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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-08-25 - AGENDA REPORTS - APPROVAL MTG MIN (4)Agenda Item: CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval: i Item to be presented by: Sharon Dawson DATE: August 25, 2009 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council approve minutes of the July 14, 2009 special and regular meetings of the City Council. BACKGROUND The minutes from the previous City Council meetings are submitted for City Council approval. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Council may approve amendments to the minutes as necessary. FISCAL IMPACT None by this action. ATTACHMENTS July 14, 2009 minutes APPROVED CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. JULY 14, 2009 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:34 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. CLOSED SESSION Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised of the need to conduct a Closed Session for the purpose of holding a: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — PENDING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Case Name: In re RFI Realty, Inc., et al. US Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona Case No. 2-04-BK-10486-CGC RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:35 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:12 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken in Closed Session that was required to be reported. ADJOURN Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Ender gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:15 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Ferry invited representatives of Cub Scout Pack 527, Webelos Den 2 from Saugus, to lead the flag salute. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Pro Tem Weste thanked the July 4 Parade sponsors, and the entire Council recognized their efforts with awards and certificates. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Mayor Ferry presented staff with a plaque representing the Certification of Excellence for the City's Investment Policy from the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Ender recognized Dianne Van Hook, Chancellor, Santa Clarita Community College District and President, College of the Canyons, as recipient of the Betty Ferguson Foundation Woman of Honor award and wished all a happy and safe staycation. Councilmember Kellar offered congratulations to the SCV Senior Center for their first annual, sold out, golf tournament at Tournament Players Club. Councilmember McLean commented on the state's efforts to balance the budget, as well as her attendance at meetings of the SCAG Transportation Committee and the North County Transportation Coalition. Councilmember McLean wished all a happy summer. Mayor Pro Tem Weste requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Sheldon Allen, former SCV Man of the Year, in addition to Robert Mitchell, a film industry artist involved with the Santa Clarita Historical Society. She requested that the City Council allow her to work with the City Manager and staff on recognition to the original City Council, Mayor, and Commissioners at the Veterans Historical Plaza. Mayor Ferry recognized the coaches of a local youth volleyball team who recently traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, and congratulated the team on winning the gold medal. On behalf of the Blue Ribbon Task Force, Mayor Ferry reminded all to dial 911 when witnessing someone under the influence of alcohol attempting to drive; requested the community to impress upon the legislature the need to stop repeat offenders; and urged families in crisis to contact the City at (661) 259 -CITY for intervention resources. In response to an editorial, Mayor Ferry clarified the approved increase in Sanitation District rates is not related to the chloride/salt issue. EXECUTIVE MEETING Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced corrections to the project numbers related to Item 10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the agenda. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. City Council Minutes 2 July 14, 2009 3 CONVENE SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CALL TO ORDER Mayor/Chair Ferry called the meeting of the Redevelopment Agency to order at 6:41 p.m. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. ITEM 1 JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES The minutes of the previous Redevelopment Agency meeting are submitted for Redevelopment Agency approval. Redevelopment Agency: Approve minutes of the June 23, 2009 regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency. ITEM 2 JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR OLD TOWN NEWHALL STREETSCAPE, PROJECT S2004 - APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON AND EXTEND THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONTRACT; AND STREETSCAPE DESIGN, PROJECT B2008 - APPROVE THE NEXT PHASE OF STREETSCAPE AND ROADWAY INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN This is a multiphase project that implements the goals of the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan adopted by the Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency. City Council: Approve the street light installation agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE) in the amount of $120,000; appropriate funds from the Street Lighting Maintenance District Fund Balance (354) to Project Account S2004354-5161.001 in the amount of $120,000; authorize an increase of $65,000 to the existing contract for construction management services with Spirit Construction Inc.; authorize the continuance of $65,000 from Fiscal Year 2008-09 General Funds in Account M0063601- 5161.001 to Fiscal Year 2009-10 Account M0063601-5161.001; and authorize the transfer of $65,000 in General Funds from Account M0063601-5161.001 to Account S2004601-5161.001; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Redevelopment Agency: Authorize an increase of $75,000 to the existing Pacific Coast Land Design contract for the preparation of plans and specifications for landscape improvements of Main Street between 8th Street and Lyons Avenue; authorize an additional expenditure in the amount of $50,000 for City staff design of the Lyons Avenue at Main Street roadway infrastructure; appropriate funds from the Redevelopment Agency