CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

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 - McLean

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

Local Equestrian Teams
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PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY

None

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COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
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CONVENE SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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JOINT CITY COUNCIL / REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

CALL TO TO ORDER

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

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CONSENT CALENDAR
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CC/SCRDA 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 June 8, 2010 special and regular meetings of the City Council. Redevelopment Agency: Approve the minutes of the May 25, 2010, regular and June 8, 2010, special meetings of the Redevelopment Agency.

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FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - The annual budget process began in December 2009. Study Sessions were held with the City Council on February 2, 2010. Meetings with the Budget Subcommittee comprised of Council Members Ferry and Kellar were also held during the course of the budget process. The proposed balanced budget
was presented to the City Council during a Public Hearing on May 25, 2010.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Adopt resolution, Adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2010-2011; Adopt resolution, Adopting the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program; Adopt resolution, Setting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2010-2011; Adopt resolution, Electing to Receive All or a Portion of the Tax Revenues Pursuant to Health and Safety Code (Community Development Law); Adopt resolution, Approving a Loan from the Bouquet Canyon Bridge and Thoroughfare District to the Via Princessa Bridge and Thoroughfare District in the amount of $199,000; Adopt resolution, Approving a Loan from the Valencia Bridge and Thoroughfare to the Via Princessa Bridge and Thoroughfare District in the amount of $789,758; Adopt resolution, Approving a Loan from the Developers Fee Fund to the Via Princessa Bridge and Thoroughfare in the amount of $111,242; Adopt resolution, Approving a Loan from the City of Santa Clarita to the Redevelopment Agency not to exceed $2,309,886 and Note Related Thereto. Redevelopment Agency: Adopt resolution Adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2010-2011; Adopt resolution Accepting a Loan from the City of Santa Clarita in an amount not to exceed $2,309,886 and Note Related Thereto.

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CC/SCRDA 3.


ACQUISITION OF 24522 MAIN STREET, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91321 - APN 2831-006-003 - Acquisition of property at 24522 Main Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: No action. Redevelopment Agency: Authorize the appropriation of $815,000 from available funds in the Redevelopment Agency fund balance to Account 13400-5201.004; authorize Executive Director or designee to approve payments up to a maximum amount of $815,000 for the acquisition and for all required costs related thereto and execute all required documentation to complete the acquisition of 24522 Main Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (Assessor Parcel 2831-006-003), subject to review by the Agency Attorney.

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OLD TOWN NEWHALL STREETSCAPE PHASE II, PROJECT S2005 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 33445 OF THE CALIFORNIA REDEVELOPMENT LAW - Award of this contract will allow for the construction of Phase II of the Old Town Newhall Streetscape project, implementing the goals of the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Adopt a resolution making the finding that the Old Town Newhall Streetscape Phase II project is of benefit to the Newhall Redevelopment Project Area as required by Section 33445 of the California Redevelopment Law; and authorize the transfer of $293,455 from the 2009-10 Overlay Program Account M0071230-5161.001 to Account S2005230-5161.001 for the overlay of Main Street and Lyons Avenue within the Old Town Newhall Streetscape Phase II project area.
Redevelopment Agency: Adopt a resolution making the finding that the Old Town Newhall Streetscape Phase II project is of benefit to the Newhall Redevelopment Project Area as required by Section 33445 of the California Redevelopment Law; approve the plans and specifications and award the construction contract to R.C. Becker and Son, Inc., in the amount of $1,888,222 for Phase II of the Old Town Newhall Streetscape project, and authorize a contingency of $283,233, for a total amount of $2,171,455; authorize an increased expenditure in the amount of $60,000 to the existing contract with Pacific Coast Land Design Consultant for landscape architectural design and construction support services; authorize an increased expenditure in the amount of $220,000 to the existing contract with MNS Engineers, Inc., for project management services; authorize an expenditure in the amount of $150,000 to Southern California Edison for the installation of streetlight system utility costs; and authorize the Executive Director or designee to execute all documents, subject to Agency Attorney approval.

