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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

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

Tuesday, August 23, 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 - Ferry

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

FLAG SALUTE - Panda Patrol from Boy Scout
Troop 2
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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

Dr. Judy Fish for her service to the community
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PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY

Introduction of new Los Angeles County Assessor

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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, Redevelopment Agency, and Board of
Library Trustees meetings are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Approve the minutes
of the July 12, 2011, special and regular joint meetings.

Redevelopment Agency: Approve the minutes of the
July 12, 2011, special and regular joint meetings.

Board of Library Trustees: Approve the minutes of
the July 12, 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.

INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL MONUMENTS AT VETERANS HISTORICAL
PLAZA - The Special Use Facility Policy for Veterans
Historical Plaza outlines procedures for the consideration of
additions to the Plaza. A proposal to recognize the military
efforts of State Senator William J. "Pete" Knight was part of
the original plan of the Plaza, but not completed. In
accordance with the policy, the Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Commission has recommended installation of
the Pete Knight plaque in recognition of his military career,
and installation of a plaque in recognition of Assemblyman
George Runner and Senator Knight for their contributions to
the Plaza on the Donor Wall.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the proposal to install a plaque to
recognize State Senator William J. "Pete" Knight, recognizing
the military career of Senator Knight; approve proposal to
install recognitions of Assemblyman George Runner and Senator
Knight on the Donor Wall for their efforts in securing the
site for Veterans Historical Plaza; direct staff to procure
and install the recognitions at the Plaza.

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4.

VALENCIA MEADOWS POOL RENOVATION, PROJECT M0080 - APPROVE
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT -

The Valencia Meadows Pool was built in 1969, and the
facility has seen several renovations over the years. The last
renovation in 2006, when the filter system was replaced, was
part of an ongoing preventive maintenance
program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve
the plans and specifications for Valencia Meadows Pool
Renovation, Project M0080. Award the construction contract to
California Commercial Pools, Inc., in the amount of $107,000,
include add-alternates 1-2 in the amount of $61,200, and
authorize a 10-percent contingency in the amount of $16,820
for a total contract value of $185,020. Appropriate $87,298
from Fund 305 Fund Balance to Expenditure Account
M0080305-5161.001. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

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5.

BOUQUET CANYON ROAD MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT B4007 -
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT - This project will construct a raised
median on Bouquet Canyon Road from Plum Canyon Road to
Urbandale Avenue. Other improvements include landscaping,
irrigation, and installation of landscaping in existing
medians north of Plum Canyon Road and south of Urbandale
Avenue. This project is part of the City's adopted Capital
Improvement Program and will help the City accomplish its
beautification efforts of all major roadways through
landscaped medians.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City
Council approve the plans and specifications for the Bouquet
Canyon Road Median Improvements, Project B4007; award the
construction contract to R.C. Becker and Son, Inc., in the
amount of $614,833, and authorize a contingency in the amount
of $122,967, for a total contract amount not to exceed
$737,800; authorize an increased expenditure in the amount of
$63,000 to the existing professional services contract with
Pacific Coast Land Design for landscape architect design,
surveying, and engineering support services during
construction; authorize an expenditure in the amount of
$60,000 to Santa Clarita Water, a division of Castaic Lake
Water Agency, for meter services for the irrigation system;
appropriate $1,015,800 from Landscape Maintenance District
Fund Balance 357 to Expenditure Account B4007357-5161.001; and
authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

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6.

NEWHALL AVENUE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT T2003 -
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT - This project will construct pedestrian
improvements along the east side of Newhall Avenue from Sierra
Highway to 2nd Street. The project will increase safety and
beautification to this heavily used pedestrian corridor
through the construction of sidewalk, access ramps, driveways,
and curb and gutters, and installation of landscaped parkway,
trees, and irrigation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City
Council approve the plans and specifications for the Newhall
Avenue Pedestrian Improvements, Project T2003; reject the bid
protest by KASA Construction; award the construction contract
to Hondo Engineering Inc. in the amount of $393,314 and
authorize a contingency in the amount of $78,663, for a total
contract amount not to exceed $471,977; appropriate $300,000
from Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance 357 to
Expenditure Account T2003357-5161.001; authorize the
continuance of $500,000 of Via Princessa Bridge and
Thoroughfare Fund 302 from Fiscal Year 2010-11 to Fiscal Year
2011-12 to Expenditure Account T2003302-5161.001; and
authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

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7.

FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 ANNUAL CONCRETE REHABILITATION PROGRAM
(CITYWIDE), PROJECTS M0078, M0079, AND T0033 - PROJECT
ACCEPTANCE - The concrete rehabilitation project
improved sidewalks and drainage systems citywide by removing
and replacing the existing damaged concrete sidewalks and curb
and gutter systems and installation of 16 new curb ramps at
various intersections.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City
Council accept the completion of the 2010-2011 Annual Concrete
Rehabilitation Program, Projects M0078, M0079, and T0033;
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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8.

