA AQUATIC CENTER POOL

DECK CONCRETE REPAIRS PROJECT
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Shannon Pickett

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

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

BACKGROUND

The Santa Clarita Aquatic Center (Aquatic Center) opened in 2003. As a popular facility with heavy usage, repairs to the concrete deck and pool plaster are necessary. A resolution is required by the County of Los Angeles to allow the City of Santa Clarita (City) to combine allocated Los Angeles County Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks, Open Space, Beaches, River Protection, and Water Conservation Measure (Measure A) funds from two separate study areas for the Aquatic Center Pool Deck Concrete Repairs project.

In November 2016, 75 percent of Los Angeles County voters approved Measure A, resulting in an annual tax of 1.5 cents per square foot of improved property. Through this annual tax, Measure A authorizes funds strictly dedicated for local parks, recreation, open space, and their maintenance. The funds are administered through the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (District).
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Prior to the inception of Measure A, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to initiate a Countywide Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment (Assessment). The Assessment documented the needs of parks and recreation facilities in Los Angeles County and created 188 study areas to ensure communities across the county received equal representation in the Assessment. Cities with a population of more than 150,000 were split into two or more study areas. Measure A-generated funds are disbursed by formula-based allocations per capita to the 188 study areas.

As part of the Assessment, a 40-member steering committee divided the City horizontally into two study areas, as shown on the attached Location Map. The Santa Clara River was used as the natural feature to horizontally subdivide the City into Study Area #179 Santa Clarita - North (North) and Study Area #151 Santa Clarita - South (South). The North population is comprised of approximately 110,331 residents within 33.43 square miles with 20 parks and the South population has approximately 96,541 residents in its 37.44 square miles with 14 parks. Per the District, since the City has two study areas, a resolution from the City Council is required to approve sharing funds from one study area with another for a specific project benefiting the whole community.

The Grants Administration Manual for Measure A - General Policies states the study area collected funds are a fixed funding allocation that are to flow to and be expended in the specified study area by the agency of record and sharing annual allocation funds between study areas may be considered if the following four provisions are met: (1) the funds will be expended on a specific project or projects that are eligible for Measure A funds; (2) all study area(s) involved will benefit from the combining of funds and result in project(s); (3) the combining of funds will result in timely completion of the project(s); and (4) the governing body of the City of Santa Clarita has authorized the combining of funds for a specific project.

The Aquatic Center is located in the center of the City, in the South study area, and residents of both study areas, and non-residents, use the facilities at this location. The project meets the goals of Measure A by improving and preserving community recreation facilities. Two public outreach meetings were conducted to educate and inform the community of the Measure A annual allocations and the City’s desire to share funds from the North study area with the South study area. There is strong evidence of support from the communities in both study areas.

By combining the annual allocations from both study areas, the City can maximize the economy of scale, minimize impact to the community, and accommodate a timely completion of the project. The Aquatic Center would close for approximately six months in the winter for the repairs and a list of options for swimming pool usage during this time will be made available to the community.

The City has met the provisions from the District for sharing funds, with the resolution being the final action before submitting the request to the District for approval.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.
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FISCAL IMPACT

Upon approval of the recommended actions, $1,741,715 of Measure A North funds (Fund 269) will be earmarked for use toward the Aquatic Center pool deck concrete repairs.

ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 22-____

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

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE COMBINING OF MEASURE A ANNUAL

ALLOCATION GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK

AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR THE SANTA CLARITA AQUATIC CENTER POOL

DECK CONCRETE REPAIRS PROJECT

WHEREAS, the voters of the County of Los Angeles on November 8, 2016, approved the Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks, Open Space Beaches, Rivers Protection, and Water Conservation Measure (Measure A); and

WHEREAS, Measure A also designated the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (the District) to administer said funds; and

WHEREAS, the District has set forth the necessary policies and procedures governing the application for grant funds under Measure A; and

WHEREAS, combining of Measure A annual allocation grant funding may occur provided that:

1. The funds will be expended on a specific project or projects that are eligible for Measure A funds;

2. All study area(s) involved will benefit from the combining of funds and result in project(s);

3. The combining of funds will result in timely completion of the project(s); and

4. The governing body of the City of Santa Clarita has authorized the combining of funds for a specific project.

WHEREAS, the District’s policies and procedures require the governing body of the City of Santa Clarita to approve of the filing of an application before submission of said application to the District; and

WHEREAS, said application contains assurances that the City of Santa Clarita must comply with; and

WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita will enter into Agreement(s) with the District to provide funds for acquisition projects, development projects, and/or programs.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does hereby resolve as follows:

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SECTION 1. Approves combining Measure A annual allocation funding from Study Area #179 Santa Clarita - North in the amount of $1,741,715 with Measure A annual allocation funding from Study Area #151 Santa Clarita - South for the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center Pool Deck Concrete Repairs project.

SECTION 2. Certifies that the City of Santa Clarita understands the assurances and will comply with the assurances in the application form.

SECTION 3. Appoints the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations and to execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so forth, which may be necessary for the completion of the project.

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, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 22- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita 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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Agenda Item: 12

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: THE CUBE - ICE AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER UPGRADES (THE GRILLE EXPANSION), PROJECT F1025 - APPROVE PLANS

AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Cruz Caldera

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Approve plans and specifications for The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center Upgrades (The Grille Expansion), Project F1025.

3. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $150,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund (Fund 228) to expenditure account F1025228-516101.

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

BACKGROUND

The Grille, located at the The Cube - Ice and Entertainment Center, Powered by FivePoint Valencia (The Cube) currently services thousands of patrons for various events and programs offered at the facility seven days a week. The Grille opened to the public in January 2022 and has since expanded to feature Maria’s Italian Deli menu items and catering services. The proposed project will provide for the expansion of the kitchen area to include a beverage center, which will accommodate larger groups of patrons and provide new opportunities for additional types of special events. The upgrades will include a countertop area with seating, new fixtures, 12 Packet Pg. 57

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lighting, flooring, and plumbing.

Since its opening, The Cube has transformed into a multipurpose entertainment venue and continues to provide a boost to the local economy through tourism dollars, film revenue, and local sponsorships. The Cube offers in-house programs that cater to a variety of ice sports, and provides a space for birthday parties, meetings, special events, and more. Thousands of patrons have visited The Cube to either participate in or watch a wide variety of offerings, such as California Amateur Hockey Association tournaments, UCLA Men's Ice Hockey team games, high school and club hockey games, figure skating shows, and more. The expanded kitchen area will ensure an optimal guest experience and further enhance the facility’s ability to attract large- scale non-ice events.

This project exemplifies the City of Santa Clarita’s (City) commitment to improving the quality of life of its residents and supports the Santa Clarita 2025 Enhancing Economic Vitality theme action item: Complete the rehabilitation and rebranding of the ice rink to generate tourism and large special events.

On March 2, 2022, an invitation to bid was prepared and posted on BidNet. The bid was downloaded by 12 companies and one bid was submitted and opened by Purchasing on March 17, 2022. The bid was deemed non-responsive.

In the event the City does not receive a responsive bid for a Public Works project, the Public Contract Code, Section 22038(c) authorizes a public agency to negotiate the award of a contract.

Section 22038(c) specifically states:

“If no bids are received through the formal or informal procedure, the project may be performed by the employees of the public agency by force account, or negotiated contract without further complying with this article.”

As a result, staff requested informal bids from the following contractors:

Company Location Bid Amount
E.L. Engineering Corporation La Verne, CA $352,543
Waisman Construction Inc. Canoga Park, CA $537,000

Staff recommends awarding the contract to E.L. Engineering Corporation, the lowest responsive bidder. E.L. Engineering Corporation possesses a valid Class A State Contractor’s License and is in good standing with the Contractors State License Board. Their bid has been reviewed for accuracy and conformance to the contract documents and was found to be complete.

Staff conducted a job walk at The Cube, where E.L. Engineering Corporation demonstrated an in-depth understanding of the project needs and provided a detailed scope of work and approach to the project. They examined and identified key construction factors that will need to be addressed based on the design specifications. Based on their experience with similar projects and the thoroughness of their proposal, staff recommends awarding the contract to E.L. Engineering Corporation.
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Due to the volatile bidding environment and high construction activity throughout Southern California, the City continues to receive fewer bids on projects at a higher cost. The project budget of $250,000 is insufficient to complete the construction of this project. The appropriation request of $150,000 will cover the remaining contract cost, administrative costs, and staff time.

The requested contingency will cover any unforeseen issues or additional needs that may occur during the construction process. The remaining funds in the budget will cover staff oversight, plan checks, building permits, related labor compliance, and administrative costs.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

Upon approval of the recommended actions, adequate funds will be available in project expenditure account F1025228-516101 (American Rescue Plan Act Fund) to support the recommended contract and all anticipated project costs.

ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
E.L. Engineering Corporation Proposal (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 12 Packet Pg. 59

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Agenda Item: 13

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: SECOND READING OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S
MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE: AMENDING CHAPTER 11.37
(PEDDLERS, SIDEWALK VENDORS, AND SOLICITORS),
AMENDING CHAPTER 14.02 (DEFINITIONS), AND CHAPTER

14.06 (PARKS AND PUBLIC PLACES RULES AND

REGULATIONS)
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
PRESENTER: Michael Villegas

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Adopt an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11.37 (PEDDLERS,

SIDEWALK VENDORS, AND SOLICITORS) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE.”

BACKGROUND

On April 26, 2022, with a 5-0 vote, the City Council introduced and passed to a second reading an ordinance amending Chapter 11.37 and an ordinance amending Chapters 14.02, and 14.06 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code, which address rules and regulations pertaining to vending Citywide and the use of City parks and other public places, respectively.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.
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FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact to the general fund with the approval of this item.

ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance - Chapter 11.37 with Redline
Ordinance - Chapters 14.02 and 14.06 with Redline
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ORDINANCE NO. 22- _____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11.37 (PEDDLERS, SIDEWALK VENDORS,

AND SOLICITORS) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Findings.

A. The ordinance amends Chapter 11.37 regarding “Peddlers and Solicitors.” On September 18, 2018, Governor Brown signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 946, which adopts state law that imposes limits on how local authorities, including cities, may regulate sidewalk vending. SB 946 is codified in Government Code 51036.

B. Among other things, SB 946 limits a city’s regulation of sidewalk vending to restrictions that are directly related to objective health, safety, or welfare concerns, and prohibits punishment for street vending-related violations unless it is through a civil fine.

C. SB 946 also recognizes that California has an interest in the regulation of traffic, to ensure the appropriate flow of traffic and the safety of pedestrians on the road or the sidewalk, and has acknowledged that there are regulations directly related to objective health, safety, or welfare concerns that a city may adopt, which include, but are not limited to, regulations concerning hours of operation, sanitation, sidewalk access, health and vendor permits, compliance with other generally applicable laws, registration requirements, and interference with other special events or permitted activities.

D. On December 11, 2018, the City Council passed and established the Sidewalk Vending Program, which governs sidewalk vendors operating within the City of Santa Clarita (City), and imposes sidewalk vending regulations that are consistent with state law, while maintaining regulations that are directly related to the objective health, safety, and welfare of the City.

E. Despite the City’s efforts through the Sidewalk Vending Program, unpermitted vending continues to be a growing issue in Santa Clarita communities, and the recommended changes, as outlined in Exhibit A, are needed to further preserve and protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents.

SECTION 2. Chapter 11.37 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code, entitled “Peddlers, Sidewalk Vendors, and Solicitors,” is hereby amended to read in its entirety as shown in Exhibit A of the ordinance, which is attached hereto.

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SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days from its passage and adoption.

SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published as required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 10th day of May 2022.

______________________________
MAYOR

ATTEST:

CITY CLERK

DATE: ___________________________

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )

I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the forgoing Ordinance 22-____ was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 26nd day of April 2022. That thereafter, said ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 10th day of May 2022, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance No. 22- and was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C. 40806).

______________________________

CITY CLERK

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EXHIBIT A:

REDLINED PRIOR

ORDINANCE

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PEDDLERS, SIDEWALK VENDORS, AND SOLICITORS
Sections:

11.37.010 Definitions.

11.37.020 Identification, License, and Permit(s) Required.

11.37.030 Exemptions.

11.37.040 Claims of Exemption.

11.37.050 General Soliciting Regulations.

11.37.060 General Sidewalk Vending Regulations.

11.37.070 General Peddling Regulations.

11.37.080 Peddlers of Prepared Food Products from Motor Vehicles Permitted.

11.37.090 Violation—Penalty.
* Prior ordinance history: Ords. 94-11 and 96-34.

11.37.010 Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:
“Cart” means any pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance, and includes a stationary cart or a mobile cart as defined in this section. “Charitable purpose” means any tax exempt purpose or function as specified in Article I of Chapter 4 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code (Section 23701 and following). “City Manager” means the City Manager or designee.
“Commercial peddling” means any peddling that is not for a charitable purpose or does not involve expressive merchandise.
“Enforcement Officer” means any sworn peace officer, City Code Enforcement Officer, or City employee or agent with the authority to enforce any provision of this code. “Expressive merchandise” means merchandise bearing an express or obvious ideological, philosophical, political, or religious message that is inextricably intertwined with other forms of protected expression as recognized under the California Constitution or the United States Constitution. “Fixed place of business” means the premises in the City occupied for a period of not less than sixty (60 ) days for the particular purpose of conducting business, and regularly kept open for at least twenty (20) hours every week.
“Food” means any type of edible substance or beverage.

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Attachment: Ordinance - Chapter 11.37 with Redline (Second Reading of Amendments to the SCMC) “Goods” or “merchandise” means any item that is not food and do not include services. “Health permit” means a public health permit issued from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health for prepared food products defined in this section. “Impound” means to seize or take custody of vending equipment, carts, goods, or mer chandise because of an infringement of a law or regulation.
“License” means a peddler’s or solicitor’s license issued from the County of Los Angeles Treasurer and Tax Collector.
“Mobile cart” means a pushcart, pedal-driven cart, wagon, or other nonmotorized conveyance used by a roaming sidewalk vendor as defined in this section.
“Parkway(s)” means that portion of a public street which is not improved for actual street, curb, gutter, or sidewalk use, and which is available for planting, landscaping, and maintaining street trees. “Peddle(s)” or “peddling” means to sell and make immediate delivery, or offer for sale and immediate delivery, any edible product, goods, merchandise, ware or thing, in possession of the seller, at any place within the City other than from a fixed place of business. “Peddler(s)” means any person who peddles as defined in this section. “Person” or “persons” means one (1) or more natural persons, individuals, groups, businesses, business trusts, companies, corporations, joint ventures, joint stock companies, partnership, entities, associations, clubs, or organizations composed of two (2) or more individuals (or the manager, lessee, agent, servant, officer, or employee of any of them), whether engaged in business, nonprofit, or any other activity. “Prepared food products” means any liquids or edibles for human consumption that are prepackaged or in sealed containers, or are prepared for consumption at the location of the sale. For the purposes of Section 11.37.080, the term “prepared food products” includes the incidental sale of fruits and vegetables that are not prepackaged or in sealed containers; provided, that such fruits and vegetables consist of no more than ten percent (10%) of the peddler’s total prepared food products offered for sale. “Public right-of-way” means the area dedicated to public use for street or pedestrian purposes, including privately owned and maintained roads within the City that are generally held open to the public for purposes of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and includes alleys, driveways, highways, medians, parkways, planter strips, roads, sidewalks, and streets. “Roaming sidewalk vendor(s)” has the same meaning as set forth in Government Code Section 51036(b), and includes a sidewalk vendor who moves from place to place and stops only to complete a transaction. “Sidewalk” means any surface in the public right-of-way provided for the use of pedestrians. “Sidewalk vendor(s)” or “sidewalk vend(s)” means a person who sells food or merchandise from a pushcart, stand, equipment, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance, or from one’s person, upon a public sidewalk or other pedestrian path. “Sidewalk vendor” includes “roaming sidewalk vendor” and “stationary sidewalk vendor.” “Sidewalk ven dor permit” means a permit related to the use of a cart that is issued by the City in accordance with this chapter.

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Attachment: Ordinance - Chapter 11.37 with Redline (Second Reading of Amendments to the SCMC) “Solicit” or “soliciting” means to:

1. Sell or take orders or offer to sell or take orders, for any edible product, goods, merchandise, ware or thing, for future delivery, or for services to be performed; or

2. Distribute advertising material or samples; or

3. Request contributions, either directly or indirectly, at any place within the City other than a fixed place of business.
“Solicitor(s)” means a person who solicits as defined in this section. “Stationary cart” means a pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance, that is intended to be operated from a fixed location by a st ationary sidewalk vendor instead of being moved from place to place, where stops are limited to completing a transaction. “Stationary sidewalk vendor” has the same meaning as set forth in Government Code Section 51036(c), and includes a sidewalk vendor who vends from a fixed location. “Vend(s)” or “vendor” or “vending” means any person who peddles or sidewalk vends as defined in this section.
“Vending Equipment” means any nonmotorized conveyance used by a sidewalk vendor necessary to vend to include, but not limited to a(n); appliance, apparatus, cooker, pushcart, stand, table, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or device.

