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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Sarah P. Gorman
DATE: April 27, 2010
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve minutes of the March 23, 2010 special and regular meetings of the City
Council.
BACKGROUND
The minutes from the previous City Council meetings are submitted for approval.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Amendments to the minutes may be approved as necessary.
FISCAL IMPACT
None by this action.
ATTACHMENTS
Minutes
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
5:30 P.M.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.
MARCH 23, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Ferry.
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: City of Santa Clarita v. Bermite Recovery, LLC, et al.
City of Santa Clarita v. Santa Clarita, LLC et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. BC278004 and BC257152
Case Name: In re RFI Realty, Inc., et al.
United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona, Court
Case No. 2 -04 -BK- 1 0486-CGC
Case Name: City of Santa Clarita vs. Jose D. Segovia, et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. PC 042887
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Weste recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:37 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
6:03 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 Weste adjourned the meeting at 6:04 p.m.
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CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT
Sarah Gorman, City Clerk, announced that anyone wishing to address an item on the agenda
should complete a speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is announced by
the Mayor.
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem McLean gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tem McLean led the flag salute.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Weste proclaims Arbor Day celebration on April 17, 2010 at Newhall Park.
Mayor Weste and Councilmembers presented a plaque to Anthony LaBerge in recognition for
his service and dedication to City of Santa Clarita.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
Thomas Shoots of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection presented the City
with a Tree City USA proclamation.
Mayor Weste and Councilmembers recognized the City Technology Service staff for receiving
the 2009 Digital Cities Award.
Mayor Weste and Councilmembers recognized City staff for receipt of the California Society of
Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) Budget Award.
Mayor Weste requested that'Ken Pulskamp add a list of City accomplishments and awards on the
City website.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Ender commented on the evening of remembrance on April 21, 2010 at the
Youth Grove; and remembered Ed Redd.
Councilmember Kellar thanked College of the Canyons and Edison for a presentation regarding
forestry; discussed the Backwoods Restaurant in Canyon Country; and thanked the Community
and Fred Arnold for the tribute to Ian Gelig.
Mayor Pro Tem McLean requested that the meeting be adjourned in the memory of Ed Redd;
praised Mr. Redd for his service to the community; stated that on April 2, 2010, the California
Regional Rail Authority will be meeting and considering elimination of 50% of Metrolink
service between Santa Clarita and Union Station on midday and evening routes; requested
City Council Minutes 2 March 23, 2010 __./
Council concurrence on the City staff study of impact of reductions on City residents and
representation of the City at the April 2 meeting and stated that she will follow staff's
recommendation at the meeting; commented that the City of Palmdale has withdrawn their
membership of the Orange Line Authority and that the Burbank -Glendale -Pasadena Airport
Authority recommended becoming a full member of the Authority.
Mayor Weste announced the Green City Incentive Program that will provide grants to businesses
within the City for energy effectiveness; discussed working with a biomedical company that may
relocate to the City; announced that Mitsubishi celebrated a grand opening at the Valencia Auto
Center; discussed March as National Nutrition month and the importance of good nutrition and a
healthy lifestyle; and discussed the opening of the Cross Valley Connector on March 27, 2010.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further
information that may be needed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Kellar, second by Ender, to approve the agenda, pulling items 4, 5 and 8
from the consent calendar.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The minutes of the previous City Council meetings are submitted for approval. Approve minutes
of the March 9, 2010 special and regular meetings of the City Council.
ITEM 2
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 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(CALTRANS)
The City of Santa Clarita is eligible to receive funding through the Caltrans Transportation
Planning Grant Program. As such, the City would like to submit an application on behalf of the
Orangeline Development Authority for community outreach and participation in association with
the proposed Orangeline High Speed Transit System. Adopt Resolution No. 10-12 authorizing
the City Manager or designee to execute all documents and submit the Transportation Planning
Grant to the California Department of Transportation requesting $240,000 in grant funds by the
deadline of April 1, 2010.
City Council Minutes 3 March 23, 2010
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPT RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO FORM A TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT
(TMD) AS A MEANS TO INCREASE TOURISM ACTIVITY IN. THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA
As part of the 21 -Point Business Plan for Progress, the Tourism Marketing District would
provide an assessment of 2 percent on the Transient Occupancy Tax assessed by local hotels on
visitors. These funds will be used to market the City of Santa Clarita as a tourism destination
and attract high quality, high economic impact events to the City. Adopt Resolution No. 10-13
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA IN
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO BE DESIGNATED AS THE TOURISM MARKETING
DISTRICT ("TMD") AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE OF A HEARING TO CONSIDER
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SUCH AREA."
