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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

6:00 PM

City Council Chambers

23920 Valencia Blvd. 1 st Floor

Santa Clarita, CA 91355

AGENDA
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PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - No New
Business
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Public Participation Process

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 slips 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 slip 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.
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if
you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City Clerk's Office, (661) 255-4391. Notification 48
hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR
35.102-35.104 ADA Title II)
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INVOCATION - Ender

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

FLAG SALUTE
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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.
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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.
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AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY

Senator George Runner

Sheriff Deputies that recovered a vehicle stolen from the Senior
Center and apprehended the thief
Dave Hauser - Posse Member of
the Year Award from L.A. County Sheriff Department

Charlie Chaplin Film Festival Proclamation

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PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY

None
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COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
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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.
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1.

APPROVAL
OF MEETING MINUTES - The minutes of the previous City
Council and Redevelopment Agency meetings are submitted for
approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Approve
minutes of the January 11, 2011, special and regular joint
meetings of the City Council.
Redevelopment Agency:
Approve the minutes of the January 11, 2011, special and
regular joint meetings of the Redevelopment Agency.

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2.

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.

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3.

NAMING
OF CROSS VALLEY CONNECTOR'S GOLDEN VALLEY BRIDGE - At
the September 14, 2010, Council Meeting, the City Council
expressed interest in naming the Golden Valley bridge located
on the Cross Valley Connector in honor of Santa Clarita
residents who have died while serving the United States in
Iraq and Afghanistan. The Council directed staff to agendize
this matter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council
approve honoring Santa Clarita residents who have lost their
lives while serving the United States in Iraq and Afghanistan
by naming the Cross Valley Connector's Golden Valley bridge
"Fallen Warrior Memorial Bridge."

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4.

INTRODUCTION
AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 5.08 TO THE
SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE BUSINESS
LICENSING OF AND OPERATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR MASSAGE
BUSINESSES AND ESTABLISHMENTS, AND MASSAGE PRACTITIONERS AND
THERAPISTS - The business licensing and regulation of
what are referred to as "massage parlors" and those that
provide massage services (referred to as "massage
technicians") are currently governed by the applicable
provisions of Chapter 7.54 of Title 7 of the Los Angeles
County Code, which the City has adopted by reference as part
of Title 5 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code. In recent
years, the City has seen a significant increase in the number
of massage parlors operating in the City, and along with such
proliferation of establishments has come increased reports of
illicit activity, particularly prostitution, at some of these
locations. While we are precluded from stopping the
proliferation of massage businesses and establishments, we can
adopt measures, within the confines of state law, that would
ensure proper business practices and provide staff with
enforcement tools. In response, the City, in partnership with
the Sheriff’s Department, began to explore various options for
enhancing the applicable licensing and operational regulations
for these businesses and the individuals providing massage
services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council
introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 7.54 OF
TITLE 7 OF THE LOS ANGLES COUNTY CODE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY
REFERENCE AND ADDING IT AS CHAPTER 5.08 OF TITLE 5 OF THE
SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE BUSINESS
LICENSING OF AND OPERATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR MASSAGE
BUSINESSES AND ESTABLISHMENTS, AND MASSAGE PRACTITIONERS AND
THERAPISTS," adding Chapter 5.08 to the Santa Clarita
Municipal Code pertaining to the licensing and regulation of
massage businesses and establishments, and massage
practitioners and therapists; and set second reading for
February 8, 2011.

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5.

METRO
2011 CALL FOR PROJECTS APPLICATION SUBMITTAL - The Los
Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
2011 Call for Projects is a competitive grant process that
cofunds new regionally significant capital transportation
projects.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council direct
staff to submit grant applications to the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) by the January
28, 2011, deadline requesting an estimated $7,540,000 in the
2011 Metro Call for Projects grant cycle.

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6.

RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF MULTIWAY STOP CONTROLS AT THE
INTERSECTION OF STILLMORE STREET AND WALNUT SPRINGS
AVENUE - Staff received a request from a resident to
install multiway stop controls at the subject intersection.
Staff conducted an analysis, which included the evaluation of
vehicular volumes, pedestrian data, collision history, and
sight visibility. The analysis determined the intersection of
Stillmore Street and Walnut Springs Avenue met the City's
warrants for the installation of multiway stop controls at a
residential intersection. Installing multiway stop controls
will enhance the operational efficiency of the intersection
and improve pedestrian safety.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the
installation of multiway stop controls at the intersection of
Stillmore Street and Walnut Springs Avenue.

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7.

VALENCIA
INDUSTRIAL CENTER BIKE LANES, PROJECT T1011 - AWARD
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - The Valencia Industrial Center
Bike Lanes, Project T1011, will restripe and add signage to
Avenue Scott between Rye Canyon Road and Avenue Rockefeller,
Avenue Stanford between Vanderbilt Way and Avenue Scott, and
Vanderbilt Way to accommodate bicycle lanes. Bicycle detection
will also be added at signalized
intersections.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council
approve the plans and specifications for the Valencia
Industrial Center Bike Lanes, Project T1011, and award the
contract to Sterndahl Enterprises in the amount of $112,995,
and authorize a contingency in the amount of $16,950, for a
total contract amount not to exceed $129,945; transfer $11,000
from Expenditure Account M0067233-5161.001 to Expenditure
Account T1011233-5161.001; authorize the City Manager or
designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.

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8.

APPROVE
THE USE OF A "PIGGYBACK" CONTRACT FOR CITY-WIDE OFFICE
SUPPLIES - Approve the use of a pre-existing public
agency contract for City-wide office
supplies.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve
the ordering of office supplies from Office Depot under The
Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) contract number #R5023,
in an amount not to exceed $69,000, from account
12002-5101.003. Authorize the City Manager to execute up to
two annual renewals, in an annual amount not to exceed
$69,000, plus CPI adjustments.

