CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

CITY COUNCIL / BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES AND CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE

GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

JOINT REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

6:00 PM

City Council Chambers

23920 Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarita, CA 91355

AGENDA

PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY – No New Business

How to Address the City Council

You may address the Council during Public Participation on any matter within the Council’s jurisdiction that is not listed on the agenda. 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. Public Participation takes place before the consideration of the agenda items and following the consideration of agenda items. However, each person will be allowed to speak only one time during Public Participation per meeting.

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. Each presentation may not exceed three (3) minutes.

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)

INVOCATION

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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE

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.

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.

PRESENTATIONS

Santa Clarita Public Library 2015 Summer Reading Program

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on items NOT listed on the agenda. The City Council will not act upon these items at this meeting other than to review and/or provide direction to staff. All speakers must submit a speaker’s card to the City Clerk PRIOR to the beginning of this portion of the meeting. Thirty minutes are allotted for public input at this time. The FIRST TEN people to submit a speaker card prior to the beginning of Public Participation will be heard. Speaker cards will be accepted beginning at 5:45 p.m. Any speaker cards received once the first speaker has begun will be heard at the end of the meeting regardless if the ten person limit has been met. Speakers may not exceed three (3) minutes and may only be heard once per meeting under Public Participation.

STAFF COMMENTS

COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

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.

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The minutes of the Joint City Council and Board of Library Trustees meeting are submitted for

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council and Board of Library Trustees: Approve the minutes of the May 26, 2015, special and regular meetings.

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

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading.

3. RENEWAL OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE SERVICE AGREEMENT – Renewal of Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles for enforcement of the City’s Wastewater Ordinance – Industrial Waste Service

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council renew Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles for enforcement of the City’s Wastewater Ordinance.

4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR THE 2015 COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM – The Grant funds would be used to convert an existing flood control channel bisecting the six-acre Canyon Country Community Center site into a naturalized stream, restoration of a portion of the site using native vegetation, development of a system of walking paths connecting the site with the residential community to the north and commercial area to the south, and passive recreational

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a Grant Application to the Los Angeles County Regional Parks and Open Space District for the 2015 Competitive Grant Program.

5. ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 13,879 SQUARE FEET OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 28110 SAND CANYON ROAD, SANTA CLARITA, ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 2840-005-052 (PORTION) – Acquisition of this property will enhance the City’s on-going efforts to increase the multi-use trail along Sand Canyon Road.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve the purchase of approximately 13,879 square feet of real property, a portion of 28110 Sand Canyon Road, Assessor’s Parcel No. 2840-005-052, for future infrastructure and right-of-way, at a total cost of $67,000, which includes the property purchase price of $55,500, and $11,500 for escrow, title, surveying fees and due diligence

2. Appropriate $67,000 from General Fund Contingency Account 19300-5401.001 (Fund 100) to Expenditure Account 19000-5201.004.

3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney

6. REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION OF 59.60 +/- ACRES IN QUIGLEY CANYON, ASSESSOR’S PARCELS NOS. 2833-024-038 AND 039 – Real Property Acquisition of 59.60 +/- acres in Quigley Canyon, Assessor’s Parcels Nos. 2833-024-038 and 039. Acquisition of this property will increase the open space in Quigley Canyon to 245 +/- acres. The subject property is contiguous to existing City owned open space, and will create connectivity to trails throughout the

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve the purchase of 59.60 +/- acres in Quigley Canyon, Assessor Parcel 2833-024-038 and 039, at a total cost of $783,000, which includes the property purchase price of $718,000, and $15,000 for escrow, title, surveying fees and due diligence costs, and $50,000 for gates, fencing and signage.

2. Appropriate $439,800 from Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund
   • to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 12592-5201.004.

3. Appropriate $50,000 from Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund
   • to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 12592-5201.008.

4. Appropriate $293,200 from Via Princessa Bridge & Thoroughfare District Fund Balance (Fund 302) to Expenditure Account 14405-5201.004.

5. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney

7. PACIFIC CREST PARK IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT P4014 – APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT – This action will approve the plans and specifications and award a construction contract for Pacific Crest Park Improvements, Project P40014 to A.M.G., Inc. of Santa The proposed improvements include a restroom facility, a six-foot wide concrete perimeter path, maintenance access to the restroom building and play area, and a drinking fountain.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve the plans and specifications for Pacific Crest Park Improvements, Project P4014.
2. Award the construction contract to A.M.G., Inc., in the amount of $491,980, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $49,198, for a total contract amount not to exceed $541,178.
3. Authorize the transfer of project savings in the amount of $66,303 in General Capital Projects Fund (Fund 601) from Central Park Sports fields, Phase III project, expenditure account P4012601-5161.001 to expenditure account P4014601-5161.001.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney

8. CHECK REGISTER NO. 11 FOR THE PERIOD 05/01/15 THROUGH 05/14/15 AND 05/21/15. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS FOR THE PERIOD 05/08/15 THROUGH 05/21/15. – Check Register No.11 for the Period 05/01/15 through 05/14/15 and 05/21/15.

Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 05/08/15 through 05/21/15.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 11.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

9. FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – The Fiscal Year 2015-2016 budget process is a six-month effort that began in January. The City Council Budget Subcommittee, which is comprised of Mayor McLean and Mayor Pro Tem Kellar, has been involved in the budget process. The proposed budget was presented to the City Council and all the Commissions during the Joint Budget Study Session on May 5, 2015. In addition, on June 2, 2015, the Planning Commission made a finding by minute action that the Draft Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the City’s General

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 2015-2016 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program, and schedule the budget for adoption at the June 23, 2015, City Council meeting.

10. 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 2015-16 Property Tax

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Conduct a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance Districts 1 and T1, with the exception of Zones T23 and T23A, the Streetlight Maintenance District, the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District, the Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas, and the Tourism Marketing District.

2. Adopt the resolutions approving the Engineer’s Reports for the Fiscal Year 2015-16 annual levy of assessments for the continuation of maintenance for Landscape Maintenance Districts 1 and T1, with the exception of Zones T23, and T23A, the Streetlight Maintenance District, the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District, the Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas, and the Tourism Marketing

11. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT T1, ZONES T23 AND T23A – As an annual procedure, the City Council is required to conduct the public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District T1, Zones T23 and T23A, adopt this resolution, and direct staff to provide the Los Angeles County Auditor Controller necessary data for the assessments to appear on the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Property Tax

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council conduct public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District T1, Zones T23 and T23A, and adopt the resolution approving the Engineer’s Report for the Fiscal Year 2015-16 annual levy of assessments for the continuation of maintenance for Landscape Maintenance District T1, Zones T23 and T23A.

12. 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 requests approval to provide the Los Angeles County Assessor necessary data for the assessments to appear on the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Property Tax

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Engineer’s Report for the Fiscal Year 2015-16 annual levy of assessments for the Open Space Preservation District.

13. ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF FEES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE FEE SCHEDULE – ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO FEES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE FEE SCHEDULE – For Fiscal Year 2015-16, staff recommends Citywide fees and charges be increased by the December year-end Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the urban consumers of the Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange County area. The percentage increase, as reported by the United States Department of Labor, is 0.7

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Conduct the public hearing on the proposed fee

2. Extend the deferment of the collection of Quimby, Bridge and Thoroughfare (B&T), and Transit Impact development fees by one additional year to June 30,

3. Adopt a resolution establishing a schedule of fees and charges for City

14.              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 2015-16

– Determination and approval of the rates for the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Fee for Fiscal Year 2015-16.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Conduct a public hearing on the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Fee for Fiscal Year 2015-16.

2. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE ANNUAL STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16.”

NEW BUSINESS

15. APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL COMMUNITY RENAISSANCE OF CALIFORNIA AND NEWHALL AVENUE HOUSING PARTNERS, L.P., FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 30- UNIT HOUSING COMPLEX WITH 13 INCOME-RESTRICTED UNITS ON NEWHALL AVENUE – This Disposition and Development Agreement (Agreement) specifies the terms and conditions for the construction and long-term management of a

30-unit, income-restricted rental housing development on the City-owned parcel located at 23610 Newhall Avenue. The Agreement also sets the terms and conditions for the contribution of City-controlled funds, the conveyance of the property, the application for other non-City funds, maintenance of the development, and the affordability of the housing units for 55 years.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Adopt a resolution approving the Disposition and Development Agreement with National Community Renaissance of California and Newhall Avenue Housing Partners, L.P., and making findings regarding the application of Article XXXIV to the project;

2. Appropriate $3.8 million from the City Housing Successor fund balance to expenditure account 13405-5161.001; and

3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all required documentation to execute the Disposition and Development Agreement, subject to review by the City Attorney.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

This time has been set aside for any speakers that have turned in speaker cards 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 once Public Participation begins. Speakers may not address items that have been considered this evening. Speaker cards may not be submitted relating to any items listed on the agenda.

STAFF COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

FUTURE MEETINGS

The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.

CERTIFICATION

I, Kevin Tonoian, 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 4, 2015, 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.

Kevin Tonoian City Clerk

Santa Clarita, California