Staff is requesting approval to increase the expenditure authority of Four Seasons Landscape’s contract to ensure the continued timely response to tree-related service requests and for as-needed tree work in support of the City’s capital improvement program.

Check Register No. 5 for the Period 2/05/16 through 2/18/16 and 2/25/16.

Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 2/08/16 through 2/19/16.

A Community Needs Assessment is conducted annually to determine the current needs of the community as required by HUD.

This project will prepare the bridging document for the proposed Old Town Newhall parking structure near the northerly end of Main Street. The parking structure is envisioned to be one level subterranean and five stories above grade, with a maximum height of 55 feet. This achieves approximately 400 parking stalls, while ensuring the structure is consistent with the height of the Old Town Newhall Library.

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is currently evaluating regional transportation needs and priorities, potentially leading to the placement of a measure on the November 2016 General Election ballot for purposes of funding a portion of the identified countywide needs.  Preliminary information suggests that Metrolink may potentially receive less funding than under previous voter approved transportation measures.  The City of Santa Clarita needs to be actively participating in future negotiations and discussions to ensure that the community is positioned to receive the maximum amount of funding for future transportation needs through the current Metro process.