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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
How to Address the City Council
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Public Participation on any matter within the Council's jurisdiction that is not listed on the
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INVOCATION
Kellar
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
Constitution Week Proclamation
Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation
PRESENTATIONS
Public Opinion Poll Results
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
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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.
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes of the City Council
are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the minutes of the August 25, 2020 Special Meeting.
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes of the City
Council are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the minutes of the August 25, 2020 Regular Meeting.
3. CHECK REGISTER NO. 17 - Check Register No. 17 for the Period 07/17/20 through
07/30/20 and 08/06/20. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 07/20/20 through
07/31 /20.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register
No. 17.
4. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ZONE T2A (SKYLINE RANCH) -
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS - Appropriation of an ongoing base budget for
reoccurring maintenance, unanticipated repairs, and one-time work for landscape slope
areas adjacent to Plum Canyon Park.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council appropriate ongoing funds in the amount of $30,000 from Landscape
Maintenance District (LMD) Fund 357 to LMD Zone T2A (Skyline Ranch) for the
maintenance of the slope areas adjacent to Plum Canyon Park, as follows: $5,000 to
12572-5131.001 (Electric Utility); $2,500 to 12572-5131.006 (Water Utility); $5,000 to
12572-5141.001 (Maintenance & Repairs); and, $17,500 to 12572-5161.010 (Landscape
Services).
5. APPROVAL OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION OF 102 +/- ACRES IN LOS
ANGELES COUNTY, ASSESSORS PARCEL NOS. 3211-015-009, 3211-016-025, -
026, AND -031 - Approval of the acquisition of 102 +/- acres in the Eastern Greenbelt
area for the preservation of open space.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the purchase of 102 +/- acres of real property contiguous to City -owned
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property for open space preservation in the Eastern Greenbelt, Assessor's Parcel
Numbers 3211-015-009, 3211-016-025, -026, and -031 at a total cost of $345,700,
which includes the property purchase price of $290,700, $20,000 for title, escrow,
due diligence costs, and $35,000 for improvements.
2. Appropriate $310,700 from the Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund
358) to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 12592-5201.004 for
the purchase of the property and due diligence costs.
Appropriate $35,000 from the Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund
358) to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 12592-5201.008 for
gates, fencing, signage, and improvements.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Purchase and Sale
Agreement to acquire the property and to execute all documents needed for the
purchase of this property, subject to City Attorney approval.
6. APPROVE THE USE OF A "PIGGYBACK" CONTRACT TO PURCHASE
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FROM WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY - Approve the use
of a "piggyback" contract for the purchase of janitorial supplies for all City facilities from
Waxie Sanitary Supply.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the "piggyback" purchase of janitorial supplies from Waxie Sanitary Supply
using Omnia Partners contract 4202329-01 in an amount not to exceed $62,000; and
authorize a contingency of $9,300, for a total amount not to exceed $71,300 annually.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve the use of the Waxie Sanitary
Supply contract through Omnia Partners for one-year with up to four additional one-
year renewal options, not to exceed the combined annual base contract and
contingency amount of $71,300 annually, plus any adjustments consistent with the
appropriate Consumer Price Index.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
7. SANTA CLARITA VALLEY SHERIFF'S STATION - PHASE III B, PROJECT
F3023 - APPROVE ONSITE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS -
This item will approve onsite construction contract increases for the new Santa Clarita
Valley Sheriff s Station - Phase III B. This project is a joint effort between the City of
Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County to design and construct the new Sheriff's Station
on Golden Valley Road.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Extend the current contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for
material testing and inspection services for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station
with Atlas (formerly United -Heider Inspection Group) in the amount of $301,848 and
authorize a contingency in the amount of $30,185, for a total amount not to exceed
$332,033.
2. Extend the current contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for labor
compliance services with CS & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $5,950 and
authorize a contingency in the amount of $595, for a total amount not to exceed
$6,545.
Extend the current contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for civil
engineering and surveying services with Hunsaker & Associates in the amount of
$213,000 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $21,300, for a total amount
not to exceed $234,300.
4. Extend the current contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for
project management services with MNS Engineer, Inc., in the amount of $60,000 and
authorize a contingency in the amount of $6,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$66,000.
Extend the current contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for
geotechnical testing and inspection services with R. T. Frankian & Associates in the
amount of $78,000 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $7,800, for a total
amount not to exceed $85,800.
