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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
INVOCATION
Mayor Weste delivered the invocation.
—Minutes—
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the Regular Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Library
Trustees at 6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Boy Scout Troop 495, "Army Ants" Patrol, 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
Item number 10 was pulled for a revised recommended action; item number 5 was pulled
for a separate vote and public comment; and item numbers 9 and 11 were pulled for public
comment.
Hearing no objections, the agenda was approved.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Weste and Council acknowledged the critical role of Parks and Recreation for the
continued growth and success of Santa Clarita and proclaimed July 2018 as "Park and Recreation
Month" in the City of Santa Clarita.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Pablo Bryant, regarding rodent control; Katherine Solomon,
representing Santa Clarita Sierra Club, regarding a proposed rodent poison resolution; Jeff
Walker, regarding homeless restrictions; and Leonard Elich, Chris Werthe, and Muskan
Parashar, regarding Title 14.
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Four written comment cards were received regarding Title 14.
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City Manager Ken Striplin commented regarding rodenticides and that they will be addressed by
the Council; and commented that Title 14 does not criminalize homelessness and there is no c
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Mayor Pro Tem McLean commented regarding the use of poisons for rodent control; commented
on the City's work with Los Angeles County to address homeless issues, and requested that staff
increase public awareness of the City's efforts to address homelessness by adding relevant
materials to the City's website.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Miranda invited residents to attend the City's Concerts in the Park every
Saturday night during the summer beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Central Park and commented that
the full schedule of performers is available at Santa-Clarita.com/Concerts.
Councilmember Smyth commented on the City's efforts to combat homelessness and the draft
community plan is available in the Clerk's Office and online to give the community an
opportunity to provide comment before being presented to the entire Council at a future meeting.
Councilmember Kellar commented on the great Fourth of July Parade turnout this year. He
requested a Council discussion regarding the timing of Bridge and Thoroughfare (B&T) fees,
and Council agreed to agendize to a future meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem McLean read aloud excerpts from the articles she recently read about the
community; commented that the Homeless Ad Hoc Committee had the opportunity to read the
draft community plan and encouraged residents to view the City Council meetings on the City's
website for facts regarding actions by the City and Council; announced that the Los Angeles
County Board of Supervisors will conduct a meeting on July 17, where there will be an item to
discuss the Safe Clean Water Program which may appear on the ballot in November; and
commented on a Gazette article that mentioned that the Homeless Shelter will be open during
periods of extreme heat, providing water and meals.
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Mayor Weste announced that it is not too late to participate in the Summer Reading Program at
the Santa Clarita Library branches; recognized Heather Graham who rescued Bella, a puppy who
got separated from her owner after a car crash; and requested adjournment in memory of Victor
Mozqueda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1
SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 2018-02
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing relating to Annexation 2018-02 for the purpose of ordering annexations into, and
assessment rate adjustments in, Santa Clarita Landscape and Lighting District, Zone T52.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing, and open and review ballots.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Engineer's Report for annexing parcels into, and approving
assessment rate adjustments in, Santa Clarita Landscape and Lighting District Zone T52, if
no majority protest exists, and order levies beginning Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19. If a
majority protest exists, no action will be required.
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick announced that all notices required by law have been provided.
Addressing the Council was Daniel Henriquez, requesting a postponement of the election.
Mayor Pro Tem McLean inquired about the community meeting mentioned by Mr. Henriquez
Special Districts Manager Kevin Tonoian responded that the ballot matter was reduction in rates
and one additional annexation of a commercial shopping center, which would then pay their
share of approximately $42,000 per year; commented on receiving one phone call from a
resident who did not receive a ballot, and the Engineer was able to provide a replacement ballot
to the resident; and spoke with Mr. Henriquez no less than five occasions, and at the last
meeting, the residents were aware of the reductions.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
Special Districts Manager Kevin Tonoian adjourned to the Century Room to tabulate the ballots
in an open setting.
Council proceeded to Consent Calendar while the ballots were tabulated.
Council returned to this item after Item 14 was heard.
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City Clerk Mary Cusick announced that 87 percent of the ballots are in favor of the annexations
and 13 percent are opposed. Therefore, there is no majority protest.
Adopted Resolution 18-59
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES:
Weste, McLean, Kellar, Miranda, Smyth
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES:
Weste, McLean, Kellar, Miranda, Smyth
ITEM 2
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the June 26, 2018, Special
Meeting
ITEM 3
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the June 26, 2018, Regular
Meeting
ITEM 4
STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 792
Authored by Senator Scott Wilk (R -21 -Antelope Valley), Senate Bill 792 requires the Homeless
Coordinating and Financing Council to develop and implement a statewide strategic plan for
addressing homelessness in California.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council support Senate Bill 792 and transmit position statements to Senator Scott Wilk,
Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown,
and the League of California Cities.
