HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-26 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)AGENDA
Joint Meeting with
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How to Address the City Council
Pursuant to Government Code section 54954.3 members of the public are afforded the
opportunities to address the City Council. You may address the Council once per meeting during
Public Participation on any matter within the Council's jurisdiction that is not listed on the
agenda. Public Participation speaker's cards must be submitted to the City Clerk BEFORE this
portion of the meeting begins. To address the Council regarding an item on the agenda, please
fill out a speaker's card and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor announces the item.
Each person addressing the Council is given three minutes to speak (with double the time
allotted to non-English speakers using a translator) indicated by a colored light system on the
Council dais. If you wish to provide information to the Council, please present the City Clerk
with 10 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record. Please note
use of City Council Chamber technology equipment to present electronic material during
meetings is not allowed.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (661) 255-4391. Notification
48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure
accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II)
Pursuant to Government Code 54957.5 any writings or documents distributed to a majority of the
members of the City Council regarding any open session item on this agenda will be made
available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard,
Suite 120, during normal business hours. These writings or documents will also be available at
the meeting.
INVOCATION
McLean
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
Black History Month Proclamation
APWA Awards for Public Works Projects
PRESENTATIONS
Santa Clarita Public Library One Story One City Program
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 February 12, 2019 Regular Meeting.
2. STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 213 - Authored by Assembly Member
Eloise Reyes (D -47 -San Bernardino), Assembly Bill 213 revises the formula for
allocating vehicle license fee adjustment amounts to restore revenues to cities that have
annexed developed areas.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council support Assembly Bill 213 (Reyes) and transmit position statements to
Assembly Member Eloise Reyes, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate
legislative committees, Governor Newsom, and the League of California Cities.
3. STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 50 - Authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-
11 -San Francisco), Senate Bill 50 restricts certain local land use authority regarding
density, height, parking, and design standards related to specific residential developments
near a transit stop, transit corridor or major job center.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council oppose Senate Bill 50 (Wiener) and transmit position statements to Senator
Wiener, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees,
Governor Newsom, and the League of California Cities.
4. FEDERAL LEGISLATION: HOUSE RESOLUTION 530 - Authored by
Representative Anna Eshoo (D -CA -18), House Resolution 530 proposes to overturn
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations adopted on August 2, 2018, and
September 26, 2018, limiting the ability of local governments to regulate the deployment
of 5G wireless infrastructure.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council support House Resolution 530 (Eshoo) and transmit position statements to
Representative Anna Eshoo, Santa Clarita's federal legislative delegation, the House of
Representatives Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, other appropriate
legislative committees, and other Members of Congress, as appropriate.
5. FEDERAL LEGISLATION: S. 129 & H.R. 1015 - United States Senator Kamala
Harris (D -CA) and United States Representative Katie Hill (D -CA -25) have introduced
legislation (S. 129 and H.R. 10 15) to establish a national memorial and national
monument to commemorate the victims of the Saint Francis Dam collapse on March 12,
1928. It is recommended that the City Council support S. 129 (Harris) and H.R. 1015
(Hill).
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Support S. 129 (Harris) and H.R. 1015 (Hill).
2. Transmit position statements to Senator Kamala Harris, Representative Katie Hill,
Senator Dianne Feinstein, members of applicable congressional committees, other
Members of Congress, administration officials, and interested organizations, as
appropriate.
6. FEDERAL LEGISLATION: S. 47 - Authored by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R -AK), S.
47 is an omnibus public lands bill that includes legislation that proposes to establish a
national memorial and national monument to commemorate the victims of the Saint
Francis Dam collapse on March 12, 1928.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council support S. 47 (Murkowski) and transmit position statements to Senator Lisa
Murkowski, Santa Clarita's federal legislative delegation, appropriate legislative
committees, and other Members of Congress, as appropriate.
7. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DELEGATING DISCRETIONARY
AUTHORITY TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIRECTOR OF
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, DIRECTOR OF
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES, CITY ENGINEER AND ASSISTANT CITY
ENGINEERS TO APPROVE PLANS AND DESIGNS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF OR IMPROVEMENTS TO PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR
PURPOSES OF DESIGN IMMUNITY PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 830.6 - Consideration of a resolution delegating authority to approve plans
and designs for the purpose of design immunity pursuant to government code section
830.6.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council to consider adoption of Resolution No. 19- , A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DELEGATING
DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS,
DIRECTOR OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, DIRECTOR OF
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES, CITY ENGINEER, AND ASSITANT CITY
ENGINEERS TO APPROVE PLANS AND DESIGNS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF OR IMPROVEMENTS TO PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF DESIGN
IMMUNITY PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 830.6.
8. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR IRRIGATION MASTER VALVE AND FLOW
SENSOR INSTALLATION PROJECT - PHASE II - Award a construction contract to
BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. for Irrigation Master Valve and Flow Sensor
Installation - Phase II (CIP Project No. R0018).
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a contract to BrightView Landscape Services, Inc., to install master valve and
flow sensors in the amount of $190,000, and authorize a 20 percent project
contingency of $38,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $228,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated
documents, or modify the award in the event issues of impossibility of performance
arise, subject to City Attorney approval.
9. AWARD OF STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACT - In
conjunction with Southern California Edison's transfer of ownership of approximately
6,300 streetlight poles to the City of Santa Clarita in February of 2019, staff is
recommending award of contract to Tanko Streetlighting, Inc. for ongoing streetlight
maintenance services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a three-year contract for streetlight maintenance services to Tanko
Streetlighting, Inc., (Tanko) for an annual amount of $250,000, for a total contract
amount not to exceed $750,000.
2. Appropriate $40,000 to expenditure account 12595-5161.001 for streetlight
maintenance services; and $30,000 to expenditure account 12595-5161.022 for
insurance premiums associated with ownership of the streetlight system and insurance
deductible payments resulting from forecasted streetlight pole knockdowns, from
Landscape Lighting District (LLD) Streetlight Maintenance Fund 359 (Fund 359) for
the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19.
Authorize an ongoing base budget appropriation in the amount of $250,000 to
expenditure account 12595-5161.001 to fund ongoing streetlight maintenance
services; and $179,000 to expenditure account 12595-5161.022 for insurance
premiums associated with ownership of the streetlight system and deductible
payments resulting from forecasted streetlight pole knockdowns, from Fund 359
commencing in FY 2019-20, contingent upon appropriation of funds by the City
Council during the annual budget process.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two additional one-year
renewal options beginning in year four, in the amount of $250,000, plus an
appropriate Consumer Price Index adjustment, upon request of the contractor.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated
documents, or modify the award in the event issues of impossibility of performance
arise, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual
budget for such fiscal year, subject to City Attorney approval.
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10. EASEMENT DEDICATION TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
COMPANY AND EASEMENT DEDICATION TO SANTA CLARITA VALLEY
WATER AGENCY - Easement dedication to Southern California Edison Company and
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency within Lot 11 of Tract No. 50283-01 and Pioneer Oil
Refinery, respectively (Needham Ranch).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Grant
of Easement (EAS18-00021) to Southern California Edison Company.
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Grant
of Permanent and Non -Exclusive Easement (EAS19-00003)to Santa Clarita Valley
Water Agency.
11. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OFA JOHN DEERE 210L WHEEL LOADER -
Approve the purchase of a John Deere 210L wheel loader in an amount not to exceed
$83,228.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the "piggyback" purchase of a wheel loader through the Sourcewell
(formerly NJPA) cooperative purchasing contract (contract 4032515-JDC) in an
amount not to exceed $83,228.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
12. CHECK REGISTER NO. 04 - Check Register No. 04 for the Period 01/18/19 through
01/31/19 and 02/07/19. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 01/21/19 through
02/01/19.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register
No. 04.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. TRINITY CLASSICAL ACADEMY TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL
RESPONSIBILITY ACT HEARING - Consideration of a Tax Equity and Fiscal
Responsibility Act resolution approving the proposed financing for the acquisition of all
but the northwest 2.25 acres of an approximately 11 acre site and the 48,559 square foot
two-story building located thereon, all located at 28310 Kelly Johnson Parkway, Valencia
(Santa Clarita), California 91355 by Trinity Classical Academy through the issuance of
bonds by the California Public Finance Authority.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt a Tax Equity and Financial
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Responsibility Act (TEFRA) resolution approving the issuance of tax-exempt obligations
by the California Public Finance Authority in an aggregate amount not to exceed $20
million to finance, refinance, or reimburse costs of acquisition by Trinity Classical
Academy, of all but the northwest 2.25 acres of an approximately 11 acre site and the
48,559 square foot two-story building located thereon, all located at 28310 Kelly Johnson
Parkway, Santa Clarita, California, 91355.
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
In memory of Meaghan Andrea York
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held March 12, 2019, at 6:00 PM in the
Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
CERTIFICATION
On February 21, 2019, 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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