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RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

CALL TO ORDER

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

September 25, 2007 - regular meeting

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CONSENT CALENDAR
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SCRDA 1.

AWARD A CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE AND STREETSCAPE DESIGN FOR MAIN STREET IN DOWNTOWN NEWHALL - The City and Redevelopment Agency are implementing various aspects of the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan. The next phase of work to be completed requires the selection of a landscape architecture firm to design and provide construction documents for landscape and streetscape improvements to complement the "curb & gutter" changes that are already being designed for Main Street. I
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award a contract to Pacific Coast Land Design to provide landscape architectural services in an amount not to exceed $97,000, authorize a contingency amount of 10% ($9,700.00) for a total of $106,700.00; award a change order to Psomas & Associates contract number 06-00334 for the completion of the Main Street Streetscape road plans and storm drain design in the amount of $60,000, with a contingency of 15% ($9,000.00, no contingency was assigned to the original contract for $47,500.00) for a total of $69,000.00; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

ADJOURN SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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RECONVENE 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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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 meeting 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.

2.

RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING TERMINATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY - Resolution proclaiming termination of a local state of emergency caused by severe winds and fire.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution proclaiming termination of a local emergency.

3.

INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION - Members of the Santa Clarita City Council are compensated monthly by the City, under specific provisions of state law, for the substantial amount of time and effort they contribute leading our local government. Consideration of an ordinance amending the Santa Clarita Municipal Code to adjust the compensation for Councilmembers as provided for in the Government Code.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce and pass to second reading 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 SALARIES."

4.

CITY HALL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REPLACEMENT, PROJECT NO. F1014 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - This project replaced the air conditioning units at City Hall.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and accept the work performed by JCT Mechanical, Inc. on the City Hall Air Conditioning Unit Replacement, Project No. F1014; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the 10 percent 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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SUMMARY VACATION OF FORD COURT, AN UNUSED CUL-DE-SAC DEDICATED ON PARCEL MAP NO. 19163, ADJACENT TO NEWHALL RANCH ROAD - Newhall Land, the property owner, is requesting to vacate the unused cul-de-sac located completely within their two properties (APN Nos. 2866-035-001 and 2866-035-002), adjacent to Newhall Ranch Road between Copper Hill Drive and Vanderbilt Way, and serving no other properties.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of Ford Court, the unused cul-de-sac for road purposes, dedicated to the City of Santa Clarita by Parcel Map No. 19163; and direct the City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the office of the Registrar-Recorder of the County of Los Angeles.

6.

2007-08 ANNUAL OVERLAY AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. M0055 - AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT - The Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal Program improves various streets throughout the City by resurfacing and sealing surface cracks to enhance skid resistant properties and increase pavement life. This results in a smoother ride for traffic, an enhanced appearance of the area, and extends the economic life of the roadway.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the contract to Pavement Engineering Inc. for engineering design services for the 2007-08 Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal Program, Project No. M0055, in the amount of $240,000.00, which includes a 25 percent contingency; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

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2006-07 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. S0030 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - The Bridge Maintenance Program has improved various bridges throughout the City by repairing and sealing surface cracks in the concrete bridge deck and repairing other items. Maintenance will enhance the appearance of the area and extend the economic life of the bridges.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the completion of the 2006-07 Bridge Maintenance Program, Project No. S0030; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the 10 percent 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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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STREET NAME CHANGE OF SAN FERNANDO ROAD TO BOUQUET CANYON ROAD FOR THE SEGMENT OF ROAD BETWEEN MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY AND 11TH STREET AND ALL OF RAILROAD AVENUE - The City and Redevelopment Agency are implementing various aspects of the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan. The Plan adopted in December of 2005, calls for changing the street name of San Fernando Road and providing continuity with any proposed street name changes.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a Resolution changing the street name of San Fernando Road to Bouquet Canyon Road for the segment of road between Magic Mountain Parkway and 11th Street and all of Railroad Avenue.

9.

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD - TIRE-DERIVED PRODUCT GRANT PROGRAM - The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) offers the Tire-Derived Product (TDP) Grant Program to promote markets for recycled-content products derived from waste tires generated in California and to decrease the adverse environmental impacts created by unlawful disposal and stockpiling of waste tires.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of a grant application for the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) Tire-Derived Product Grant Program

10.

GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - APRIL 8, 2008 - The City of Santa Clarita will hold a general municipal election on April 8, 2008 to elect two members of the City Council for seats currently held by Councilmembers Bob Kellar, and TimBen Boydston.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held April 8, 2008; adopt a resolution requesting the County of Los Angeles to render specified services to the City; adopt a resolution adopting regulations for candidates for elective office; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with Martin & Chapman Company to provide election services in the amount of $125,000, and authorize a 10% contingency of $12,500 as budgeted in account 12301, for a total of $137,500, subject to City Attorney approval.