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ITEM 5
2015-16 MEDIAN MODIFICATION PROGRAM, PROJECT C0049 - AWARD
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND MATERIAL TESTING CONTRACT
The 2015-16 Median Modification project is a Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program
(HSIP) funded project. It was selected from a statewide competitive process for its safety
benefits in reducing future broadside collisions at three locations: Copper Hill Drive at
Copperstone Drive, Soledad Canyon Road at Gailxy Avenue, and McBean Parkway at
Summerhill Lane. This project will also modify the signal at Copper Hill Drive at Camino Del
Arte to allow for U-turn movements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2015-16 Median Modification Program,
Federal -Aid Project HSIPL-5450(091), Project C0049.
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2. Award the construction contract to FS Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $359,138 and a
authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $35,914 for a total contract amount not c
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3. Authorize continuing appropriation of the 2015-16 Median Modification Program budget
from Fiscal Year 2017-18 to Fiscal Year 2018-19 for the following funds:
• Miscellaneous Federal Funds in the amount of $204,322 and appropriate to
expenditure account C0049229-5161.001;
• Developer Fees in the amount of $9,000 and appropriate to expenditure account
C0049306-5161.001; and
• General Fund — Capital in the amount of $61,412 and appropriate to expenditure
account C0049601-5161.001.
4. Appropriate additional Miscellaneous Federal Grant funds (229) in the amount of $55,950 to
expenditure account C0049229-5161.001 and increase revenues in account 229-4424.009 by
$55,950.
5. Appropriate Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 8 funds (233) in the amount of
$143,086 to expenditure account C0049233-5161.001.
6. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents, subject to the
approval of the City Attorney.
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ITEM 6
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PHASE IV -B, PROJECT I0009 -B - AWARD
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will add fiber optic lines on Lost Canyon Road from Via Princessa to the new Vista
Canyon community for the bus and train station communication needs. This project will create a
continuous communication system, an adaptive signal system, and additional system detection to
expand the City's ability to actively manage traffic.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Intelligent Transportation System Phase IV -B,
Project I0009 -B.
2. Award the Intelligent Transportation System Phase IV -B construction contract to
International Line Builders, Inc., in the amount of $247,404 and authorize a contingency in
the amount of $24,741 for a total contract amount of $272,145.
3. Award the contract for the fiber management system to 3 -GIS Live, in the amount of $65,230
and authorize a contingency in the amount of $6,523, for a total contract amount not to
exceed $71,753.
4. Authorize continuing appropriations of the Intelligent Transportation System Phase IV -B
budget from Fiscal Year 2017-18 to Fiscal Year 2018-19 for the following funds:
• Air Quality Management District funds in the amount of $112,522 and appropriate to
expenditure account I0009232-5161.001.
• Proposition C Local funds in the amount of $3,753 and appropriate to expenditure
account I0009260-5161.001.
• Proposition C Grant funds in the amount of $270,193 and appropriate to expenditure
account I0009265-5161.001.
• General Fund - Capital in the amount of $38,000 and appropriate to expenditure account
I0009601-5161.001.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 7
FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 PASEO BRIDGE MAINTENANCE AND PAINTING PROGRAM,
PROJECTS M1020 AND M1021 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will include painting and repairing bridge deck cracks, replacing joint seals,
repairing bearing assemblies, and performing other minor work on four bridges: Grandview
Drive I, Grandview Drive III, Hillsborough Parkway I, and Hillsborough Parkway II.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
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1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2016-17 Paseo Bridge Maintenance and Painting
Program, projects M 1020 and M 1021.
2. Award the construction contract to Slater Waterproofing, Inc., in the amount of $229,830 and
authorize a contingency in the amount of $22,983 for a total contract amount not to exceed
$252,813.
3. Authorize a continued appropriation of Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) funds from
Fiscal Year 2017-18 to Fiscal Year 2018-19 in the amount of $151,594 to expenditure
account M1020357-5161.001 and $126,406 to expenditure account M1021357-5161.001 to
provide for this program.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 8
ESTABLISH A 350 -FOOT NO -PARKING ZONE ON SCHOOL DAYS ONLY ALONG THE
NORTH SIDE OF BRIDGEPORT LANE
Establish a no -parking zone between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on school days only on Bridgeport
Lane between 700 feet west of Bayside Lane and 650 feet east of Parkwood Lane.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution establishing 350 feet of no parking between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30
p.m. on school days only along the north side of Bridgeport Lane between 700 feet west of
Bayside Lane and 650 feet east of Parkwood Lane.
Adopted Resolution No. 18-60
ITEM 9
UPDATE TO SPEED HUMP/CUSHION PROGRAM
The City's Speed Hump/Cushion Program was adopted by the City Council on July 13, 2010.
