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City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
—Minutes—
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INVOCATION
Councilmember Smyth delivered the invocation.
City Council Chambers
Mayor Weste called to order the Regular Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Library
Trustees at 6:12 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Smyth led the flag salute.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further
information that may be needed. Council will also discuss each individual item during the course
of the meeting with the exception of the Consent Calendar, which may be approved in its entirety
by one motion, unless there is a request to pull an item for discussion. No action will be taken on
public agenda items during the Executive Meeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA .
Motion by Kellar, second by Miranda, to approve the agenda.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS '
Mayor Weste and Council recognized Charles Heffernan for his dedication to the community,
accomplishments while serving on the Planning Commission, and presented him with a
certificate.
Mayor Weste and Council recognized the Saugus High School Cheerleading Program for their
recent success at the 2018 USA Spirit Nationals competition and presented them with a
certificate.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Laurie Ender, representing Family Promise, regarding thanking City
Council for their efforts to combat homelessness; Gene Dorio, M.D., regarding suicide rates in
the Santa Clarita Valley; John Fossa, regarding the Dockweiler extension; Steve Petzold,
regarding Senate Bill 54 and the Veterans Historical Plaza storyboard; and Rob Quan, regarding
Senate Bill 54.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin thanked Ms. Ender for her comments; and commented on staffs
engagement with suicide prevention, staffs integrity, and that the Veterans Committee is still
considering options for the Storyboard.
Councilmember Miranda commended Ms. Ender and Dr. Dorio for their work with the homeless '
and addressed Mr. Petzold's comments regarding the storyboard. Mayor Weste concurred with
Councilmember Miranda's comments regarding completing the storyboard.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Kellar commented on The Signal's article regarding suicide rates, to be aware of
individuals suffering from depression, and announced that the suicide prevention hotline number
is 800-273-8255; and commented on today's dedication at Eternal Valley for the 100 year
anniversary of the First Republic of Armenia.
Mayor Pro Tem McLean thanked Ms. Ender for her comments; commented on attending the
ribbon cutting for the new Burbank Airport Metrolink station and invited residents to take a trip
to the airport with her; commented on the Old Town Newhall Parking structure and does not
want any charges for the public at the lot; and announced the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center
Touch A Truck event will move to the fall.
Councilmember Smyth announced that the Legislative Committee recently met and the items
discussed are on tonight's agenda; and requested that staff and sheriff review the number of
trucks who use Newhall Ranch Road to bypass the scales on Interstate 5.
Councilmember Miranda commented that the Hometown Hero banners are now up for Memorial
Day holiday and the new look to the Hometown Hero Banner program website, www.santa-
clarita.com/Heroes;
clarita.com/Heroes; and commented on how well the City embraces all communities.
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' Mayor Weste commented on the recent dedication of the new parking structure and the top deck
as an events center; commented on attending the Boys & Girls Club 50th Anniversary
celebration, County Luncheon, and the We Build event for veterans housing; announced the
Newhall Family Theater had it first theater presentation in 47 years; commented on the SCV Bar
Association and that it supports the three top students with scholarships for college education;
commented on attending, along with Councilmembers Smyth, Miranda, and Kellar, the Veterans
Appreciation Day at the VFW on Sierra Highway; commented on attending the Wild for
Animals fundraiser event for the animal shelter; commented on attending the Mountain View
Elementary School celebration for volunteers; thanked staff and Council for the sixth art bear,
which is a 10 -foot Cycling Bear located on the Chuck Pontius Commuter -Rail trail; and
indicated desire to create a rolling art event along the trails.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Cameron Smyth, Councihnember
AYES:
Weste, McLean, Kellar, Miranda, Smyth
ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the May 8, 2018, Regular
Meeting.
ITEM 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.
ITEM 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.
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ITEM 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.
ITEM 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.
ITEM 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.
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.
ITEM 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.
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ITEM 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 Wayfmding 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.
ITEM 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.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to review by the
City Attorney.
ITEM 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.
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."
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Adopted Ordinance No. 18-07
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ITEM 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.
ITEM 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.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 18-19 and 18-20
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' ITEM 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.
' Adopted Resolution Nos. 18-21 and 18-22
ITEM 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 M0124.
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 M0124.
4. Award the slurry seal construction contract to Sierra Nevada Construction, Inc. in the amount
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of $1,888,951, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $188,895, for a total not to ,
exceed $2,077,846.
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.
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.
ITEM 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.
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.
3. 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.
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' ITEM 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 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 51046601-
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.
ITEM 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.
I3. Appropriate $84,466 from the Landscape Maintenance District fund balance (357) to
expenditure account B1017357-5161.001.
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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.
Adopted Resolution No. 18-23
ITEM 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.
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.
ITEM 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
ITEM 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.
Administrative Analyst Masis Hagobian provided the staff report.
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' Councilmember Smyth commented on requesting that this item come to the full Council due to
issue of annexation.
Council commented that this bill would create an impossible situation to annex any future areas;
that if the bill as written were to pass, then the newly annexed areas would enjoy the services, but
not pay for them; and further erode local control.
Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to oppose the bill and adopt the League of California
Cities' proposed resolution.
Adopted Resolution No. 18-24
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
AYES:
Weste, McLean, Kellar, Miranda, Smyth
ITEM 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.
Administrative Analyst Michael Villegas presented the staff report.
There were no Council questions or comments.
Adopted Resolution No. 18-25
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RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Marsha McLean, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER:
Bob Kellar, Councilmember
AYES:
Weste, McLean, Kellar, Miranda, Smyth
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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