To the extent any of the definitions in this section conflict with the definitions contained in Title 7 of the Los Angeles County Code, which the City has adopted by reference in Chapter 5.02 of this code, the definitions in this section will control. (Ord. 08-8 § 2, 7/8/08; Ord. 18-10 § 2 (Exh. A), 12/11/18)

11.37.020 Identification, License, and Permit(s) Required.

A. Peddler’s and Solicitor’s License. No person may peddle, sidewalk vend, or solicit unless such person has a valid peddler’s or solicitor’s license, as applicable, issued by the County of Los Angeles Treasurer and Tax Collector on behalf of the City under Title 5 of this code and Title 7 of the Los Angeles County Code prior to operation.

B. Sidewalk Vendor Permit. In addition to the required peddler’s license, any person that sidewalk vends shall also obtain a valid sidewalk vendor permit issued by the City prior to operation. To obtain or to renew a sidewalk vendor permit, a sidewalk vendor must provide the following as part of their application:

1. The legal name, date of birth, current mailing address and telephone number of the applicant;

2. If the applicant is an agent of an individual, company, partnership, corporation, or other entity, the name and business address of the principal;

3. Whether the applicant is seeking authorization to operate as a roaming sidewalk vendor or a stationary sidewalk vendor;

4. A description of the food and/or merchandise the applicant proposes to vend.

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5. A description of any vending equipment or cart the applicant intends on using in conjunction with the vending operation – including measurements of the height, width, and depth of the vending equipment or cart;

6. A description, map, or drawing of the areas/route in which the applicant proposes to vend;

7. The hours per day and the days per week during which the applicant proposes to vend;

8. A copy of a current and valid California seller’s permit issued to the applicant by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 6067 (or any subsequently adopted amendment thereto);

9. If the applicant proposes vending food, a certification of completion of a food handler course and proof of all required approvals from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – including a copy of the applicant’s current and valid Los Angeles County Health Permit;

10. A copy of the applicant’s driver’s license or identification card issued by the State of California, taxpayer identification number, or an identification card issued by anothe r municipality;

11. Proof of comprehensive liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00). Such insurance shall name as additional insured the City of Santa Clarita, its officers and employees, and shall further provide that the policy shall not terminate or be cancelled without thirty (30) days’ advance written notice to the City of Santa Clarita;

12. An agreement by the applicant to indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers and employees, from any and all damages or injury to persons or property proximately caused by the act or neglect of the applicant or by hazardous or negligent conditions maintained at the applicant’s vending location;

13. Certification by the applicant, under penalty of perjury, that the information contained in the application is true to his or her knowledge and belief; and

14. Any other reasonable information regarding the time, place, and manner of the proposed sidewalk vending activities.

1. Valid identification, such as a state of California identification;

2. The name, address, and telephone number of the sidewalk vendor;

3. Proposed hours of operation;

4. Proposed location of operation;

5. Whether the sidewalk vendor intends to operate a stationary cart or a mobile cart;

6. The type of merchandise offered for sale or exchange;

7. Proof of a valid peddler’s license issued from the County of Los Angeles Treasurer and Tax Collector;

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8. Proof of a valid public health permit issued from the County of Los Angeles Depar tment of Public Health for prepared food products for peddling or sidewalk vending, if applicable;

9. Proof of liability insurance;

10. Payment of an application or renewal fee;

11. A valid California Department of Tax and Fee Administration seller’s permit and additional licenses from state or local agencies to the extent required by law;

12. A declaration that the information provided is true, correct, and indemnifies the City from liability; and

13. Any other information, including operations-related information, as may be required by City rules and regulations in this chapter.

C. Health Permit for Peddlers and Sidewalk Vendors of Prepared Food Products. In addition to the required peddler’s license or sidewalk vendor permit, any person that peddles or sidewalk vends prepared food products shall also obtain the applicable public health permit issued by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health on behalf of the City prior to operation.

D. Possession of Peddler’s or Solicitor’s License. Every peddler, sidewalk vendor, or solicitor must maintain an original copy of their valid peddler’s or solicitor’s license on their person at all times while peddling, sidewalk vending, or soliciting, and, upon request, must show such license to any Enforcement Officer, or any person to whom they are peddling, sidewalk vending, or soliciting in the City.

E. Possession of Sidewalk Vendor Permit. Every sidewalk vendor must maintain an original copy of their valid sidewalk vendor permit on their person at all times while sidewalk vending, and, upon request, must show such permit to any Enforcement Officer, or any person to whom they are sidewalk vending in the City.

F. Possession of Health Permit. Every peddler and sidewalk vendor of prepared of food products must maintain an original copy of their valid public health permit on their person at all times while peddling or sidewalk vending, and, upon request, must show such permit to any Enforcement Officer, or any person to whom they are peddling or sidewalk vending.

G. Possession of Identification. Every peddler, sidewalk vendor, or solicitor must, upon request, show their valid California identification to any Enforcement Officer, or any person to whom they are peddling, sidewalk vending, or soliciting.

H. License and Permit Expiration. Peddler’s and solicitor’s licenses, and public health and sidewalk vendor permits, will expire one (1) year after the date of issuance.

I. Transfer of License or Permit. Peddler’s and solicitor’s licenses, and public health and sidewalk vendor permits, are not transferable.

J. Renewal of License or Permit after Revocation. A person whose peddler’s or solicitor’s license, or public health or sidewalk vendor permit, is revoked may not renew their licens e or permit for one (1) year from the date it is revoked. (Ord. 08-8 § 2, 7/8/08; Ord. 18-10 § 2 (Exh. A), 12/11/18)

11.37.030 Exemptions.

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to:

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Attachment: Ordinance - Chapter 11.37 with Redline (Second Reading of Amendments to the SCMC) A. Soliciting conducted solely by means of facsimile machines, the Internet, newspapers, magazines, radio, television broadcasts, telephone, or through the United States mail.

B. Charitable soliciting that is conducted among the members of the soliciting group by other members, whether at regular assemblies, service, or otherwise.

C. Soliciting, on premises owned or controlled by the solicitor.

D. Soliciting that is subject to disclosure under state or federal political disclosure laws.

E. Soliciting by commercial sales agents or representatives selling goods wholesale to dealers for resale, or to manufacturers for manufacturing purposes, or to bidders for public works or supplies.

F. Farmers selling farm products produced by them. (Ord. 08-8 § 2, 7/8/08; Ord. 18-10 § 2 (Exh. A), 12/11/18)

11.37.040 Claims of Exemption.

Any person claiming to be exempt from any of the provisions of this chapter, including the identification, licensing, and permitting requirements, must cite to the City Manager or designee the statute or other legal authority under which such exemption is claimed and present proof of qualification for such exemption. (Ord. 08-8 § 2, 7/8/08; Ord. 18-10 § 2 (Exh. A), 12/11/18)

11.37.050 General Soliciting Regulations.

Solicitors must comply with the following regulations when soliciting:

A. Hours. Except as otherwise authorized under this code, soliciting may only take place between the hours of eight a.m. and sunset.

B. Minors. Any solicitor under the age of eighteen (18) years must be accompanied by an adult who holds a valid solicitor’s license in accordance with Section 11.37.020.

C. Premises Posted for No Soliciting. No soliciting is permitted at any house, apartment, or other dwelling unit, or at any commercial premises where a sign is displayed in public view indicating “no solicitors or peddlers,” or where there is a similar indication that no soliciting is desired by the owners or occupants of the premises, except with the prior consent or at the invitation of the owners or occupants.

D. Aggressive Solicitation. No solicitor may persistently and importunely engage in soliciting with a person after that person has indicated that he or she is not interested in the solicitation.

E. Refusal to Leave Premises. No solicitor may refuse to leave any residential or commercial premises when requested to leave by an owner, occupant, or responsible person for such premises.

F. Obstruction of Movement. No solicitor may intentionally and deliberately obstruct the free movement of any person on any public right-of-way or other public place, or any place open to the public generally. (Ord. 08-8 § 2, 7/8/08; Ord. 18-10 § 2 (Exh. A), 12/11/18)

11.37.060 General Sidewalk Vending Regulations and Conditions Imposed on Permit.

Sidewalk vendors must comply with the following regulations when vending: All sidewalk vendors shall comply with the following sidewalk vending regulations set forth in this part, and all restrictions, limita tions, prohibitions, and sidewalk vending regulations set forth in this part shall constitute conditions upon any sidewalk vending permit issued pursuant to this part.

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Attachment: Ordinance - Chapter 11.37 with Redline (Second Reading of Amendments to the SCMC) A. Except as otherwise authorized under this code, including the issuance of any appl icable temporary use, special event, or conditional use or event permit, no person may engage in sidewalk vending on any public right-of-way in the City without first obtaining and having in possession a valid peddler’s license, public health permit, and sidewalk vending permit.

B. Hours. Except as otherwise authorized under this code, sidewalk vending shall only take place between the hours of eight a.m. and sunset on sidewalks, and between the hours of sunrise and ten p.m. in City parks, or when posted closed or within specific hours, except as authorized by the City Manager or designee. For sidewalk vending in nonresidential areas, the City Manager or designee may limit the hours of operation in a manner consistent with other businesses or uses on the same street(s) in those nonresidential areas.

C. Minors. Any sidewalk vendor under the age of eighteen (18) years must be accompanied by an adult who possesses a valid sidewalk vendor permit in accordance with Section 11.37.020.

D. Aggressive Vending. No sidewalk vendor may persistently and importunely engage in vending with a person after that person has indicated that he or she is not interested in the things being vended.

E. Refusal to Leave Premises. The City may request the sidewalk vendor remove any vending equipment or cart if the cart is it is creating an imminent safety hazard or is placed within a prohibited area as set forth in this chapter. If the sidewalk vendor refuses to remove the vending equipment or cart, or if left the cart has been abandoned, the City may remove the vending equipment or cart and dispose of the vending equipment or cart after providing at least a ninety sixty (9060) day notice of redemption to the address associated with the public health permit or peddler’s license identified on the vending equipment or cart, if any, or if left unclaimed for ninety (9060) days from the date of removal.

F. Obstruction of Movement. No sidewalk vendor may intentionally and deliberately obstruct the free movement of any person on any public right-of-way or other public place, or any place open to the public generally.

G. Operational Requirements. AAny vending equipment or cart used for sidewalk vending shall be placed and used at all times in compliance with the terms and conditions of their public health permit, peddler’s license, and sidewalk vendor permit, and all other applicable laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Prominently display their valid public health permit and peddler’s license on the vending equipment or cart used for sidewalk vending.

2. Maintain a clean and trash-free ten (10) foot radius from a stationary vending equipment or cart during hours of operation, and must leave the area clean at all times.

3. Provide a trash receptacle for customers and ensure proper disposal of customer trash. The trash receptacle must be large enough to accommodate customer tr ash.

4. Shall not sidewalk vend to customers in moving vehicles.

H. Vending in Residential Zoned Areas. No stationary vending equipment or cart shall be used to vend within a residential zoned area. However, a sidewalk vendor may use a mobile cart wi thin a residential zone, and shall move continuously except when necessary to complete a sale.

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Attachment: Ordinance - Chapter 11.37 with Redline (Second Reading of Amendments to the SCMC) I. Vending next to School. No sidewalk vending is permitted within one thousand (1,000) feet from any school property boundary while children are going to or leaving such school during opening or closing hours, or during the noon or lunchtime recess period.

J. Prohibited Items. There is a prohibition on the selling of counterfeit products, secondhand items, animals, items that will exceed the surface area of sidewalk vending equipment, drugs, medicine, chemicals, lottery tickets, weapons, alcohol, fireworks, cannabis or cannabis products, industrial hemp products, adult-oriented material, tobacco, tobacco-related products, or any other items that are deemed unsafe.

JK. Prohibitions on Placement of Stationary Vending Equipment and Mobile Carts. No sidewalk vendor shall place or leave any vending equipment or cart in a manner that obstructs vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or creates visibility, sight line, or accessibility issues, and includes the following:

1. Within fifty (50) feet of any other sidewalk vendor.

2. Within twenty-five (25) feet of a street corner, controlled intersection, traffic signal, or crosswalk.

3. Within fifteen (15) feet of any fire hydrant, fire-call box, or other emergency facility.

4. Within ten (10) feet of any bus stop, bus bench, or bus shelter.

5. Within ten (10) twenty-five (25) feet of a driveway or driveway apron.

6. Within eighteen (18) inches from the edge of the curb.

7. Within fifteen (15) feet of an automated teller machine.

8. Within one-hundred (100) feet of a police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical personnel who is actively performing his or her duties or providing services to the public.

9. Within twenty-five (25) feet of an alley way.

10. Within fifteen (15) feet of a handicapped parking space or access ramp.

11. Within fifty (50) feet of a freeway entrance or freeway exit.

12. Within twenty-five (25) feet of City-owned parking lots or structures.

13. Within two-hundred and fifty (250) feet of a Santa Clarita Marathon marked route on the days of the event.
714. Where placement impedes the flow of vehicular traffic or parking, such as on public streets or public highways, or would cause vehicles to stop in traffic lanes. 815. Where placement impedes the accessible route and flow of pedestrians by reducing the clear width space on a public sidewalk to less than four (4) feet, or impedes access to or the use of abutting property, including, but not limited to, residences and places of business, in accordance

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916. No cart or accessory equipment of a sidewalk vendor may be chained or fastened to any pole, sign, tree, or other object in the public right-of-way or left unattended, unless as permitted by the City.
1017. Notwithstanding any specific prohibitions in this section, no sidewalk vendor may install, use, or maintain avending equipment or cart where placement endangers the safety of persons or property, such as on parkways or other landscape-maintained areas.

L. Stationary sidewalk vendors shall only conduct vending operations at the location approved by the Community Preservation Division, consist with State law and the standards and provisions of this chapter, and shall display a City-issued sidewalk vending permit on the street-side portion of the City-approved vending equipment or cart
M. Roaming sidewalk vendors shall only conduct vending operations along the route approved by the Community Preservation Division, consist with State law and the standards and provisions of this chapter, and shall display a City-issued sidewalk vending permit on the City-approved vending equipment or cart; or, if no vending equipment or cart is utilized, a roaming sidewalk vendor shall keep the City -issued sidewalk vending permit upon his or her person at all times while conducting vending operations.

N. Design and Dimension Requirements. While in use, any vending equipment or cart used for sidewalk vending shall be placed and used at all times in compliance with following provisions.

1. While in operation, all sidewalk vending equipment must not exceed at maximum of four (4) feet in width and a maximum of six (6) feet in length.

2. All roaming sidewalk vendors must maintain an unobstructed view over four (4) feet in height from the ground to the tabletop structure of their sidewalk vending equipment.

3. All sidewalk vendors must adjust or relocate their operations to ensure that there remains at minimum four (4) feet clearance on the sidewalk or pathway.

4. All sidewalk vendors must provide locking wheels on all sidewalk vending equipment to prevent uncontrolled movement.

5. No sidewalk vendor shall erect, place, or maintain any tent, canopy or other temporary shelter (excluding umbrellas) in the public right-of-way or public place.

6. A sidewalk vendor may have one (1) single-colored umbrella. When in use, the umbrella shall not exceed 10 feet in height as measured from ground level to its highest point. The umbrella cannot be attached to any public or private fixture, such as the sidewalk, light standard, fence, bench, or trees.

The umbrella must be made of a sturdy and safe material and must be attached and anchored to the sidewalk vending equipment in such a way that sudden bursts of wind will not dislodge it.

7. No external power, piping, or plumbing is allowed. The sidewalk vending equipment must be entirely self-contained.

8. Signage is permitted only if attached to the sidewalk vending equipment or cart.

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9. Operations must not damage public or private property.

10. Sidewalk vending equipment must not lean against or attach to a building or structure.

11. All sidewalk vendors shall be limited to two (2) chairs. The chairs may be placed behind or next to (but not in front of) the sidewalk vending equipment.

12. Food, goods, and merchandise must be securely fastened to the sidewalk vending equipment.

13. Vending of merchandise is limited to two (2) different types of items and must be the items described within the approvals of the application when the sidewalk vending permit was issued.

KO. Sidewalk Vending Related to Parks, Special Events, or Locations That Are Subject to Special Permits. Sidewalk vendors shall operate in a manner consistent with the following:

1. No sidewalk vendors may vend within three hundred (300) feet of permitted filming, camps, community events, or other City a permitted event for the duration or within operating hours of such an event. Permitted events include certified farmer’s markets, swap meets, and any event that requires the temporary use of, or encroachment on, the sidewalk or other public area, including, but not limited to, an encroachment permit, special event permit, film permit, or temporary use permits.

2. No stationary sidewalk vendors may vend in any park subject to a signed, exclusive concessionaire’s agreement.

3. The City may, by resolution, adopt additional requirements consistent with Government Code Section 51038(b)(2)(B) for City-owned or operated parks, effective after signs are posted giving notice of such additional requirements.