The program includes procedures and criteria for the installation of speed humps/cushions. This
update will change the current requirement of a minimum daily traffic volume of 2,000 vehicles
to 1,500 vehicles, and will also allow staff to work with residents of Abelia Road, Thompson
Ranch Road, and Pamplico Drive to install speed cushions on their streets.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Approve the update to the citywide Speed Hump/Cushion Program, which will change the
current requirement of a minimum Average Daily Traffic (ADT) volume of 2,000 vehicles to
1,500 vehicles.
2. Approve the proposed traffic safety and traffic calming recommendation for Abelia Road,
Thompson Ranch Drive, and Pamplico Drive and authorize staff to work with the residents
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of these streets to install speed cushions, as determined by additional traffic studies.
3. Appropriate Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 8 funds (233) in the amount of
$200,000 to expenditure account C0058233-5161.001, and increase TDA Article 8 revenue
account 233-4421.002 by $200,000.
4. Authorize the sole source purchase of speed cushions and related materials from Traffic
Logix, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $120,000.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and documents, subject to
City Attorney approval.
Addressing the Council on this item was Diane Trautman.
ITEM 10
JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES APPROVING THE
NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE
PROPOSED PLUM CANYON ANNEXATION
Joint resolution of the City of Santa Clarita City Council and the Los Angeles County Board of
Supervisors for the exchange of property tax revenue resulting from the Plum Canyon
Annexation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a joint resolution with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (Board)
approving the negotiated exchange of property tax revenue resulting from the proposed Plum
Canyon Annexation.
City Manager Ken Striplin announced that the joint resolution as part of the recommended action
in Agenda Item 10 is not final, and read the revised recommended action below.
City Council approve, subject to final language approval by the City Attorney and City Manager,
and authorize the Mayor, City Attorney, and City Clerk, and/or their designees to execute a joint
resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles and the City Council of the
City of Santa Clarita, approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenue
resulting from the annexation of territory known as Annexation 2018-04 (Plum Canyon) to the
City of Santa Clarita; withdrawal from County Lighting Maintenance District 1687; exclusion
from County Lighting District LLA -1, Unincorporated Zone; detachment from County Road
District No. 5; withdrawal from the County Public Library System; annexation to Santa Clarita
Streetlight Maintenance District No. l; transfer of Landscape and Lighting Act (LLA) District
No. 1, Zone 1B (Plum/White's Canyon) from County of Los Angeles to the City of Santa Clarita;
transfer of Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No. 24 from the County of Los Angeles to the
City of Santa Clarita; assignment of park development agreement between the County of Los
Angeles and Plum Canyon Master LLC for Tract Map No. 46018-11 to the City of Santa Clarita;
assignment of park development agreement between the County of Los Angeles and Pardee
Homes for Tract Map No./Parcel Map No. 60922 to the City of Santa Clarita; and assignment of
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conservation and/or trail easements within the annexation area from the County of Los Angeles
to the City of Santa Clarita.
Resolution No. 18-61 (Attached)
ITEM 11
AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT TO PREPARE THE ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT FOR THE SAND CANYON RESORT PROJECT
Award a contract to Dudek for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for Sand
Canyon Resort (Master Case No. 18-021). Sand Canyon Resort is a proposed development in the
community of Sand Canyon. This project includes the development of an existing nine -hole golf
course on an approximately 75.5 -acre parcel at Sand Canyon Country Club into a hotel and
resort.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a contract for the preparation of the Sand Canyon Resort Environmental Impact
Report (Master Case No. 18-021) to Dudek in the amount of $254,190, and authorize a
contingency in the amount of $38,129, for a total contract amount not to exceed $292,319
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Addressing the Council on this item was Ruth Ann Levison, representing the Sand Canyon
Community Association; Alan Ferdman, representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee;
and Alex Guerrero.
Mayor Weste requested that City Manager Ken Striplin respond to comments made about the
open space designation and Mr. Striplin confirmed that the property is private property.
Council discussed accommodating property owners while complying with the Sand Canyon
special standards; commented that the Environmental Impact Report is a tool used to address
issues, provide clarity, and answer questions about the viability of the project; inquired if an
economic development analysis was prepared, and City Manager Ken Striplin responded that
staff will contact the applicant regarding the study; and commented regarding concerns about the
narrow roadway and increased traffic.
ITEM 12
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 12 AND 13
Check Register No. 12 for the Period 05/11/18 through 05/24/18 and 05/31/18. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 05/14/18 through 05/25/18. Check Register No. 13 for the Period
05/25/18 through 06/07/18 and 06/14/18. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 05/28/18
through 06/08/18.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 12
and Check Register No. 13.
ITEMS PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE
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ITEM 5: 2015-16 MEDIAN MODIFICATION -AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
The 2015-16 Median Modification project is a Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program
(HSIP) funded project. It was selected from a statewide competitive process for its safety
benefits in reducing future broadside collisions at three locations: Copper Hill Drive at CU
Copperstone Drive, Soledad Canyon Road at Gailxy Avenue, and McBean Parkway at
Summerhill Lane. This project will also modify the signal at Copper Hill Drive at Camino Del v
Arte to allow for U-turn movements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2015-16 Median Modification Program,
Federal -Aid Project HSIPL-5450(091), Project C0049.