6. Extend the current contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for
architectural services with WLC Architects in the amount of $340,275 and authorize
a contingency in the amount of $34,028, for a total amount not to exceed $374,303.
7. Extend the current contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for a
construction trailer rental with Design Space Modular Buildings in the amount of
$13,485 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $1,348, for a total amount not
to exceed $14,833.
8. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
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.
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STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held September 22, 2020, at 6:00 PM in the
Council Chambers, Ist floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
CERTIFICATION
On September 3, 2020, 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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SeptemberConstit
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AREAS, September 17, 2020, marks the 233rd anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the
United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize this magnificent document
and the anniversary of its creation; and
WHEREAS, public law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the
United States of America designating September 17-23 as Constitution Week; and
WHEREAS, the United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans
throughout history to maintain their liberties, freedoms, and inalienable rights; and
WHEREAS, this celebration of the Constitution was started by the Daughters of the American
Revolution. In 1955, the Daughters of the American Revolution petitioned Congress to set aside
September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was
later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into public law on August 2, 1956, by President Dwight
D. Eisenhower; and
WHEREAS, the goals of the Constitution Week celebration are to emphasize citizens' responsibilities
for protecting and defending the Constitution, inform people that the Constitution is the basis for
America's great heritage and the foundation for our way of life, and encourage the study of the historical
events that led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita proudly proclaims September 17-23, 2020, as
CONSTITUTION WEED and urges Santa Clarita residents to reaffirm the ideals the Framers of the
Constitution had in 1787 and to celebrate the freedoms it gives us.
Signed this 81h day of September, 2020.
Cameron Smyth, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California
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Hispanic Heritage Month
September 2020
WHEREAS, 60.6 million Americans are Latinos of Hispanic Heritage representing 18.5 percent of our nation's
population; and
WHEREAS, El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles was founded in 1781 by pioneering and
entrepreneurial Hispanic settlers; and
WHEREAS, 33.5 percent of the City of Santa Clarita's population is comprised of Latinos who are continuously
bringing a rich historical tradition to the City based upon the significant contributions made by Latino forbearers;
and
WHEREAS, today the premier leaders of the Latino community of the City are advancing in every area of our
American life; and
WHEREAS, the City directly reflects the ongoing contributions in language, law, business, health, literature, food,
and architecture made by Latinos; and
WHEREAS, over 12 percent of businesses in the City are Latino -owned businesses and contribute to the local
economy and community; and
WHEREAS, the Latino residents continue to enhance the City's artistic life in the areas of art, music, dance,
motion pictures, radio, and television; and
WHEREAS, the influence brought by a diversity of Latinos continues to prosper and make an undying force in the
City.
NOW THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita proudly proclaims September 2020 as HISPANICHERITAGE
MONTH in the City of Santa Clarita.
Signed this 8th day of September, 2020.
Cameron Smyth, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California
PERO C LAMAT ION
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AREAS, September is known throughout the United States as National Suicide Prevention
Awareness Month and is intended to help promote awareness surrounding each of the suicide prevention
resources available to us and our community; and
WHEREAS, our goal is to learn how to help those around us and how to talk about suicide without
increasing the risk of harm; and
WHEREAS, suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, race, orientation, income
level, religion, or background; and
WHEREAS, according to the United States Center for Disease Control, each year more than 48,000
people die by suicide; and
WHEREAS, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among adults in the US, and the 2nd leading
cause of death among people aged 10 to 34; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita, California is no different than any other community in the
country, but chooses to publicly state and place its full support behind local educators, mental health
professionals, police officers, and parents as partners in supporting our community in simply being
available to one another; and
WHEREAS, national organizations like the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are on the
front line of the battle that many still refuse to discuss in public, as suicide and mental illness remain too
much a forbidden topic about which to speak openly; and
WHEREAS, every member of our community should understand that throughout life's struggles, we all
need the occasional reminder that we are all silently fighting our own battles.
Now, THEREFoRE, The City of Santa Clarita proudly proclaims September 2020 as
.SUICIDE PREVENTIONA RARENESS MONTH and encourages residents to ensure that individuals,
friends, and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention.
Signed this 81h day of September, 2020.
Cameron Smyth, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California