LP. Violation—Penalty. Sidewalk vending in violation of this section will not be punishable as a criminal infraction or misdemeanor, but will be subject to an administrative citation as follows:

1. For vending without a valid peddler’s license, public health permit, or sidewalk vendor permit:
a. An administrative fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for a first violation. b. An administrative fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a second violation within one (1) year of the first violation.
c. An administrative fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for a third violation and each subsequent violation within one (1) year of the first violation. d. Upon proof of a valid peddler’s license, public health permit, or sidewalk vendor permit issued by the County of Los Angeles or City before such fines are due, the City will reduce the amount of the fines to one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first violation, two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the second violation, and five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each violation thereafter.

2. For all violations of this chapter other than vending without a valid peddler’s license, public health permit, or sidewalk vendor permit as outlined in subsection (L)(1) of this section:

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Attachment: Ordinance - Chapter 11.37 with Redline (Second Reading of Amendments to the SCMC) a. An administrative fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a first violation. b. An administrative fine of two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second violation within one (1) year of the first violation.
c. An administrative fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a third violation within one (1) year of the first violation.
d. An administration fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a fourth and each subsequent violation, and revocation of a peddler’s license, public health permit, or sidewalk vendor permit. Revocation proceedings will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the City.

3. The City will provide the person subject to the administrative fine notice of his or her right to request an ability-to-pay determination, and will make available instructions or other materials for requesting an ability-to-pay determination.

4. Administrative fines assessed pursuant to this section may be reduced to twenty percent (20%) of the original fine amount, or may be fulfilled through performing community service in lieu of paying the administrative fine, upon submission of proof of inability to pay at an adjudication hearing if requested by the person, pursuant to Government Code Section 51038(f). (Ord. 08-8 § 2, 7/8/08; Ord. 18-10 § 2 (Exh. A), 12/11/18)

5. Revocation or Denial of a Sidewalk Vendor Permit
a. Revocation – Upon the fourth or more citation for violation of this chapter other than vending without a valid peddler’s license, public health permit, or sidewalk vendor permit as outlined in subsection (P)(1) of this section that have become final during the term of the vendor permit, the vendor permit shall be revoked. For these purposes, if a sidewalk vendor contests a citation pursuant to SCMC Chapter 23.20, the citation will become final only if the Hearing Officer determines that the citation should be upheld. In addition, a vendor permit shall be revoked if the sidewalk vendor made a materially false, misleading or fraudulent statement or mat erial omission in the application or during the application process. The revocation shall become effective 10 days after the mailing of a Notice of Intent to Revoke to the sidewalk vendor, unless the sidewalk vendor appeals the decision in accordance with SCMC Chapter 23.20. b. Denial – If a sidewalk vendor submitting an initial sidewalk vendor application has received two or more citations that have become final for violation of the SCMC or these regulations or any such citation remains unpaid within the prior fiscal year (i.e., July 1-June 30), the City may, in its sole and absolute discretion, deny the initial application. If a sidewalk vendor has received two or more citations that have become final for violation of the SCMC or these Regulations during the term of the immediately preceding vendor permit or any such citation remains unpaid, the City may, in its sole and absolute discretion, deny the renewal application. For these purposes, if a sidewalk vendor contests a citation pursuant to SCMC Chapter 23.20, the citation will become final only if the Hearing Officer determines that the citation should be upheld. In addition, an initial or renewal application for a vendor permit shall be denied if the sidewalk vendor makes a materially false, misleading, or fraudulent statement or material omission in the application or during the application process. If the City denies either the initial application or the renewal application for any of these reasons, the City shall notify the sidewalk vendor in writing.

6. Impounding of Vending Equipment, Carts, Goods, or Merchandise

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d. Any owner of impounded vending equipment, carts, goods, or merchandise may, within twenty (20) days, request an administrative hearing pursuant to SCMC 23.30.090 in writing to appeal the impoundment before a hearing officer appointed by the City. e. Prior to the expiration of the 60-day holding period or before any appeal related to impoundment becomes final, any person claiming ownership of vending equipment, carts, goods, or merchandise that has been impounded may reclaim su ch materials upon payment in full of all administrative costs incurred as a result of the violation , and proper proof of ownership . Any unclaimed items will be considered abandoned and forfeited to the City after sixty (60) days following impoundmen t.

11.37.070 General Peddling Regulations.

Peddlers must comply with the following regulations when peddling:

A. Hours. Except as otherwise authorized under this code, peddling may only take place between the hours of eight a.m. and sunset.

B. Premises Posted for No Peddling. No peddling is permitted at any house, apartment, or other dwelling unit, or at any commercial premises where a sign is displayed in public view indicating “no solicitors or peddlers,” or where there is a similar indication that no peddling is desired by the owner or occupant of the premises, except with the prior consent or at the invitation of the owner or occupant.

C. Aggressive Peddling. No peddler may persistently and importunely engage in peddling with a person after that person has indicated that he or she is not interested in the things being peddled.

D. Refusal to Leave Premises. No peddler may refuse to leave any residential or commercial premises when requested to leave by an owner, occupant, or responsible person for suc h premises.

E. Obstruction of Movement. No peddler may intentionally and deliberately obstruct the free movement of any person on any public right-of-way or other public place, or any place open to the public generally. (Ord. 08-8 § 2, 7/8/08; Ord. 18-10 § 2 (Exh. A), 12/11/18)

11.37.080 Peddlers of Prepared Food Products from Motor Vehicles Permitted.

A. Peddling of prepared food products is permitted from motor vehicles used for the transportation or preparation of such prepared food products when conducted on public streets, but not including public sidewalks or parkways.

B. The parked location of a motor vehicle used for the peddling of prepared food products must be at least one hundred (100) feet from an intersection to minimize impacts on tra ffic flow and the potential obstruction of sight lines and observation. The opening of the motor vehicle from which sales are made

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C. A person peddling prepared food products from motor vehicles may not remain in any one (1) location for the purposes of peddling, or any other location less than one-half (1/2) mile from the same location, for more than thirty (30) minutes during any six (6) hour period.

D. During the period of such peddling, the peddler must maintain the location in a neat, sanitary, and hazard-free condition, and pick up and dispose of in a sanitary manner all debris, garbage, or litter that is left by any customer of the peddler.

E. No peddling of prepared food products from motor vehicles is permitted within one thousand (1,000) feet from any school property boundary while children are going to or leaving such school during opening or closing hours, or during the noon or lunchtime recess period. (Ord. 08-8 § 2, 7/8/08; Ord. 18-10 § 2 (Exh. A), 12/11/18)

11.37.090 Violation—Penalty.

A violation of sidewalk vending will be subject to the applicable penalties under Section 51039 of the Government Code and Section 11.37.060(L) of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code. All other violations of this chapter shall be prosecuted civilly or criminally, pursuant to Title 23, as either an infraction, misdemeanor, civil nuisance, or administrative citation, and will be subject to the applicable penalties under Chapter 23.10, in addition to any other applicable penalties or remedies prescribed by law. (Ord. 08-8 § 3, 7/8/08; Ord. 18-10 § 2 (Exh. A), 12/11/18)

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 14.02 (DEFINITIONS) AND CHAPTER 14.06 (PARKS AND PUBLIC PLACES RULES AND REGULATIONS)

OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The ordinance amends Title 14 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code (SCMC), entitled “Parks and Other Public Places.” The City of Santa Clarita (City) owns, leases, operates, and/or supervises a number of parks, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, open spaces, and other public places, such as the Old Town Newhall parking structure, community centers, and libraries. The City is empowered to enact rules to ensure that members of the public use City parks, facilities, open spaces, and other public places in a manner that is consistent with the purposes of these places and that promotes the public's common benefit. The proposed amendments to Title 14 will promote and encourage a safe, family friendly atmosphere at City parks, facilities, open spaces, and other public places, and are intended to ensure that the public can use and enjoy such places for their intended purposes.

SECTION 2. Title 14 of the SCMC is hereby amended to read in its entirety as shown in Exhibit B, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the ordinance.

The City Council declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, parts, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days from its passage and adoption.

SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published as required by law.

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______________________________
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, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance 22-____ was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 26nd day of April 2022. That thereafter, said ordinance was duly passed and adopted at the regular meeting of the City Council on the 10th day of May 2022, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance No. 22- and was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C. 40806).

______________________________

CITY CLERK

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EXHIBIT B:

REDLINED PRIOR
ORDINANCE:

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DEFINITIONS
Sections:

14.02.010 Definitions.

As used in this title, the words hereinafter defined are used as so defined unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended. “Alcoholic beverages” means alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer and every liquid containing one-half of one percent (0.5%) or more of alcohol by volume, and which is fit for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted, mixed or combined with all other substances.
“Camp” or “camping” means the use of parks or public places for living accommodation purposes such as sleeping activities, or making preparations to sleep (including the laying down of bedding or other camp paraphernalia for the purpose of sleeping), or storing personal belongings, or making any fire, or using any tents or shelter or other structure or vehicle for sleeping, or doing any digging or earth breaking, or carrying on cooking activities. These activities constitute camping when it reasonably appears, in light of all the circumstances, that a person, in conducting these activities, is in fact using the area as a living accommodation regardless of his or her intent, or the nature of any other activities in which he or she might also be engaged. “Camp paraphernalia” includes, but is not limited to, tents, huts, pillows, blankets, sheets, tarps, cots, beds, sleeping bags, hammocks, cardboard boxes, personal cooking facilities, or other similar equipment or materials that are used to create temporary shelters and accommodations.
“City Manager” means the City Manager or designee.
“Commercial use or enterprise” shall mean any use of a park, public place, or facility amenity for or in connection with any money making venture, whether or not such venture is profitable, including the selling, offering for sale, or peddling of any goods, wares, merchandise, services, liquids, or edibles for human or animal consumption, and/or sales activities that utilize park property or facilities to complete the terms of sale or provide a service as a result of the sale or that affect park operations, facility use or visitor safety, such as fitness clubs, exercise groups, sports camps, and individual sports lessons; provided, however, that fund-raising activities conducted by a nonprofit organization, recognized as such by the state of California, shall not be deemed to be commercial use.
“Dog park” shall mean an enclosed area officially identified by signage and designated by the City where dogs are permitted to be off leash.

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“Hazardous material” means any material that is a risk to public health and safety or the environment, and includes, but is not limited to, the following items:

1. Animal and vegetable products resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, and serving of foods;

2. Human and animal biological waste, including fecal waste and urine;

3. Dead animals;

4. Hypodermic needles; and

5. Motor oil, gasoline, or other petroleum products. “Hazardous Zone” means any region, place, perimeter, that constitutes a threat to public safety, the general welfare of the community, a threat to an individual or group of individuals, of which include, but are not limited to oil spills, toxic waste spills, sanitation spills, areas with an abundance of organic waste, areas with improperly diverted human waste, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ), and loading docks. “Motor vehicles” means any multi-wheeled, treaded or sled-type vehicle that is propelled by a motor engine, including any vehicle commonly known as a “motorized recreation vehicle.”
“Narcotics and dangerous drugs” means those narcotics and drugs listed or defined in the Health and Safety Code of the State of California as now or hereafter amended. “Obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic” means to walk, stand, place an object, sit, or lie in such a manner as to block passage by another person or a vehicle, or to require another person or a driver of a vehicle to take evasive action to avoid physical contact. “Open space area” means an improved, unimproved or natural land, owned, used, or maintained by the City, where development activity is limited in an effort to preserve natural areas and protect sensitive habitat, and not designated an active park by the City. “Open space area” also includes the Santa Clara River.

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Attachment: Ordinance - Chapters 14.02 and 14.06 with Redline (Second Reading of Amendments to the SCMC) “Park(s)” means and includes every park, park water, plaza, skate park, golf course, riding and hiking trail, open space area, swimming pool, court, field, greenbelt, greenway, facility amenity or other recreational facility, together with any accompanying parking lot or staging area, to which the public has a right of access and use for park or recreation purposes and which is owned, managed or controlled by the City and under the jurisdiction of the City Manager.
“Park or public place waters” means any stream, river, brook, pond, lake, or fountain located within any park, public place or open space area. “Personal effects” means personal property consisting of the following items:

1. Medication, eye glasses, or other medical devices;

2. Sleeping bag or bed roll which is sanitary and nonverminous or unsoiled;

3. Tents in usable and reasonably good condition; and

4. Clothes stored in a manner protecting them from the elements, which are not unsanitary, soiled, or verminous.
“Public place(s)” means any public property, improved or unimproved, including but not limited to parks, outdoor recreation areas, public buildings, libraries, and facilities owned or leased by the City, public parking lots, garages or structures owned or leased by the City, private parking lots open to the general public, publicly owned drainage culverts and basins, and publicly maintained landscaped areas. “Public place(s)” also includes any public right-of-way, or area of public property and private property open to the public, and includes, but is not limited to, public streets, highways, sidewalks, bridges, alleyways, driveways, trails, paseos, pathways, walkways, benches, staircases, or passageways that are open to vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian traffic, and other outdoor places or areas generally accessible to the public.
“Riding or hiking trails” shall mean any path, trail, firebreak road, or fire protection road located within a park, public place, or open space area and designated by the City Manager for public use.
“Store” or “storage” means to put aside or accumulate for later use or safekeeping, to place or leave in a location. (Ord. 90-12, 5/29/90; Ord. 05-1 § 2, 1/25/05; Ord. 13-6 § 7 (Exh. F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)
“Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ)” means a location outlined by the California Office of the State Fire Marshall as being abundantly comprised of fuel, slope, and fire hazard.

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PARK AND PUBLIC PLACE RULES AND REGULATIONS
Sections:

14.06.010 Applicability of Regulations.

14.06.020 Hours of Operation.

14.06.030 Park and Public Place Property and Vegetation—Damaging or Removing Prohibited.

14.06.060 Motor Vehicle Restrictions—Parking.

14.06.070 Speed of Motor Vehicles.

14.06.080 Camping and Storage of Personal Property Prohibited.

14.06.081 Exceptions to Camping and Storage of Personal Property Prohibited.

14.06.082 Property Removal.

14.06.083 Camping in Hazardous Zones Prohibited

14.06.084 Personal Effects.

14.06.086 Disposition of Property.

14.06.088 Sitting or Lying in Parks and Public Places Prohibited.

14.06.089 Exceptions to Sitting or Lying in Parks and Public Places Prohibited.

14.06.090 Animals—Prohibited When.

14.06.100 Dogs and Cats Permitted When.

14.06.105 Removal of Animal Waste.

14.06.110 Horses and Similar Animals Permitted When.

14.06.130 Disturbances Prohibited.

14.06.140 Alcoholic Beverages and Narcotics or Dangerous Drugs.

14.06.150 Public Intoxication Prohibited.

14.06.160 Soliciting for or Selling Merchandise and Services—Restrictions.

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14.06.180 Nudity and Disrobing Prohibited.

14.06.190 Washing Dishes or Polluting Water.

14.06.195 Rubbish Disposal.

14.06.200 Concessions and Other Public Place Facilities—Sanitation Requirements.

14.06.210 Prohibited Uses and Activities.

14.06.220 Special Amusement Equipment.

14.06.230 Emergency or Temporary Closure of Parks, Public Places, Trails, and Recreational Areas.

14.06.240 Smoking Prohibited.

14.06.260 Ability to Regulate Park and Public Place Areas.

14.06.010 Applicability of Regulations.

The following rules and regulations apply to all parks and public places in the City, except as otherwise expressly stated. (Ord. 90-12, 5/29/90; Ord. 13-6 § 7 (Exh. F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

14.06.020 Hours of Operation.

A person shall not enter, be, or remain in any park, public place, or in any building in any park or public place between the hours of ten p.m. and sunrise on the following day, or when posted closed or within specific hours, except as authorized by a written permit issued by the City Manager. The City Manager may change the hours of use as stated above for any event or individual park or public place. All persons shall comply with such changed hours. A person shall not park, or cause to be parked, any motor vehicle in any park, public place, or parking facility for such park or public place between the hours of ten p.m. and sunrise on the following day, or when posted closed, or within specific hours, or no parking. (Ord. 90-12, 5/29/90; Ord. 13-6 § 7 (Exh. F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

14.06.030 Park and Public Place Property and Vegetation—Damaging or Removing Prohibited.

It shall be punishable as a misdemeanor for any person, other than a duly authorized staff in the performance of their duties, to:

A. Dig, remove, destroy, injure, mutilate or cut any tree, plant, vegetation, shrub, grass, fruit or flower, or any portion thereof, growing in the park or public place; B. Remove, destroy, disturb, or deface any wood, turf, grass, soil, rock, sand, or gravel from any park or public place;

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14.06.060 Motor Vehicle Restrictions—Parking.