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ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE REGULATING STATE VIDEO FRANCHISEES WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - Assembly Bill 2987 authorized the entry of telecommunication providers into the competitive market of providing television video services. The primary impact of this legislation on the City is that, effective January 2, 2008, the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will be the sole franchising authority for video service providers in the State. Under this new law the City is granted the authority to receive monies from both existing cable providers and telecommunication companies providing television services to support Public, Education and Government (PEG) programming provided it adopts an ordinance regulating state franchises within the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 4.22 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING FRANCHISE AND PEG FEES AND OTHER CUSTOMER SERVICE PENALTIES FOR STATE FRANCHISE HOLDERS PROVIDING VIDEO SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA."

12.

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS (LMD) RESERVE FUND APPROPRIATION FOR CAPITAL REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT - A comprehensive reserve study of each LMD zone was recently completed by Association Reserves, Inc., to quantify and analyze the assets within each zone, and provide a 30-year repair and replacement schedule; to analyze each zone’s fund balance and ensure sufficient funds exist to meet current asset repair and replacement needs; and to create a 30-year reserve fund schedule whereby a specific dollar amount is reserved annually to support future asset repair and replacement costs.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appropriate $952,400 from the Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD) fund balance to the zone accounts listed to fund repair and replacement needs for various LMD zones.

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NORTHPARK FENCE PROJECT, PROJECT M1010, PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - This project replaced all the LMD maintained fences located in the NorthPark Landscape Maintenance District.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and accept the NorthPark Fence Project, direct the City Clerk to file the notice of completion, and direct staff to release the bond held in the name of Draper Construction and the 10% retention balance ($15,890) 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop work notices, as provided by law have been filed.

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CHECK REGISTER NOS. 42, 43, & 44 - Approval of the Check Registers.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 42, 43, and 44.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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15.

ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE COLORADO EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY FOR VILLAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS - Per the Internal Revenue Code, CSDA requires the City's approval for the issuance of tax-exempt bonds on behalf of the nonprofit, Village Christian Schools. The City will not be under any obligation to repay the Bond Indebtedness nor does it constitute approval of the proposed Master Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct Public Hearing and adopt a resolution approving the issuance of bonds by the Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority for Village Christian Schools.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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LOBBYIST REGISTRATION - At the regular meeting of October 9, 2007, the City Council directed that staff prepare an ordinance for consideration by the City Council that would enact lobbyist registration requirements within the City of Santa Clarita.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 7.03 OF TITLE 7 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING INFLUENCING MUNICIPAL LEGISLATION."

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NEW BUSINESS
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RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE LAS LOMAS DEVELOPMENT - A resolution by the Santa Clarita City Council opposing the Las Lomas development.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the Resolution opposing the Las Lomas development.

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CONVENE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
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JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING

CALL TO ORDER

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 12, 2006 - regular meeting

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NEW BUSINESS
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PFA 18.

APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE NOT TO EXCEED $17,200,000 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION, (OPEN SPACE AND PARKLAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM) 2007 SERIES - On April 24, 2007, City Council adopted a resolution of intent to form an Open Space Preservation District to fund a portion of the City’s Open Space, Park and Parkland Program, including the acquisition, preservation and improvement of open space and parkland, and the payment of debt service for such projects. Ballot tabulation was completed on Friday, July 13, 2007 and the results of the property owner assessment ballot tabulation were that 69% of the weighted ballots cast were in favor of the formation of the Open Space Preservation District. On July 17, 2007, the City formed the Open Space Preservation District and levied the 2007-08 annual levy. It is now proposed to finance the acquisition of open space and parkland by executing and delivering the not to exceed $17,200,000 Certificates of Participation (Open Space and Parkland Program) 2007 Series (the "COPs").
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council: Authorize the execution and delivery of the not to exceed $17,200,000 Certificates of Participation (Open Space and Parkland Acquisition Program) 2007 Series, approve the execution of sale documents, a trust agreement, a base lease, a lease agreement, assignment agreement, continuing disclosure agreement, and preliminary official statement, and authorize the taking of certain actions in connection with the execution and delivery of such Certificates of Participation.
Public Financing Authority: Approve documents in connection with the execution and delivery of not to exceed $17,200,000 in Certificates of Participation (Open Space and Parkland Acquisition Program) 2007 Series.

ADJOURN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
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RESUME CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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