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NEW BUSINESS
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CC/SCRDA 5.


NEWHALL GATEWAY CONCEPTUAL PLANNING AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS - Poliquin Kellogg Design Group was hired by the City of Santa Clarita in January 2010 to determine the uses and design layouts that would have the greatest potential for a successful commercial development for the southeast quadrant of the Newhall Gateway. Poliquin Kellogg Design Group has completed their contract and will be presenting their conceptual design and economic feasibility analysis.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation, select Site Plan 1 as the preferred alternative, and direct staff to work with the existing property owners to implement Site Plan 1. If the existing property owners are uninterested or unable to proceed with Site Plan 1, then direct staff to examine other options including, but not limited to, a Request For Qualifications from prospective developers that may have an interest in developing the Newhall Gateway quadrant.

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ADJOURN SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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RESUME CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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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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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: Determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read, and waive further reading.

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RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARDING OF GRANTS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES THROUGH THE GREEN ENERGY INCENTIVE PROGRAM - On March 9, 2010, the City launched the Green Energy Incentive Program designed to incentivize businesses to increase their environmental sustainability through a variety of energy related projects and programs. This innovative program was created as part of the 21-Point Business Plan for Progress, approved by City Council in April 2009. Funding for this program comes from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) as outlined in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve grant awards for the Green Energy Incentive Program in an amount not to exceed $109,936.16 per City Manager approval; Authorize City Manager or his designee to execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval; Direct City Manager to continue the program on a first-come, first-served basis commencing on June 28, 2010, and sunseting on November 30, 2010 or until all available funds are expended; and authorize City Manager or his designee to evaluate each application submitted after June 28, 2010, approve award of grants up to a maximum of $25,000 each to applicants that meet the program criteria, and execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval.

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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND MOUNTAINS RECREATION AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (MRCA) GRANTING OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY - As required by the State of California Department of Fish and Game Streambed Alteration Agreements 1600-2005-0754-R5, 1600-2005-0565-R5, 1600-2004-0583-R5, and 1600-2006-160-R5, approval of issuance of Conservation Easements to mitigate for City projects on portions of City-owned property, Assessor's Parcels 3210-014-270, 271, 272 and 3211-016-270.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the conservation easements on portions of City-owned property, Assessor's Parcels 3210-014-270, 271, 272, and 3211-016-270. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to sign easement agreement, subject to City Attorney approval.

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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA NATURE EDUCATION FACILITIES PROGRAM - PROPOSITION 84 - The grant funds would be used for the Newhall Creek Outdoor Classroom to provide an outdoor classroom for nature educational programs.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of a grant application to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services for the Newhall Creek Outdoor Classroom.

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ADVANCE SYSTEM DETECTION EXPANSION, PROJECT I0008 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - The project expanded the City’s existing Intelligent Transportation System by installing 17 additional system detection systems along Bouquet Canyon Road, Railroad Avenue, Newhall Avenue, and Sierra Highway to collect data for the City’s Advance Traveler Information System.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the completion of the Advance System Detection Expansion, Project I0008; 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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BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROGRAM, PROJECT M0074, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT ESPL-5450 (051), AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - This project provided for preventative repairs to various bridges citywide.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the completion of the Bridge Rehabilitation Program, Project M0074, Federal-Aid Project ESPL-5450 (051), American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; 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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AWARD THE DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT FOR THE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM AND SHADE STRUCTURES FOR THE SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY, PROJECT F1016, FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT FUNDING PROJECT D2009-TGGR-003 - The proposed project will add photovoltaic modules at the Transit Maintenance Facility to generate electricity to offset up to 95 percent of the electric power consumed at the site. The photovoltaic modules will be placed on top of canopies that will generate electricity while providing shade for full-size intercity, Dial-A-Ride, and commuter buses. Additional modules will be placed on top of the bus wash building.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the performance specifications and award the design-build contract for the Photovoltaic System and Shade Structures for the Santa Clarita Transit Maintenance Facility, Project F1016, Federal Transit Administration, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Funding Project D2009-TGGR-003, to Stronghold Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $4,177,100, and a 5 percent contingency in the amount of $208,855, for a total not to exceed $4,385,955; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

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LMD IRRIGATION CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM PHASE 1 (PROJECT R0004) - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - Project acceptance for the installation of 103 irrigation controllers encompassing Phase I of the Landscape Water Management Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the completion of the Landscape Water Management Program Phase 1 (CIP Project #R0004), and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.

