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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-22 - AGENDAS - JOINT REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA JOINT CITY COUNCILBOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, May 22, 2012 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1 st Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AGENDA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY — No New Business How to Address the City Council During the Public Participation portion of the meeting, each person wishing to speak should prepare a presentation of not more than three (3) minutes. Public Participation speaker's cards must be submitted to the City Clerk BEFORE this portion of the meeting begins. Anyone wishing to address an item on the agenda should 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 (3) minutes to speak indicated by a colored light system on the Council dais; a green light appears when the speaker begins; a yellow light appears when 30 seconds remain and a red light appears when time has expired. Comments should be complete at this time. 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 B) INVOCATION - Kellar 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Mayor to inquire whether there are any changes to the Agenda or if any member of the Council or the public would like to pull for discussion, any item on the Consent Calendar. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library Santa Clarita Century Ride Benefiting Child and Family Center PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY None scheduled. 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 submit a speaker's slip to the City Clerk PRIOR to the beginning of this portion of the meeting and prepare a presentation not to exceed three (3) minutes. Thirty minutes are allotted for public input at this time. The FIRST TEN people who wish to speak and submit a speaker card will be heard. Any remaining speaker cards that have been received PRIOR to the beginning of PUBLIC PARTICIPATION will be heard at the end of the meeting. The maximum time allowed per person will be three (3) minutes per meeting. Once public participation has started no additional speaker cards will be accepted. STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public Participation) 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. 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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading. 2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES -The minutes of the previous City Council and Board of Library Trustees meetings are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council and Board of Library Trustees: Approve the minutes of the May 8, 2012, special and regular meetings. 3. STATE LEGISLATION: SB 965 - On May 8, 2012, the City Council Legislative Committee met and considered SB 965, currently pending before the California Legislature. If enacted into law, this bill would regulate proceedings of the State Water Resources Control Board or a regional board in relation to ex parte communications. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the recommendation of the City Council Legislative Committee and adopt a "support" position for Senate Bill 965 (Wright) and transmit letters of support to Senator Wright, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown, and the League of California Cities. 4. STATE LEGISLATION: SB 1402 - On May 8, 2012, the City Council Legislative Committee met and considered SB 1402, currently pending before the California Legislature. If enacted into law, this bill would recast and revise the provisions governing the California Community Colleges Economic and Workforce Development Program that is to be repealed on January 1, 2013, and would establish a revised program that would operate until January 1, 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the recommendation of the City Council Legislative Committee and adopt a "support" position for Senate Bill 1402 (Lieu) and transmit letters of support to Senate Member Lieu, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown, League of California Cities, and the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees. 5. STATE LEGISLATION: SB 1566 - On May 8, 2012, the City Council Legislative Committee met and considered SB 1566, currently pending before the California Legislature. If enacted into law, this bill would restore a portion of Motor Vehicle License Fee (VLF) revenue previously designated to newly incorporated cities or cities, like Santa Clarita, that have annexed inhabited territory. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the recommendation of the City Council Legislative Committee and adopt a "support" position for Senate Bill 1566 (Negrete McLeod) and transmit letters of support to Senator Negrete McLeod, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown, and League of California Cities. 6. MEASURE CK- SULPHUR SPRINGS UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND MEASURE - On May 8, 2012, the City Council Legislative Committee met and considered Measure CK, a General Obligation Bond measure that will be on the June 5, 2012, ballot for voter approval. If approved, Measure CK would authorize the Board of Trustees of the Sulphur Springs Union School District to issue general obligation bonds, in an amount not to exceed $72 million. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the recommendation of the City Council Legislative Committee and adopt a "support" position for Measure CK and transmit a letter of support to the Sulphur Springs Union School District Board of Trustees. El 7. AWARD RFP CONTRACT #CMO -11-24-24 FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES - Outside graphic design services are needed to fulfill the approximately 600 graphic design jobs required City-wide by City staff each year. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council award graphic design contracts to: McGregor Shott, L Burrows, Trailer Park, Evenas Design, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contract documents and renewals. 8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF MULTIWAY STOP CONTROLS FOR THE INTERSECTION OF PLACERITOS BOULEVARD AND QUIGLEY CANYON ROAD - The Master's College requested the City evaluate the intersection of Placeritos Boulevard and Quigley Canyon Road for possible enhancements to the pedestrian crossings at the intersection. The school indicated a large number of pedestrians/students cross the intersection at various times of the day. Staff conducted an analysis of the intersection and determined multiway stop controls will reduce the pedestrian/vehicle conflict and enhance the pedestrian safety at the intersection. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the installation of multiway stop controls for the intersection of Placeritos Boulevard and Quigley Canyon Road. 9. AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE DOOR-TO-DOOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND USED MOTOR OIL COLLECTION PROGRAM TO WM CURBSIDE, LLC - The City of Santa Clarita's Used Oil and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Door -To -Door Collection program offers a free service to residents as a safe and convenient means to properly dispose of used motor oil and HHW materials such as paint, car batteries, and other common household chemicals. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council award the contract for the Door -To -Door Household Hazardous Waste and Used Motor Oil Collection program to WM Curbside, LLC, for an annual amount not to exceed $60,000; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute renewals in accordance with the term of the contract, subject to City Attorney approval. 10. RESOLUTION FOR FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT TO ALLOW ANNUAL RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR FRANCHISED SOLID WASTE SERVICE PROVIDER - Annual rate adjustment pursuant to the approved Franchise Agreement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt a resolution for the First Amendment of the Amended and Restated Agreement Between the City of Santa Clarita and USA Waste of California, Inc., (Waste Management) for Residential Solid Waste Management Services, allowing an adjustment in their residential rates by 2.36 percent based on the formula outlined in their Franchise Agreement; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the amendment, subject to City Attorney approval. 