A person shall not bring to or operate in any park, public place, or open space area any motor vehicle, except at such times and at such places as permitted by the City Manager in written regulations or permits issued, and any such operation of a motor vehicle shall be in accordance with the conditions contained in such regulation or permit. A person shall not park any motor vehicle in any park or public place except in areas designated by the City Manager for parking, with the exception of authorized emergency vehicles and service vehicles of the City. (Ord. 90-12, 5/29/90; Ord. 13-6 § 7 (Exh. F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

14.06.070 Speed of Motor Vehicles.

The speed limit for all vehicles on vehicular ways within a park or public place shall be fifteen (15) miles per hour unless otherwise posted and no vehicle shall exceed the speed limit. (Ord. 90-12, 5/29/90; Ord. 13-6 § 7 (Exh. F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh.

A), 6/26/18)

14.06.080 Camping and Storage of Personal Property Prohibited.

A. A person shall not camp in any park or public place.

B. A person shall not store unattended personal property, including camp paraphernalia, in any park or public place.

C. A person shall not use any car, trailer, camper, recreational vehicle, or mobile home as a dwelling or as living quarters to camp in any park or public place.

D. A person shall not camp or store unattended personal property, including camp paraphernalia, on any privately owned property to the extent that such camping or storage was not authorized in advance by the property owner, or despite advance authorization, is otherwise deemed a public nuisance.

E. No person will be cited under this section unless the person engages in conduct prohibited by this section after having been notified by the City Manager or Enforcement Officer that the conduct violates this section. (Ord. 90-12, 5/29/90; Ord. 13-6 § 7 (Exh.

F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)
F. A person shall not camp or store unattended personal property within ten feet of any operational or utilizable driveway or loading dock;

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H. A person shall not start, build or use a fire for the purposes of, including but not limited to, cooking, warming, baking, or otherwise, except as may be approved by the City Manager, or designee.

I. A person shall not discharge wastewater and/or dispose of trash or garbage in any manner that is not expressly permitted by law.

14.06.081 Exceptions to Camping and Storage of Personal Property Prohibited.

A. Nothing in Section 14.06.080 may be construed to prohibit camping or the storage of unattended personal property pursuant to a valid permit. The City Manager may issue a permit to camp overnight at a designated location in a park, public place, or open space area if the City Manager finds:

1. The group was organized in good faith and not for the purpose of obtaining a permit under this section, and the members of such group will include and be supervised by at least one (1) responsible adult during such camping, and such overnight camping will not interfere with or in any way be detrimental to the park or public place or interfere with the uses thereof; and

2. That the group has agreed to the conditions contained in the permit.

B. Upon the granting of such permit, the members of such group may camp at the time, location, and under the conditions specified in the permit. (Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

14.06.082 Property Removal.

A. The City Manager or Enforcement Officer may remove personal property unlawfully stored or found in a park or public place as follows:

1. The location of any personal property, including camping paraphernalia, will be tagged and dated with a notice including the following:

It is illegal to store personal property in parks or public places. If this personal property is not removed by (specify date at least twenty-four (24) hours from posting), this personal property will be deemed intentionally abandoned, and subject to removal and possible destruction.

2. The City Manager or Enforcement Officer may remove any personal property still unlawfully stored or remaining in the park or public place after the posting period has expired.

B. If the unlawful camping or storage of personal property in a park or public place presents an immediate threat to the public health or safety, an Enforcement Officer may immediately remove or dispose of the personal property without prior notice. (Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

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14.06.083 Camping in Hazardous Zones Prohibited
A. It shall be unlawful to sit, lie, sleep, store, use, maintain, or place personal property in areas designated by the City Manager, or designee, as Hazard Zones.

B. It shall be unlawful to sit, lie, sleep, store, use, maintain, or place personal property, that the circumstances of continued sitting, sleeping, lying, storing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way at that location poses a particular and ongoing threat to public safety.

Such infractions of this provision that constitute unlawful camping in Hazard Zones include but are not limited to:

1. Camping in a region where death or serious bodily injury has occurred in a location due to a hazardous condition

2. Repeated serious or violent crimes, including human
trafficking, sexual solicitation, and crimes of moral turpitude.

3. The occurrence of fires that resulted in a fire department response to the location.

4. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ), as
designated by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire).

C. It shall be unlawful to store flammable chemicals, goods, provisions, and other such items including camping paraphernalia, within but not limited to

1. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ)

2. 1000 feet of a school or school district facility

D. Exemptions to Subsection B include storage of property within the confines of but not limited to:

1. Single Family Residence;

2. Multi-Family Residence;

3. Commercial Structure;

4. Recreational Vehicle of automobile; or

5. Dwelling as defined by the City of Santa Clarita’s Unified Development Code (UDC).

E. If the City Manager, or designee, identifies an infraction of this provision, the individual in question will be given 24 hours to remove themselves and any of their items from the specified location.

F. If one’s self or personal property are not removed after the City Manager, or designee, has provided 24-hour notice, the individual will receive an administrative citation and one’s personal property will be seized and held under the City of Santa Clarita’s possession. One’s personal property is eligible to be re-claimed up to and not to exceed 60 days after the seizure of said property.

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14.06.084 Personal Effects.

A. At the time of removal of any unlawfully stored or remaining personal effects, the City Manager or Enforcement Officer must conspicuously post and date a notice either at the exact location from which the personal effects were removed or at another nearby location, giving the following information:

1. Personal effects have been removed;

2. A telephone number and address for information on retrieving personal effects;

3. The hours of operation where personal effects may be collected; and

4. The period of time during which the personal effects may be claimed.

B. Following removal of unlawfully stored or remaining personal effects, the City Manager or Enforcement Officer must:

1. Maintain an inventory identifying the personal effects, and where the personal effects were approximately located;

2. Place the removed personal effects in containers or bags labeled in a manner facilitating identification by the City Manager or Enforcement Officer and the owner, and which reasonably protects such property from damage or theft; and

3. Store the removed personal effects in a location designated by the City for a period of ninety (90) days.

C. If personal effects are claimed within ninety (90) days from removal, unless the property is connected to a crime or is illegal to possess, the City will release the stored property to the owner upon the following:

1. The person claiming ownership clearly identifies and describes the property and the approximate location where the property was left by the owner.

2. The person claiming ownership completes and signs a release of property form. (Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

14.06.086 Disposition of Property.

A. Unlawfully stored or found personal effects removed from a park or public place and remaining unclaimed at the end of ninety (90) days from removal may be disposed of by the City.

B. All other unlawfully stored or found personal property removed from a park or public place, pursuant to this chapter, is deemed intentionally abandoned and may be summarily abated and destroyed by the City.

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14.06.088 Sitting or Lying in Parks and Public Places Prohibited.

A. No person may sit or lie down upon a public sidewalk, street, maintained landscape area, curb, staircase, biking or walking path, or in doorways and entrances to buildings, or upon a blanket, sleeping bag, cardboard box, chair, stool, or any other object placed upon a public sidewalk, street, maintained landscaped area, curb, staircase, biking or walking path, or in doorways and entrances to buildings in any commercial zone. As provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Pub. L, No. 101-336, 104 Stat. 328 (1990), as amended from time to time.

B. No person may sit or lie down upon a public bench or other seating facility that is intended for use by multiple individuals at the same time, in a way that prevents such accommodation of the public bench by multiple users at the same time.

C. No person may intentionally sit or lie down and obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic in a park or public place.

D. No person will be cited under this section unless the person engages in conduct prohibited by this section, after having been notified by the City Manager or Enforcement Officer that the conduct violates this section. (Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)
E. The provision of this section does not prohibit a person from sitting, lying, sleeping, storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property on public property if:

1. If such sitting or lying is necessitate by the physical disability of such person.

2. Such person is viewing a legally conducted parade.

3. Such person is seated on a bench lawfully for such purpose.

14.06.089 Exceptions to Sitting or Lying in Parks and Public Places Prohibited.

The prohibitions in Section 14.06.088 will not apply in the following cases and to the following persons:

A. Persons who involuntarily or unavoidably sit or lie down in a park or public place due to circumstances beyond the person’s control, including, but not limited to, a medical emergency.

B. Persons who, as a result of a disability, utilize a wheelchair, walker, or similar device to move about the public sidewalk or other public walkways and paths.

C. Persons operating or patronizing a commercial establishment conducted on the public sidewalk, pursuant to an applicable valid City permit or approval; or persons

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D. Any conduct in parks or public places that are privately owned where such conduct is in conformity with permission granted by the owner or person in possession and control of such premises.

E. Any conduct that is in conformity with the terms of any permit or other approval granted, pursuant to this code or City policy.

F. Any conduct that constitutes lawful activity protected under the laws of the State of California or by the United States Constitution, including, but not limited to, peaceful protesting, picketing, demonstrating, signature gathering, voter registration, or leafleting. (Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

14.06.090 Animals—Prohibited When.

A person shall not bring into any park or public place any cattle, horse, mule, goat, sheep, swine, dog, cat, or other animal of any kind except as hereafter specifically provided or as otherwise permitted by the City Manager.

Animals are not permitted in any indoor park, public place, facility amenity, swimming pool, and/or skate park. This section does not apply to guide dogs for blind or disabled persons. Violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor. (Ord. 90-12, 5/29/90; Ord. 13-6 § 7 (Exh. F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

14.06.100 Dogs and Cats Permitted When.

A. A person may only bring and maintain in any park or public place a dog or cat if such dog or cat is kept on a leash or chain with a length not to exceed six (6) feet and is under full control of its owner or custodian, or upon written permission of the City Manager when required for authorized park or public place programs.

B. Dogs may be off leash only in special areas of parks or public places designated and posted by the City Manager as a dog park or as dog exercise and training areas, so long as the regulations of the City Manager with respect to the use of such areas are followed.

1. Implied Consent. The presence of a dog in a designated dog park or dog exercise and training area shall constitute implied consent of the person either owning or controlling the dog to the regulations imposed by the City Manager.

2. Liability and Indemnification. The presence of a dog in a designated dog park or dog exercise and training area shall constitute a waiver of liability, on behalf of the person either owning or controlling the dog, to the City of Santa Clarita, as well as an agreement and undertaking to protect, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Santa Clarita for any injury or damage caused by the dog. (Ord. 90-12, 5/29/90; Ord. 13-6 § 7 (Exh. F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

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14.06.105 Removal of Animal Waste.

A. Any person having the care, custody, possession, or control of a dog/cat in a park or public place must have in his/her possession the equipment necessary to remove his/her dog/cat’s fecal matter.

B. A person’s failure to remove the fecal matter deposited by his/her dog/cat in any park or public place before the person in possession of the animal leaves the immediate area where the fecal matter has been deposited is a violation of this section and is punishable as a misdemeanor. (Ord. 13-6 § 7 (Exh. F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

14.06.110 Horses and Similar Animals Permitted When.

A person may ride a horse, mule, donkey or other similar animal only on designated trails or in designated equestrian areas subject to all rules and regulations governing their use, in other park or public place areas upon written permission of the City Manager, subject to the regulations of such use permit. Violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor. (Ord. 90-12, 5/29/90; Ord. 13-6 § 7 (Exh. F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

14.06.130 Disturbances Prohibited.

A. Except as authorized by the City Manager for specific events and times, or except as necessary for the preservation of public peace or safety, it is unlawful to use any public address system, loudspeaker or other sound-amplifying device in any park, public place, or open space area. It is unlawful to exceed noise levels prescribed by Section

11.44.040.

B. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to disturb the peace and quiet of any park or public place by:

1. Any unduly loud or unusual noise;

2. Tooting, blowing or sounding any siren, horn, signal, or noise-making device;

3. Any obscene, violent, or riotous conduct; or

4. The use of any vulgar, profane, or indecent language therein. (Ord. 90-12, 5/29/90; Ord. 13-6 § 7 (Exh. F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

14.06.140 Alcoholic Beverages and Narcotics or Dangerous Drugs.

A person shall not enter, be or remain in any park or public place while in possession of, transporting, selling, giving away or consuming any alcoholic beverage except at a concession facility duly authorized by the City Council and properly licensed or in connection with a special event duly authorized by the City Manager for which the sponsoring organization is properly licensed by the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. A person shall not enter, be, or remain in any park or public place while in possession of, transporting, arising, selling, giving away, or consuming any narcotics and dangerous drugs. Violation of this section is punishable as a

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14.06.150 Public Intoxication Prohibited.

A person shall not enter, remain, or be in any park or public place while he or she is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or narcotic and dangerous drug. (Ord. 90- 12, 5/29/90; Ord. 13-6 § 7 (Exh. F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

14.06.160 Soliciting for or Selling Merchandise and Services—Restrictions.

No park, public place, or open space area may be used for any commercial use or enterprise in any form unless the City is directly involved as a co-sponsor of an event or project, or the City Manager has authorized such commercial enterprise in writing with a permit. Operation of a commercial use or enterprise in a park or public place without express written authorization from the City Manager is a violation of this code.

This prohibition also includes sales activities which encroach on the sales rights of a vendor authorized to sell such products or services pursuant to a concession contract with the City. (Ord. 90-12, 5/29/90; Ord. 05-1 § 2, 1/25/05; Ord. 13-6 § 7 (Exh. F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

14.06.180 Nudity and Disrobing Prohibited.

A. No person shall appear, bathe, sunbathe, walk, change clothes, disrobe, or be in any park or public place in such a manner that the genitals, vulva, pubis, pubic symphysis, pubic hair, buttocks, natal cleft, perineum, anus, anal region, or pubic hair region of any person, or any portion of the breast at or below the upper edge of the areola thereof of any female person, is exposed to public view. Violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor.

B. This section shall not apply to persons under the age of five (5) years, provided such children are sufficiently clothed to conform to accepted community standards. (Ord. 90-12, 5/29/90; Ord. 13-6 § 7 (Exh. F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

14.06.190 Washing Dishes or Polluting Water.

A. A person shall not place in any park or public place waters any edible matter, dish, or utensil, or wash or cleanse in any park or public place waters any such edible matter, dish, or utensil, or commit any nuisance in or near such waters, or pollute any park or public place waters, or bathe, swim, or wade in park or public place waters except at places and times designated by the City Manager.

B. A person shall not swim, bathe, wade in, or pollute any park or public place waters, except that wading and swimming shall be permitted in pools or other bodies of water expressly designated for these purposes by the City Manager. (Ord. 90-12, 5/29/90; Ord. 13-6 § 7 (Exh. F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

14.06.195 Rubbish Disposal.

A. A person shall not throw, place, or dispose of any garbage, refuse, waste paper, bottles, or cans in any place in a park or public place other than into a garbage can or other receptacle maintained therein for that purpose. No garbage, refuse, waste paper,

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B. Where receptacles are not provided, all refuse or trash shall be carried away from the park, public place, or recreation area by the person responsible for its presence, and properly disposed of elsewhere.

C. A person shall not scavenge through any garbage can or other solid waste receptacle, or remove any item, including recyclables, from any garbage can or solid waste receptacle, unless authorized by the City Manager. (Ord. 90-12, 5/29/90; Ord. 13- 6 § 7 (Exh. F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

14.06.200 Concessions and Other Public Place Facilities—Sanitation Requirements.

The lessee, agent, manager, or person in charge of a facility or water area under lease or concession from the City, or owned in fee in any City park or public place, shall at all times maintain the premises in a clean, sanitary condition, free from malodorous materials and accumulations of garbage, refuse, debris, and other waste materials.

Should the City Manager find that any public place, facility, or water area under concession or lease is not so maintained, the City Manager shall in writing notify said concessionaire, lessee, agent, manager, or other person in charge of said public place, facility, or area to immediately commence and diligently prosecute to completion the necessary correction of the sanitary condition to the satisfaction of the City Manager.

Failure to do so with reasonable dispatch shall be cause for the City Manager to cause the condition to be corrected as necessary, and the costs of such correction to be charged to the lessee, concessionaire, agent, manager, or person in charge. Violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor. (Ord. 90-12, 5/29/90; Ord. 13-6 § 7 (Exh. F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

14.06.210 Prohibited Uses and Activities.

A. Fire and Personal Portable Barbecues. A person shall not light or maintain any fire, firework, or explosive in any park or public place, except in areas designated by the City Manager for such use.

B. Harmful Objects. A person shall not place, throw, leave, keep, or maintain any object in such a manner or in such a place that any person or animal may be injured or any structure or vehicle may be damaged in any park or public place, except in areas designated by the City Manager for such use.

C. Hazardous Games. No person shall operate a motorized or self-propelled model vehicle or participate in activities of a hazardous nature such as, but not limited to, propelling or launching a rocket, missile, or projectile of any type, or participating in the game of archery or hardball in any area, except as designated by the City Manager.

D. Firearms and Other Weapons. A person shall not bring, discharge, or shoot any firearm or ammunition, explosive or incendiary device, firework, air gun, pellet gun, spring gun, slingshot, crossbow, bow and arrow (except as otherwise provided in this

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E. Model Airplanes and Boats. No person shall operate in any park or public place any model airplane, boat, car, craft, or other similar device that is powered by an internal combustion engine, remote control, or other similar or electrical power source, except in an area and at such times as designated for such use by the City Manager.