2010-11 OVERLAY FEDERAL PROGRAM, PROJECT M0083 - CREATE A NEW
PROJECT AND BUDGET AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, AND
CONTINUE APPROPRIATION FOR PROJECT M0077 FROM FISCAL YEAR
2010-11 TO FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 - The annual overlay
and slurry seal project is an integral part of the City’s
pavement management program and provides pavement and slurry
seal asphalt maintenance treatments to selected City streets.
Federal Project M0083 will repave/overlay Newhall Ranch Road
between Bouquet Canyon Road and Avenue Tibbitts.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council create the new project
and budget for the 2010-11 Overlay Federal Program, Project
M0083; approve the plans and specifications for the 2010-11
Overlay Federal Program, Project M0083; award the construction
contract to Sully-Miller Contracting Company in the amount of
$2,069,962 and authorize a 10 percent contingency of $206,996,
for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,276,958;
authorize an expenditure in the amount of $55,000 from
Expenditure Account M0083233-5161.001 and $170,000 from
Expenditure Account M0077233-5161.001 to Twining, Inc., for
project inspection; authorize the following to fund the
2010-11 Overlay Federal Program, Project M0083: increase STPL
revenues in Account 202-4531.002 by $1,822,495 and appropriate
$1,822,495 to Expenditure Account M0083202-5161.001;
appropriate $435,370 of TDA Article 8 Fund 233 fund balance to
Expenditure Account M0083233-5161.001; authorize the transfer
of $250,000 of TDA Article 8 Fund 233 from the 2011-12 Overlay
and Slurry Seal Program, Expenditure Account M0084233-5161.001
to the 2010-11 Overlay Federal Program Expenditure Account
M0083233-5161.001; appropriate $18,000 in Developer Fund 306
to Expenditure Account M0083306-5161.001; authorize the
continued appropriation of $170,000 of TDA Article 8 Fund 233
to Expenditure Account M0077233-5161.001; and authorize the
City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to
City Attorney approval.

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9.

2010-11 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, PROJECT M0082 -
AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - This project will
provide preventative maintenance and repair to various bridges
in the City.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council
approve the plans and specifications for the Fiscal Year
2010-11 Bridge Maintenance Program, Project M0082; award the
construction contract to Peterson/Chase General Engineering
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $237,403, and authorize a
contingency in the amount of $47,481, for a total contract
amount not to exceed $284,884; authorize an increased
expenditure in the amount of $10,000 to the existing
professional services contract with Tetra Tech, Inc., for
construction support services; authorize the continuance of
Gas Tax Funds in the amount of $382,197 from Fiscal Year
2010-11 to Fiscal Year 2011-12 in Account M0082230-5161.001;
and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

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10.

PARCEL MAP NO. 71090 (HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL) -
APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP - Parcel Map No. 71090,
consisting of approximately 20.9 acres, is located on the
northwesterly side of McBean Parkway at the intersection of
Orchard Village Road and is owned by Henry Mayo Newhall
Memorial Hospital, a California Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council
approve Parcel Map No. 71090; make certain findings; instruct
the Deputy City Manager to endorse the Special Assessment
Statement on the face of the parcel map; instruct the City
Clerk to endorse the Statement on the face of the parcel map;
and instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Statement on the
face of the parcel map.

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11.

ACCEPTANCE OF IN-LIEU FEES FOR MASTER CASE 01-038, TRACT 53419
(VALLE DI ORO) OFFSITE STREET IMPROVEMENTS - Accept
in-lieu fees for the offsite street improvements required by
the Conditions of Approval for Master Case 01-038, Tract 53419
(Valle di Oro) along Sierra Highway and at the intersection of
Sierra Highway and Golden Valley Road. These improvements
include the installation of a right-turn pocket on southbound
Sierra Highway, bus stop with shelter, landscaped median,
sidewalk, signing and striping, signal modification, and a
pedestrian bridge over Sierra Highway.
RECOMMENDED
ACTION: City Council approve the acceptance of in-lieu
fees for the offsite street improvements for Master Case
01-038, Tract 53419 (Valle di Oro); and authorize the City
Manager or designee to enter into an agreement with the
project developer, subject to City Attorney approval.

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12.

ADOPTION OF AN ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE AS
REQUIRED BY SECTION 34169 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY
CODE - On June 29, 2011, Governor Brown signed AB 1X
26 and AB 1X 27 related to the functions and operations of
redevelopment agencies. AB 1X 26 requires the Agency to adopt
an Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule as outlined in
Section 34169 of the Health and Safety Code.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Redevelopment Agency Board
adopt the Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule (EOPS) and
direct Agency Staff to comply with the reporting and posting
requirements of the EOPS statute.

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13.

CONTINUED APPROPRIATIONS - FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 TO FISCAL
YEAR 2011-2012 - Request to continue available or
unspent funds from Fiscal Year 2010-2011 to Fiscal Year
2011-2012.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council and
Redevelopment Agency adopt a resolution authorizing continued
appropriated funds from Fiscal Year 2010-2011 to Fiscal Year
2011-2012.

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14.

CHECK REGISTER NOS. 14, 15, & 16 - Approval of
the Check Register.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City
Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented
in Check Register Nos. 14, 15, & 16.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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15.

NORTH COPPERHILL ANNEXATION; MASTER CASE 11-038 INCLUDING
PREZONE 11-001 AND A REQUEST TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR
ANNEXATION 11-002 TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
- The project proposes a Prezone for the purpose of
annexing the North Copperhill area to the City of Santa
Clarita.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council
conduct the public hearing; adopt a resolution approving
Master Case 11-038, adopting a Negative Declaration and
authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit an
application to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
requesting annexation of approximately 2,475 acres of land to
the City of Santa Clarita for the North Copperhill area; and
introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PREZONE NO. 11-001 FOR THE NORTH
COPPERHILL ANNEXATION AREA AS SHOWN".

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16.

MASTER CASE 10-35: AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 17.03.145 AND
17.07.010 AND ADDITION OF SECTIONS 17.01.180, 17.03.146 OF THE
SANTA CLARITA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TO CREATE A NEW
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
- A request to the City Council for direction and a
request to continue the Public Hearing to September 27,
2011.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council direct
staff on any modifications to the proposed Historic
Preservation Ordinance including the list of 26 properties and
the recommendations of the Planning Commission; and continue
the public hearing until September 27, 2011 for a first
reading of the Ordinance.

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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 Barbara Shirley and Dennis
Farnham
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FUTURE MEETINGS

The next regular meeting of the
City Council will be held Tuesday, September 13, 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, 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 August 18, 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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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.