HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-22 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
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
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participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (661) 255-4391. Notification
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accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II)
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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. These writings or documents will also be available at
the meeting.
INVOCATION
Smyth
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
Charles Heffernan
Saugus High School Cheerleading Program's Success
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. Speaker cards will be accepted beginning at 5:45 p.m. Any
speaker cards received once the first speaker has begun will be heard at the end of the meeting
regardless if the ten person limit has been met.
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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APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes of the City
Council are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the minutes of the May 8, 2018, Regular Meeting.
2. 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.
3. STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 828 - Authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-
11 -San Francisco), Senate Bill 828 makes changes to the Regional Housing Needs
Assessment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the Legislative Committee's recommendation to oppose Senate Bill
828 and transmit position statements to Senator Scott Wiener, Santa Clarita's state
legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown, and the
League of California Cities.
4. STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 831 - Authored by Senator Bob Wieckowski
(D -10 -Fremont), Senate Bill 831 preempts local land use authority related to accessory
dwelling units (ADU).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the Legislative Committee's recommendation to oppose Senate Bill
831 and transmit position statements to Senator Bob Wieckowski, Santa Clarita's state
legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown, and the
League of California Cities.
5. STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 946 - Authored by Senator Ricardo Lara (D-
33 -Long Beach), Senate Bill 946 preempts local authority related to sidewalk vendors.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the Legislative Committee's recommendation to oppose Senate Bill
946 and transmit position statements to Senator Ricardo Lara, Santa Clarita's state
legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown, and the
League of California Cities.
6. STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 2214 - Authored by Assembly Members
Freddie Rodriguez (D -52 -Pomona) and Melissa Melendez (R -67 -Murrieta), Assembly
Bill 2214 establishes a voluntary certification program for drug and alcohol residential
recovery facilities.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the Legislative Committee's recommendation to support Assembly
Bill 2214 and transmit position statements to Assembly Member Freddie Rodriguez,
Assembly Member Melissa Mendez, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation,
appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown, and the League of California Cities.
7. STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 2268 - Authored by Assembly Member
Eloise Reyes (D -47 -San Bernardino), Assembly Bill 2268 revises the formula for
allocating vehicle license fee adjustment amounts to restore revenues to cities that have
annexed developed areas.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the Legislative Committee's recommendation to support Assembly
Bill 2268 and transmit position statements to Assembly Member Eloise Reyes, Santa
Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor
Brown, and the League of California Cities.
8. WAYFINDING SIGNAGE AGREEMENT WITH THE BUILDING INDUSTRY
ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - This agreement between the City
of Santa Clarita and the Building Industry Association of Southern California authorizes
the establishment of a uniform directional wayfinding signage program pursuant to the
City's Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the Wayfinding Directional Signage Agreement between the City
of Santa Clarita and the Building Industry Association; and authorize the City Manager
or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
9. AWARD PARKING ENFORCEMENT AND TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES
CONTRACT - Award a contract for Parking Enforcement and Traffic Control Services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a one-year contract to Ace Parking for parking enforcement and traffic control
services in an amount not to exceed $731,233 annually, with an option for four one-
year renewals.
2. Modify the existing Data Ticket contract to include citation processing services only,
in an amount not to exceed $150,000 annually.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to review
by the City Attorney.
10. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING
THE ANNUAL STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2018-19 - Determination and approval of the rates for the Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Fee for Fiscal Year 2018-19.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council conduct second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE ANNUAL STORMWATER POLLUTION
PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19."
11. AWARD CONTRACT FOR SOFTWARE LICENSING AND SUPPORT FOR
THE CITY'S TRANSIT INFORMATION NETWORK - Renewal of the software and
support contract for the City's Transit tracking and real-time arrival information system
for a four (4) year term.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Award a contract in an amount not to exceed $453,104 to Connexionz, Ltd. for the
software licensing and support of the City of Santa Clarita's Transit Information
Network to cover a four-year period, beginning April 22, 2018, and ending April 21,
2022.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated
documents, or modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of
performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval.
12. SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT ANNEXATION
NO. 2018-02 - RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDING, APPROVING AN
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ANNEX
PARCELS INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT,
ZONE T52 - Adopt resolutions to initiate proceedings and to approve an Engineer's
Report that declares the City Council's intention to order annexations into, and
assessment rate adjustments in Santa Clarita Landscape and Lighting District, Zone T52.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to initiate proceedings and make certain designations and
assessment rate adjustments in connection with proposed annexations into Santa
Clarita Landscape and Lighting District, Zone T52.
2. Adopt a resolution to approve the Engineer's Report, declaring its intention to order
annexations, and assessment rate adjustments in Santa Clarita Landscape and
Lighting District, Zone T52, and to ballot property owners therein for new proposed
assessments.
3. Set a public hearing for July 10, 2018, as a time and place to hear comments on this
proposed action, and close the time period to receive ballots.
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13. FRANCHISED WASTE HAULERS ANNUAL RATE ADJUSTMENT - The City of
Santa Clarita's residential and commercial solid waste services are provided by Waste
Management and Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. Per the approved Franchise Agreements,
franchised solid waste haulers may submit a request for a rate adjustment by April 1 for
consideration.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Adopt a resolution approving the Seventh Amendment to the Amended and Restated
Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and USA Waste of California, Inc.
(DBA Waste Management) for residential solid waste management services, allowing
an adjustment in their special services and multi -family residential rates by 6.19
percent, based on the formula outlined in their Residential Franchise Agreement and
single-family residential standard service rates based on Section 6.5.2, Santa Clarita
Valley Rate Cap, as outlined in the Residential Franchise Agreement, subject to City
Attorney approval.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Sixth Amendment to the Amended and Restated
Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. for
commercial solid waste management services, allowing an adjustment in solid waste
rates by 5.23 percent, based on the formula outlined in their Commercial Franchise
Agreement and an adjustment to organic waste rates by 9.01 percent, subject to City
Attorney approval.
14. 2017-18 ANNUAL OVERLAY AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, PROJECT
M0124 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS - The annual overlay and slurry
seal projects are an integral part of the City's pavement management program. Each year,
streets are evaluated and identified for needed pavement preservation and rehabilitation
treatments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve plans and specifications for the overlay portion of the 2017-18 Annual
Overlay and Slurry Seal Program, Project MO 124.
2. Award the overlay construction contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of
$2,092,148, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $840,713, for a total
contract amount not to exceed $2,932,861.
3. Approve plans and specifications for the slurry seal portion of the 2017-18 Annual
Overlay and Slurry Seal Program, Project MO 124.
4. Award the slurry seal construction contract to Sierra Nevada Construction, Inc. in the
amount of $1,888,951, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $188,895, for a
total not to exceed $2,077,846.
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5. Authorize an expenditure in the amount of $771,260 and a contingency of $78,740
for a total amount of $850,000 to Twining, Inc. for a professional services contract to
provide project inspection, materials testing, and construction management support
for overlay and slurry seal projects.
6. Appropriate Miscellaneous Grant funds (CalRecycle) in the amount of $344,804 to
expenditure account M0124259-5161.001 and increase revenues in account 259-
4621.001 by $344,804.
7. Replace Senate Bill (SB) 1 funds from expenditure account M0124267-5161.001
with Gas Tax funds to expenditure account M0124230-5161.001 in the amount of
$66,581 and decrease revenues in account 267-4411.008 by $66,581.
8. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
15. AWARD CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING - This item will
award a contract for street sweeping services Citywide.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a four-year contract to Clean Sweep Environment, Inc. for Citywide street
sweeping in the amount of $925,470; authorize an annual 3 percent contingency in
the amount of $27,764, for a total amount not to exceed $953,234; and authorize an
option for a one-year renewal not to exceed $953,234, plus Consumer Price Index
(CPI) increases.
2. Appropriate $192,100 from Stormwater Utility fund balance to expenditure account
14550-5141.003 to increase the base budget on an ongoing basis, effective Fiscal
Year 2018-19.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated
documents or modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of
performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval.