11. OUTDOOR LIGHTING RETROFIT, PROJECT R0005, AND DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY BLOCK GRANT DE-SC003068, AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - The proposed project updated existing high-pressure sodium, metal halide, and florescent light fixtures on selected City bridges, facilities, and parks to energy-efficient induction lighting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council accept the completion of the Outdoor Lighting Retrofit, Project R0005; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the remaining retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law. 12. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE, PROJECT T1014 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - This project consists of the construction of physical improvements at crossings near Valley View Community School, Valencia Valley Elementary School, and North Park Elementary School. The project will enhance students' safety by reducing the speed of vehicles near school grounds and increasing the visibility of school crossings. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the plans and specifications for the Safe Routes to School Infrastructure, Project T1014; award the construction contract to R.C. Becker & Son, Inc., in the amount of $147,777, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $29,555, for a total contract amount not to exceed $177,332; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 13. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY - Per California Government Code Section 53646, the City Treasurer may annually present the City's Investment Policy to the City Council to reaffirm or make any changes to the existing policy. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the City of Santa Clarita's Fiscal Year 2012-13 Statement of Investment Policy and direct staff to submit the policy to the Association of Treasurers United States and Canada (APT US&C) for certification in their annual award program. 14. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 8 AND 9 - Approval of the Check Register. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 8 and 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS 15. PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - The Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget process is a six month effort that began in January 2012. The City Council Budget Subcommittee, which is comprised of Mayor Ferry and Mayor Pro Tem Kellar, has been involved in the budget process and played a significant role in the development of the recommended budget. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council and City Council acting as Successor Agency for the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita conduct the public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program, and schedule the budget for adoption at the June 12, 2012 City Council meeting. 16. ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO FEES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE FEE SCHEDULE - For Fiscal Year 2012-13, staff recommends Citywide fees and charges be increased by the December year end Consumer Price Index (CPI) - all urban consumers for the Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange County area. That percentage increase, as reported by the United States Department of Labor is 2.2 percent. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct the public hearing and adopt a resolution establishing a schedule of fees and charges for City services. 17. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS - As an annual required procedure, staff presents for City Council's consideration the Final Engineer's Reports for the various special districts and requests approval to provide the Los Angeles County Auditor Controller necessary data for the assessments to appear on the Fiscal Year 2012/13 Property Tax Rolls. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct a public hearing, and adopt the resolutions approving the Engineer's Reports for the Fiscal Year 2012/13 annual levy of assessments for the continuation of maintenance for the following special districts: Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas, Landscape Maintenance Districts, Streetlight Maintenance District, the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District, and the Tourism Marketing District . 18. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION DISTRICT — As an annual required procedure, staff presents for City Council's consideration the Final Engineer's Report for the Open Space Preservation District and request approval to provide the Los Angeles County Assessor necessary data for the assessments to appear on the Fiscal Year 2012/13 Property Tax Rolls. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Engineer's Report for the Fiscal Year 2012/13 annual levy of assessments for the continuation of maintenance for the Open Space Preservation District. 19. ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE AND INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE ANNUAL STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/13 — Determination and approval of the rates for the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Fee for Fiscal Year 2012-2013. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct a public hearing on the annual report and list for the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Fee for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 and introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING ITS ANNUAL STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013." UNFINISHED BUSINESS 20. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO CRIMSON CALIFORNIA PIPELINE, L.P. - On May 8, 2012, a Public Hearing on the ordinance to grant a franchise to Crimson California Pipeline was held, and a motion was passed to conduct the Public Hearing and reintroduce the ordinance to grant a franchise to Crimson California Pipeline L.P., contingent upon the City's ability to get insurance coverage from Crimson that is equal to or exceeds the insurance coverage previously provided by Shell California Pipeline Company, LLC. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT AND USE AN OIL PIPELINE TO CRIMSON CALIFORNIA PIPELINE, L.P." NEW BUSINESS 21. FEDERAL LEGISLATION: PROPOSED CEMEX SOLEDAD CANYON MINE - Since 1999, the City of Santa Clarita has been aggressively opposing the siting of a 56,000,000 net ton sand and gravel mine in Soledad Canyon, immediately east of the City of Santa Clarita. The large scale mining project is being proposed by CEMEX on surface estate that is owned by the City of Santa Clarita, while the underlying mining rights are retained by the United States Bureau of Land Management (BLM). In an effort to explore every legislative opportunity that may exist during the current session of Congress, the Council wishes to express its appreciation for all of the legislative efforts to date and applaud the continuing discussions with City's federal legislators. Furthermore, on the theory that legislation introduced in both houses of Congress increases the chances for a final resolution of the issue, the Council formally requests that Representative McKeon work with the City of Santa Clarita, CEMEX, and Chairman Hastings and his staff in developing, introducing, and securing enactment into law of bi-partisan legislation that captures the three key goals of the City and CEMEX, does not violate the House rules relating to earmarks, and leads to resolution of the mining dispute between the City and CEMEX. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt resolution relating to federal legislation and CEMEX's proposed Soledad Canyon mine. Copies of the resolution shall be transmitted to Senator Barbara Boxer, Senator Dianne Feinstein and Representative Howard P. "Buck" McKeon. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CONTINUED This time has been set aside for any remaining speakers that have turned in speaker cards prior to the BEGINNING of Public Participation and were not heard in the first thirty minutes allotted to address the City Council on items that are NOT on the agenda. No further speaker cards will be accepted. STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public Participation) ADJOURNMENT 10 FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1 st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. CERTIFICATION I, Sarah P. Gorman, City Clerk, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita and that on May 17, 2012, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall and the Santa Clarita Sheriffs Station. �,y k— Sarah P. Gorman, Esq. City Clerk Santa Clarita, California 11