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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/BOARD
OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, June 28, 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 - 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 AND RECOGNITIONS

Andree Walper for Receiving the "Andree Walper Award" at the 2011
Cowboy Couture Fashion Show

100th Anniversary of Women's Right to Vote

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PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY

Introduction of New City Librarians

AQMD Presentation to
the City Council

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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
the minutes of the June 14, 2011, special and regular joint
meetings.
Redevelopment Agency: Approve the minutes
of the June 14, 2011, special and regular joint meetings.

Board of Library Trustees: Approve the minutes of
the June 14, 2011, special and regular meetings.

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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.

STATE
LEGISLATION: AB 515 - On June 14, 2011, the City
Council Legislative Committee met and considered AB 515,
currently pending before the California Legislature. If
enacted into law, AB 515 would establish the California
Community Colleges Extension Pilot Program to permit the
governing board of a community college district that meets
specified requirements to establish and maintain an extension
program offering credit courses until July 1, 2016.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the
recommendation of the City Council Legislative Committee and
adopt a "support" position for Assembly Bill 515 (Brownley)
and transmit letters of support to Assembly Member Brownley,
Santa Clarita’s state legislative delegation, appropriate
Legislative committees, Governor Brown, League of California
Cities, and Santa Clarita Community College District.

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4.

STATE
LEGISLATION: AB 1250 - On June 14, 2011, the City
Council Legislative Committee met and considered AB 1250,
currently pending before the California Legislature. If
enacted into law, this bill would preserve but reform state
redevelopment agencies in response to Governor Brown’s
proposal for the elimination of redevelopment
agencies.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the
recommendation of the City Council Legislative Committee and
adopt a "support" position for Assembly Bill 1250 (Alejo) and
transmit letters of support to Assembly Member Alejo, Santa
Clarita’s state legislative delegation, appropriate
legislative committees, Governor Brown, League of California
Cities, and California Redevelopment Association.

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5.

NRPA
STARTING NEW AT GOLF GRANT - Grant funds will
implement a Starting New at Golf Recreational Program that is
golf's version of T-ball. The program introduces golf to
children ages five-to-eight years old, teaching them the
fundamentals of the game and it reinforces positive, healthy
lifestyle benefits that accompany participation in sport.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council accept the
National Recreation and Parks Assocation Starting New at Golf
Grant in the amount of $3,000, along with acceptance of $9,000
worth of equipment for the program. Increase estimated
revenues in account 100-4471.006 by $3,000 in Fiscal Year
2011-12. Appropriate $3,000 to expenditure account
15108-5161.002 in Fiscal Year 2011-12. Authorize the City
Manager, or designee, to execute any contract documents,
change orders, or amendments arising out of this program,
subject to City Attorney approval.

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6.

SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM (SEP) GRANT AGREEMENT WITH SANTA CLARITA
VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT - Between 2001 and 2006,
the Saugus Water Reclamation Plant exceeded water quality
standards and received a Notice of Violation from the Los
Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. As a result, the
Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District will request $97,500
of SEP grant funds for the City's arundo removal efforts.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council authorize the City
Manager or designee to execute the agreement for Supplemental
Environmental Projects grant funds with the Santa Clarita
Valley Sanitation District of Los Angeles County requesting an
estimated $97,500 of grant funds.

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7.

SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING
TITLE 8 (ANIMALS) OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE
TO AMEND, ADD AND DELETE DEFINITIONS, TO CLARIFY POLICIES
RELATING TO ANIMALS, AND TO CHANGE THE FEE FOR LICENSING
DELINQUENCIES AND TO ADD A FIELD ENFORCEMENT FEE -
Second reading of an ordinance regarding changes adopted by
Los Angeles County Animal Control Services to Title 10 of the
Los Angeles County Code. The changes include definitions,
policies, and fees for licensing delinquencies.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct second
reading and adopt an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AMENDING AND
RESTATING TITLE 8 (ANIMALS) OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND, ADD AND DELETE DEFINITIONS, TO
CLARIFY POLICIES RELATING TO ANIMALS, AND TO CHANGE THE FEE
FOR LICENSING DELINQUENCIES AND TO ADD A FIELD ENFORCEMENT
FEE."

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8.

REAPPOINTMENT
OF THE MAYOR TO SERVE AS A TRUSTEE OF THE SANTA CLARITA BOARD
OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES - At the April 26, 2011 the City
Council adopted Resolution 11-27 appointing the Mayor and
members of the City Council to serve as the trustees of the
Santa Clarita Board of Library Trustees. As Mayor McLean’s
appointment is scheduled to end at the conclusion of the
current fiscal year, it would be appropriate for the City
Council to consider re-appointing the Mayor to the Board of
Library Trustees for another term.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a Resolution reappointing Mayor McLean
to the Santa Clarita Board of Library Trustees for another
term through June 30, 2014.

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9.