Non -Housing Fund balance in the amount of $125,000 to Expenditure Account B2008390-5161.001; and authorize the Executive Director or designee to execute all documents, subject to Agency Attorney approval. City Council Minutes 3 July 14, 2009 i ITEM 3 JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE THE LEASEHOLD INTEREST AND THOSE CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS PERTAINING TO THE REALTY LOCATED AT 24535 N. MAIN STREET, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91321 FROM CARQUEST AUTO PARTSAcquisition of leasehold interest and certain improvements pertaining to the realty located at 24535 Main Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 from Carquest Auto Parts. City Council: Approve the acquisition and adopt Resolution No. 09-65 consenting to payment being made by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita (Agency) for the purchase of the leasehold interests and those certain improvements pertaining to the realty, loss of goodwill, and all other damages and costs that may be associated with the relocation of the Carquest Auto Parts business ("Leasehold Interests") for public improvement and making the findings required by Section 33445 of the California Redevelopment Law to permit the use of Agency funds to purchase the "Leasehold Interests" to provide for the construction of a public library. Redevelopment Agency: Adopt Resolution No. RDA 09-10 of the Agency requesting consent from the City Council to use Agency funds for the purchase of the "Leasehold Interests" for public improvement and making the findings required by Section 33445 of the California Redevelopment Law and to permit the use of those funds to acquire the "Leasehold Interests" for the construction of a public library; authorize the appropriation of $160,000 from available funds in the Redevelopment Agency non -housing fund balance to Account 13400-5201.004; authorize Executive Director or designee to approve payments up to a maximum amount of $160,000 for the acquisition and for all required costs related thereto and execute all required documentation to complete the transaction, subject to review by the Agency Attorney. ITEM 4 JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR AUTHORIZATION TO PARTNER WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG), AS PART OF THE COMPASS BLUEPRINT DEMONSTRATION PROJECT PROGRAM FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES, PROVIDED BY SCAG, FOR THE NORTH NEWHALL AREA City staff is recommending support of a partnership with SCAG and acceptance of an award through their Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project Program that offers local governments a collection of innovative tools, software, and various consultant services free of charge. City Council: Authorize City Manager and Agency Executive Director to partner with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG); adopt Resolution No. 09-66 supporting the partnership between the City of Santa Clarita and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), as part of the Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project Program, to select consultants to prepare a land use plan and to provide other consultant services for the 118 acres of the North Newhall area not owned by Casden Properties, LLC. All associated consultant costs will be borne by SCAG. City Council Minutes 4 July 14, 2009 s Redevelopment Agency: Authorize City Manager and Agency Executive Director to partner with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG); adopt Resolution No. RDA 09-11 supporting the partnership between the City of Santa Clarita and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), as part of the Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project Program, to select consultants to prepare a land use plan and to provide other consultant services for the 118 acres of the North Newhall area not owned by Casden Properties, LLC. All associated consultant costs will be borne by SCAG. ITEM 5 JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM -2 APPLICATION The Neighborhood Stabilization Program -2 (NSP -2) is authorized under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 for the purpose of assisting in the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes. The NSP -2 is a competitive federal grant administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. City Council: Adopt Resolution No. 09-67 approving an application and designating program activities for Neighborhood Stabilization Program -2 funding. Redevelopment Agency: Adopt Resolution No. RDA 09-12 to leverage housing bond proceeds up to $1.5 million with the City's application for Neighborhood Stabilization Program -2 funding; appropriate funds from the Redevelopment Agency housing fund balance in the amount of $25,000 to Expenditure Account 13401-5201.004. Motion by Kellar, second by Ender, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 and 5. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, McLean, Ender, Kellar, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carries. Motion by Kellar, second by McLean, to approve Consent Calendar Items 2, 3, and 4. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ender, Kellar, McLean, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Disqualified: Weste Motion carries. Mayor Pro Tem/Agencymember Weste recused herself from voting on items 2, 3, and 4 due to the possibility of a conflict of interest due to the proximity of her property to these projects. City Council Minutes 5 July 14, 2009 ADJOURN SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Chair Ferry adjourned the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 6:43 p.m. RESUME CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Ferry resumed the City Council meeting at 6:43 p.m. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to Council taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council agenda, Council may determine that the title has been read. Determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES The minutes of the previous City Council meetings are submitted for City Council approval. Approve minutes of -the June 23, 2009 special and regular meetings of the City Council. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION During the June 23, 2009, Santa Clarita Legislative Committee meeting, Mayor Frank Ferry and Councilmember Laurie Ender recommended that the City Council take a position in support of State Senate Bill 696, United States Senate Bill 762, United States Senate Bill 763, United States Senate Bill 764, United States Senate Bill 116, and United States House of Resolution 467; and take a position in opposition of State Assembly Bill 761. Adopt the recommendation of the City Council Legislative Committee and direct staff to submit letters to appropriate members of the California Legislature, Members of Congress, Governor, and League of California Cities in support of: SB 696- Air Quality: CEQA Exemptions; S. 762 - Fire Safe Communities Act; S. 763 - Mortgage and Rental Disaster Relief Act of 2009; S. 764 - Disaster Rebuilding Assistance Act of 2009; S. 116 -Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Assistance of Local Government Act of 2009; H.R. 467 - Equitable Treatment of State and Local Government Act; and in opposition of: AB 761 - Mobile Home: Rent Control. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11.44 OF TITLE 11 "NOISE LIMITS," OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE DECLARING LOUD PARTIES TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND PROVIDING PROVISIONS FOR ABATEMENT OF SAME Loud parties are a nuisance to the health and well being of the community. Monday through Thursday the Sheriff's Department receives approximately 5-10 "loud party calls" daily, a number that increases to 20-45 daily calls during the weekend period beginning Friday and ending Sunday. To handle the increased weekend volume, the Sheriff's Department dedicates two patrol vehicles (four deputies) to monitor and shut -down the occurrence of these loud City Council Minutes 6 July 14, 2009 parties. The City's current noise limits ordinance does not provide the tools the Sheriffs Department needs to effectively enforce and deter loud party violations. Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 09-11 entitled, "AMENDING CHAPTER 11.44 OF TITLE 11 "NOISE LIMITS," OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE DECLARING LOUD PARTIES TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND PROVIDING PROVISIONS FOR ABATEMENT OF SAME." ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) - AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION -RELATED CONTRACTS FOR THE FIVE PROJECTS (M0072, C0034, C3010, M0073, AND M0074) RELATED TO THE HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO RECEIVE AND APPROPRIATE POTENTIAL FUNDS AWARDED THROUGH THE BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT COMPETITIVE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY LEGISLATIVE ACTION REQUIRED BY ARRA RELATED PROGRAMS DURING PERIOD STARTING JULY 15, 2009, AND ENDING AUGUST 24, 2009 In an effort consistent with the mission of the ARRA to provide, funds to state and municipal governments for shovel -ready projects that will provide new jobs and help stimulate the economic recovery of the nation, this item will authorize the City Manager or designee to act on behalf of the City Council to execute any legislative action required by ARRA related programs during the period of City Council hiatus July 15, 2009, to August 24, 2009. Upon the return of the City Council to regular session, August 25, 2009, any items from Recommended Action 4 and 5 requiring action will be brought to the City Council for ratification. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve the plans and specifications and award the construction contracts and any related construction -engineering consultant contracts, including 15 percent contingencies, to the lowest responsive bidders in amounts not to exceed the available local and federal funding for the five ARRA projects related to the Highway Infrastructure Program; authorize the City Manager or designee to authorize the expenditure of ARRA and local funds for any related construction -engineering consultant contracts, staff oversight, and miscellaneous project administration costs; increase revenues in Account 229-4424.012 by $1,500,000 and appropriate funds to Account M0072229-5161.001; adopt Resolution No. 09-68 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents and authorize funding actions from July 15, 2009 to August 24, 2009 for the ARRA program; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents for the ARRA projects as related to the Highway Infrastructure Program, subject to City Attorney approval; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any documents required and receive and appropriate potential funds awarded to the City through the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Competitive Program; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any documents required to apply for, receive, and appropriate funds for all ARRA related programs that may release guidelines during the time period starting July 15, 2009, and ending August 24, 2009; and any items from Recommended Actions 4 and 5 requiring action from the City Manager or designee during the time period starting July 15, 2009, and ending August 24, 2009, will be brought forth to City Council for ratification. City Council Minutes 7 July 14, 2009 9 ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR PARCEL MAP NO. 71034 (COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT — TOURNEY ROAD) — APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER OF DEDICATION Parcel Map No. 71034, consisting of approximately 2.56 acres, is located on the west side of Tourney Road between Magic Mountain Parkway and Valencia Boulevard, and is owned by Highridge Center, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company. Approve Parcel Map No. 71034; accept on behalf of the public the offer of dedication; make certain findings; instruct the Deputy City Manager to endorse the Special Assessment Statement on the face of the parcel map; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Statement on the face of the parcel map; and instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Statement on the face of the parcel map. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 12.96 TO TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING BICYCLES ON SIDEWALKS Staff has seen a growing number of inquiries from the community regarding bicycles on sidewalks. California Vehicle Code Section 21100(h) allows local authorities to adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution regarding the operation of bicycles on sidewalks. Adopt Ordinance No. 09-12 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 12.96 TO TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING BICYCLES ON SIDEWALKS." ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GROUND LEASE FOR TEMPORARY FIRE STATION 104 Los Angeles County Fire Department requested to continue leasing approximately two acres of land at 26201 Golden Valley Road for temporary Fire Station 104. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute on behalf of the City a Ground Lease Agreement with the County of Los Angeles (County) in the amount of $1.00 per year for approximately two acres of land to be used by the Los Angeles County Fire Department (Fire Department) for the purpose of housing temporary Fire Station 104 on real property located at 26201 Golden Valley Road, subject to City Attorney approval; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute renewal options until such time 'as permanent Fire Stations 104 and 150 are constructed, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD JANITORIAL SERVICES CONTRACT This contract will provide for janitorial services of City Hall, Corporate Yard, Metrolink Stations, Bus Transfer Station, Transit Maintenance Facility, and the Channel 20 Studio. Reject the bids received from Varsity Contractors, Bell Building Maintenance, and Jani King of California, Inc., as non-responsive; award the contract to Lee's Maintenance Services, Inc., for janitorial services in the amount of $207,614 and authorize a 5 percent contingency of $10,381, for a total amount not to exceed $217,995; and authorize the City Manager or designee to modify City Council Minutes 8 July 14, 2009 the award in the event other issues of impossibility of performance arise, execute up to two annual renewal options not to exceed $217,995 each, plus Consumer Price Index, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year, and execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD JANITORIAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS PARK FACILITIES The janitorial services bid includes all routine cleaning services, seven days per week, and additional services where required. Reject the bids received from California Master Cleaner, Franco Janitorial Services, and Grace Building Maintenance Company. Award the janitorial services contract for various park facilities to Bell Building Maintenance Company in the amount of $110,000, from Account 15202-5161.001, subject to the right of the City Manager to modify the award in the event issues of impossibility of performance arise. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to modify the award in the event other issues of impossibility of performance arise, execute up to two annual renewal options, not to exceed $110,000 plus Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year. Modify the award in the event other City park facilities become operational during the term of the contract, and execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR 2009 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM - REGULAR GRANT The City of Santa Clarita has been awarded a grant for $42,411 by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, through the Fiscal Year 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. Accept Fiscal Year 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. Increase estimated revenues in Account 206-4461.010 by $42,411. Increase estimated expenditures in Account 16111-5161.001 (Contractual Services) by $41,411 and in Account 16111-5191.001 (Travel and Training) by $1,000. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract documents, change orders, or amendments arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 17 CONSENT CALENDAR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.29 TO TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ARTS COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA At the June 23, 2009, City Council meeting, City Council directed staff to develop an ordinance to establish an Arts Commission for the City of Santa Clarita. Approve and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.29 TO TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ARTS COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF City Council Minutes 9 July 14, 2009 ID SANTA CLARITA." Appropriate $8,020 from Council Contingency Account 19300-5401.001 to Expenditure Account 15000-5161.002 for the payment of Commission stipends. Addressing the Council on this item was Dr. Michael Millar and Diane Trautman representing the Arts Advisory Committee. ITEM 18 CONSENT CALENDAR ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH YOLO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT AND CONTRACT WITH MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR, 45 -FOOT COMMUTER BUSES In order to meet growing demand for commuter services to and from the Santa Clarita Valley, City's Transit Division is in need of four, 45 -foot commuter buses. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an Assignment Agreement with Yolo County Transportation District, waive the formal bid process, and negotiate and execute the contract with Motor Coach Industries (MCI) for the purchase of four, 45 -foot buses, in an amount not to exceed $2,687,761, subject to City Attorney approval; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Transportation Authority (Metro) for the acceptance of Proposition 113 Transit Modernization Bridge Funding, in the amount of $1,437,761, to be applied to the purchase of said vehicles; appropriate $1,437,761 to Account 12400-5201.003. Increase the Grant Revenue Account 700-4621.001 by $1,437,761; approve the carry-over of $1,250,000 from Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Account 12400-5201.003, and increase Grant Revenue Account 700-4424.009 by $1,000,000 and MOSIP Revenue Account 700- 4422.007 by $250,000. ITEM 19 CONSENT CALENDAR CREATION OF JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY TO OVERSEE MANAGEMENT OF SANTA CLARITA PUBLIC TELEVISION OPERATIONS At the City Council's direction, in January 2009 the City Manager initiated efforts with community stakeholders to work towards the creation of a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) to economically support Santa Clarita Public Television, Channel 20. The creation of a JPA will allow multiple local public agencies