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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency
Hereinafter the titles Mayor, Mayor Pro 1 em, Councilmember, City Manager, City Attorney, and City
Clerk may be used also to indicate Mayor/Chair/President, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/Vice President,
City Manager/Executive Director, City Attorney/Counsel, and City Clerk/Secretary
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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INVOCATION
Councilmember McLean delivered the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
City Council Chambers
Mayor Weste called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council, Board of Library
Trustees, and Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency at 6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember McLean 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 Smyth, second by McLean, to approve the agenda, pulling items 8 and 15 for
Councilmember comments and questions, and pulling Awards and Recognitions,
Committee Reports/Councilmember Comments, items 9, 12, 13, 18 and 19 for public
comments.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Addressing the Council was Selina Thomas regarding the Golden Valley Track teams.
Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs spoke of both the Boys' and Girls' Golden Valley High School Track
teams' state championship wins and invited the teams and their coaches to the dais to receive
recognitions and take a photo.
Mayor Weste discussed the City's first Graffiti Removal Volunteer Day, where 50 volunteers
participated in removing graffiti vandalism along the concrete wall in the Bouquet Canyon Creek
and invited members of the Graffiti Removal team and volunteers to the dais to receive a
recognitions and take a photo.
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Councilmember McLean announced that the City Clerk's Office won the 2022 International
Institute of Municipal Clerks Program Excellence in Governance Award for Innovative
Customer Service for the City Hall Ceremonies Program and invited City Clerk's Office staff to v
the dais to receive the award.
Councilmember Smyth requested adjournment in memory of Larry Fiscus and invited Mr.
Fiscus' family to the dais to receive a certificate.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Weste introduced the City of Santa Clarita's 2022 Public Opinion Poll.
Management Analyst Tyler Pledger presented the public opinion poll findings.
Councilmember Smyth inquired if the social media type was identified in the poll, and Ms.
Pledger responded that a specific platform was not identified; Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs inquired on
the amount of participants, and Ms. Pledger responded that there were 1,203 respondents.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Jeff Malick regarding fighting against white supremacy; Tony
Maldonado regarding City messaging and social media; Elaine Ballace regarding Mel Brooks'
96th birthday, freedom of speech, returned phone calls, graffiti removal, and the Human
Relations Roundtable; Dominic Barbar regarding Syrian immigration experience; Joshua
Christensen, representing Southwest Regional Carpenters Union, regarding a pre -apprenticeship
program at College of the Canyons; Jasmine Breitbach regarding content at the library; Diane
Zimmerman regarding Council and staff; Douglas Fraser regarding respect; and Cindy (no last
name provided), regarding the Human Relations Roundtable.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Addressing the Council was Diane Zimmerman.
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Councilmember Miranda spoke of the 4th of July events throughout the day and evening in the
City; announced the return of the summer Concerts in the Park series beginning July 9 at 7:00
p.m.; and spoke of Main Street events over the weekend including live theater, movies, dining,
and a wedding.
Councilmember Smyth discussed the dangers of illegal fireworks and urged residents to report
them to the Sheriffs department.
Councilmember McLean spoke of the recent press conference regarding illegal fireworks and
discussed the City's $500 reward program for reporting illegal fireworks. Councilmember
McLean discussed the recent Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting and the
decision to put the Inspector General's Office in charge of local resource officers; and
commented on an event on Saturday where 1,000 signatures were gathered for the petition to
recall Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon.
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Mayor Weste announced that the 4th of July Parade will have over 100 entries; commented on
several events including a new local business, Thermal Horizons Yoga and Wellness Center, the
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Soroptimist Club's Cheri Fleming Shining Star Legacy Award luncheon, and the Artist
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Association completion of a mural in downtown Newhall. Mayor Weste reminded all that
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fireworks are controlled gun powder and is neither safe nor sane; spoke of the Graffiti Removal
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team's accomplishments, with a record year of graffiti removal; and discussed District Attorney
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1
FIRST READING OF MASTER CASE 22-027: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
First reading of an ordinance to update the City's Unified Development Code. Proposed
amendments relate to design standards, land use types, procedures, and consistency with other
documents and are designed to provide enhanced clarity and accessibility to the code.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing.