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LMD IRRIGATION CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM PHASE 1A (PROJECT R0006) - AWARD PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION - Award procurement and installation of LMD Irrigation Controllers to Rock Bottom for the replacement of irrigation controllers that have exceeded their useful life with smart controller technology.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award construction contract to Rock Bottom Inc. in the amount of $235,431, and authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $47,086, for a total amount not to exceed $282,517; Transfer funds in the amount of $282,517 from R0004357-5161.001, Landscape Water Management Program, to R0006357-5161.001, LMD Irrigation Controller Replacement Program Phase 1A; Authorize the City Manager or designee to modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, and execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

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AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY - Approve switching electricity service providers from Southern California Edison (SCE) and award a contract to Glacial Energy of California to provide electricity to three City accounts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve switching energy service providers from Southern California Edison (SCE) to Glacial Energy of California, and award a contract for the purchase of electricity to Glacial Energy in an amount not to exceed $225,000; Authorize the City Manager or designee to modify the award in the event other issues of impossibility of performance arise, execute up to three (3) annual renewal options not to
exceed $225,000 each, plus price changes authorized by the California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC), 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.

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APPROVE CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS - As a matter of practice, the City contracts out a variety of municipal services. The City administrates the LMD primarily through contracts. The annual contracts recommended for approval and authorizations are all contracts relating to the City’s Landscape Maintenance District and the Streetlight Maintenance District.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve adjustment to Special Districts contracts, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute related contracts and issue purchase orders, subject to City Attorney approval.

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INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 5.02 OF TITLE 5 OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE TITLE 7 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE PERTAINING TO BUSINESS LICENSING REGULATIONS" - Santa Clarita Municipal Code amendment to the business license permit structure.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 5.02 OF TITLE 5 OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE TITLE 7 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE PERTAINING TO BUSINESS LICENSING REGULATIONS," and set the public hearing for July 13, 2010; Adopt a resolution establishing a schedule of business license fees for City of Santa Clarita (City) services.

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ACQUISITION OF EXCESS CALTRANS PROPERTY AT 23610 NEWHALL AVENUE - APN 2833-016-900 - In July 2009, Caltrans determined that an underutilized park and ride lot at 23610 Newhall Avenue, (commonly called the Oak Creek parcel), was excess and could be sold to the City.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the acquisition of 23610 Newhall Avenue, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 from Caltrans. Transfer $1,044,123 from account 13103-5161.001 Contractual Services to account 13103-5201.004 Land. Authorize the expenditure of $1,044,123 in Neighborhood Stabilization 1 (NSP1) grant funds from account 13103-5201.004 and authorize the City Manager or designee to approve payments up to a maximum amount of $1,044,123 in NSP1 funds for the acquisition. Authorize the expenditure of $52,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from account 13331-5201.004 and authorize the City Manager or designee to approve payments of up to a maximum of $52,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the acquisition. Authorize the City Manager to execute all required documentation to complete the acquisition of 23610 Newhall Avenue, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (Assessor Parcel Number 2933-016-900), subject to review by the City Attorney.