2. Award the construction contract to FS Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $359,138 and
authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $35,914 for a total contract amount not
to exceed $395,052.
3. Authorize continuing appropriation of the 2015-16 Median Modification Program budget
from Fiscal Year 2017-18 to Fiscal Year 2018-19 for the following funds:
• Miscellaneous Federal Funds in the amount of $204,322 and appropriate to
expenditure account C0049229-5161.001;
• Developer Fees in the amount of $9,000 and appropriate to expenditure account
C0049306-5161.001; and
• General Fund — Capital in the amount of $61,412 and appropriate to expenditure
account C0049601-5161.001.
4. Appropriate additional Miscellaneous Federal Grant funds (229) in the amount of $55,950 to
expenditure account C0049229-5161.001 and increase revenues in account 229-4424.009 by
$55,950.
5. Appropriate Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 8 funds (233) in the amount of
$143,086 to expenditure account C0049233-5161.001.
6. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents, subject to the
approval of the City Attorney.
Addressing the Council on this item was Mark Young, representing Inland Property
Management LLC; James Richardson, representing Richardson Properties -Summerhill Center;
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Mark Schutz, representing McDonalds; Laina McFerren, representing WCRB Inc. dba Wolf
Creek Restaurant; Kristie Moss, representing IRPF Valencia Northpark LLC; George Rhyner,
representing Summerhill and Northpark Village; and Hunt Braly, representing Summerhill Retail
Center.
Councilmember Kellar requested that this item be pulled for a separate vote, commented that
there are valid points brought forward, and made a motion to approve the recommended action
with the exception of Summerhill / McBean and have staff return that portion to Council at a
later date.
Council discussed the traffic patterns and speed along that section of McBean Parkway and the
need for further staff review.
Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to bifurcate the McBean Parkway at Summerhill Lane
portion of the recommended action and to return it to Council for further consideration at
a later date; and approve the balance of the recommended action.
RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
AYES: Weste, McLean, Kellar, Miranda, Smyth
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 13
DESIGNATION OF A VOTING DELEGATE AND UP TO TWO ALTERNATE VOTING
DELEGATES FOR THE 2018 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
The League of California Cities Annual Conference is scheduled for September 12-14, 2018, in
Long Beach. In order to vote at the Annual Business Meeting, the City Council is asked to
designate a voting delegate. The City Council may also appoint up to two alternate voting
delegates.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council appoint a voting delegate and alternate voting delegates for the City of Santa
Clarita to the 2018 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
City Manager Ken Striplin presented the staff report, listing Mayor Pro Tem McLean as delegate
and Councilmember Smyth as alternate due to their City Council Committee appointments to the
League of California Cities for 2018, and Council concurred that they should also be the voting
delegate and alternate.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
AYES:
Weste, McLean, Kellar, Miranda, Smyth
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ITEM 14
AMPHITHEATER FEASIBILITY STUDY
The Arts Commission prioritized Recommendation 5.1 of the Santa Clarita Arts Master Plan, to
develop a plan for an outdoor amphitheater in a park, addressing its optimal focus, location, size,
and operating structure, as high priority in the 2016-17 Arts Commission Work Plan. AEA
Consulting LLC developed an Amphitheater Feasibility Study to achieve this recommendation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Receive report and direct staff to do further analysis of the potential sites and seek
opportunities for public/private partnerships.
2. Increase the contract with AEA Consulting LLC by $7,332, for travel costs associated with
the development of the Amphitheater Feasibility Study, as identified in AEA Consulting's
proposal.
Arts and Events Manager Phil Lantis presented the staff report.
Addressing the Council on this item was TimBen Boydston and Diane Trautman.
Council discussed the size of the project, noise level, proposed locations, and high costs.
Council concurred to direct staff to not actively work further on the project at this time, but if a
development project comes to the City that could include an amphitheater as an amenity, staff
should explore the possibility and report back to City Council; and concurred to approve the
increased amount to the contract for travel expenses; and modify recommended action number
one to include "receive report" only.
RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
AYES: Weste, McLean, Kellar, Miranda, Smyth
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council was Sebastian Cazares, regarding Title 14; and Steve Petzold, regarding
SB 54.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Attorney Joseph Montes responded to Mr. Petzold's comments regarding the status of SB 54
and the amicus brief deadlines.