F. Sleds, Skis, and Other Winter Sports Equipment. A person shall not hitch or pull by any vehicle upon, along, or across any road or driveway any toboggan, sled, skis, or any other type of winter sports equipment.

G. Golf Prohibited. No person shall play the game of golf, in any of its forms or refinements, including the activity known as putting by the use of a golf club or clubs or similar instrument to strike a golf ball, in any park or public place, unless as part of an approved or permitted City recreation program.

H. Roller Skating and Skateboards Prohibited. No person shall operate any roller skates, as that term is defined in Section 12.08.160, or skateboard, as that term is defined in Section 12.08.185, in any park or public place without proper protection equipment as defined in Section 12.54.030, except upon the approval of the City Manager.

I. Stage Area Closure. It is unlawful to enter upon, cross, use, or remain upon an elevated stage area at a City park or public place without a permit from the City allowing such use or authorization from the City Manager.

J. Climbing. It shall be unlawful for any person to climb any tree, or walk, stand, or sit upon monuments, signs, buildings, roofs, railings, fences and gates, backstops, or tables in a park or public place, or upon any park property not designated or customarily used for such purposes in a manner inconsistent with the intended use or design. (Ord. 90-12, 5/29/90; Ord. 13-6 § 7 (Exh. F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

14.06.220 Special Amusement Equipment.

The temporary construction and/or use of amusement play equipment, such as moon bounces or any inflatable devices, climbing walls, carousels, dunk tanks, ball crawls, pony rides, slip and slides, laser tag, etc., are prohibited, unless authorized by the City Manager. A person shall not use or place a bounce house/inflatable play structure/climbing wall in a park or public place without the City Manager’s authorization and written verification of indemnification of the City, and insurance naming the City as an additional insured from the rental company providing the bounce house/inflatable play structure/climbing wall. Location of the bounce house/inflatable play structure/climbing wall is subject to the approval of the City. (Ord. 13-6 § 7 (Exh. F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

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14.06.230 Emergency or Temporary Closure of Parks, Public Places, Trails, and Recreational Areas.

In an emergency or when the City Manager determines that the public interest, public health, public morals, maintenance purposes, or public safety demands such action, any park, public place, grounds, trails, or recreation facility, or any part or portion thereof, may be closed to the public, and all persons may be excluded therefrom until such emergency or other reason upon which such determination of the City Manager is based has ceased, at which time the park, public place, grounds, trails, or recreation facility, or part or portion thereof so closed shall be reopened to the public by the City Manager. It is a misdemeanor for any person to enter and/or use any park, public place, or facility amenity that is closed under this section. (Ord. 13-6 § 7 (Exh. F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

14.06.240 Smoking Prohibited.

Smoking is prohibited in any park or public place in the City of Santa Clarita, as stated in Section 9.50.055. (Ord. 13-6 § 7 (Exh. F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

14.06.260 Ability to Regulate Park and Public Place Areas.

No person using a park or public place shall have a picnic or lunch or loiter in a place that interferes with the use of active recreation or maintenance areas. The City Manager and Enforcement Officer shall have the authority to regulate the activities in such areas when necessary for safety, to prevent congestion, and to secure the maximum use for the comfort and convenience of all. Visitors shall comply with any directions given to achieve this end. Individual barbecues or tables and benches shall be used on a first- come, first-served basis, unless reserved by permit. (Ord. 13-6 § 7 (Exh. F), 5/28/13; Ord. 18-8 § 2 (Exh. A), 6/26/18)

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Agenda Item: 14

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: SECOND READING OF OLD TOWN NEWHALL SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
PRESENTER: Hai Nguyen

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 21-089, CONSISTING OF SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 21-001, AMENDING THE OLD TOWN NEWHALL SPECIFIC PLAN, AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A.”

BACKGROUND

On April 26, 2022, the City Council conducted a public hearing for Master Case 21-089, consisting of Specific Plan Amendment 21-001, to amend the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan.

In a 4-0 vote, the City Council approved the project, including introducing an ordinance and passing it on to a second reading.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

The project would have no impact on the City's General Fund.

ATTACHMENTS
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ORDINANCE NO. 22-__

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 21-089, CONSISTING OF SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 21-001, AMENDING THE OLD TOWN NEWHALL SPECIFIC PLAN, AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT. The City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact:

A. Since the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan, which is now referred to as the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan (OTNSP), was adopted in December 2005, the City of Santa Clarita (City) has periodically amended the OTNSP, with the last revision in 2020;

B. Since 2005, the OTNSP has been successful in guiding the redevelopment of the Newhall area and has seen substantial investment by the City and private companies that has transformed Main Street into the City’s Arts & Entertainment District;

C. In 2020, the City applied for and was awarded Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) grant funds. On February 23, 2021, the City awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Dudek for the preparation of updates to the OTNSP;

D. The purpose of this amendment is to memorialize the substantial City investments and build upon what has already been accomplished for the next 15 to 20 years. The proposed 2022 OTNSP Update (2022 Update) will maintain the planning framework of the 2005 OTNSP and its subsequent amendments, while revising specific regulations and adopting new ones to reflect the economic and regulatory realities of 2022. The 2022 Update, included as Exhibit A, consists of the goals to assess and inventory the past public and private accomplishments and fine-tune all four chapters;

E. On March 8, 2021, the City initiated Master Case 21-089, consisting of Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 21-001, to update the OTNSP;

F. The application was deemed complete on April 7, 2021;

G. The preparation of the original OTNSP involved extensive public engagement, field surveys, stakeholder interviews, and design charrettes that occurred between 2004 to 2005.

Input received and lessons learned from these activities shaped the 2005 OTNSP’s policy framework. Building on the success of the 2005 outreach, extensive outreach was conducted for the 2022 Update as follows:

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1. On May 5, 2021, staff met with the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan Ad Hoc Committee to discuss the proposed update. A second meeting was held on January 5, 2022, to discuss the proposed revisions;

2. The first public outreach event was held on June 26, 2021, during the Old Town Newhall Farmers Market, and was structured as a walking tour and survey.

Community members and stakeholders were able to experience first-hand the physical environment of Old Town Newhall through a family-friendly walkabout.

Attendees joining on the walking tour were provided with a map directing them along the route. Approximately 95 participants engaged during the Farmers Market event and tour, with 29 surveys completed;

3. The second public outreach event was held during the Old Town Newhall Farmers Market on October 9, 2021, and was designed as an outdoor exhibition, with concepts, ideas, and questions related to goals forming the 2022 Update. These concepts were built on the input received during the first workshop and survey, and further explored ideas from the previous plan, while introducing new ideas that could be incorporated in the 2022 Update. Input and ideas from participants in the second workshop helped guide the OTNSP as it relates to arts and entertainment, street activations, development processes, linkages to the Metrolink station, and housing opportunities. Approximately 200 participants engaged during the Farmers Market open house/workshop and provided feedback on draft concepts exhibited during the half-day event;

4. Meetings were held with stakeholders to receive input and feedback, including with the Old Town Newhall Association, property owners, merchants, and City Councilmembers;

H. The proposed amendment/2022 Update is attached as Exhibit A;

I. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on this issue commencing on March 15, 2022, at, or after, 6:00 p.m., at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California;

J. At the hearing described above, the Planning Commission considered a staff presentation, the staff report, and public testimony on the proposed amendment, and in a 5-0 vote, recommended the City Council approve Master Case 21-089, consisting of Specific Plan Amendment 21-001, amending the OTNSP as shown in Exhibit A;

K. The project was duly noticed in accordance with the public hearing noticing requirements of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and a one-eighth page advertisement was placed in The Signal newspaper on April 5, 2022;

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L. The City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on this issue commencing on April 26, 2022, at, or after, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California; and

M. At the hearing described above, the City Council considered a staff presentation, the staff report, and public testimony on the proposed amendment.

SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby finds as follows:

A. The Final EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 2005021012) was certified by the City of Santa Clarita City Council on November 8, 2005, as part of the original OTNSP adoption, in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);

B. An Addendum to the EIR was prepared for Master Case 21-089 to analyze the proposed modifications to the originally approved OTNSP and its subsequent amendments, to determine whether implementation of the 2022 Update would result in any new significant environmental impacts not identified in the certified EIR, or whether any previously identified significant effects would be substantially more severe under the 2022 Update;

C. The Addendum concludes that the 2022 Update does not require major revisions to the EIR because no new significant impacts or substantial increases in the severity of previously identified significant impacts would occur;

D. The documents and other material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the Planning Commission is made is the Master Case 21-089 project file, located within the Community Development Department, and is in the custody of the Director of Community Development; and

E. The City Council, based upon the findings set forth above, hereby finds the EIR Addendum for this project has been prepared in compliance with CEQA.

SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE 21-089. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 21-089, the City Council hereby finds as follows:

A. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan;

The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan because the proposed amendment is contained entirely within the existing OTNSP area, which is called out on the City’s General Plan map and is not proposed to be modified. The 2022 Update maintains the planning framework of the 2005 OTNSP and its subsequent amendments, while revising specific regulations and adding new ones to reflect the economic and regulatory realities of 2022.

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B. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of this code;

No construction or development is associated with the proposed amendment and the revisions are considered minor. The proposed amendment does not require a consistency finding with the existing development code because the project would amend/update the OTNSP. While no consistency finding is required, the 2022 Update would not alter any development densities. Updates to the zoning designations includes consolidating the two residential zones into one Neighborhood (N) zone and changing the names for what is now called the Arts & Entertainment (AE) and Creative/Business (CB) zones to be more reflective of the City’s vision for those areas. The changes are in nomenclature and are considered to be minor in nature, making the proposed amendment consistent with these aspects of the development code.

C. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located; and

Nothing contained in the 2022 Update would endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public. The proposed amendment consists of updates to the OTNSP and are intended to update the planning document to reflect recent laws, development trends, and to clarify portions of the code where there are inconsistencies or ambiguity.

D. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal’s physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use;

2. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sufficient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such proposal would generate;

3. Public protection service (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriff protection, etc.) are readily available; and

4. The provision of utilities (e.g. potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site.

No development is proposed, or would be approved by this amendment, and any future

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development that may occur under the revised amendments would require development review and environmental analysis at the time the projects are submitted. The City currently receives adequate service from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The OTNSP area is likewise served by all applicable utilities. Nothing in the 2022 Update would increase the need for fire or police protection services or increase demand for utilities.

SECTION 4. ADDITIONAL FINDINGS FOR SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA) 21-001. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings for SPA 21-001, the City Council hereby finds as follows:

A. The amendment is consistent with the adjacent area, if applicable; B. The amendment is consistent with the principles of the General Plan;

The proposed amendment is consistent with the adjacent area and consistent with the principles of the General Plan. The 2022 Update would not alter the boundaries of the General Plan Land Use Map or Zoning Map, nor would the proposed amendment change development densities or population projections for the City. Specifically, the proposed amendments would implement the following objectives and policies of the General Plan:

Objective LU 1.2: Maintain the distinctive community character of villages and neighborhoods throughout the planning area by establishing uses, densities, and design guidelines appropriate to the particular needs and goals of each area…
Policy LU 1.2.1: In Newhall, provide opportunities for new business and housing by implementing the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan, provide incentives to promote infill development and re-use of underutilized sites, and continue to plan for the future development of North Newhall.

Objective LU 4.3: Enhance older commercial and industrial areas.

Policy LU 4.1.4: Promote economic opportunity for all segments of the community, including small businesses and new businesses.

Policy LU 4.3.4: Promote business development that upgrades and revitalizes older commercial corridors, including Lyons Avenue, Railroad
Avenue/Newhall Avenue, Main Street and Soledad Canyon Road, in a manner that reflects reach area’s character, architecture, and history.

The proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives and policies listed above because it provides an updated planning document that is internally consistent, easier to

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read, and provides clearer direction. The 2022 Update consists of the goals to assess and inventory the past public and private accomplishments and fine-tune all four chapters. The result would be a more user-friendly Specific Plan for community members, property owners, developers, and staff. It maintains the planning framework of the 2005 OTNSP and its subsequent amendments and preserves the historic and unique character of Old Town Newhall. The updated language and tone reflect the City’s vision/goal that Old Town Newhall is the City’s Arts & Entertainment District.

C. Approval of the amendment will be in the interest of public health, convenience, safety, and general welfare and in conformity with good zoning practice; D. The amendment is consistent with other applicable provisions of this code; and E. Is necessary to implement the General Plan and/or that the public convenience, the general welfare or good zoning practice justifies such action.

The proposed amendment supports the public health, convenience, safety, and general welfare of the community, and are in conformity with good zoning practice because the proposed amendment is consistent with the City’s vision to preserve the historic and unique character of Old Town Newhall and encourages the growth of the vibrant Arts & Entertainment District.

SECTION 5. ADDITIONAL OLD TOWN NEWHALL SPECIFIC PLAN FINDINGS FOR SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA) 21-001. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings for SPA 21-001, the City Council hereby finds as follows:

A. OTNSP-1: That the proposed use or project is consistent with the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan; and

B. OTNSP-2: That the proposed use or project meets the development requirements for the zone within which it is located including parking, architecture, and ground-floor uses.

The proposed amendment is consistent with the OTNSP. The updates to the zoning designations, which includes changing the names for what is now called the AE and CB zones, is minor as it does not rezone any properties or expand the OTNSP boundary. Other updates include changes to various uses in the land use matrix, renaming and consolidating building types, reformatting the architectural style guidelines, and providing new parking strategies. These updates resulted in a Specific Plan that preserves the historic and unique character of Old Town Newhall, encourages the growth of the vibrant Arts & Entertainment District, and is consistent with the City’s vision.

In 2017, the State of California signed SB 2 into law with the purpose of funding and providing technical assistance to all local governments to help cities and counties prepare, adopt, and implement plans and process improvements that streamline housing approvals and accelerate housing production. Updates to Specific Plans are allowed by this grant. By

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consolidating two residential zones (Urban General 1 (UG-1) and Urban General 2 zones) into the N zone, it allows for more housing types. Previously, the only building type allowed in the UG-1 zoned properties was single-family house. With the 2022 Update, those same areas would now allow all types of residential building types; furthermore, it includes more streamlined language, clearer architectural guidelines, and simplified development standards.

The revisions to the OTNSP are minor and do not substantially change the development vision of the OTNSP; therefore, the proposed amendments to the OTNSP are consistent with the findings listed above.

SECTION 6. Based upon the staff report, including the materials considered by and the recommendations made by the Planning Commission, the testimony at the public hearing, and the findings as set forth in this Ordinance, the City Council hereby approves Master Case 21-089, consisting of Specific Plan Amendment 21-001, amending the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan, as shown in Exhibit A.

SECTION 7. If any portion of this ordinance is held to be invalid, that portion shall be stricken and severed, and the remaining portions shall be unaffected and remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days from its passage and adoption.

SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published as required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day May, 2022.

______________________________
MAYOR

ATTEST:

CITY CLERK

DATE:________________________

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )

I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 22- was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 26th day of April 2022. That thereafter, said ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 10th day of May 2022, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance No. 22- and was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C. 40806).

______________________________

CITY CLERK

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EXHIBIT A

DRAFT 2022 OLD TOWN NEWHALL SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

DOCUMENT CAN BE FOUND AT
https://oldtownnewhall.com/planupdate/resources/

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Agenda Item: 15

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: 2022-23 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND FOURTH SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2020-21 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
PRESENTER: Michael Villegas

RECOMMENDED ACTION

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). The City also receives approximately $500,000 in Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) funds annually from HUD. All CDBG and HOME funds allocated must be used primarily to assist low- and moderate-income residents in the areas of decent and affordable housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities.

In addition to its entitlement funding, in March 2020, through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the City received an initial allocation of $855,759 in CDBG funds to be used for activities which prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus (CDBG-CV1). In November 2020, the City was notified of another allocation of $1,396,245 in CARES Act funds (CDBG-CV3). These funds were allocated through a Substantial Amendment (SA) to the 2020-21 Annual Action Plan (AAP) and approved by City Council on May 11, 2021.

In order to receive funding, the City is required to submit a Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) at least once every five years. The current Con Plan addresses the five-year period of 2019-20 to 2023- 24 and was adopted by the City Council on April 23, 2019. However, on June 27, 2020, the City Council approved an SA to the Con Plan, adding a fifth priority related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The current Con Plan priorities are:

1. Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing

2. Provide Supportive Human Services

3. Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure

4. Provide Timely Assistance to Those Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic

5. Planning and Administration

The City is also required to submit an AAP each year that outlines the specific ways the City will spend its funding. Each AAP contains service goals and an explanation of how the proposed activities will meet the Con Plan priorities. If changes which meet certain criteria are made to an AAP after adoption, those changes must be made in a SA.