16. COPPER HILL PARK RESTROOM, PROJECT P4015 APPROVE PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - Copper Hill
Park was annexed into the City of Santa Clarita in 2012 as part of the North Copper Hill
Annexation. Amenities currently available at the five and one half acre neighborhood
park include a large turf area, eight to ten foot wide concrete walking paths, benches,
parking lot, and trash enclosure. This project will provide a restroom building and
drinking fountain.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Copper Hill Park Restroom, Project
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P4015.
2. Award the construction contract to Leonida Builders, Inc. in the amount of $396,000
and authorize a contingency in the amount of $39,600, for a total contract amount not
to exceed $435,600.
3. Authorize the transfer of General Fund in the amount of $9,979 from the Orchard
Village Road and Wiley Canyon Road Bridge Evaluation project expenditure account
S1046601-5161.001; $5,000 from the 2017-18 Rubberized Playground Surface
Replacement expenditure account M4013601-5161.001; and $41,021 from the 2013-
14 Highway Safety Improvement Program expenditure account C0043601-5161.001
to expenditure account P4015601-5161.001.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
17. CREEKSIDE ROAD RAISED CROSSWALKS, PROJECT B1017 - AWARD
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND ADOPT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING
A 25 MPH SPEED LIMIT FOR A BUSINESS DISTRICT ON CREEKSIDE ROAD
- This project will construct raised crosswalks and medians and replace the existing three
crosswalks on Creekside Road between Valencia Boulevard and Auto Center Drive.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Creekside Road Raised Crosswalks,
Project B1017.
2. Award the construction contract to All American Asphalt, in the amount of $321,690,
and authorize a contingency in the amount of $32,169, for a total contract amount not
to exceed $353,859.
3. Appropriate $84,466 from the Landscape Maintenance District fund balance (357) to
expenditure account B1017357-5161.001.
4. Adopt a resolution establishing a 25 mile per hour speed limit for a business district
on Creekside Road, between Valencia Boulevard and Auto Center Drive.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
18. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY - Per California Government Code Section 53646, the City
Treasurer may annually present the City's Investment Policy to the City Council to
reaffirm or make any changes to the existing policy.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City of Santa Clarita's (City) Fiscal Year 2018-19 Statement of
Investment Policy, and direct staff to submit the policy to the Association of Public
Treasurers of the United States and Canada (APT US&C) for certification in their annual
award program.
19. CHECK REGISTER NO. 9 - Check Register No. 9 for the Period 03/30/18 through
04/12/18 and 04/19/18. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 04/02/18 through
04/13/18.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register
No. 9.
NEW BUSINESS
20. TAX FAIRNESS, TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2018 -
The Tax Fairness, Transparency and Accountability Act of 2018 is a proposed initiative
to potentially be placed on the November 6, 2018, General Election ballot. The measure
proposes to amend the State Constitution to change the rules for how state and local
governments can impose taxes, fees, and other changes.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council review the attached resolution, provided by the League of California Cities,
regarding the Tax Fairness, Transparency and Accountability Act of 2018 and provide
direction to staff.
21. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS, PROJECT R0022 - This item will
authorize staff to move forward will the Mobile Source Air Reduction Review
Committee (MSRC) Local Government Partnership Program application to secure
funding for eight networked Level II charging stations and move forward with the
installation of these charging stations at various locations Citywide.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Receive the presentation provided by the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction
Review Committee (MSRC) Local Government Partnership Program.
2. Authorize staff to move forward with the proposed project, which will install eight
networked Level II Electric Vehicle charging stations at various locations Citywide;
and adopt a resolution acknowledging the presentation provided by MSRC and
authorizing staff to move forward with the proposed project.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
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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. No further speaker cards will be accepted once Public Participation begins. Speaker
cards may not be submitted relating to any items listed on the agenda.
STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held June 12, 2018, at 6:00 PM in the
Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
CERTIFICATION
On May 17, 2018, 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.
Mary Cusick
City Clerk
Santa Clarita, California
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