City Manager Ken Striplin recapped information on the extensive amount of work done on
behalf of the homeless community and that Council has taken a leadership role by establishing
an ad hoc committee to identify how to engage with this community; commented that there are
hundreds of people in this community who serve the homeless on a daily basis and that Council
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took action to hire a consultant to conduct a study on how to best serve the community; and
commented that social media misrepresents the facts of the updates to the Title 14 ordinance, and
the homeless community are not banned from public spaces.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting in memory of Victor Mozqueda at 8:24 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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RESOLUTION NO. 18-61
JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE
OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE ANNEXATION OF
TERRITORY KNOWN AS ANNEXATION 2018-04 (PLUM CANYON, SKYLINE
RANCH, NORTH SAND CANYON) TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
WITHDRAWAL FROM COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1687,
EXCLUSION FROM COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT LLA -1, UNINCORPORATED
ZONE, DETACHMENT FROM COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 5, WITHDRAWAL
FROM THE LA COUNTY LIBRARY, ANNEXATION TO SANTA CLARITA
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, TRANSFER OF DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS FOR PLUM CANYON AND SKYLINE RANCH AND RELATED
ASSESSMENTS, AND CONVEYANCE, ACCEPTANCE AND RETENTION OF
CERTAIN PARKS, OPEN SPACE, STORM DRAINS, STREET, SEWER, SEWER
PUMP STATION, AND WATER QUALITY FACILITY INTERESTS
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita initiated proceedings with the
Local Agency Formation Commission for Los Angeles County (LAFCO) for the
annexation of territory identified as Annexation 2018-04 to the City of Santa Clarita; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 99 of the California Revenue and Taxation
Code, for specified jurisdictional changes, the governing bodies of affected agencies
shall negotiate and determine the amount of property tax revenue to be exchanged
between the affected agencies; and
WHEREAS, the area proposed for annexation is identified as Annexation
2018-04 and consists of approximately 3,118 acres of unincorporated territory known as
"Plum Canyon, Skyline Ranch, North Sand Canyon" generally located south of Vasquez
Canyon Road between Sand Canyon Road and Golden Valley Road; and
WHEREAS, the area is located within the boundaries of County Lighting
Maintenance District 1687; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita hereby agrees to the withdrawal of the
proposed annexation territory from County Lighting Maintenance District 1687 and
annexation to Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1; and
WHEREAS, upon annexation of the proposed area to the City of Santa Clarita,
the territory shall be withdrawn from County Lighting Maintenance District 1687 and
annexed to Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1; and
WHEREAS, the annexation area is also located within County Lighting District
LLA -1, Unincorporated Zone; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the area proposed for annexation to the City of Santa
Clarita is also expected to be annexed to County Landscape Maintenance District 1 as
Zone 2A (Skyline Ranch) to provide for the levy of assessments commencing in Fiscal
Year 2019-2020, in order to fund landscape maintenance activities benefiting properties
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being assessed. The public hearing to approve said annexation and ordering the
imposition of assessments is scheduled for September 25, 2018.
WHEREAS, to the extent that the Board of Supervisors approves the annexation
of territory to County Landscape Maintenance District.1 as Zone 2A (Skyline Ranch),
the City of Santa Clarita hereby agrees to the withdrawal such territory from County
Landscape Maintenance District 1 and annexation to the Santa Clarita Landscaping and
Lighting District, as Zone T2A; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 22613 of the California Streets and Highways
Code, whenever any territory of a landscaping- or lighting district is included within a city
by annexation or incorporation, that territory is thereby excluded from the assessment
district; and
WHEREAS, upon annexation of the proposed area to the City of Santa Clarita,
the territory will be automatically excluded from County Lighting District LLA -1,
Unincorporated Zone and County Landscape Maintenance District 1; and
WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2011, the City of Santa Clarita has withdrawn from
the LA County Library, and therefore, all unincorporated territory annexed to the City of
Santa Clarita after that date will also be withdrawn from the LA County Library.
WHEREAS, the annexation area includes two benefit assessment areas,
Drainage Benefit Assessment Area (DBAA) No. 24 and DBAA No. 33.
WHEREAS, DBAA No. 24 was established for the purpose of collecting annual
assessments from parcels located in Plum Canyon, to pay for the operation and
maintenance of a subsurface drainage system consisting of collection subdrains and
monitoring/dewatering wells with appurtenant pumping equipment (Plum Canyon
Drainage Improvements), serving the parcels in subdivision tract nos. 31158, 37081,
44966, 46268, 46269 and 46270.
WHEREAS, DBAA No. 33 was established for the purpose of collecting annual
assessments from parcels located in Skyline Ranch, to pay for the operation and
maintenance of a runoff treatment system consisting of Continuous Deflective
Separation units and catch basin filters (Skyline Ranch Runoff Treatment
Improvements), serving the parcels in subdivision tract no. 60922.
WHEREAS, construction of the Skyline Ranch Runoff Treatment Improvements
have not been completed as of the date of this joint resolution, but their completion is
required pursuant to a subdivision improvement agreement and secured by
performance bonds.
WHEREAS, the annexation area includes tracts nos. 46018-11 and 60922 where
certain parks are planned to be constructed, but are not yet completed, and are
currently subject to park development agreements and related securities.