2022-23 ENTITLEMENT ALLOCATIONS

HUD has not released the amount of the 2022-23 CDBG Entitlement funding allocations. As directed in HUD Notice CPD 22-05, the City will develop the 2022-23 AAP using an estimated Entitlement amount equal to the Entitlement for the 2021-22 program year. In addition, a contingency strategy has been developed to guide the actual allocation of funds once the Entitlement amounts are released. In line with this guidance, the following funding amounts are based on the City’s current 2021-22 allocation amounts and are subject to change pending the release of actual Entitlement allocations by HUD.

• CDBG Entitlement Funds: The City estimates its 2022-23 Entitlement allocation will be approximately $1,494,849. The City has also identified $12,476 in prior year savings.

• HOME Funds: The City estimates its 2022-23 HOME allocation will be approximately $527,899. These funds are allocated through the 2022-23 AAP.

SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2020-21 AAP

Because the $12,476 in prior year savings, and $594,534 of the 2022-23 Entitlement funds are being allocated to existing projects, an SA to the 2020-21 AAP is required. This SA modifies the previously approved AAP for the program year in which the project was originally approved to include any additional funding. Effectively, the 2020-21 AAP is being amended as part of the City Council action to include additional funding for the West Creek Inclusionary Park Project and the Shelter Project.

DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

To develop the 2022-23 Plan and the SA to the 2020-21 Plan, the City contracted with the firm of Veronica Tam and Associates. In December 2021, a Community Needs Assessment (CNA) process was conducted to determine the current needs within each Con Plan priority area, with the results being presented to the City Council on February 22, 2022. Outreach efforts for the CNA included a press release issued to the local news agencies, a direct email to all current City CDBG service providers, and a link for the survey was posted on the City’s website and sent to City staff. In total, 218 individuals responded to the survey. Also, in December 2021, a Notice of Funding Availability was released for non-profit, community- based organizations to submit 15 Packet Pg. 110

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funding applications for programs and services for the low- and moderate-income community, using CDBG Entitlement funds. A total of 77 organizations were notified of the opportunity to apply for funding for the 2022-23 program year.

Nine organizations submitted applications requesting funding for 13 programs and were evaluated by City staff. Of the 13 programs submitted, a total of 12 are recommended for funding in 2022-23. Eight programs are recommended for funding in 2022-23, using CDBG Entitlement funds. In addition, four programs, which are successfully providing services for the 2021-22 program year using CDBG-CV funds, are recommended for CDBG-CV funding in 2022-23.

It is also recommended that 2022-23 CDBG Entitlement funds be used to provide additional funding to two existing 2020-21 projects, the West Creek Inclusionary Park and the Shelter Project, and that HOME funds be allocated toward the Home Project, which will be used for land acquisition for a future affordable housing project. Additionally, $21,708 in unused 2021-22 Entitlement funds will be allocated to the Shelter Project.

All proposed funding is detailed on the attached 2022-23 Funding Recommendations document.

As required by HUD, information regarding the proposed funding was available for public review and comment for a 30-day period ending May 2, 2022. No comments from the public were received. The approved final Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment must be transmitted to HUD by July 11, 2022. In accordance with the HUD Notice issued March 25, 2022, for FY 2022, HUD will not execute a grant agreement with a grantee until HUD has received an AAP (or an amended AAP) which incorporates the actual allocation amounts a grantee is to receive for FY 2022. All funding is contingent upon completion of a National Environmental Policy Act environmental review.

The 2022-23 AAP and the SA to the 2020-21 AAP can be found in the City Clerk’s Reading File.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

There are no fiscal impacts to the General Fund associated with this item.

ATTACHMENTS
Public Hearing Notice
2022-23 Funding Recommendations
Draft Contingency Strategy
2022-23 Draft Action Plan (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Fourth Substantial Amendment to the 2020-21 AAP (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 15 Packet Pg. 111

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT DRAFT 2022-2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND DRAFT SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2020-2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

City of Santa Clarita – City Council Meeting

This Notice serves to amend the Not ice of Public Hearing published on March 4, 2022 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) draft 2022 -2023 Annual Action Plan (Plan).

Amended Notice is hereby given that the City of Santa Clarita (City) will conduct a public hearing for the draft 2022-2023 Plan and a draft Substantial Amendment (SA) to the 2020 -21 Plan on Tuesday, May 10 , 2022 , at or after 6:00 p.m. , in the Council Chambers at Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valen cia Boulevard , Sa nta Clarita , California, 91355 . The draft 2022-2023 Plan and draft SA to the 2020 -2021 Plan are financial and programmatic documents that provide information on the number, type, and funding of program s and activities to be undertaken with federal CDBG and HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) funds. Citizens are encouraged to participate and provide comments on this item by attending the public hearing.

The allocation of CDBG Entitlement funds is anticipated to be approximately $1,494,849. A total of $12,476.17 in unused CDBG Entitlement funds from prior years has also been identified, for a total of $1,507,325.17 in estimated available funds which will be allocated in the 2022-2023 Plan. The draft Amendment to the 2020 -2021 Plan identities a total of $200,000 in 2022-2023 CDBG Entitlement funds to be allocated to an existing 2020 -2021 capital project. The allocation of HOME Entitlement funds in the draft 2023-2023 Plan is anticipated to be approximately $527,899.

The City invites public comment regarding the draft documents during the thirty (30) day public comme nt period, which begins April 1, 2022. The draft documents will be available for review on the City’s website at www.santa-clarita.com/housing, and during normal business hours at the office o f the City Clerk, Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd, Suite 120 , Santa Clarita, CA 91355 . Comments may be emailed to [email protected], or submitted in person or by U.S. M ail to Karine Darabedyan, City of Santa Clarita, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.

Written comments must be received by May 2, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.

Copies of the City Council meeting agendas will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting date at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 120, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, or online at www.santa-clarita.com/agendas. Further information may also be obtained by contacting Karine Darabedyan , Administrative Analyst, at 661.286.4034, or by email at [email protected].

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 th e public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council, at or prior to, the public hearing.

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Para los que hablan español, si usted tiene preguntas o desea más información sobre este producto, por favor póngase en contacto con Karine Darabedyan, Administrative Analyst, al 661.286.4034 o por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Gracias.

Date: March 29, 2022

Mary Cusick, MMC
City Clerk

Published: The Signal, Friday, April 1, 2022

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2022-2023 CDBG / CDBG-CV / HOME FUNDING ALLOCATION RECOMMENDATIONS

D R A F T

CDBG-CV HOME

AGENCY ACTIVITY
City of Santa Clarita Personnel and O&M 280,000 20,000 52,789 Administration Subtotal 280,000 20,000 52,789 1 Bridge to Home Homeless Services 46,675
2 Carousel Ranch Project SCV (Special Children of the Valley) 10,710 3 Carousel Ranch Ready to Work! 10,040
4 Fostering Youth Independence Case Management 29,890
5 Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Community Access Services 49,000 6 Single Mothers Outreach Comprehensive Mental Health 25,000 7 The Salvation Army Providing a Hand Up 10,000
8 Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley Low/Mod Income Household Support 34,000 9 Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley COVID Household Support 36,000 10 Fostering Youth Independence The Study Place 19,751
11 Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club Scholarship Program 26,500 12 YMCA Child Care Scholarships 42,000
Public Services Subtotal 215,315 124,251 13 Senior Center Handyworker Program 405,000
14 City of Santa Clarita West Creek Inclusionary Park (20-21 project) 200,000 15 City of Santa Clarita Shelter Project (20-21 project) 394,534 12,476 16 City of Santa Clarita Affordable Housing Project 475,110 Capital Subtotal 999,534 12,476 475,110 Grand Total Allocation 1,494,849 12,476 144,251 527,899 Total Available 1,494,849 12,476 144,251 527,899

CAPITAL
20-21 AAP22-23 AAP 22-23 AAP
Funding Sources
Prior Year Savings
CDBG Entitlement

ADMINISTRATION

PUBLIC SERVICES
These recommendations are estimates and subject to change based on actual HUD allocations C:\Users\kdarabedyan\Documents\Housing\AAP Agenda Report\REVISED Funding Recommendations 2022-23 draft 3 31 22

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2022-2023 CDBG / CDBG-CV / HOME FUNDING ALLOCATION RECOMMENDATIONS

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CONTINGENCY STRATEGY TO ADDRESS
THE LATE RELEASE OF 2022-2023 CDBG ENTITLEMENT FUNDING ALLOCATIONS

The City of Santa Clarita (City) has been informed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that notification of the amount of the 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funding allocations will be delayed and will not be available to the City during the development of the Annual Action Plan (AAP). HUD has directed the City to develop the AAP using an entitlement amount equal to the entitlement for the 2021-2022 program year. In addition, HUD has directed the City to prepare a contingency strategy based on the information in HUD Notice CPD-22-05 (Notice) to guide the actual allocation of funds once the entitlement amounts are released.

The delay in the release of the 2022-2023 entitlement funding allocations will have no effect on the use of prior year savings or the use of CARES Act funds in the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan. Therefore, the proposed contingency strategies below include only the 2022-2023 entitlement funding.

PROPOSED CONTINGENCY STRATEGIES
Decrease in Funding
• Fund the following programs at recommended amounts to the extent possible in the following order:
o Bridge to Home – Homeless Services Program
o Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley – Low/Mod Income Household Support o Single Mother’s Outreach– Comprehensive Mental Health • If any Public Service funds remain, decrease funding for the remaining recommended Public Service programs at an equal percentage to stay within the Public Services cap. • Fund Senior Center – Handyworker Program at recommended amount. • Reduce funding for Administration and Fair Housing at the amount of the overall reduction to remain under the funding cap.
• Allocate $200,000 to the 2020-21 West Creek Park Project. • Allocate remaining capital funds to the Shelter Project.

Increase in Funding
• Increase funding for all Public Services at an equal percentage to the amount allowed by the Public Services cap.
• Fund Senior Center – Handyworker Program at recommended amount. • Increase the Administration allocated to the maximum allowable 20% Administrative costs cap. • Allocate any remaining additional capital funds to the Shelter Project.

The City has implemented the citizen participation process for the 2022-2023 program year as required, including a publication on April 1, 2022, of the availability of the draft AAP for 30 days beginning April 1, 2022. Any comments received will be included in the draft AAP, which is expected to come before the City Council in a Public Hearing on May 10, 2022. Also, per the HUD Notice, the AAP will not be submitted to HUD until the entitlement amounts are released, but no later than 60 days after the entitlement amounts are released.

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Agenda Item: 16

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: REVISION TO THE SAND CANYON PLAZA MIXED USE PROJECT (MASTER CASE 14-077) REGARDING TIMING FOR THE

COMMERCIAL COMPONENT CONSTRUCTION
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
PRESENTER: Patrick Leclair

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Receive the staff report, presentation, and conduct the public hearing; and

BACKGROUND

Previous Project Approval - The Sand Canyon Plaza Mixed Use Project

The Sand Canyon Plaza Mixed Use Project (Master Case 14-077) was approved by the City Council on September 12, 2017 (Resolutions 17-79 and 17-80).

In addition, the project was modified by the Planning Commission (Master Case 20-046) in August 2021 to:

1) increase the assisted living facility from 85,000 square feet (SF) to 147,000 SF; 2) reduce the commercial area from 60,000 SF to 44,994 SF; 3) replace one large water feature with two smaller water features; and 4) replace the parking structure with surface parking within Planning Area 1 of the project.

As modified, the approximately 87-acre project site is divided into five Planning Areas as follows:
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Table 1-1
Sand Canyon Plaza Mixed Use Project Summary
Planning Area
(PA) Number
Project Use Commercial Square Footage Residential
Dwelling
Units
Acreage
PA-1 Commercial/Retail/Restaurant/
Assisted Living
44,994-SF commercial retail/restaurant
147,000-SF assisted living facility (140 beds)
N/A 9.6
PA-2 Multifamily Attached N/A 323 12.2
PA-3 Multifamily Attached N/A 138 10.3
PA-4 Single-Family Detached
Condominiums
N/A 71 7.3
PA-5 Single-Family Detached
Condominiums
N/A 48 6.3
Streets N/A N/A 6.3
Private Park/Recreation Center N/A N/A 2.0
Drainage Basin N/A N/A 1.0
Open Space/Landscaped Areas N/A N/A 31.4
Right of Way Dedication N/A N/A 1.1
TOTAL 44,994-SF commercial retail/restaurant;
147,000-SF assisted living facility
580 87.5

Existing Site Condition

The project site has been previously disturbed for the construction of a mobile home park and associated infrastructure, along with roadway improvements for Soledad Canyon Road and drainage infrastructure along Sand Canyon Road. Following the City Council approval for the closure of the mobile home park in 2002 and the approval of the Sand Canyon Plaza Mixed Use Project in 2017, all coaches and associated above-ground infrastructure have been removed from the project site. The site remains vacant in anticipation of the development of the approved project.

GENERAL PLAN, ZONING AND SURROUNDING USES

The approximately 87-acre project site is located at the northeast corner of Sand Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon Road. Approximately 84 acres of the project site are located in the Mixed Use Neighborhood zone and General Plan land use designation, and approximately 2.5 acres in the southeast corner of the site are located in the Urban Residential-3 (UR3) zoning and General Plan land use designation. Approximately 34 acres in the southwest corner of the site are located within the Planned Development overlay zone.

The project site is bordered by vacant land in unincorporated Los Angeles County to the north and State Route 14 to the south, across Soledad Canyon Road. Existing single-family residential uses in the Urban Residential-2, UR3, and Urban Residential-5 zones are located to the east and west, with commercial uses in the Community Commercial zone to the southwest portions of the project site at the intersection of Sand Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon Road. The project site is in close proximity to Oak Spring Canyon Park, as well as Mitchell Elementary, Pinetree Elementary, and Sulphur Springs Elementary schools and the College of the Canyons East Campus.

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PROJECT SUMMARY

Proposed Modification

The applicant is proposing to modify Condition of Approval PL4 for the project. As originally approved by the City Council, PL4 requires the commercial and assisted living portions of the project be constructed prior to occupying more than 50 percent of the approved residential units in order to ensure a mixed-use project would be built on the project site. The original condition reads as follows:

PL4. The applicant shall construct the commercial portion of the mixed use project prior to occupancy of the 290th residential unit, unless otherwise approved by the Director of Community Development.

In order to construct the mixed use project originally envisioned for the project site, the applicant has requested that the commercial phasing originally approved under PL4 for the Sand Canyon Mixed Use Project be modified as follows:

PL4. Prior to the 324th occupancy, the applicant agrees to complete rough-grading of the entire site, consistent with the grading plans, and complete Phase 1 of the project as shown on Exhibit A. Completion of Phase 1 includes: 1) the shell construction (floors, walls, roof) of the commercial anchor building and its associated site improvements (parking, landscape, utilities, etc.); 2) common area landscape in Phase 1, including the frontage on Sand Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon Road; 3) the corner monument sign/water feature; and 4) the updated LMD sign.

With the approval of the proposed modification, the applicant would be able to build all of the apartments (323 units) within PA-2 of the project prior to the completing the commercial improvements noted in the new PL4 Condition of Approval. In order to proceed with the construction of the remaining attached townhome units (138 units) and detached single family condominium units (119 units), those aspects of the commercial component described in PL4 must be completed. No other changes to the project or Conditions of Approval are proposed at this time. The plan referenced as “Exhibit A” in the PL4 modification is attached for reference.

Proposed Entitlements

Given the City Council originally approved the Conditions of Approval for the Sand Canyon Plaza Mixed Use Project, the proposed revision to condition PL4 requires action by the City Council on the following entitlements:

Minor Use Permit
The project requires the approval of a Minor Use Permit (MUP) to modify the original approval for the project. In accordance with Section 17.09.020 of the Unified Development Code (UDC), minor modifications to a conditionally approved project are subject to the approval of an MUP.

Development Review
In accordance with Section 17.23.120 of the UDC, all commercial and residential developments are subject to the approval of a Development Review.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT

An Environmental Impact Report was certified for this Project on September 12, 2017. The proposed revision to the Conditions of Approval for the Project are minor in nature and do not require any further analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS

Other actions as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

The project would not have a negative fiscal impact on the City’s General Fund. The applicant would be required to pay various development impact fees including, but not limited to, Bridge and Thoroughfare fees, Transit Impact fees, and Library Impact fees.

ATTACHMENTS
Public Hearing Notice
Resolution
Phase 1 Site Plan
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

APPLICATION: Master Case 22-055: Development Review 22-014 and Minor Use Permit 22-008

PROJECT APPLICANT: Greystar Development West, LLC

PROJECT LOCATION: Northeast corner of Sand Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon Road (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs): 2839-006-052, -058, -059, -060, -063, -064, and -065)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting to revise the previously approved Condition of Approval PL4, for Master Case Number 14-077, to read as follows: “PL4. Prior to the 324th occupancy, the applicant agrees to complete rough-grading of the entire site consistent with the grading plans and complete Phase 1 of the project as shown on Exhibit A. Completion of Phase 1 includes: 1) the shell construction (floors, walls, roof) of the commercial anchor building and its associated site improvements (parking, landscape, utilities, etc.); 2) common area landscape in Phase 1 including the frontage on Sand Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon Road; 3) the corner monument sign/water feature; and 4) the updated LMD sign.”

