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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

JOINT CITY COUNCIL/BOARD 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
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PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - No New Business

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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.
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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 - Kellar

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 AND RECOGNITIONS

Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library

Santa Clarita Century Ride Benefiting Child and Family Center

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PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY

None scheduled.

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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 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.
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STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public Participation)

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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.

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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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.

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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.

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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 .

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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.

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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."

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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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."

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NEW BUSINESS
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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.

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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.
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STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public
Participation)
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ADJOURNMENT

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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, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd.,
Santa Clarita, CA.
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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 Sheriff's Station.

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Sarah P. Gorman, Esq.
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.