Two written comments were submitted on this item.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Weste, Ken Pulskamp provided information and
clarification.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF
CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ON SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY
License agreement with Royal Street Communications to utilize Southern California Edison
existing tower structures on City -owned parcels along the south fork of the Santa Clara River for
cellular communication devices to enhance wireless communication. Approve the License
Agreements with Southern California Edison and Royal Street Communications. Increase
estimated revenues for Fiscal Year 2009-10 by $4,000 in the General Fund, Account 100-
4012.004 (Franchise Agreements - Other); and appropriate $4,000 one time to Expenditure
Account 14502-5161-002. Approve an ongoing revenue adjustment in the amount of $12,000 to
General Fund Account 100-4012.004 (Franchise Agreements - Other). Approve ongoing base
budget adjustment in the amount of $12,000 in Expenditure Account 14502-
5161.002. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
Mayor Pro Tem McLean requested, and Council approved, that language be added to the
conditions of approval for the project.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
2008-09 ANNUAL OVERLAY AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, PROJECT M0063 -
PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
The Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal project is an integral part of the City's pavement
management program and adds pavement and slurry seal asphalt maintenance treatments to
selected City streets. Accept the completion of the 2008-09 Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal
Program, Project M0063; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; direct staff to
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release the remaining retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no
stop notices have been filed, as provided by law; and transfer funds in Expenditure Accounts.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACQUISITION OF 3.6 +/- ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY FOR BOUQUET CANYON
CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT, A PORTION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL 2849-003-001
Consideration of the purchase of 3.6 acres of vacant land for Bouquet Canyon Creek Restoration
project. Approve the purchase of 3.6 +/- acres of real property for the Bouquet Creek
Restoration project, a portion of Assessor's Parcel 2849-003-001; approve expenditure up to
$26,950 of previously appropriated funds from Account R4001259-5161.001 for $15,950 and
Account R4001601-5161.001 for $11,000 to acquire the property and perform Phase I analysis;
and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROPOSED GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD BRIDGE WIDENING OVER STATE ROUTE 14,
PROJECT S3028 - AWARD OF DESIGN CONTRACT
The proposed improvements include widening of existing Golden Valley Road Bridge,
overcrossing from two to six lanes to accommodate anticipated increase in traffic. New traffic
signals will be installed at both on -and off -ramps at Golden Valley Road intersections. These
improvements will considerably increase capacity of the existing interchange and improve
interchange operations. Award various professional services contracts for the proposed Golden
Valley Road Bridge Widening Over State Route 14, Project S3028, in an amount not to exceed
$221,000; authorize payment not to exceed $253,293 to Terramar Retail Centers for
reimbursement of design services from Bridge and Thoroughfare fees previously paid by the
project; authorize a project contingency in the amount of $40,000; authorize the expenditure up
to $75,000 for staff management and oversight; appropriate funds in the amount of $589,293
from the Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District Fund to Expenditure Account S3028301-
5161.001; and authorize the City Manager or designee to modify the award in the event other
issues of impossibility of performance arise and execute all documents, subject to the City
Attorney approval.
Addressing the Council on this item was Tim Ben. Boydston and Al Ferdman representing the
Canyon Country Advisory Committee.
In response to inquiries from Councilmembers, Ken Pulskamp and Deputy City Manager Darren
Hernandez provided information and clarification.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
GOOGLE FIBER INITIATIVE
On February 10, 2010, Google announced their intentions of identifying a test city to deploy
their ultra high-speed internet system through a competitive selection process. Direct staff to
submit a Request for Information expressing Santa Clarita's desire to be selected as a test city for
Google's ultra high-speed Internet network.
City Council Minutes 5 March 23, 2010
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NO. 4
Approval of the Check Register. Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in
Check Register No. 4.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ender, to approve the Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ender, Kellar, McLean, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: Ferry
Motion carried.
ITEM 11
PUBLIC HEARING
CRYSTAL SPRINGS ANNEXATION, MASTER CASE NO. 09-073 — CONSIDERATION OF
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 09-004, PREZONE 09-003, AND REQUEST FOR
AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION NO. 09-003 TO
THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO)
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Motion by McLean, second by Ender, to continue the public hearing to a date
uncertain.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, McLean, Ender, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: Ferry
Motion carried.
ITEM 12
PUBLIC HEARING
AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION FOR A SPHERE OF
INFLUENCE AMENDMENT ON 595 ACRES TO LAFCO AND CERTIFICATION OF
FINAL EIR (SCH#2007081014)
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Sarah Gorman, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Motion by McLean, second by Ender, to continue this item for 60 days to the
meeting of May 25, 2010, to allow for continued discussion with the property owner.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Ender, Kellar, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: Ferry
Motion carried.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was David Gauny; Bruce McFarland; Dr. Michael Millar on
behalf of the City Arts Commission; Annette Lucas; Alan Ferdman; Raymond Kutylo; Tim
Crissman on behalf of Old Town Newhall Association; Joseph Jasik on behalf of Newhall
Merchants and S.C. Citizens; Kevin Korenthal; Phil Ellis; TimBen Boydston; Berta Gonzalez -
Harper; Frank Maga; Dennis Verner on behalf of Old Town Newhall Association; Joseph
Kaylin; and Valerie Bailey. Also, 11 written comments were submitted.
STAFF COMMENTS
Ken Pulskamp commented regarding massage parlors; campaign signs, bike lockers at City Hall
and biking issues; and Newhall Library planning.
Mayor Weste, Mayor Pro Tem McLean, Councilmember Ender and Councilmember Kellar
commented regarding the Newhall Library design.
Councilmember Ender also commented regarding day laborers and massage parlors.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m. in memory of Ed Redd.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at 6:00 p.m.
in the Council Chamber, 1 st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
MAYOR
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