2. Introduce an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 22-027,
CONSISTING OF UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 22-001
AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A;"
waive reading of the text and consent to read by title only, as listed on the agenda; and pass
to second reading.
Mayor Weste opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
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Associate Planner David Peterson provided the staff report.
Addressing the Council was Santa (no last name provided).
Mayor Weste requested a response to questions, and Mr. Peterson responded that gating of
properties and temporary use permits refer only to commercial properties and provided the
definition of a ghost kitchen.
Mayor Weste closed the public comments.
Councilmember McLean inquired about the impact the proposed changes would have on
undisturbed ridgelines in urbanized areas, and Mr. Peterson responded that the proposed changes
would only impact ridgelines where development has previously occurred on all sides of an
undeveloped site.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth
ITEM 2
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
As required by state law, staff presents for City Council's consideration the Final Engineer's
Reports for the various special districts and requests approval to provide the Los Angeles County
Assessor's Office with all necessary data for the assessments to appear on the Fiscal Year 2022-
23 Property Tax Rolls.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Conduct a public hearing for the Landscaping and Lighting District; the Drainage Benefit
Assessment Areas; the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District; the Tourism
Marketing District; and the Vista Canyon Wastewater Standby District.
2. Adopt resolutions approving the Engineer's Reports for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 annual levy
of assessments for the continuation of maintenance for the Landscaping and Lighting
District; the Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas; the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space
Maintenance District; the Tourism Marketing District; and the Vista Canyon Wastewater
Standby District.
Mayor Weste opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
Special Districts Manager Kevin Tonoian provided the staff report.
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No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Weste closed the public comments.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 22-35, 22-36, 22-37, 22-38, and 22-39
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth
ITEM 3
FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 ANNUAL LEVY FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION DISTRICT
As required by state law, staff presents for City Council's consideration the Final Engineer's
Report for the Open Space Preservation District and requests approval to provide the Los
Angeles County Assessor necessary data for the assessments to appear on the Fiscal Year 2022-
23 Property Tax Rolls.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Engineer's Report
for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 annual levy of assessments for the Open Space Preservation District.
Mayor Weste opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
Special Districts Manager Kevin Tonoian provided the staff report.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Weste closed the public comments.
Adopted Resolution No. 22-40
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM 4
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget was distributed to the City Council along with the
Planning Commission; the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and the
Arts Commission on May 27, 2022. In addition, on June 7, 2022, the Planning Commission
made a finding by minute action that the Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Improvement
Program is consistent with the City of Santa Clarita's General Plan. Further, at the June 14,
2022, City Council meeting a public hearing was opened and the draft Budget was presented.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council and City Council acting as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Santa Clarita:
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1. Adopt resolution adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, making
appropriations for the amounts budgeted and establishing policies for the administration of
the adopted Annual Budget.
2. Adopt resolution adopting the 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program.
3. Adopt resolution approving and adopting the annual appropriations limit for the Fiscal Year
2022-2023 .
4. Adopt resolution electing to receive all or a portion of the tax revenues pursuant to the Health
and Safety code (Community Development Law).
5. Adopt resolution amending the City's Classification Plan and Salary Schedule, providing for
compensation of the employees of the City, and amending the City's Benefit Program.
6. Adopt resolution adopting an amendment to the Conflict of Interest code.
Director of Administrative Services Carmen Magana provided the staff report.
Addressing the Council were Tony Maldonado, Elaine Ballace, Diane Zimmerman, Missy (no
last name provided), and Cindy (no last name provided).
Councilmember McLean requested clarification for the speakers, and Mr. Striplin responded that
the increase in budget does not equate to a raise in general taxes, and there is only a Consumer
Price Index increase to fees for costs of services provided.