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WHEREAS, if any such park remains incomplete as of the. effective date of
Annexation 2018-04, the County and City intend to assign the associated park
development agreement and any related security for such park from the County to the
City; alternatively, if any park is complete as of the effective date of Annexation No.
2018-04, the County and City intend to convey the associated park development
agreement and any related security for such park from the County to the City.
WHEREAS, the annexation area includes the Plum Canyon (Tract No. 46018-11)
open space easement, which the County and City agree shall be conveyed, along with
its associated terms, conditions, and maintenance, from the County to the City.
WHEREAS, the County intends, and the City agrees, that the County shall retain
all County dedicated and proposed -to -be -dedicated trails, trailheads, and maintenance
associated therewith.
WHEREAS, the annexation area includes storm drains, street, sewer, sewer
pump station, and water quality facilities in the Plum Canyon (Tract No. 46018-11),
Skyline (Tract No. 60922), and North Sand Canyon subdivisions in various stages of
completion, ranging from initial planning to constructed, which the County intends, and
the City agrees, shall be transferred or assigned as provided in this resolution.
WHEREAS, the annexation area includes the Skyline (Tract No. 60922)
subdivision, the maps for which the County and City agree shall be reviewed and
approved as provided in this resolution.
WHEREAS, the annexation area includes certain open space dedicated to the
County which the County agrees to convey, and the City shall accept, as provided in
this resolution.
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, as
governing body of the County and the County of Los Angeles Road District No. 5,
County Lighting Maintenance District 1687, County Lighting District LLA -1,
Unincorporated Zone, County Landscape Maintenance District 1, and the LA County
Library, and the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, have determined the amount of
property tax revenue to be exchanged between their respective agencies as a result of
the annexation of the unincorporated territory identified as Annexation , 2018-04,
detachment from County Road District No. 5, withdrawal from County Lighting
Maintenance District 1687, annexation to Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District
No. 1, exclusion from County Lighting District LLA -1, Unincorporated Zone, and
withdrawal from the LA County Library, is as set forth below:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City of Santa Clarita agrees that it will bear the full responsibility for
the street lighting and lighting maintenance services in the proposed annexation area
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upon the withdrawal of the annexation territory from County Lighting Maintenance
District 1687 and exclusion of the territory from County Lighting District LLA -1,
Unincorporated Zone.
2. For the first fiscal year commencing after the effective date of Annexation
2018-04 and every fiscal year thereafter, the City of Santa Clarita shall be responsible
for the administration of Santa Clarita Landscaping and Lighting District Zone T2A,
including the collection of the annual assessments.
3. The proceedings for the annexation of territory to County Landscape
Maintenance District 1, as Zone 2A, provide that assessments to fund landscape
maintenance services will commence in Fiscal Year 2019-2020. It is anticipated that
the effective date of Annexation 2018-04 will occur before any assessments are
collected. In the event that assessments are collected before the effective date of
Annexation 2018-04, however, for the fiscal year that includes the effective date of
Annexation 2018-04, the County of Los Angeles shall transfer to the City of Santa
Clarita the assessment revenues collected from Landscape Maintenance District 1,
Zone 2A, less any amounts expended or incurred for the maintenance of landscaping in
the zone during the portion of the fiscal year before the effective date of Annexation
2018-04.
4. The negotiated exchange of property tax revenue between the
County of Los Angeles and the City of Santa Clarita, resulting from Annexation 2018-04
is approved and accepted.
5. For the fiscal year commencing in the year after the filing of the statement
of boundary change for Annexation 2018-04 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to
Government Code sections 54902 and' 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, property
tax revenue received by County Road District No. 5, attributable to Annexation 2018-04,
shall be transferred to the County of Los Angeles, and the County Road District No. 5
share in the annexation area shall be reduced to zero.
6. For the fiscal year commencing in the year after the filing of the statement
of boundary change for Annexation 2018-04 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to
Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the
tax -sharing ratio received by County Lighting Maintenance District 1687 attributable to
Annexation 2018-04 in the annexation area shall be reduced to zero.
7. For the fiscal year commencing in the year after the filing of the statement
of boundary change for Annexation 2018-04 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to
Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, a base of Two Hundred, Seventy -Seven
Thousand, and Twenty -Five Dollars ($277,025) in property tax revenue attributable to
the LA County Library, within the territory of Annexation 2018-04, shall be transferred to
the City -Santa Cladta Library Fund, and the following ratios of annual property tax
increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Annexation 2018-04
territory shall be transferred from the LA County Library to the City -Santa Clarita Library
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Fund as shown below, and the LA County Library's share in the annexation area shall
be reduced to zero.