The City of Santa Clarita City Council will conduct a public hearing on this matter on the following date:

DATE: Tuesday, May 10, 2022
TIME: At or after 6:00 p.m.

LOCATION: City Hall, Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd., First Floor
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: There are no additional environmental impacts that would result from the project than was originally evaluated in the Certified Environmental Impact Report prepared for the Sand Canyon Plaza project under Master Case 14-077.

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 hearings described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clarita at, or prior to, the public hearings.

If you wish to have written comments included in the materials the Planning Commission receives prior to the public hearing, it must be submitted to the Community Development Department by Thursday, May 5, 2022.

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Attachment: Public Hearing Notice (Sand Canyon Plaza Revision to Conditions of Approval) For further information regarding this proposal, you may contact the project planner at the City of Santa Clarita, Permit Center, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 140, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.

Telephone: (661) 255-4330. Website: www.santa-clarita.com/planning. Send written correspondence to: 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 302, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Project Planner:

Patrick Leclair, Senior Planner, [email protected].

Mary Cusick, MMC
City Clerk

Published: The Signal, April 19, 2022

Master Case 22-055
Development Review 22-014
Minor Use Permit 22-008

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RESOLUTION NO. 22-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 22-055, CONSISTING OF MINOR USE PERMIT 22-008 AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 22-014, TO ALLOW FOR MODIFICATION TO CONDITION OF APPROVAL PL4 OF MASTER CASE 14-077

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT. The City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact:

A. On September 12, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution Numbers 17-79 and 17-80, certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report and approving Master Case 14-077 (MC 14-077) for the development of the Sand Canyon Plaza Mixed Use Project in the City of Santa Clarita (City);

B. The approved Sand Canyon Plaza Mixed Use Project included 580 residential units, 60,000 square feet of retail/commercial space, an 85,000 square-foot assisted-living facility, a 288-space parking structure, and a large water feature;

C. On August 17, 2021, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. P21-19, approving Master Case 20-046 (MC 20-046), to amend the previously-approved commercial component of Planning Area 1 by reducing the retail commercial space by 15,000 square feet to 44,994 square feet, enlarging the assisted-living facility by 62,000 square feet to 147,000 square feet, replacing the parking structure with surface parking, replacing the large water feature with two smaller water features, and granting an eight- percent parking reduction;

D. On March 22, 2022, an application was filed for Master Case 22-055 (MC 22-055), consisting of Minor Use Permit 22-008 and Development Review 22-014 (Project), by Greystar (hereinafter “applicant”), with the City. The property for which this application was filed is located at the northeast corner of Sand Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon Road (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs): 2839-006-052, -058, -059, -060, -063, -064, and -065) (hereinafter “subject site”);

E. The application was deemed complete on April 8, 2022;

F. The Project would revise Condition of Approval PL4 regarding the timing for the completion of the commercial portion of the mixed-use project. The proposed revision would amend PL4 to read as follows: “Prior to the 324th occupancy, the applicant agrees to complete rough-grading of the entire site consistent with the grading plans and complete Phase 1 of the project as shown on Exhibit A. Completion of Phase 1 includes:
1) the shell construction (floors, walls, roof) of the commercial anchor building and its associated site improvements (parking, landscape, utilities, etc.); 2) common area landscape in Phase 1, including the frontage on Sand Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon Road; 3) the corner monument sign/water feature; and 4) the updated LMD sign.”;

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G. No additional analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act is required, as the proposed modification will not result in any further impacts;

H. The zoning and General Plan Land Use designations for the subject site is Mixed-Use Neighborhood and Urban Residential 3;

I. On May 10, 2022, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the City of Santa Clarita City Council at or after 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita; and

J. At this public hearing, the City Council considered the staff report, staff presentation, applicant’s presentation, and public testimony.

SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby finds as follows:

A. No further analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is required, as the proposed modification to the Conditions of Approval does not create any changes that would warrant any further study; and

B. The location of the documents and other material which constitutes the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is based is the MC 22-055 project file within the Planning Division and is in the custody of the Director of Community Development.

SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE 22-055. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings for MC 22-055, the City Council hereby determines the following:

1. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan:

The Project is a revision to the timing for the commercial component of a previously- approved project, MC 14-077. The proposed revision is consistent with all applicable portions of the General Plan, and all other elements of the Project approved under MC 14-077 and modified under MC 20-046 remain in effect.

2. The Proposal is contemplated within the applicable underlying land use and zoning designation:

The Project includes land uses contemplated by the underlying land use and zoning designations and are substantially similar to those approved under MC 14-077 and modified under MC 20-046.

3. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located; and

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The Project is a revision to a project previously approved under MC 14-007 and modified under MC 20-046. No uses included in the previous proposal were found to constitute a hazard, and the use types included in the proposed project are substantially similar to those included in the previous approval. The proposed revision to the conditions of approval would not create any additional impact to the public health, safety, or general welfare.

4. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal’s physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use;
B. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sufficient width and are improved, as necessary, to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such a proposal would generate;
C. Public protection services (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriff protection, etc.) are readily available; and
D. The provision of utilities (e.g., potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site.

The Project is a revision to a project previously approved under MC 14-007 and modified under MC 20-046. The Project is within the allowed floor area ratio of the zone, and is substantially consistent with the size and scope of the previously approved project on the subject property under MC 14-077 and modified under MC 20-046. No changes to highways or streets are included in the proposal. No additional protective services are required, and the demand for the provision of utilities has not changed.

SECTION 4. The City Council hereby approves Master Case 22-055, including Minor Use Permit 22-008 and Development Review 22-014, to allow for a modification to Condition of Approval PL4 of the approval of Master Case 14-077.

SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and certify this record to be a full, complete, and correct copy of the action taken.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 10th day of May, 2022.

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MAYOR
ATTEST:

CITY CLERK

DATE:________________________

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Agenda Item: 17

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: HOUSING ELEMENT AND SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE (MASTER CASE 21-088)
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
PRESENTER: James Chow

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Conduct the public hearing and receive testimony from the public; and

BACKGROUND

STATE LAW

The City of Santa Clarita (City) is mandated by California state law to prepare an update to its Housing Element for certification by the state. This update covers the planning period between 2021 and 2029, also referred to as the sixth Housing Element cycle. The sixth Housing Element cycle process unofficially began in October 2019 when the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) provided a Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation of 1.34 million units to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).

In March 2021, SCAG adopted the final RHNA allocation plan and distributed an allocation of 10,031 units to the City of Santa Clarita, for which the City is responsible to plan and zone. The proposed update to the Housing Element provides the capacity needed to accommodate the RHNA for the planning period under existing zoning, and thus does not require any re-zoning. It should also be noted that Housing Elements do not require or propose the actual construction of housing, but rather require the appropriate zoning to accommodate it.

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All cities in California are required by state law to produce, update, and certify their Housing Elements every eight years. The Housing Element is one of seven mandated elements that comprise a city’s General Plan. It is the only element of the General Plan that must be certified by a state agency. The HCD is the certifying agency that evaluates each city’s Housing Element.

The City’s General Plan contains eight elements, including Land Use, Economic Development (nonmandatory), Circulation, Noise, Conservation and Open Space (two elements combined), Safety, and Housing.

OVOV GENERAL PLAN AND 2013-2021 HOUSING ELEMENT

A comprehensive update to the City’s General Plan was adopted by the City Council in June 2011, following years of planning and collaboration between the City and County of Los Angeles (County), through the One Valley One Vision (OVOV) process. The OVOV process reflected the City’s and County’s decision to coordinate land uses and future development of the Santa Clarita Valley.

A major component of the OVOV was an update to the General Plan land use map, which was developed by balancing the goals and requirements of reducing future greenhouse gas emissions (e.g. Senate Bill 375) and planning for future regional housing needs. The General Plan land use map maximized opportunities for increasing jobs, redeveloping infill areas, and creating additional suitable housing sites near transit, while decreasing densities in the more environmentally sensitive areas at the City’s periphery.

Following the OVOV General Plan update, the 2013-2021 Housing Element was adopted by the City Council in October 2013 and certified by HCD. The 2013-2021 Housing Element provided adequate sites at a range of densities to accommodate future housing needs and planned for the maintenance and improvement of the existing housing stock. The City’s 2013-2021 Housing Element RHNA allocation was 8,322 units, which then increased to 10,981 units through annexations. A summary and evaluation of the City’s progress towards achieving the implementation programs is provided in Section 1.14 of the Draft Housing Element (attached).

2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT

Following receipt of Senate Bill (SB) 2 grant funding, the City Council authorized a contract with the City’s consulting team, consisting of 4LEAF, Inc., and Rincon Consultants, Inc., on January 26, 2021, to prepare the update to the Housing Element (hereafter “Housing Element Update” or “2021-2029 Housing Element”). Since that time, staff and the consultant team have been preparing the Housing Element Update for the 2021-2029 planning period.

Extensive public outreach was conducted for the Housing Element Update between January and September 2021. Various public participation opportunities were provided, including the creation of the Housing Element Update webpage, stakeholder meetings, an online opinion survey, a virtual workshop, a study session before the Planning Commission, and a City Council Development Committee meeting. A thorough summary of the public participation conducted and how comments were incorporated can be found attached in Appendix B of the Housing Element Update.

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A draft of the Housing Element Update was published on the City’s website on October 29, 2021, for public review and was submitted to HCD on November 12, 2021. Following its 60-day review of the Draft Housing Element Update, HCD issued a letter to the City on January 11, 2022, finding that the “draft element addresses many statutory requirements; however, revisions will be necessary to comply with State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Government Code).” A copy of this letter is attached.

Since receipt of the letter, staff and the consultant team have coordinated with HCD and prepared the necessary revisions to the Housing Element Update to ensure compliance with Housing Element Law. A draft response matrix summarizing HCD’s comments and how each of the comments are addressed in the public hearing Draft Housing Element is attached. State law requires the City Council to consider HCD’s comments and make appropriate findings as part of the Housing Element adoption process. City staff will then forward the final response matrix and Housing Element Update to HCD for its final review.

The City Council public hearing draft of the Housing Element Update that reflects the revisions required by HCD is attached. Included as part of the Housing Element Update are various implementing programs to ensure consistency with state laws and local planning objectives. Key components of the Housing Element Update are summarized under the Statutory Requirements section of this agenda report.

Key conclusions of the 2021-2029 Housing Element are as follows:

▪ No General Plan land use changes or zoning changes were necessary to accommodate the City’s RHNA allocation. Future residential development is expected to occur in those areas already identified for residential uses. No areas have been identified for re-zoning or up- zoning.
▪ The Housing Element Update recommends minor modifications to the City’s current Housing Element goals and policies. Other updates to goals, policies, objectives, and programs are required to comply with state law.
▪ The Housing Element Update includes a number of new programs to address state housing law, including future amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC), new programs to support affirmatively furthering fair housing, and tracking and reporting requirements for housing sites.

SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE

As required by state law, upon the next revision of the Housing Element on or after January 1, 2014, the Safety Element is required to be reviewed and updated as necessary to address the risk of wildfire for land classified as state responsibility areas and as very high fire hazard severity areas. The updated Safety Element is also required to include updates to address climate adaptation as required by SB 379. The proposed updates to the Safety Element incorporate goals, policies, objectives, and implementation measures to address climate adaptation and wildfire risks. The update of the Safety Element does not warrant a comprehensive rewrite, but rather, includes revisions to address new statutory requirements and incorporates information from the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, which was adopted by the City Council on September 14, 2021.

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In accordance with California Government Code Section 65302.5, the updated Safety Element was submitted to the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF) and the California Geological Survey for review. On January 18, 2022, the Resource Protection Committee of the BOF completed its review and assessment of the updated Safety Element and determined it meets the requirements of Government Code Section 65302. The updated Safety Element and the redlines reflecting changes to the Safety Element are attached.

PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION

On April 5, 2022, the Planning Commission conducted a duly-noticed public hearing on the proposed updates to the Housing Element and Safety Element. The Planning Commission, in a 5-0 vote, recommended the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration prepared for the project and adopt the Housing Element and Safety Element Updates. Included in their recommendation was a request to make a minor revision to the Safety Element clarifying the service area for the Pitchess Detention Center. The Planning Commission Resolution and staff report are attached.

STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

NEW HOUSING ELEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Recent changes to state law have imposed new requirements for the 2021-2029 Housing Element. These more stringent requirements, combined with a high RHNA allocation, have presented various challenges with this Housing Element Update. Key new Housing Element requirements are described below:

1. Higher RHNA Allocations

As compared to the prior Housing Element cycle, RHNA allocations have increased significantly across the state, especially in the SCAG region. The SCAG region’s allocation increased threefold from 412,000 units for the prior cycle to 1.34 million units for this current cycle.

Although the City is seeing a 950-unit decrease in the RHNA (from 10,981 units to 10,031 units) as compared to the last cycle, the relatively high RHNA allocation presents challenges due to new and more stringent requirements and the decreasing number of vacant and eligible sites to accommodate the RHNA. A detailed discussion of the City’s RHNA allocation is provided below and in Section 1.13 of the Housing Element.

2. Eligibility of Sites (Assembly Bill (AB) 1397)

AB 1397 amended the Housing Element Law and places stricter requirements on local jurisdictions when identifying adequate and available sites to meet their RHNA allocations. This law resulted in added scrutiny and more eligibility requirements for identifying housing sites, including a strong justification threshold if non-vacant sites and sites smaller than one-half acre or greater than 10 acres are included. The legislation also includes new requirements for streamlining the permitting of projects on sites included in previous Housing Elements that are reused in the updated sites inventory.

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3. No Net Loss (SB 166)

SB 166, the “No Net Loss” law, requires a jurisdiction to ensure a Housing Element sites inventory with continual capacity to accommodate the RHNA by income group throughout the eight-year planning period. If sites identified for lower‐income housing are developed with less units than identified in the Housing Element, or are developed for a higher income group, the jurisdiction must demonstrate that there are sufficient remaining sites or additional substitute sites to meet the jurisdiction’s RHNA obligation in all income categories. Because of this requirement, HCD recommends an increased buffer of at least 15 to 30 percent more capacity than required, especially for the lower-income RHNA. The Housing Element sites inventory includes roughly a 23 percent surplus or buffer for lower-income units and utilizes conservative estimates for development capacity in order to account for this need.

4. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) (AB 686)

AB 686 requires state and local agencies to take proactive measures to correct any housing inequalities related to race, national origin, color, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religion, or other protected characteristics. Agencies must ensure that their laws and programs affirmatively further fair housing, and that they take appropriate actions to do so.

Under state law, affirmatively furthering fair housing, or AFFH, means “taking meaningful actions, in addition to combatting discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics.” Agencies must include a program in their Housing Elements that promotes fair housing opportunities for all persons. In the context of a community’s housing needs, AFFH is not just about the number of units needed, but also about where the units are located and who has access to them. A full assessment of fair housing can be found in Section

4.5 of the Housing Element Update.

KEY COMPONENTS OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT

1. Public Participation

Despite restrictions on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, extensive public outreach was completed during the preparation process, which resulted in meaningful public participation.

Various public participation opportunities were provided, including the creation of the Housing Element Update webpage, stakeholder meetings with various nonprofit housing providers and service providers, an online opinion survey, a virtual workshop, a study session before the Planning Commission, and a City Council Development Committee meeting. A thorough summary of the public participation conducted and how public comments were incorporated into the Housing Element Update can be found in Appendix B of the Housing Element Update.

Prior to the posting of the public review draft of the Housing Element, staff received 163 form letters from members of the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters (SWRCC) requesting that labor standards be incorporated into the plan. An additional 29 letters were provided to the Planning Commission at their meeting. Three additional comment letters were provided during the preparation of the Housing Element Update, including letters from the attorney representing 17 Packet Pg. 132

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SWRCC, Los Angeles County Sanitation District, and Californians for Homeownership. Copies of these letters are attached for the City Council’s consideration.

2. Housing Needs Assessment and RHNA Allocation

The Housing Element Update must include an analysis of current and projected housing needs in the City. Goals, policies, and programs are based on such an assessment. Detailed data on household characteristics, housing stock conditions, and demographic and employment trends are also required. Other data requirements include updated demographic information such as the following: 1) the total population; 2) the number of households overpaying for housing; 3) the number of households living in overcrowded conditions; and 4) special housing needs. It must also include the number of housing units that need rehabilitation, as well as assist affordable units at risk of converting to market rate.

The Housing Element Update must also discuss the City’s fair share of the RHNA established by SCAG. The RHNA allocation establishes the number of new units anticipated to be needed (by income category) to accommodate the expected population growth over the planning period.

State law requires that cities incorporate this allocation into their Housing Elements and plan accordingly. The Housing Element Update identifies the City’s RHNA, sets forth housing goals, policies, and programs and plans housing production for all household types and income categories, including seniors, large households, persons with disabilities, and the workforce.