to pool their financial and/or in-kind resources to fund operational and staffing costs associated with Channel 20. Appropriate funds in the amount of $190,000 from Public, Education, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant Fund Balance (330) to Expenditure Account 12205-5201.002 to continue funding capital and facility costs associated with Channel 20; appropriate funds in the amount of $50,000 from non -capital PEG revenue remitted by AT&T as part of their Public Benefits Agreement with the City (fund 330) to Expenditure Account 12205-5161.002 to fund the City's proportional share of Channel 20's operating costs; adopt Resolution No. 09-69 approving the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA), and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute, subject to City Attorney approval; authorize the City Manager to extend the existing Professional Services Agreement with SCVTV, and increase this Agreement to $50,000, until such time as the Joint Powers Authority is formed and can execute a Professional Services Agreement for the ongoing management of Channel 20. There were 18 written comment cards submitted for this item. City Council Minutes 10 July 14, 2009 I1 ITEM 20 CONSENT CALENDAR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT RESOLUTIONS INITIATING PROCEEDINGS, APPROVING AN ENGINEER'S REPORT, AND TAKING OTHER RELATED ACTIONS Consideration of creating and modifying various LMD zones. Adopt Resolution No. 09-70 to initiate proceedings, and make certain designations in connection with proposed annexations into, detachments from, creation of new zones, dissolution of existing zones, and assessment rate adjustments in Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1, A2, and T1. Adopt Resolution No. 09-71 to approve Engineer's Report, and declare its intention to order annexations into, detachments from, creation of new zones, dissolution of existing zones, and assessment rate adjustments in Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1, A2, and T1, and to levy an assessment thereon, taking certain other actions in connection therewith. ITEM 21 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 24 & 25 Approval of the Check Registers. Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 24 & 25. Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Ender, Kellar, Weste, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carries. ITEM 22 PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND LIENS ON PROPERTIES FOR 23580 PINE STREET AND 27536 VILNA AVENUE Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. Mary Cusick, Records Technician, stated that all notices required by law have been provided. Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised that the City's Municipal Code consists of ordinances adopted by the City Council. When any provision or requirement of the municipal code is violated and the owner fails to comply, it may be prosecuted in civil court with the City Council's approval. The City Council approved civil actions against both of the property owners below after the owners failed to comply with the City for over two years. Court judgments were awarded in favor of the City after it won both cases. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing. City Council Minutes 11 July 14, 2009 /� Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve Resolution No. 09-72 adding special assessment and lien in the amount of $35,612.90 on the property located on 23580 Pine Street for prosecution costs to remove the illegal use of the property as a junkyard and for auto repair (People v. Bullock); and approve Resolution No. 09-73 adding special assessment and lien in the amount of $68,657.90 on the property located on 27536 Vilna Avenue for prosecution costs to remedy the various property maintenance issues (People v. Sekhmet, Inc.). On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, McLean, Ender, Kellar, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carries. ITEM 23 PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTION OF SEWER AND WATER CONNECTION FEE FOR GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD BRIDGE Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. Mary Cusick, Records Technician, stated that all notices required by law have been provided. Ingrid Hardy, Management Analyst, advised that the City is providing advanced funding for the project costs associated with the construction of water and sewer lines that will benefit certain properties near the Golden Valley Road Bridge Area. As a result of the funding advancement, the City is establishing a water and sewer connection fee to be paid by those properties within the Connection Fee Area (Area) that will connect to the water and/or sewer system. The connection fees will reimburse the City for the costs associated with the utility improvements. As part of the presentation, Ingrid Hardy provided a revised map. Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman, representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Weste and Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, clarified the need for the fees. Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing. Motion by Kellar, second by Ender, to adopt Resolution No. 09-74 to establish the sewer and water connection fee and its associated application fee for certain properties near the Golden Valley Road Cross Valley Connector. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Ender, Kellar, Weste, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carries. City Council Minutes' 12 July 14, 2009 15 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Kenneth Kolt regarding illegal fireworks and Alan Ferdman, representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee, regarding the Sanitation District. STAFF COMMENTS There were no staff comments. Mayor Ferry addressed Mr. Ferdman's comments. Mayor Pro Tem Weste requested that the City Manager contact Steve Maguin of the Sanitation District to compile and provide a fact sheet about the recently approved Sanitation District fee increase. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting in memory of Sheldon Allen and Robert Mitchell at 7:05 p.m. FUTURE MEETINGS City Council will be on Summer Break from July 15, 2009, though August 24, 2009. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 09M 14m doc City Council Minutes 13 MAYOR July 14, 2009 ��