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CHECK REGISTER NO. 10 - Approval of the Check Register.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 10.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ISSUANCE OF STATE ALLOCATED RECOVERY ZONE FACILITY BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO AEROSPACE DYNAMICS INTERNATIONAL FOR A PROPOSED EXPANSION PROJECT WITHIN THE SANTA CLARITA RECOVERY ZONE - On February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) of 2009 which, among other actions, amended the Internal Revenue Code to create a new method of federally subsidized financing available to private borrowers for economic development called Recovery Zone Facility Bonds (RZFBs). The City received a request from the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to conduct a public hearing to issue the tax-exempt revenue bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $7 million on behalf of Aerospace Dynamics International for their proposed expansion project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct public hearing and adopt resolution approving the issuance of State allocated Recovery Zone Facility Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority.

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ISSUANCE OF THE CITY'S FULL ALLOCATION OF RECOVERY ZONE FACILITY BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO AEROSPACE DYNAMICS INTERNATIONAL FOR A PROPOSED EXPANSION PROJECT WITHIN THE SANTA CLARITA RECOVERY ZONE - On February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) of 2009 which, among other actions, amended the Internal Revenue Code to create a new method of federally subsidized financing available to private borrowers for economic development called Recovery Zone Facility Bonds (RZFBs). The City received a request from the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to conduct a public hearing to issue the tax-exempt revenue bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $13,270,000 on behalf of Aerospace Dynamics International for their expansion project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct public hearing and adopt resolution approving the issuance of the City's full allocation of Recovery Zone Facility Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority.

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ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION DISTRICT - Action approving the levy of assessments for the Open Space Preservation District for Fiscal Year 2010-11.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a public hearing, and adopt a resolution approving the Engineer’s Report for the FY 2010-2011 annual levy of assessments for the continuation of maintenance for the Open Space Preservation District.

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ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENT FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS - As an annul required procedure, staff presents for Council's consideration the Final Engineer's Reports for the various special districts and requests approval to provide the Los Angeles County Assessor necessary data for the assessments to appear on the FY 2010-11 Property Tax Rolls.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a public hearing, and adopt the resolutions approving the Engineer's Reports for the FY 2010-11 annual levy of assessment for the continuation of maintenance for the following special districts: Drainage Benefit Assessment Area Nos. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, 22, 2008-1 and 2008-2; Landscape Maintenance Districts Nos. 1 and T-1; Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1; and Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District.

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A REQUEST FOR THE APPROVAL OF MASTER CASE 10-003, RIDGELINE ALTERATION PERMIT 10-001, HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMIT 10-001, TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1), 7,000 SQUARE-FOOT, SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE LOCATED ON TOP OF A HILLSIDE OF A SIGNIFICANT RIDGELINE IN THE CIRCLE J RANCH COMMUNITY - Construction of a single-family residence located on a vacant lot at 22431 Circle J Ranch Road.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a Resolution, adopting the associated Negative Declaration and approve Master Case No. 10-003 (Hillside Development Review 10-001 and, Ridgeline Alteration Permit 10-001) for the construction of a single-family residence located on a vacant lot at 22431 Circle J Ranch Road, subject to the Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A).

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NEW BUSINESS
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CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITATIONS AND DISCLOSURE -Existing state law outlines campaign contribution and disclosure requirements with which candidates for state and local elective office must comply. Local jurisdictions may enact ordinances that are more restrictive than state law for elective office of the particular jurisdiction. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce, conduct first reading , and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7.02, CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITATIONS AND DISCLOSURE."

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CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST MADE BY THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RELATING TO THE STATE ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM - At the June 8, 2010, City Council meeting Mayor Weste requested Staff agendize a discussion relating to the Enterprise Zone program in the Santa Clarita Valley. Mr. Damian Jones, speaking on behalf of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC), elaborated on Mayor Weste's comments and requested that the City consider providing support for a joint application for an Enterprise Zone that would include unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, including the Valencia Commerce Center. The joint application would be facilitated by the SCVEDC with the support of the City and Los Angeles County.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: S upport the SCVEDC request to submit an application on September 15, 2010 for a joint City/County Enterprise Zone. The level of support recommended includes providing the consultant hired by the SCVEDC a copy of the 1,000+ page application package completed by Staff in 2006. No City funds or staff time will be provided.

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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

The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at 6 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 June 17, 2010, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 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.