Tax
Annual Tax
Tax
Annual Tax
Tax
Annual Tax
Rate
Increment Ratio
Rate
Increment Ratio
Rate
Increment Ratio
Area
Transfer to the
Area
Transfer to the
Area
Transfer to the
City
City
City
01272
0.028684821
09149
0.021904362
15350
0.027305462
01273
0.022763466
10578
0.020971418
15351
0.028242821
01282
0.028684821
13380
0.021462362
15481
0.027502906
01283
0.022763466
13460
0.028242821
15563
0.027633913
02468
0.027440086
13462
0.022255936
15564
0.027631956
06811
0.028592058
13655
0.020937552
15763
0.027490495
06812
0.027350522
13888
0.027305462_
15764
0.027490495
06813
0.021843468
14166
0.027633913
16305
0.027490495
08726
0.028078293
14454
0.027502906
16307
0.021815682
08760
0.022697936
14455
0.021825531
16308
0.027490495
08790
0.022697936
14477
0.027616598
16311
0.026859066
09127
0.021450968
14720
0.027490495
16312 0.026947021
091281
0.027350522
14821
0.021815682
8. For the fiscal year commencing in the year after the filing of the statement
of boundary change for Annexation 2018-04 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to
Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, Five
Hundred, Twenty -Two Thousand, Seven Hundred, and Eighteen Dollars ($522,718) in
base property tax revenue shall be transferred from the County of Los Angeles to the
City of Santa Clarita.
9. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of
boundary change for Annexation 2018-04 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to
Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the
following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax
Rate Area in the Annexation 2018-04 territory shall be transferred from the County of
Los Angeles to the City of Santa Clarita as shown below and the County's share shall
be reduced accordingly:
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Tax Annual Tax Tax Annual Tax Tax Annual Tax
Increment Ratio Increment Ratio Increment Ratio
Rate Rate Rate
Area Area Transfer to the Transfer to the Transfer to the
Area city � CC11tv
01272 0.045977444 09149 0.059234832 15350 0.048430954
01273 0.058173765 10578 0.059289998 15351 0.047795715
01282 0.045977444 13380 0.065452285 15481 0.047892660
101283 0.058173765 13460 0.047795715 15563 0.047795716
02468 0.04487674013462_ 0.067317266. 15564 0.047794528
06811 0.053999182 ...._. 13655 0.065260092 15763 0.047870556
06812 0.044798904 13888 0.048430954_ 15764 0.047870556
06813 0.059315216 14166 0.047795716 16305 '004�870556
08726 ...0-053007275 14454 0.047892662mm mm 16307 W mm0.060568759.......
08760 0.068535265 14455.. 0.060596735 16308 0.047870556
08790 0.054775635 14477 0.047770143 16311 .043414346
09127 0.057481736 14720 _ 0.047870556 1631LL:O� .049598311
09128 0.044798904 14821 0.060568759
10. The City of Santa Clarita agrees that it will bear the full responsibility for
the operation and maintenance of the Plum Canyon Drainage Improvements from and
after the effective date of Annexation 2018-04.
11. For the fiscal year that includes the effective date of Annexation 2018-04,
the County of Los Angeles shall transfer to the City of Santa Clarita a prorated share of
the assessment revenues collected from DBAA No. 24, calculated based on the number
of days in the fiscal year remaining after the effective date of Annexation 2018-04.
12. For the first fiscal year commencing after the effective date of Annexation
2018-04, and every fiscal year thereafter, the City of Santa Clarita shall be responsible
for the administration of DBAA No. 24, including the collection of the annual
assessments.
13. The City of Santa Clarita agrees that upon completion of the Skyline
Ranch Runoff Treatment Improvements, as evidenced by written notice from the County
of Los Angeles, the City will bear the full responsibility for the operation and
maintenance of the Skyline Ranch Runoff Treatment Improvements.
14. For the first fiscal year commencing after the completion of the Skyline
Ranch Runoff Treatment Improvements, as evidenced by written notice from the County
of Los Angeles, and every fiscal year thereafter, the City of Santa Clarita shall be
responsible for the administration of DBAA No. 33, including the collection of the annual
assessments.
15. The County shall have the authority to assign, and the City shall accept
the assignment of, the Park Development Agreements and related security for the Plum
Canyon (Tract No. 46018-11) and Skyline (Tract No. 60922) parks ("Quimby Parks"), in
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the event the Quimby Parks are not be completed and accepted by the County by the
effective date of Annexation 2018-04. Such assignment may be effective on or after the
effective date of Annexation 2018-04, at the sole discretion of the County. Should any
of the Quimby Parks be completed and accepted by the County on or before the
effective date of Annexation 2018-04, the County shall convey, and the City shall
accept, any said Quimby Park. Upon any assignment or conveyance, a Quimby Park
would become a City facility upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Park
Development Agreement or conveyance instrument, respectively, and the City shall
maintain the Quimby Park therewith.