LMD
IRRIGATION CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM PHASE II, PROJECT
R0007 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - Project acceptance for
the installation of 336 irrigation controllers encompassing
Phase II of the Landscape Water Management Program.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council accept the
completion of the LMD Irrigation Controller Replacement
Program Phase II, Project R0007; and direct the City Clerk to
file the Notice of Completion.

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10.

REPAIRS
TO THE CANYON COUNTRY LIBRARY BRANCH - AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO APPROVE BID SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD
CONTRACTS FOR LIBRARY REPAIRS - The City of Santa
Clarita recently assumed operations of the Canyon Country Jo
Anne Darcy Library. This item will authorize the City Manager
or designee to quickly secure vendors and award contracts for
necessary repairs to the facility.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to
approve the plans and specifications and award a construction
contract, including a 15 percent contingency, for repairs to
the Canyon Country library branch, to the lowest responsible
and responsive bidder, in a cumulative amount not to exceed
$246,000 for floor preparation, bead blasting and sealant;
carpet removal, replacement, and installation; and storage of
library materials; and execute all documents with the lowest
responsible and responsive bidder, subject to City Attorney
approval; authorize the City Manager or designee to award
contracts for furniture moving and installation and design
services in an amount not to exceed $51,000; approve transfer
of $297,000 from Contingency Account 19300-5401.001 to Canyon
Country Library Repairs Account F3017601-5161.001. Increase
Transfers In Account 601-4711.100 and Transfers Out Account
10019500-5501.601 by $297,000; and authorize the City Manager
or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.

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11.

LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT RESOLUTIONS INITIATING PROCEEDING,
APPROVING AN ENGINEER'S REPORT, AND TAKING OTHER RELATED
ACTIONS - Various actions required by law to modify
the assessment methodologies and rates for various zones in
Landscape District Nos. 1 and T1.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution to initiate proceedings,
and make certain designations in connection with proposed
annexations into, detachments from, creation of new zones,
dissolution of existing zones, and assessment rate adjustment
in Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1 an T1; and adopt a
resolution to approve Engineer's Report, and declare its
intention to order annexations into, detachments from,
creation of new zones, dissolution of existing zones, and
assessment rate adjustments in Landscape Maintenance District
Nos. 1 and T1, and to levy an assessment thereon, taking
certain other actions in connection therewith.

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12.

SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CITY
COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION - In compliance with the
Government Code, Councilmember compensation has historically
been reviewed and adjusted every two years, and the last
adjustment occurred on July 1, 2008. Council compensation was
reviewed in November 2009, and at that time the Council
decided to postpone consideration of an increase to a future
date. Councilmember compensation was discussed at the May 24,
2011, City Council meeting and Council proposed a total pay
increase of ten percent (not compounded) for the period July
1, 2008 through June 30, 2012, to be effective on July 1,
2012. The first reading of this ordinance occurred at the June
14, 2011, City Council meeting, and the ordinance was passed
to a second reading.
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, AMENDING SECTION 2.04.048 OF THE
SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL
COMPENSATION."

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13.

WITHDRAWAL
OF THE HASLEY HILLS/VALENCIA COMMERCE CENTER LAFCO ANNEXATION
APPLICATION - On April 22, 2008, the City Council
unanimously approved the Hasley Hills/Valencia Commerce Center
Annexation and authorized the filing of an application for
annexation. Per the request of Councilmember Ferry at the June
14, 2011, City Council meeting, several factors and
considerations have intervened that now make it appropriate to
consider withdrawal of this proposed
annexation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council direct
and authorize the City Manager to submit a letter to the Local
Agency Formation Commission to withdraw the Hasley
Hills/Valencia Commerce Center annexation application.

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14.

CHECK
REGISTER NO. 11 - Approval of the Check
Register.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve
and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register
No. 11.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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15.

ADOPT
A RESOLUTION FOR REAUTHORIZATION OF THE TOURISM MARKETING
DISTRICT (TMD) - The renewal of the Tourism Marketing
District would continue collection of an assessment of two
percent to the daily rate at hotels in the Benefit Zone to be
used for the sole purpose of marketing and enhancing Santa
Clarita's image as a tourism destination.
RECOMMENDED
ACTION: City Council conduct the public hearing and accept
the Tourism Marketing District Annual Report and adopt a
resolution titled: "A Resolution of the City of Santa Clarita
to continue the Santa Clarita Tourism Marketing District
(Business Improvement Area) and the Hotel Tourism Marketing
Benefit Zone in the City."

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16.

ANNEXATION
OF PARCELS INTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
(ANNEXATION L-90) - Consideration of annexing nine
parcels receiving benefit into Streetlight Maintenance
District No. 1.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City
Council conduct public hearing, and open and review the
ballots. If no majority protest exists, adopt resolution
ordering said annexation, and authorize the annual levy and
collection of assessments within the District. If a majority
protest exists, no action will be required.

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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
in memory of Morrie Deason.
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FUTURE MEETINGS

The next regular meeting of the
City Council will be held Tuesday, July 12, 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 June 23, 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.