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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-25 - AGENDAS - REGCITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, March 25, 2025 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. 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. View public meeting agendas here, inclusive of all attachments and reading file material. INVOCATION Gibbs 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 National Vietnam War Veterans Day Proclamation Daughters of American Revolution Recognition 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 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 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 11, 2025 Regular Meeting. Page 2 2. CHECK REGISTER NO. 06 - Check Register No. 06 for Period 02/07/25 through 02/20/25 and 02/27/25. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 02/10/25 through 02/21 /25. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 06. 3. STATE LEGISLATION: AB 271, AB 875, AB 1022, SB 264, AND SB 265 - The following state legislative items were presented to the City Council Legislative Committee on March 5, 2025, and are being presented to the City Council for consideration to adopt a position: AB 271 (Hoover), AB 875 (Muratsuchi), AB 1022 (Kalra), SB 264 (Valladares), and SB 265 (Valladares). RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Support AB 271 (Hoover), AB 875 (Muratsuchi), SB 264 (Valladares), and SB 265 (Valladares). 2. Oppose AB 1022 (Kalra). 3. Transmit position statements to the authors of the bills, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, and other stakeholder organizations. 4. VISTA CANYON WATER FACTORY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - Council Consideration to award a three-year contract to Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for water testing services at the Vista Canyon Water Factory. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Award a three-year contract to Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., for water testing services in the amount of $482,822 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $48,282, for a total contract amount not to exceed $531,104. 2. Appropriate a one-time expenditure of $112,052 from the Vista Canyon Wastewater Standby fund balance (Fund 368) per attached Exhibit A, effective Fiscal Year 2024- 25. Appropriate an ongoing expenditure of $250,000 from the Vista Canyon Wastewater Standby fund balance (Fund 368) per attached Exhibit A, effective Fiscal Year 2025- 26. 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two additional, one-year renewal options, plus an adjustment consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index for Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange County adjustments, upon request of the contractor, and contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in Page 3 the annual budget for such fiscal year. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 5. PURCHASE OF BIG BELLY TRASH AND RECYCLING SOLAR COMPACTOR UNITS - The Environmental Services division is seeking Council consideration to approve the purchase of seven Big Belly Solar Trash and Recycling Units for placement at City parks to continue standardizing the collection of recyclables and waste. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the purchase, through Waxie Sanitary Supply, of seven Big Belly Solar Trash and Recycling Units, using the appropriated budget from the Construction and Demolition Forfeiture funds and the City/County Beverage Container Payment Program grant from CalRecycle in the amount not to exceed $81,065. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval. 6. COVENANT AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESTRICTION ON ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 2861-062-900 & 2861-062-902 (MCBEAN TRANSIT CENTER) - City Council consider accepting a covenant and environmental restriction from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to accept a covenant and environmental restriction from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region, as described and shown in Exhibit A. 7. LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH WHITTAKER CORPORATION AND EHS SUPPORT LLC - City Council consideration of a 10-year license agreement with Whittaker Corporation and EHS Support LLC. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents for the license agreement with Whittaker Corporation and EHS Support LLC, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 8. DOCKWEILER DRIVE EXTENSION, PROJECT S3023 - DESIGN CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS - This item considers extending the current contracts to provide design services for the Dockweiler Drive Extension project. The project includes design of Dockweiler Drive from the existing terminus to 13th Street and Railroad Avenue. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Extend the current design contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for design services with MNS Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $1,668,812 and Page 4 authorize a contingency in the amount of $166,881, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,882,236. 2. Extend the current design services agreement and authorize an increased expenditure authority for design services with Southern California Regional Rail Authority, in the amount of $301,400 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $30,140, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $572,935. 3. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $2,100,000 from the Via Princessa Bridge and Thoroughfare Fund (Fund 453) to expenditure account 53023453-516101, Dockweiler Drive Extension. 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 9. PARCEL MAP, ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION OF IRREVOCABLE OFFERS OF DEDICATION FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 80287 (TANNAHILL AVE.) - Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, City Council consider approving Parcel Map, accept and reject offers of dedication, for Parcel Map No. 80287 (Tannahill Ave.). The map is for subdivision purposes and is located on the east side of the City of Santa Clarita, in the Sand Canyon area. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 80287. 2. Accept on behalf of the public, the offer of dedication and grant of the easements for public use and trail purposes. Reject the irrevocable offer of dedication and grant of easements for public use of the private and future street easements and improvements. 4. Make findings as follows: This map is consistent with the provisions of Sections 66474 and 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act and should be approved. Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 80287, which indicates all special assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita are paid. 6. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk's Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 80287, which embodies the approval of said map and the acceptance and rejection of the dedications shown thereon. 7. Instruct the City Surveyor to endorse the City Surveyor's Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 80287, which provides for verification that the map is technically correct. Page 5 8. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 80287, which provides for verification of substantial conformance with the Tentative Parcel Map and all provisions of local ordinances and state laws applicable at the time of approval. 9. Find Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 80287 exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Guideline 15061(b)(3) because the subdivision does not include any proposed development or construction. 10. 2024-25 CONCRETE REHABILITATION PROGRAM AND ADA ACCESS RAMPS, PROJECTS M0156 AND D0005 - PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - This item considers awarding a construction contract for the 2024-25 Concrete Rehabilitation Program and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Access Ramps projects. These projects will improve existing sidewalk and access ramps. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council 1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2024-25 Concrete Rehabilitation Program, Project M0156, and 2024-25 ADA Access Ramps, Project D0005. 2. Award the construction contract to MSH Development Group Inc., in the amount of $593,325 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $59,300 for a total contract amount not to exceed $652,625. 3. 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. Speaker cards may not be submitted relating to any items listed on the agenda. STAFF COMMENTS FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held April 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. Page 6 CERTIFICATION On March 20, 2025, 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 Page 7 P-UROCL"ATION National Vietnam War Veterans Day March 29, 2025 WHEREAS, the Vietnam War was a time in our nation's history when service members of different backgrounds, colors, and creeds came together to complete a daunting mission; and WHEREAS, the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 designated March 29 of each year as National Vietnam War Veterans Day to thank and honor our nation's Vietnam Veterans and their families for their sacrifice; and WHEREAS, we salute our brave Vietnam War Veterans who, in service to our nation and in defense of liberty, fought bravely during the war; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita wishes to also pay tribute to wartime contributions at home by American citizens and Allies, and acknowledge the technology, science, and medical advances made during the war; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita believes that the sacrifices of the over 9 million heroes who served during the Vietnam War era and the more than 58,000 who lost their lives must be remembered for years to come. NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim March 29, 2025, as National Vietnam War Veterans Day, and encourages residents to continue to honor all those who bravely served in the Vietnam War and express their gratitude to Veterans in our community. Signed this 25th day of March, 2 02 5. William A. Miranda, Mayor Santa. Clarita, California