16. Upon the effective date of Annexation 2018-04, or soon thereafter, the
County shall convey the open space easement ("Easement") for Plum Canyon (Tract
No. 46018-11) pursuant to Government Code section 25526.6 and the Easement terms
and conditions, and City shall accept said Easement and its associated terms,
conditions, and maintenance associated therewith.
17. Upon the effective date of Annexation 2018-04, the County shall retain all
its dedicated and proposed to be dedicated trails, trailheads, and the maintenance
associated therewith.
18. Storm Drains, for Plum Canyon (Tract No. 46018-11), Skyline (Tract No.
60922), and North Sand Canyon (collectively "Subdivisions"), already constructed and
transferred to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) upon the date of
annexation shall remain with LAFCD.
19. Storm Drains, for the Subdivisions, already constructed, accepted by the
County, and with the intent of transferring to LACFCD but not yet transferred, upon the
date of annexation, shall be transferred by the County to LACFCD.
20. Storm Drains, for the Subdivisions, already constructed, not yet accepted
by the County, and with the intent of transferring to LACFCD, upon the date of
annexation, shall continue to require approval and acceptance by the County. Upon the
County's acceptance of the Storm Drains, the County shall then transfer those Storm
Drains to LACFCD. Notwithstanding, the County shall have the authority to assign, and
the City shall accept the assignment of the Multiple Agreements and related security for
the Subdivisions' Storm Drains. The City would then assume the approval and
acceptance responsibilities of those Storm Drains.
21. Storm drain plans, for the Subdivisions, that have been reviewed,
approved, bonded by and with the County, and with the intent of transferring to
LACFCD, upon the date of annexation, shall continue to require approval and
acceptance by the County. Upon the County's acceptance of the Storm Drains, the
County shall then transfer those Storm Drains to LACFCD. Notwithstanding, the County
shall have the authority to assign, and the City shall accept the assignment of the
Multiple Agreements and related security for the Subdivisions' Storm Drains. The City
would then assume the approval and acceptance responsibilities of those Storm Drains.
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22. Storm drains plans, for the Subdivisions, not reviewed, approved, bonded
by and with the County, and with the intent of transferring to LACFCD, upon the date of
annexation, shall be reviewed and approved by the County. However, the City shall
have final approval and be required to sign and accept the Storm Drains upon final
approval. Notwithstanding, the County shall have the authority to assign, and the City
shall accept the assignment of the Multiple Agreements and related security for the
Subdivisions' Storm Drains. The City would then assume the approval and acceptance
responsibilities of those Storm Drains.
23. The street, sewer, sewer pump station, and water quality facilities
("Facilities"), for Plum Canyon (Tract No. 46018-11), Skyline (Tract No. 60922), and
North Sand Canyon (collectively "Subdivisions"), already constructed and accepted by
the County upon the date of annexation shall transfer to the City.
24. Facilities, for the Subdivisions, that have been cleared for construction or
started construction but not accepted by the County, upon the date of annexation, shall
continue to require construction inspection by the County. However, the City shall have
final approval and be required to accept the Facilities upon final approval.
Notwithstanding, the County shall have the authority to assign, and the City shall accept
the assignment of the Multiple Agreements and related security for the Subdivisions'
Facilities. The City would then assume all further approval and acceptance
responsibilities of those Facilities.
25. Facilities, for the Subdivisions, that have not been cleared for construction
but have involved County review, upon the date of annexation, shall continue to require
review by the County for the County review fees paid thus far. However, the City shall,
after County review fees have been exhausted, collect any necessary additional review
fees, perform the remaining reviews, and have final review and approval of the plans,
and be required to permit, inspect, and accept the Facilities upon final approval.
Notwithstanding, the County shall have the authority to assign, and the City shall accept
the assignment of the Multiple Agreements and related security for the Subdivisions'
Facilities. The City would then assume all further approval and acceptance
responsibilities of those Facilities.
26. Upon the effective date of annexation, the County shall continue to review
the remaining Skyline maps until the paid County review fees have been exhausted.
However, the City shall, after County review fees have been exhausted, collect any
necessary additional review fees, perform the remaining reviews, and have final review
and approval of the maps and be required to accept the Final Maps upon final
approval.
27. Upon the effective date of annexation or soon thereafter, the County shall
convey any open space land dedicated to the County pursuant to condition 25 of the
Skyline Tentative Tract Map, and the City shall accept any land and the maintenance
associated therewith.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1 0th day of Jul
2018 by the following vote:
AYES: Miranda, Smyth ABSENT: None
McLean, Kellar,
Weste
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
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City of Santa Clarita, California
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
City of Santa Clarita
(Signed in Counterpart)
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The foregoing resolution was on the 1 ot-h day of July ,
2018, adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles and ex officio
the governing body of all other special assessment and taxing districts, agencies and
authorities for which said Board so acts.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARY C. WICKHAM
County Counsel
Deputy
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CELIA ZAVALA, Acting Executive Officer
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Los Angeles
By
(Signed in Counterpart)
Deputy