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Adopted Resolution Nos. 22-41, 22-42, 22-43, 22-44, 22-45, and 22-46
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
SECONDER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth
ITEM 5
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the June 14, 2022, Special
Meeting.
ITEM 6
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the June 14, 2022, Regular
Meeting.
ITEM 7
CHECK REGISTER NO. 12
Check Register No. 12 for the Period 05/06/22 through 05/19/22 and 05/26/22. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 05/09/22 through 05/20/22.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 12.
ITEM 8
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2022
The City of Santa Clarita will hold its General Municipal Election on November 8, 2022, to elect
three members of the City Council for seats currently held by Laurene Weste, Marsha McLean,
and Bill Miranda.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held
November 8, 2022, and requesting consolidation with Los Angeles County's General
Election.
2. Adopt a resolution for candidate statement regulations.
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3. Authorize the City Manager to reimburse Los Angeles County for costs of services
performed.
Councilmember McLean commented on the impacts to the local election due to the consolidation
with the County.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 22-47 and 22-48
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SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE ANNUAL
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 a
Determination and approval of the rates for the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Fee for Fiscal v
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and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE ANNUAL STORMWATER a
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Addressing the Council was Missy (no last name provided), and Santa (no last name provided).
Adopted Ordinance No. 22-8
ITEM 10
LMD ZONE T2A - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS/ APPROPRIATION OF
OPERATIONAL BUDGET
Award contract to Oakridge Landscape, Inc. to support landscape maintenance services to
Landscape Maintenance District Zone T2A (Skyline Ranch); and authorize an ongoing
appropriation in the amount of $104,404 to fund landscape operations for this new Zone.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Award a two-year contract to Oakridge Landscape, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance
services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone T2A (Skyline Ranch) for an annual base
amount of $78,528, plus an additional $15,706 in annual contract expenditure authority to
address unforeseen maintenance and repairs, for a total two-year amount not to exceed
$188,468.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional, one-year renewal
options for Oakridge Landscape, Inc., beginning in year three, for an annual amount not to
exceed $94,234; plus, an adjustment in compensation consistent with the appropriate
Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor, contingent upon the appropriation of
funds by the City Council during the annual budget for such fiscal year.
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3. Authorize ongoing appropriations from Landscape Maintenance District Fund 357 totaling
$104,404, as identified in Attachment A, to support Zone T2A operations and monitoring
services.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
and modify the awards in the event impossibility of performance arises, and execute all
documents subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 11
AWARD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR ZONE T52 (STONECREST)
Award a two-year contract to American Heritage Landscape, Inc., to provide landscape
maintenance services to Landscape Maintenance District Zone T52 (Stonecrest) for an amount v
not to exceed $275,884.
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1. Award a two-year contract to American Heritage Landscape, Inc., to provide landscape
maintenance services to Landscape Maintenance District Zone T52, Stonecrest, for an annual
base amount of $105,000, plus an additional $32,296 in annual contract expenditure authority
to address unforeseen maintenance and repairs, for a total two-year amount not to exceed
$274, 592.
2. Authorize ongoing appropriations in the amount of $15,010 from Landscape Maintenance
District Fund 357 to expenditure account 3572427-514110 to support recurring landscape
maintenance services.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional, one-year renewal
options beginning in year three, for an annual amount not to exceed $137,296; plus an
adjustment in compensation consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon
request of the contractor, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council
during the annual budget for such fiscal year.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
and modify the awards in the event impossibility of performance arises, and execute all
documents subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 12
MUNICIPAL STORMWATER PERMIT FEE INVOICE TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
City Council approval to pay an invoice over $50,000 to the State of California, as required by
the City of Santa Clarita's Purchasing Policy.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution to ratify a payment to the California State Water Resources
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Control Board for the Municipal Phase 1, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Permit for the billing period October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022, in the amount of
$53,352, and authorize the City Manager to make future permit fee payments.
