HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-10 - AGENDAS - REGCITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
AGENDA
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
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.
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allotted to non-English speakers using a translator) indicated by a colored light system on the
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attachments and reading file material.
INVOCATION
Smyth
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.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation
Constitution Week Proclamation
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.
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
NEW BUSINESS
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE FUTURE
PROPOSAL OF THE SUNRIDGE SPECIFIC PLAN - A memorandum of
understanding between the City of Santa Clarita and Blue Ox Holdings, LLC, regarding
the potential future submittal of the Sunridge Specific Plan Project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding entitled "MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND BLUE OX
HOLDINGS, LLC, REGARDING THE CITY ENTITLEMENT PROCESS FOR THE
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF THE 980-ACRE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA."
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2. 2028 SUMMER OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES - The 2028 Summer
Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA28) will be hosted by the City of Los Angeles, and
will feature various sporting events throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. In advance
of LA28, the Organizing Committee has made several announcements related to its venue
and transportation plans.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council discuss the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, the
formation of an AdHoc Committee, and provide direction to City Staff.
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.
3. 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 27, 2024 Regular Meeting.
4. CHECK REGISTER NO. 18 - Check Register No. 18 for Period 07/26/24 through
08/08/24 and 08/15/24. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 07/29/24 through
08/09/24.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register
No. 18.
5. AMENDED RESOLUTION TO APPROVE STATE GRANT FUNDING - This
amended resolution reflects a recent change to the use of funds and authorizes the City of
Santa Clarita to work with the State Department of Parks and Recreation to receive a
state grant for the acquisition of open space.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt an amended resolution to conform with changes made to the 2022/23
State Budget and authorize the City of Santa Clarita to work with the State Department of
Parks and Recreation to receive funding for the acquisition of open space.
6. SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX RESTROOM RENOVATION,
PROJECT P0024 - PLANS SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT - This item considers an award for a construction contract for the Santa
Clarita Sports Complex restroom renovation, which includes removing and replacing all
tile, plumbing fixtures, countertops, partition doors, and lighting.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Santa Clarita Sports Complex Restroom
Renovation, Project P0024.
2. Award a construction contract to 3M Construction Corporation, in the amount of
$224,970 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $22,497, for a total contract
amount not to exceed $247,467.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
7. PRESERVATION OF 242.44 +/- ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY IN LOS
ANGELES COUNTY, AYRES PROPERTY, ASSESSORS PARCEL NOS. 2826-
019-035 AND 2826-019-036 - Acquisition of this property will enhance the City's on-
going efforts to preserve open space lands in an effort to complete the open space
greenbelt surrounding the Santa Clarita Valley.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Approve the purchase of 242.44+/- acres of real property contiguous to City -owned
open space property to the west of the City, Assessor's Parcel Numbers 2826-019-
035 and 2826-019-036, at a total cost of $1,093,255, which includes property
purchase price, escrow, title, appraisal fees, due diligence costs, maintenance, and
payment of annual property taxes.
2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $1,093,255 from the Open Space
Preservation District Fund (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District
Expenditure Account 3587501-520104.
Appropriate ongoing funds in the amount of $21,120 from Open Space Preservation
District Fund (Fund 358) to Open Space Expenditure Account 3587501-518503 and
$2,500 to 3587501-511101.
4. Find this acquisition exempt from review under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15313 (Class 13); Section
15317 (Class 17); and Section 15325 (Class 25).
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
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8. PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UPDATE, PROJECT M0153 -
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT - This item awards a professional
services contract to Pavement Engineering, Inc. to update the City's pavement
management system for the Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Award a one-year professional services contract to Pavement Engineering, Inc., to
update the City of Santa Clarita's pavement management system, including pavement
inspection and miscellaneous pavement engineering services for the Annual Overlay
and Slurry Seal Program, Project MO153, in the amount of $111,645, and authorize a
contingency in the amount of $16,747, for a total contract amount not to exceed
$128,392.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional one-year
renewal options not to exceed the annual contract amount of $111,645, and authorize
an annual contingency in the amount of $16,747, plus an appropriate Consumer Price
Index adjustment, upon request of the consultant and contingent upon the
appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents subject to City
Attorney approval.
9. ORCHARD VILLAGE ROAD PROTECTED PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE
FACILITY, PROJECT C2028 - PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - This item awards a construction contract for the
Orchard Village Road Protected Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility project. The
improvements include converting an existing wide shoulder into a shared -use pedestrian
and bicycle lane on Orchard Village Road from Mill Valley Road to Lyons Avenue.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Orchard Village Road Protected
Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility, Project C2028.
2. Find the Orchard Village Road Protected Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility exempt
from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Article 19, Section 15301.
Award the construction contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $568,997
and authorize a contingency in the amount of $56,900, for a total contract amount not
to exceed $625,897.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
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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. Speaker cards may not be submitted relating to any items listed on the agenda.
STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
In memory of Nancy Coulter
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held September 24, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the
Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
MINUTES APPROVAL
CERTIFICATION
On September 5, 2024, 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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PROCLAMATION
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September 2024
WHEREAS, each year approximately 300,000 children and youth under the age of 19 are
diagnosed with cancer worldwide; and
WHEREAS, childhood cancer is the number one disease -related cause of death for children
in the United States and many other countries; and
WHEREAS, two-thirds of those who survive childhood cancer endure chronic health
conditions from the toxic effects of cancer treatment, including secondary cancers and other
life -threatening illnesses; and
WHEREAS, the causes of childhood cancer are largely unknown and more study is needed
to understand which treatments work best for children; and
WHEREAS, cancer treatment for children often must differ from traditional adult treatments
to take into account children's developmental needs and other factors.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim September 2024
as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and encourage residents to learn more about how
they can help children who are diagnosed with cancer and their families.
Signed this 101" day of September, 2024.
Cameron Smyth, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California
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PROCLAMATION
Constitution Week
September 17-23, 2024
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WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the °
United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week; and '-
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In 1955, DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17 through 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 w
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WHEREAS, the goals of the Constitution Week celebration are to: emphasize citizens' responsibilities for
protecting and defending the Constitution; informing people that the Constitution is the basis for America's C
great heritage and the foundation for our way of life; and encouraging the study of the historical events 2
which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787; and -
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NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim September 17 through 23, 2024 as a
Constitution Week and encourages residents to reaffirm the ideals the Framers of the Constitution had in
1787 and to celebrate the freedoms it gives us.
Signed this 10th day of September, 2024.
Cameron Smyth, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California
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