Most importantly, the Housing Element Update must demonstrate that the City can accommodate its RHNA over the next eight-year planning period. Table 1 provides a summary of the City’s RHNA and its breakdown by income category:

Table 1: Regional Housing Needs Assessment Allocation for the City of Santa Clarita

Very Low-
income
(0-50% AMI)
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(51-80%
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income
(81-120%
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Moderate-
income
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1,734

1,672

3,228

10,031
Income Category (based on AMI – Area Median Income for Los Angeles County)

3. Housing Sites and Inventory

The 2021-2029 Housing Element Update must include a sites inventory demonstrating the City has enough suitable sites to accommodate the number of units by each income category included in the City’s RHNA allocation. The Housing Element sites inventory demonstrates that the City has adequate sites to meet its RHNA allocation under existing zoning. All sites included in the sites inventory are currently zoned appropriately for residential development; therefore, no re- zoning of sites is required. Table 2 provides the City’s 2021-2029 RHNA allocation and a summary of the sites inventory and RHNA surplus by income category.

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Maps and a corresponding table of the sites can be found in Figures 14 and 15 and Appendix D, respectively, in the Housing Element Update. Of the City’s 10,031-unit total RHNA obligation, 186 lower-, 22 moderate-, and 9,177 above moderate-income units are accounted for by approved and planned units (refer to Table 12 of the Housing Element Update) and through Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development. After subtracting these units from the RHNA allocation, there is a sum of 6,595 units needed to accommodate the City’s remaining RHNA allocation, including 3,349 units affordable at the very low- and extremely low-income levels, and 1,596 units affordable at the low-income level. The City has identified suitable sites to realistically accommodate an additional 9,845 potential units under current zoning, with an approximately 23 percent buffer for the very low- and low-income categories and a 46 percent buffer for the moderate-income category, as shown in Table 2. More than 50 percent of the City’s low-income RHNA obligation can be met on vacant sites.

Table 2: RHNA Surplus by Income Group

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Low-
income
Low-
income
Moderate-
income
Above
Moderate-
income Total
RHNA Allocation 3,397 1,734 1,672 3,228 10,031
Approved and Planned Units 0 53 0 9,082 9,135 ADUs 48 85 22 95 250
Remaining RHNA Allocation
After Credits 3,349 1,596 1,650 0 6,595
Units on Vacant Sites 1,956 920 1,777 -- 4,653 Units on Non-vacant Sites 2,181 1,027 625 1,359 5,192 Total Units After Credits 4,137 1,947 2,402 1,359 9,845 Total Unit Surplus 788 351 752 7,308 9,199
Buffer above Remaining
RHNA After Credits 24% 22% 46% >100%

4. Housing Constraints

In compliance with Government Code Section 65583, sections 4.4.1 and 4.4.2 of the Housing Element Update identify and analyze potential non-governmental and governmental constraints to the production and retention of housing.

Housing Element law requires local jurisdictions to identify governmental constraints to the production of housing, such as land use regulations, housing policies, fees, zoning, and other factors that influence the price and availability of housing. The Housing Element must analyze land use controls, fees and exactions, on- and off-site improvement requirements, building codes, permit and processing procedures, and potential constraints on the developments or improvements of housing for persons with disabilities. The Housing Element Update generally finds that the City’s land use controls do not create unnecessary constraints to housing development. In addition, non-governmental constraints must be analyzed, including the availability and cost of land, as well as construction. These constraints are often out of the City’s 17 Packet Pg. 134

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control and can result in housing that is not affordable to low- and moderate-income households.

5. Housing Resources

Section 4.3 of the Housing Element Update identifies housing resources, including financial and administrative resources that are available to assist the City in meeting its housing needs.

Identified housing resources include housing assistance programs, resources for the homeless population, supportive and transitional housing resources, an inventory of assisted rental housing developments, and planning and zoning programs.

6. Goals and Policies

The Housing Element Update includes four goals that serve as the framework for implementing its housing policies and programs. The Housing Element Update recommends minor modifications to the City’s current Housing Element goals and policies. Other updates to goals, policies, objectives, and programs are required to comply with state law. The following is a summary of those goals. A complete list of the 35 policies that implement these goals is provided in Section 2.1 of the Housing Element Update.

▪ Goal H1: Identify and maintain adequate sites to accommodate the City’s regional housing need through the planning period.
▪ Goal H2: Promote the production of housing units, including affordable units, to meet the City’s identified housing needs.
▪ Goal H3: Sustain and improve existing housing units and programs. ▪ Goal H4: Ensure fair access to quality housing and services for all members of the community, including those with special needs.

7. Programs

The Housing Element Update includes 37 programs that implement the housing policies referenced above. Many of the programs are existing programs that will be continued. The update also includes a number of new programs to address state housing law, including future required updates to the UDC, new programs to support affirmatively furthering fair housing, and tracking and reporting requirements for housing sites. The following is a summary of the key implementing programs. A complete list of programs is provided in Section 2.2 of the Housing Element Update.

▪ Housing Sites and No Net Loss
o HP-1.1 – Track units built on identified housing sites to ensure sufficient residential capacity is maintained to accommodate the RHNA for each income category. o HP-1.2 – Identify replacement sites and ensure compliance with SB 166.

▪ Zoning Programs
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o HP-1.5 – Continue incentives allowed for developments in the mixed use overlay zone. o HP-1.6 – Continue the density/height incentives granted to certain development projects in Old Town Newhall.
o HP-1.13–Amend the zoning code and/or create an overlay zone for housing sites used for multiple Housing Elements and allow by-right approval requirements if at least 20 percent of units are affordable to lower-income households. o HP-2.1 – Amend the zoning code to address recent changes to state law; update the ADU ordinance to ensure compliance with state law.

▪ Housing Rehabilitation, Preservation, and Affordable Housing Programs o HP-2.5 – Collaborate with non-profit affordable housing developers. Enter into an agreement with a developer to identify suitable land for the development of an affordable housing project.
o HP-3.2 – Continue to provide financial support to the handyworker program, which offers grants up to $5,000 to lower-income households for home repairs. o HP-3.3 – Continue to provide financial support to the property rehabilitation program, which offers grants up to $1,500 to lower-income households for property maintenance and repairs.
o HP-3.5 – Work to preserve the affordable units that are at risk of converting to market- rate rents.
o HP-3.6 – Continue to implement the mobilehome rent adjustment policies to protect park residents from unreasonable rent increases.

▪ Fair Housing
o HP-4.4 – Continue to update the fair housing assessment every five years. o HP-4.5 – Continue to contract with the City’s fair housing services consultant and conduct outreach and education on fair housing.
o HP-4.11–Implement the identified actions to address fair housing issues.

IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES

Several housing programs include implementation components that will require review by the Planning Commission and/or the City Council at a future date. Some of these include future amendments to the City’s UDC, as required by the state. A summary of these implementation measures is provided below:

1. Program HP-1.7: Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study – Complete a feasibility study to determine the financial and programmatic feasibility of an inclusionary housing ordinance/requirement. Once completed, present the study to the City Council Development Committee by early 2025.

2. Program HP-1.4: Affordable Housing Density Bonus – As a part of the inclusionary housing feasibility study, a study will be completed by 2024 to determine the appropriate additional local densities and incentives, above those allowed by the state, to development projects that meet the City’s housing needs.

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the Housing Element Update are subject to by-right approval requirements if at least 20 percent of units are affordable to lower-income households. A future UDC amendment and/or overlay zone to address this statute will be completed by 2024. By adopting a local ordinance, the City will be able to reserve its ability to apply design review to these projects.

4. Programs HP-2.1 and HP-2.3: Zoning Code and Specific Plan Amendments for a Variety of Housing Types:
▪ Several new bills were recently signed into law that require revisions to permitting requirements for transitional and supportive housing, low barrier navigation centers, and employee and agricultural worker housing. UDC amendments will be completed by the end of 2023 to ensure consistency with state law.
▪ The City submitted its adopted ADU ordinance to HCD in February 2021 but has not received a formal review letter; however, HCD indicates it will be providing a review letter and will be requiring amendments to the ADU ordinance to ensure consistency with state law.

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

CERTIFICATION

BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION AND RISKS OF NONCERTIFICATION

Because housing needs are recognized as a matter of statewide concern, the state, through HCD, must certify the compliance of every jurisdiction’s Housing Element upon adoption.

Benefits of a certified Housing Element include maintaining eligibility for state funding, maintaining discretionary review over housing projects, and the presumption of legal adequacy if litigated. A noncompliant Housing Element, however, can result in consequences including loss of certain state funding sources, reduced local zoning control, and more abbreviated timelines for re-zoning. State Housing Element laws have been greatly strengthened in recent years and includes referring jurisdictions to the Office of the Attorney General. Cities could be fined by the Court and could also lose their ability to issue residential building permits; therefore, certification of the Housing Element is very important.

STATUTORY DEADLINE

The statutory deadline and the grace period for the City to adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update was October 15, 2021, and February 11, 2022, respectively. According to SCAG, 191 out of 197 Southern California jurisdictions, including the City, did not have certified Housing Elements as of February 11, 2022. Delays in adopting and certifying Housing Elements could be attributed to a number of factors including stringent new requirements, additional HCD scrutiny, record-high RHNA allocations, delayed final RHNA allocations, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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diligently working with HCD to address its comments and complete the Housing Element Update.

NEXT STEPS

Following this public hearing, staff will work with the consultant team to incorporate any City Council direction into the final Housing Element Update. If adopted by the City Council, staff would then submit the final Housing Element to HCD for a 60-day review, where HCD should determine it is consistent with the state Housing Element Law and certify the Housing Element.

If HCD determines that the Housing Element needs additional analysis and revisions to comply with state Housing Element Law, staff will make the revisions and may bring the Housing Element back for re-adoption at future public hearings, if needed. Once HCD certifies that the Housing Element is compliant, the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element Update will be complete.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

A Draft Negative Declaration and Initial Study were prepared for the proposed project and made available for public review from December 16, 2021, to January 18, 2022, during which the Community Development Department received five comment letters. During the public review period, a copy of the Negative Declaration and all supporting documents were available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office. The Final Initial Study, including responses to comments, was made available for public review and sent to all commenters on March 18, 2022.

The Final Negative Declaration and Initial Study are attached.

PUBLIC NOTICING

All noticing requirements for the public hearing have been completed as required by Section

17.06.110 of the UDC. A one-eigth page advertisement was placed in The Signal newspaper on April 19, 2022. An email notification was sent to the project notification list. The public hearing notice is attached.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact associated with this proposed project.

ATTACHMENTS
Public Hearing Notice
Resolution
HCD Findings Letter
City's Response to HCD Letter Matrix
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Comment Letters
Housing Element Update (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Safety Element Update (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Safety Element Update Redlines (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Planning Commission Resolution and Staff Report (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Draft Negative Declaration and Initial Study (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Final Negative Declaration and Initial Study (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 17 Packet Pg. 139

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RESOLUTION NO. 22-__

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

CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED FOR THE PROJECT AND APPROVING MASTER CASE 21-088 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 21-001), AMENDING THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND THE SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA’S GENERAL PLAN

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT. The City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact:
a. On June 14, 2011, the City Council adopted the Santa Clarita General Plan, by adoption of Resolution No. 11-61. The General Plan includes the state mandated elements required by the State of California, including the Housing Element and the Safety Element.
b. On October 22, 2013, the City Council adopted the 2013-2021 Housing Element. c. The State of California Government Code Section 65588 requires the review and adoption of a Housing Element that is updated according to the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) planning cycle.
d. Following receipt of grant funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) under the Planning Grants Program provisions of Senate Bill (SB) 2, the City Council authorized a contract with the City of Santa Clarita’s (City) consulting team of 4LEAF, Inc., and Rincon Consultants, Inc., on January 26, 2021, to prepare the updates to the Housing Element (“Housing Element Update” or “2021-2029 Housing Element”) and the Safety Element. e. The proposed project is identified as Maser Case 21-088 (project), consisting of General Plan Amendment 21-001, which includes updates to the Housing Element and the Safety Element of the City’s General Plan to ensure consistency with all State of California requirements.
f. The State of California Government Code Section 65583(c)(9) requires that local jurisdictions make a diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the Housing Element, and the Housing Element must describe this effort. Public outreach was conducted to allow and encourage meaningful public participation. Staff and consultants made use of multiple digital platforms to facilitate public input. Public participation included the establishment of the Housing Element Update website in March 2021; stakeholder interviews between January 2021 and September 2021; an online community opinion

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survey that was conducted in English and Spanish in the spring of 2021; a virtual community workshop to introduce major elements of the Housing Element Update process on April 29, 2021; the distribution of informational flyers at City libraries and on the City’s buses; a study session meeting with the Planning Commission on June 15, 2021; and a City Council Development Committee meeting on March 30, 2022. Concerns raised during these public participation events were addressed in the 2021-2029 Housing Element and Safety Element updates.
g. On October 29, 2021, the complete public review Draft Housing Element Update was released, emailed to interested parties, and made available on the City’s website. h. On November 12, 2021, a draft of the Housing Element Update was submitted to HCD for its 60-day review.
i. On January 11, 2022, a comment letter from HCD on their review of the Draft 2021- 2029 Housing Element was received by staff. Revisions to the Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element have been made pursuant to HCD’s comments and the document has been updated to comply with State Housing Element Law. j. The City Council acknowledges that comments on the Draft Housing Element provided by HCD will be considered and incorporated as appropriate prior to final adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing Element by City Council, in compliance with state law.
k. In accordance with California Government Code Section 65302.5, the updated Safety Element was submitted to the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF) and the California Geological Survey for review. On January 18, 2022, the Resource Protection Committee of the BOF completed its review and assessment of the updated Safety Element and determined it meets the requirements of Government Code Section 65302.
l. The Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing on April 5, 2022, in accordance with the City’s noticing requirements. The public hearing for the Housing Element and Safety Element updates was advertised in The Signal newspaper on March 15, 2022. The public hearing was held at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at 6:00 p.m.
m. At the public hearing held on April 5, 2022, the Planning Commission received City staff’s presentation summarizing the proposed project, conducted the public hearing, and received public testimony regarding the project and the Negative Declaration prepared for the project. The Planning Commission, in a 5-0 vote, recommended the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration prepared for the project and adopt the Housing Element and Safety Element Updates. Included in their recommendation was a request to make a minor revision to the Safety Element clarifying the service area for the Pitchess Detention Center.
n. The City Council held a duly-noticed public hearing on May 10, 2022, in accordance with the City’s noticing requirements. The public hearing for the Housing Element

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and Safety Element updates was advertised in The Signal newspaper on April 19, 2022. The public hearing was held at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at 6:00 p.m.
o. At the public hearing held on May 10, 2022, the City Council received City staff’s presentation summarizing the proposed project, conducted the public hearing, and received public testimony regarding the project and the Negative Declaration prepared for the project.
p. Based upon the staff presentation, staff report, and public comments and testimony, the City Council finds that the project will not adversely affect the health, peace, comfort, or welfare of persons residing in the area; nor will the project jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety, or general welfare.
q. The location of the documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is based for the Master Case 21-088 project file is with the Community Development Department; the record specifically is in the custody of the Director of Community Development.

SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby find as follows:

a. An Initial Study and a Negative Declaration for this project have been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

b. The Draft Initial Study has been circulated for review and comment by affected governmental agencies and the public, and all comments received have been considered. The Draft Negative Declaration was advertised and posted on December 16, 2021, in accordance with CEQA. The public review period was open from December 16, 2021, through January 18, 2022.

c. A Final Initial Study, which includes responses to comments and revisions to the Draft Initial Study (Errata), was prepared, published for public review, and sent to all commenters on March 18, 2022.

d. There is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City.

e. The documents and other material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is made is the Master Case 21-088 project file, located within the Community Development Department and is in the custody of the Director of Community Development.

f. The City Council, based upon the findings set forth above, hereby finds that the Negative Declaration for this project has been prepared in compliance with CEQA.

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SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE 21-088. Based on the foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 21-088, the City Council hereby finds as follows:

a. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan.

The project is consistent with the General Plan’s objectives, policies, and procedures. The proposed update to the Housing Element and the Safety Element of the City’s General Plan ensures consistency with all requirements of the State of California Government Code. The amendments to the Housing Element and Safety Element would not result in amendments to any other elements of the General Plan.

b. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of this code.

The proposed amendments to the Housing Element and Safety Element would not result in any General Plan land use changes or zoning changes. No changes to the land use map or zoning map were necessary to accommodate the City’s RHNA allocation. Future residential development is expected to occur in those areas already identified for residential uses.

c. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located.

Nothing contained in the proposed amendments would endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public. The proposed amendments to the Housing Element and Safety Element consist of updates as required by state law and would not be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity.

d. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal’s physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use.

2. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sufficient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such proposal would generate.

3. Public protection service (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriff protection, etc.) are readily available.

4. The provision of utilities (e.g. potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site.

The proposal is physically suitable for the site in terms of location, shape, size, and operating characteristics. The proposed amendments to the Housing Element and Safety

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