Addressing the Council was Missy (no last name provided).
Adopted Resolution No. 22-49
ITEM 13
CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES
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Contract award for janitorial services at City facilities.
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1. Award a two-year contract to Servicon Systems, Inc., for janitorial services at City -owned
facilities in the amount of $3,260,408, plus an additional $140,730 to address additional °
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services, for a total amount not to exceed $3,401,138.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three one-year renewal options with
Servicon Systems, Inc., not to exceed the second -year total, inclusive of additional services,
of $1,750,011 per renewal, plus Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases contingent upon the
appropriation of funds in the annual budget for such fiscal years.
3. Authorize one-time appropriations totaling $69,593, and authorize ongoing appropriations
totaling $759,433, as identified on Attachment A.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
Addressing the Council were Tony Maldonado and Elaine Ballace.
ITEM 14
2020-21 TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY EQUIPMENT UPGRADES - PHASES I
AND III, PROJECT M1033 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will replace the existing cooling tower and an existing heat pump, both servicing
Building A - Administration Building, at the Transit Maintenance Facility.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve plans and specifications for the 2020-21 Transit Maintenance Facility Equipment
Upgrades — Phases I and III, Project M1033.
2. Award a construction contract to Pardess Air, Inc., in the amount of $518,000 and authorize a
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contingency in the amount of $51,800, for a total contract amount not to exceed $569,800.
Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $30,000 from the Transit Fund (Fund 700) to
expenditure account M1033700-516101 and increase Transit Miscellaneous Federal Grants
revenue account 700.442409 by $30,000.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
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MCBEAN PARKWAY BRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION, PROJECT R1005 - c
AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will abate highly invasive, non-native vegetation from areas within the Santa Clara v
River.
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Award a construction contract to HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc., for the McBean
Parkway Bridge Environmental Mitigation, Project R1005 in the amount of $860,459 and
authorize a contingency in the amount of $86,046, for a total contract amount not to exceed
$946,505.
2. Authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $627,775 from the Valencia Bridge and
Thoroughfare Fund (Fund 303) from expenditure account 51039303-516101 to expenditure
account R1005303-516101.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Councilmember McLean inquired about existing wildlife, and Mr. Striplin responded that the
mitigation project is under specific requirements as permitted by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers and California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Mayor Weste commented on the invasive, non-native arundo and that there are only certain
months in the year that arundo and tamarix can be removed from the river.
Addressing the Council was Missy (no last name provided).
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ITEM 16
NEWHALL RANCH ROAD BRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION, PROJECT R1006
- AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will abate highly invasive, non-native vegetation from areas within the Santa Clara
River and San Francisquito Creek.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Award a construction contract to HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc., for the Newhall
Ranch Road Bridge Environmental Mitigation, Project R1006 in the amount of $1,074,046
and authorize a contingency in the amount of $107,405, for a total contract amount not to
exceed $1,181,451.
2. Authorize a one-time transfer of funds in the amount of $951,111 to the Newhall Ranch Road
Bridge Environmental Mitigation, Project R1006 from the following accounts:
$695,875 in Miscellaneous Federal Grants funds (Fund 229) from the McBean Parkway
Bridge Environmental Mitigation, Project R1005 expenditure account R1005229-
516101 to expenditure account R1006229-516101;
$148,507 in Valencia Bridge & Thoroughfare funds (Fund 303) from the McBean
Parkway Bridge Environmental Mitigation, Project R1005 expenditure account
R1005303-516101 to expenditure account R1006303-516101; and
$106,729 in Miscellaneous Federal Grants funds (Fund 229) from the Newhall Ranch
Road Bridge Widening over San Francisquito Creek, Project S1039 expenditure
account S1039229-516101 to expenditure account R1006229-516101.
3. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $343,634 from the Miscellaneous Federal Grant
Fund (Fund 229) to expenditure account R1006229-516101 and increase Miscellaneous
Federal Grant revenue account 229-442409 by $343,634.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 17
EASEMENT DEDICATION TO THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY WATER AGENCY FOR
THE CASTAIC CONDUIT BYPASS PIPELINE PROJECT, APNS 2811-063-904, -905, -906
AND -907
Authorized approval of easement dedication to the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency as part of
their conduit bypass pipeline project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a pipeline easement and
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temporary construction easement for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, subject to City
Attorney approval.
2. Increase General Fund revenue account 100-462101 in the amount of $10,675.
ITEM 18
APPROVAL OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION OF 200 +/- ACRES IN LOS ANGELES
COUNTY, ADJACENT TO HASKELL CANYON OPEN SPACE, ASSESSORS PARCEL
NUMBERS 2813-025-001, 2813-010-001, 2813-010-011, 2813-010-012, 2813-010-013
Approval of acquisition of 200 +/- acres of real property adjacent to Haskell Canyon Open Space
to contribute to the City of Santa Clarita's preserved open space.
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1. Approve the acquisition of 200 +/- acres Los Angeles County Assessor's Parcel Numbers y
2813-025-001, 2813-010-001, 2813-010-011, 2813-010-012, and 2813-010-013 at a total
cost of $1,636,500, which includes the property purchase price of $1,600,000; $14,000 for U
due diligence, escrow, and closing costs; $12,500 remedial work (removal and proper
disposal of trash, debris, septic system, and occupants on the properties); and $10,000 for c
trailhead improvements.
2. Appropriate $1,626,500 from the Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358)
to Expenditure Account 3585200-520104 for the purchase of the property, due diligence, and
closing costs.
3. Appropriate $10,000 from Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to
Expenditure Account 3585200-516101 for trailhead improvements.
4. Appropriate $23,000 as an on -going annual expenditure, starting fiscal year 2022-2023 from
Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to Expenditure Account
3587501-518503 for the payment of annual property taxes.
5. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council.
Addressing the Council was Missy (no last name provided).
Mayor Weste commented on the process for purchasing Open Space property.
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ITEM 19
MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE LICENSE AGREEMENT
The City of Santa Clarita utilizes Microsoft software to operate desktop computers, servers,
databases, applications, and email. This item makes a recommendation to award a contract for a
three-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement to keep the City's critical software infrastructure
properly licensed and supported.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a three-year contract to SoftwareONE, Inc., in the amount of $128,075 plus a 10
percent contingency in the amount of $12,808, for a total amount not to exceed $140,883 for
the continued use of the City's Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement; inclusive of
Microsoft Client Access Licenses, Windows Server operating system licenses, SQL Server
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database licenses, Exchange email server licenses, Remote Desktop licenses, and support for
three years.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
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subject to City Attorney approval.
Addressing the Council was Elaine Ballace.
ITEM 20
EARTHQUAKE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN CITY FACILITIES FOR THE 2022-23
FISCAL YEAR
Approve premium payment through the City's insurance broker, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.,
for Fiscal Year 2022-23 earthquake coverage for certain City facilities.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Authorize Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., to bind earthquake coverage on behalf of the City
for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for various City facilities with Arrowhead General Insurance
Agency, Inc., for a policy limit of $35 million, for a total premium fee of $375,152.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to exercise two, one-year renewal options, beginning
in Fiscal Year 2022-23, with the City's earthquake insurance broker Alliant Insurance
Services, Inc, in an amount not to exceed $22,500 annually.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council were Kathryn Franti regarding AB 2295 and affordable housing; Nancy
(no last name provided) regarding the Human Relations Roundtable; Missy (no last name
provided) regarding the Human Relations Roundtable; Santa Rivera regarding the Human
Relations Roundtable, clearing brush for fire danger, additional legal fireworks, and the
amendment of SB 866; and Steve Petzold regarding the Human Relations Roundtable and
Council Norms and Procedures.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Larry Fiscus at 8:38 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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