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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-07-14 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 14,1998 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1" Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AGENDA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY — No New Business REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY — No New Business City Clerk Announcement During t e Public Participation portion of the meeting, each person wishing to speak should prepare a three (3) minute presentation. Public Participation speaker's slips must bel submitted to the City Clerk. Anyone wishing to address an item on the agenda should fill out a speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is discussed. Each person addressing the Council has three minutes in which to speak, after which time the red light on the Council dais will appear. In compliance with the Americans with -Disabilities Act, if you need special assistanQa to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (805) 255-4375. 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) Executive Meetint This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any furter 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. This session is open to the public. Public Participation This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on items that are not on the agenda. Council will not act upon those items at this meeting other than to review and return without action or provide direction to staff. ALL speakers must call or submit a speaker's slip to the City Clerk prior to this portion of the meeting end prepare a presentation not to exceed three minutes. The number of people wishing to speak will divide the thirty minutes allowed for public input, maximum time allowed per person will be three (3) minutes. STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public Participation) - Darcy AUMPDX97s11016ki ROLL FLAG SALUTE APPROVAL OF AGENDA — Mayor to inquire whether any member of the public would like to pull for discussion, any item on the Consent Calendar. AL OF MINUTES me 23, 1998 TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO THE CITY CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a request is made for discussion, in which case, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent) Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the agenda. 1. READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES — Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to Council taking action on t�e ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council meeting agenda, Council may determine that thetitlehas been read. RECOMMENDED ACTION- Determine that the titles to all ordinances, which appear on this public agenda, have been read and waive further rIeading. 2. AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS TRUCKS — In September of 1997, Santa Clarita received notification from the offices of California State Senator Pete Knight and California Assembly Member George Runner that the City had leen awarded a Petroleum Violation Escrow Account (PVEA) Grant in the amount of $100,000. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Appropriate $80,000 in PVEA grant funds for the acquisition of Alternative Fueled Vehicles to Account No. 2411-8615, appropriate $20,000 in PVEA grant funds for the purchase and installation of related fueling infrastructure to Account No. 2411-8601, and increase I revenues, Account No. 453-5157 in the amount of $100,000 for the PVEA grant; reject all bids received as a result of City of Santa Clarita Bid #PS 97-98-28; and direct staff to re -bid the purchase of two Compressed s vehicles. 3. AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE — STUDY SESSIONS — At the meeting of June 9, 1998, Council changed the time for Study Sessions to begin at 5:30 p.m. and continue until no later than 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. The City Attorney has recommended that an amendment to Section 2.04.010 of the Municipal Code be adopted to provide for these meetings. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce Ordinance No. 98-19 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.04 OF TITLE 2, OF T�HE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING. THE TIME OF REGULAR MEETINGS, and pass to second reading. 4. AMENDMENT TO CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE — RESOLUTION NO. 98-96 — The Political Reform Act requires every local agency to review its Conflict of Interest Code biennially or as needed to determine if it is accurate or if the Code should be amended. Staff has determined that the list of designated employees needs to be amended to reflect changes in position titles. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 98-86 adopting an al endment to the Conflict of Interest Code. 5. This item number was not used. 1 6. RENEWAL OF TREE TRIMMING CONTRACT — Golden Bear Arborists, Inc. is beginning its third year of a four year renewable contract for tree trimming service to the City. Golden Bear has provided the City with exceptional service over the past two years. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the contract with Golden Bear �rborists, Inc. for $462,760. These funds have been budgeted in FY 1998/99 in Account No. 5600-8001. Authorize the City Manager or designee to e7ecute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 7. AWARD OF JANITORIAL CONTRACT — On April 8, 1997, the City Council directed the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department to waive the bidding process and prepare an RFP (Request for Proposals) for janitorial services. On July 8, 1997, the City Council awarded the bid to Lee's Maintenance for one year, with the option to review annually for three additional years. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Renew the contract with Lee's Maintenance f?r $103,290 and authorize an additional $5,000 for contingency. These funds have been budgeted in FY 1998/99 in Account Nos. 5502-8001 and 5507-8001. Cuthorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to ity Attorney approval. K, 8. AWARD OF SECURITY CONTRACT — The City of Santa Clarita is in need of security services at City Hall, the Metrolink Stations, and the City's parks. The current provider has been working for the City for several years, but over time, the City's needs in this area have changed. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award a security contract to Golden West K-9 fqr $165,735. These funds have been budgeted in FY 1998/99 in Account Nos. 5500-8007 (City Hall), 5503-8088 (Metrolink Stations), 5502-8001 (City Park Flacilities) and 5507-8001 (Sports Complex). Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 9. 1997/98 AND 1998/99 ANNUAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS — AWARD CONTRACT — To avoid project delays due to City Council's summer recess, staff is requesting that City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the low bidder. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for the 1997/98 and 1998/99 Annual Infrastructure Projects with the lbw bidder and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure. The funds liave been budgeted in FY 1997/98 and FY 1998/99 in the proper accounts. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute and sign all documents, 1ubject to City Attorney approval. 10. CITYWIDE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE INVENTORY SYSTEM — ,&WARD OF CONTRACT — The goal of this project is to develop an I utomated and centralized Traffic Control Device Inventory (TCDI) system. �The chosen consultant will establish an accurate inventory of all existing gns and pavement markings within the City's boundaries, and will be Osponsible for developing a sign inspection and maintenance program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a sontract with Echelon Industries, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, ubject to City Attorney approval. Authorize continuing appropriations in ,kccount No. 4331-8001 from FY 1997/98 to FY 1998/99 in the amount of $75,000.00. 11. ILEY CANYON ROAD REALIGNMENT — PROJECT NO. S2020 — ADVERTISE FOR BIDS — On September 9, 1997, the City Council approved the new alignment for Wiley Canyon Road. This alignment will include construction of two travel lanes using an eastern portion of right-of- way; curb, gutter, and a seven -foot sidewalk on the east side; a five-foot paved shoulder lane next to the curb for bicycle use; an asphalt walk area on the west side from Powell Street to Wabuska Road; and a concrete retaining wall to relieve the existing steep slope impacts on the roadway. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and specifications for the Wiley Canyon Road Realignment, Project No. S2020, and authorize advertising for bids. F1 12. EL NINO 1998 — EMERGENCY STORM REPAIRS UPDATE — This item will update the City Council on the El Nino 1998 storm repairs, which have n�w been completed. RECOMMENDED ACTION- Appropriate additional budget to provide for E1 Niiio 1998 storm repairs in the amount of $269,800.83 from City Council F`scal Year 1997/98 Contingency Account No. 1240-7401. Accept the work pIMormed by Oberg Contracting Corporation for emergency repairs relative to the El Nino 1998 storm season. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of dIompletion. 13. SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA NO. 20, TRACT NOS. 47863, 46626, AND 50536 (A UNIT OF TRACT NO. 46626) LOCATED AT WHITES CANYON ROAD NORTH OF NADAL STREET RESOLUTION NO. 98-61 — This is a resolution initiating proceedings with rIegards to Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No. 20, ordering the reparation of an Engineer's Report, approving the preliminary Engineer's Report and setting the time and place for a public hearing. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Adopt Resolution No. 98-61, initiating liroceedings with regards to Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No, 20 for Fiscal Year 1998/99. Order the preparation of the Engineer's Report, approve the preliminary Engineer's Report and set September 8, 1998 as the time and lace for a public hearing. 