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9.

SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 2.70,
PUBLIC LIBRARY, TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE -
This Ordinance amends the Santa Clarita Municipal Code by
adding Chapter 2.70, Public Library to include section
2.70.010 on the establishment of the Santa Clarita Public
Library, section 2.70.020 the Board of Library Trustees, and
section 2.70.030 the Board of Library Trustees
meetings.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct a
second reading, and adopt an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING CHAPTER 2.70, PUBLIC LIBRARY, TO THE SANTA CLARITA
MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING FOR THE MUNICIPALITY A PUBLIC
LIBRARY."

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10.

CHECK
REGISTER NO. 1 - Approval of the Check
Register.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve
and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register
No. 1.

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11.

OPPOSITION
TO THE ELIMINATION OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES AND ENTERPRISE
ZONES - On January 10, 2011, Governor Jerry Brown
released his FY 2011-12 state budget proposal and, as
expected, the state's financial situation continues to be
bleak with a $25.4 billion deficit. The Governor’s proposal
includes the elimination of redevelopment agencies and
enterprise zones. Redevelopment, which has been around since
the 1950's, is a tool for improving communities, spurring job
growth, and is the most significant provider of
infrastructure, urban development and affordable housing in
the state. Enterprise zones are one of the few economic
development tools that cities and counties have to bring jobs
to depressed areas.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council
oppose Governor Brown's proposal to eliminate redevelopment
agencies and enterprise zones, and direct staff to transmit
position to the Governor's office, appropriate members of the
California Legislature, the League of California Cities, and
the California Redevelopment Association.

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12.

SPECIAL
LIBRARY TAX - At their January 11, 2011, the City
Council directed staff to place on the agenda for January 25,
2011 an item to consider calling a special election on the
question of reducing the existing library parcel tax that was
approved by voters in 1997 by $8.84 a year for all properties,
from $27.84 per parcel to $19 per parcel. Staff recommends
continuing this item to the City Council meeting of May 10,
2011, to provide staff and the City Council Ad-Hoc Library
Committee additional time to research and analyze this
issue.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council continue
this item to the City Council meeting of May 10, 2011, to
provide staff and the City Council Ad-Hoc Library Committee
additional time to research and analyze this issue.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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13.

A
REQUEST TO AMEND TITLE 17 OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
(UDC) TO ADD A VEHICLE DEALER SALES (VDS) OVERLAY ZONE, MODIFY
THE EXISTING UDC TO PROHIBIT AUTO DEALERS OUTSIDE OF THE VDS
OVERLAY ZONE, AND TO MODIFY THE NORTH VALENCIA AND NORTH
VALENCIA II SPECIFIC PLANS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE VDS OVERLAY ZONE - This is a
proposal to amend the Unified Development Code to create a
Vehicle Dealer Sales Overlay Zone to allow for the
consolidation of vehicle sales within one area in the
City.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council introduce and
pass to second reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING MASTER CASE 10-096, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
AMENDMENT 10-007, TO AMEND THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, THE
NORTH VALENCIA SPECIFIC PLAN, AND THE NORTH VALENCIA II
SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW FOR THE CREATION OF THE VEHICLE DEALER
SALES OVERLAY ZONE AND ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION."

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14.

AMENDMENTS
TO TITLE 11 AND TITLE 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING THE
USE OF TEMPORARY, NON-COMMERCIAL SIGNS IN THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA - Amendments to Titles 11 and 17 of the
Municipal Code establishing regulations for the use of
temporary, non-commercial signs in the City and establishing a
penalty for the illegal installation of such
signs.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve
Master Case 10-046 consisting of Unified Development Code
Amendment 10-003, and introduce and pass to second reading an
ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING MASTER CASE
10-046, ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AND AMENDING TITLE 11
AND TITLE 17 OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF TEMPORARY, NON-COMMERCIAL
SIGNS."

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NEW BUSINESS
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15.

COUNCIL
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - On an annual basis, the City
Council updates the Council Committee Appointments List. Staff
distributed a memo to each Councilmember transmitting the 2011
appointments list for discussion at this
time.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council review,
discuss, make changes to, and approve the City Council
Committee Appointments list for 2011.

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16.

WHITTAKER
BERMITE PARTNERSHIP - Over the last several years, the
City of Santa Clarita has been closely involved with the
remediation, bankruptcy, and reuse of the 996-acre Whittaker
Bermite property by actively engaging with existing and
various owners of the site, the U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Court,
various lien holders and insurers of the property, the State
of California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC),
and the Whittaker Corporation. In December 2010, the City
successfully reached a settlement agreement in the U.S Federal
Bankruptcy Court with the property owner, Remediation
Financial Incorporated, and lien holders of the property on
our Golden Valley Road and Metrolink Parking litigations.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve Lewis and
Shapell Operating Corporations as the prospective business
partners for the Whittaker Bermite property.

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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 this portion of
the meeting and prepare a presentation not to exceed three (3)
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.
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STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public
Participation)
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ADJOURNMENT

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FUTURE MEETINGS

A City Council Study Session
will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at 4:30 p.m. in the Century
Room, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita
CA.

The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held
Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st
floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita,
CA.
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CERTIFICATION

I, Kevin Tonoian, Acting City Clerk, do hereby certify that I am
the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa
Clarita and that on January 20, 2011, 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 Sheriff's Station.

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Kevin
Tonoian
Acting City Clerk
Santa Clarita, California

The official agenda is
posted at City Hall in accordance with state law.
This copy is for
general information only.
In the event of a conflict between this
copy and the posted agenda, the posted agenda shall prevail. Questions
regarding this agenda should be directed to the City Agenda Coordinator at
(661) 255-4391.