14. LIGHT SIX TENNIS COURTS AT CANYON HIGH SCHOOL — �ROJECT NO. M0005 — ADVERTISE FOR BIDS — The 1997/989 budget �dopted by the City Council included an account for park rehabilitation. A portion of the funding included money for tennis court lighting at Canyon High School. dMENDED ACTION. Approve the plans and specifications for No. M0005, and authorize advertising for bids for the Tennis Court Project at Canyon High School. 15. �ANTA CLARITA TOBACCO CONTROL SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM — In April 1997, the City received $79,764 in grant funding from �he Los Angeles County Department of Health Services for a Tobacco Control Services Grant. The City has successfully completed the scope or work to Fulfill requirements for this grant. The activities were successfully completed, with grant revenue remaining. iRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve an allocation of $20,000 from Account No. 7444-8001 for the Santa Clarita Tobacco Control Services Grant Program. Funds are budgeted in Fiscal Year 1998/99. Approve continuing appropriation of $20,000 from Fiscal Year 1997/98 to Fiscal Year 1998/99 in Account No. 7444-8001. 5 16. ESTABLISHING THE DOWNTOWN NEWHALL SPECIAL STANDARDS DISTRICT AND ADDING SECTION 17.16.100 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE (UDC AMENDMENT NO: 98- 002) -ORDINANCE NO. 98-13 - At the meeting of June 23, 1998, the City (council approved the Downtown Newhall Special Standards District, Special Standards and Design Guidelines. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance *. 98-13 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA F NCPAL CODEBYESTABLISHING THE DOWNTOWN NEWHALL CIALSTANDSDISTRICTASSECTION 17.16.100 OF THE SANTA RITA UNIFIED By CODE (UDC AMENDMENT 98-002). 17. APPROVING ANNEXATION 98-001 AND PREZONE 98-001 (MASTER CASE 98-097), FOR THE WHITNEY RANCH ANNEXATION, LOCATED EAST OF STATE ROUTE 14, EAST OF THE TERMINUS QF SAN FERNANDO ROAD, ADJACENT TO THE CITY - RDINANCE NO. 98-16 - Ordinance No. 98-16 was introduced on June 23, 998. After conducting the public hearing on the item, the Council waived UAL reading of the ordinance and passed to second reading. rT COMMENDED ACTION. Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 98-16' entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Y OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL NING MAP (PREZONE 98-001) FOR WHITNEY RANCH (ANNEX. 98- 01 AND PREZONE 98-001), THE 537.1 ACRE AREA. LOCATED JACENT TO AND OUTSIDE THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS EAST OF TATE ROUTE 14, EXTENDING EAST OF THE TERMINUS OF SAN ERNANDO ROAD AND INTO A PORTION OF THE ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST. 18.�AnPROVING PREZONE 89-001 (MASTER CASE 89-016) AND OPTING A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH LAFCO FOR THE TOWSLEY CANYON ANNEXATION - ORDINANCE NO. 98.14 AND RESOLUTION NO. 98- 100 - This is the second reading of Ordinance No. 98-14 to prezone Towsley Canyon to allow for future annexation; and resolution of application for the Towsley Canyon Annexation to be submitted to the LAFCO. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 98-14 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING .THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (PREZONE 89-001) FOR THE AREA LOCATED ADJACENT TO AND OUTSIDE THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS GENERALLY WEST OF INTERSTATE 5, EXTENDING ONE HALF MILE SOUTH OF THE CALGROVE BOULEVARD EXIT, AND. TO THE NORTH APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET SOUTH OF SAGECREST CIRCLE. Adopt Resolution No. 98-100 to authorize the City Manager or designee to file an annexation application with the LAFCO. 0 19. SKATEPARK SAFETY EQUIPMENT — ORDINANCE NO. 98-17 At the C ty Council meeting of June 23, 1998, Council introduced Ordinance No. 98- 1 and waived further reading of the ordinance and passed to second reading. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 98-17 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C�TY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO SKATEBOARD PARKS AND ROLLER-SKATING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND ADDING SECTIONS 12.54.030 AND 12.54.040. TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE. 20. IOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES TOBACCO CONTROL SERVICES GRANT — Accepting grant funding from the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services for a Tobacco Control Services Grant Program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contracts accepting the $225,056 grant from the Los t ngeles County Department of Health Services. Establish estimated revenues in the Miscellaneous Grants Fund Account No. 453-5054. 4ppropriate $1,500 to Account No. 7444-7302; $500 to Account No. 7444- 7�306; $500 to Account No. 7444-7307; $200 to Account No. 7444-7309; $4,000 to Account No. 7444-7312; $5,000 to Account No. 7444-7320; and $213,356 to Account No. 7444-8001. Authorize the City Manager or. designee to execute Any agreements or change orders arising out of the Santa Clarita Tobacco Prevention Program. 21. LOS ANGELES COUNTY JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT GRANT — Accepting grant funding from the Los Angeles County Job wining Partnership Act for a Santa Clarita Satellite One -Stop Career Center. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Approve and authorize the City Manager or f� esignee to execute any contracts, agreements, or change orders arising out of the Los Angeles County Job Training Partnership Act Grant program. I uthorize City Manager to approve hiring of a provisional Community ervices Coordinator to work at the satellite One -Stop Career Center. Establish estimated revenues in the Miscellaneous Grants Fund Account No. 153-5055. Appropriate $300,000 to Account No. 7446 as specified in report. 22. TRANSFER OF FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FROM TEXACO TRADING AND TRANSPORTATION, INC. (TM) TO EQUILON CALIFORNIA PIPELINE COMPANY — RESOLUTION NO. 98-76 — On May 26, 1992, the City Council granted a non-exclusive franchise to Texaco Trading and Transportation, Inc. (TTTI) for the term of ten (10) years from and after December 10, 1991. A change of ownership and operational control is being requested due to a merger between Texaco and Shell Oil Company. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 98-76 granting the transfer of the pipeline operated under Ordinance No. 92-10 from Texaco Trading and Transportation, Inc. to Equilon California Pipeline Company, subject to all terms and conditions of the original agreement. 7 23. PROPOSITION A — LOCAL RETURN FUNDS EXCHANGE WITH THE CITY OF LA VERNE — The City of La Verne is seeking cities interested in exchanging unrestricted general funds for Proposition A Local Return funds in the amount of $225,000. The City of Santa Clarita would exchange $.70 of unrestricted General Funds for each $1.00 of Proposition A Funds, resulting in a net gain of $67,500. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 98-99, authorizing the execution of an assignment agreement with the City of La Verne for exchange of Proposition A Funds for General Funds; and authorize the City Manager to sign all necessary documents, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. 24. APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM FROM NEXUS INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS AND APPROVAL OF THE FINANCING OF THE TELEPHONE SYSTEM — RESOLUTION NO. 98-95 — The City currently utilizes Pacific Bell's Centrex system for its entire telecommunications needs. Centrex offers a myriad of features and telephone lines for a monthly lease charge. This ongoing cost, along with the growth and size of the City's current communications system has prompted staff to investigate the potential advantages of purchasing its own telephone switch. The current Centrex system requires the City to lease telephone lines from Pacific Bell. Costs are also incurred, in addition to the monthly telephone line charges, each time a feature, move and/or change occurs. Staff recommends replacing Centrex with a new telephone system in an effort to minimize ongoing costs while maximizing the City's telecommunications functionality. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the purchase and installation of a new telephone system from Nexus Integrated Solutions in an amount not to exceed $420,000. Adopt Resolution No. 98-95 authorizing lease agreement with Leasing Innovations for the purchase of telephone system, for an amount not to exceed $420,000. Funds have been budgeted in the proposed 98/99 budget in Account No. 2310-8610. 25. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 24, 25, AND 26 —RESOLUTION NO. 98-101 — Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 98-101. E PUBLIC HEARING 26. SANTA CLARITA STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE -DISTRICT NO. 1, CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS AND APPROVING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF. ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998.99, AND ADOPTING* THE FISCAL YEAR BUDGET FOR THE STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT — RESOLUTION NO. 98-98 — Prior to Fiscal Year 1998/99, street lighting services in the City were provided by a special benefit district administered by the County of Los Angeles. Over the past year, the City has been in the process of transferring the jurisdiction of street light maintenance from the County to the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 98-98, confirming assessments and approving the levy and collection of assessments within Santa Clarita Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 1998/99, pursuant to the provisions of Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, and adopt the Fiscal Year 1998/99 budget for the Street Lighting Maintenance District. 27. NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS, AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS — Council nomination and appointment to fill three vacancies on each of the Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, and the Redevelopment Committee. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Nominating Authority submit nominations to the entire Council for approval. 28. NEWHALL RANCH FISCAL IMPACT REPORT — At the regular City Council meeting of April 28, 1998, the City Council directed the City staff to prepare a fiscal impact report on the proposed Newhall Ranch project. Staff, with the assistance of Ultra -Research, has completed the final report. In addition to the identified impacts to the City, the report identifies several impacts on County services. Actual impacts will only be known after development. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file report. 29. COMMUTE CONNECTION PROJECT — At the meeting of June 23, 1998, the Council adopted the proposed 1998/99 Fiscal Year Budget and added an amount not to exceed $140,000 for additional transit service, entitled the Commute Connection. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive report regarding the Commute Connection and provide direction. 30. RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY — WILEY CANYON ROAD REALIGNMENT — PROJECT NO. 52020 — Acquisition of an easement for public street and slope purposes for.the realignment of Wiley Canyon Road. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the hearing on Resolution No. 98-97, finding and determining that the public interest, convenience, and necessity require the acquisition of certain property for public purposes (Wiley Canyon Road Realignment Project). Review the evidence presented, including the agenda report and public comments, and close the hearing. Adopt Resolution No. 98-97 authorizing the commencement of eminent domain proceeding so as to acquire the easement described therein (Note: this requires an affirmative four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council). Direct the City Attorney to file the action expeditiously. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the acquisition. 31. REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE CENTER FOR APPLIED COMPETITIVE TECHNOLOGY (CACT) AT COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS — College of the Canyons, in partnership with Advanced Dynamics, Inc. is seeking the City's participation in the funding of a unique training program. This program is aimed at addressing a critical labor shortage shared by local manufacturing businesses like ADI. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a one-time grant of up to $75,000 to College of the Canyons for partial funding of the Center for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACT). Make funds contingent on an amount equal to 50% of funds received (up to $75,000) in use tax revenues that is a direct result of a capital equipment purchase by Aerospace Dynamics Inc. (ADI). Appropriate $75,000 from City Council Contingency Fund (Account No. 1240-7401). 32. STATE LEGISLATION — SENATE BILL 1886 (HAYDEN) — Senate Bill 1886 will create the San Fernando Valley Transportation Authority. The SFVTA will be the sole planning and programming entity for transportation in the San Fernando Valley. This board will settle under the funding jurisdiction of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and provide direction to staff. 10 33. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE NORTH VALENCIA 2 SPECIFIC PLAN — MOU for the proposed 527 acre North Valencia 2 annexation,- generally located north of Newhall Ranch Road, west of McBean Parkway, south and east of Copper Hill Drive and including Valencia High School. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider proposed deal points for a non- binding North Valencia 2 annexation Memorandum of Understanding (MOLT) between the City and the Valencia Company.. Provide modifications, if any, to the MOU. Direct the City Manager or designee to execute the MOU. Authorize the City Manager or designee to establish a contract with Impact Sciences, Inc. for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for an amount not to exceed $175,000 to Account No. 501-2385, subject to City Attorney approval. 34. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR.) FOR THE GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD AND HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT (MASTER CASE 98- 114: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-003/ZONE CHANGE 98-002) — On February 24, 1998, the City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the William S. Hart School District regarding the construction of Golden Valley Road and a new high school. Both parties subsequently ratified this MOU. At that time, staff envisioned that a focused EIR could be prepared for the project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and Rincon Consultants to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Golden Valley Road and High School Project for a total contract amount not to exceed $79,730 plus a ten percent contingency from Account No. 4362- 8001, subject to City Attorney approval. REPORTS (Council) STAFF COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 11 CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Steffen vs. City of Santa Clarita United States District Court Case No. 98-5181 ABC (RCx) ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, August 25, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, after the summer break. CERTIFICATION I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita and that on July 9. 1998, between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. and 5 o'clock p.m., the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall and the Santa Clarita Sheriffs Station. Sharon L. Dawson, CMC City Clerk Santa Clarita, California 12