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CONVENE SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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JOINT CITY COUNCIL / REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

CALL TO ORDER

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

February 12, 2008

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CONSENT CALENDAR
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CC/SCRDA 1.

ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE INFILL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM - The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita is eligible for funding through the state Infill Infrastructure Grant Program. The Agency is submitting an application to fund capital improvements that will facilitate affordable housing development
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for funding under the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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CC/SCRDA 2.

ACQUISITION OF 24515 SPRUCE STREET, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91321 - APN 2831-006-013 - Acquisition of property addressed as 24515 Spruce Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council: Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution consenting to payment being made by its Agency for the purchase of land for public improvement and making the findings required by Section 33455 of the California Redevelopment Law to permit the use of Agency funds to purchase 24515 Spruce Street for the construction of a public library.
Redevelopment Agency: Conduct a public hearing and authorize the appropriation of $740,000 from available funds in the Redevelopment Agency fund balance to Account 13400-5201.004; authorize Executive Director or designee to approve payments up to a maximum amount of $740,000 for the acquisition and for all required costs related thereto and execute all required documentation to complete the acquisition of 24515 Spruce Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (Assessor Parcel 2831-006-013), subject to review by the Agency Attorney; and adopt a resolution of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita, California, requesting consent from the City Council to use Agency funds for the purchase of land for public improvements and making the findings required by Section 33455 of the California Redevelopment Law and to permit the use of those funds to acquire 24515 Spruce Street for the construction of a public library.

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ADJOURN SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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RESUME 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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3.

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.

4.

PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - TODD LONGSHORE PARK - PROJECT P3002 - All construction work was completed on December 14, 2007. The contractor has completed all punch list items. The grand opening of the park occurred on December 15, 2007.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work performed by Pima Corporation, Inc. on the Todd Longshore Park, Project P3002; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the 5% retention 35 days after Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed.

5.

WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKER - FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 GRANT AMENDMENT - A subcontract with the Antelope Valley Workforce Development Consortium to receive the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) grant for Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs from the Los Angeles County Department of Community and Senior Services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION - Accept Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Grant Amendment in the amount of $25,168; increase estimated revenue in Account 259-4441.002 by $25,168, and increase estimated expenditures in Account 15303 by $23,521, based on the Antelope Valley Workforce Development Consortium's revised allocation from the County of Los Angeles for Fiscal Year 2007-08; appropriate the allocation in expenditure Account 15303; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract agreements, extensions, or change orders arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval.

6.

CLICK-IT OR TICKET MINI-GRANT 2008 - Grant money awarded to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station to administer the Click-It or Ticket Program for seat belt enforcement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept UC Berkeley Traffic Safety Center/Office of Traffic Safety's Click-It or Ticket Grant in the amount of $22,000 - Increase estimated revenues in Account Number 259-4461.007 by $22,000 in Fiscal Year 2007-08; increase estimated expenditures in OTS Mini Grant Account Number 16105-5161.001 by $22,000; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract documents, change orders, or amendments arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney's approval.

7.

INFORMATIONAL ITEM REGARDING POSSIBLE MODIFICATIONS TO THE PARKING SECTION OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) IN THE 2008 UDC AMENDMENTS - Review of Community Development Director's ability to approve administrative parking variances.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive an informational item regarding modifications to the Unified Development Code.

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INFORMATIVE ITEM TO ADDRESS "CALL CENTERS" IN THE 2008 UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS - At the February 12, 2008, City Council meeting, Councilmember Boydston asked staff to consider the creation of a definition and parking standards for "call centers" in the City's Unified Development Code (UDC).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive an informational item regarding modifications to the Unified Development Code.

9.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, AMENDING THE FINE SCHEDULE PURSUANT TO SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE §23.20.060 AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING AND RESTATING SECTION 11.12.070 OF TITLE 11, CHAPTER 11.12 OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PENALTIES FOR INTERFERENCE WITH CITY PROPERTY OR NOTICES" - Consideration of an ordinance that will provide a deterrent to individuals who wish to use the public right of way as a location for advertising their goods or services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a resolution amending the fine schedule pursuant to Chapter 23.20 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code and, introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING AND RESTATING SECTION 11.12.070 OF TITLE 11, CHAPTER 11.12 OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PENALTIES FOR INTERFERENCE WITH CITY PROPERTY OR NOTICES."

10.

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET OF NO-STOPPING ANYTIME ZONE ALONG THE EASTSIDE OF SIERRA HIGHWAY, NORTH OF NEWHALL AVENUE (SAN FERNANDO ROAD) - To accommodate the peak-hour traffic volumes and help alleviate traffic congestion at the intersection of Sierra Highway and Newhall Avenue, staff is proposing to install a second northbound left-turn lane. To make room for the additional left-turn lane, existing northbound through lanes will shift easterly. Shifting the lanes easterly will require the establishment of a no-stopping zone along the eastside of Sierra Highway, extending approximately 500 feet north of Newhall Avenue.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution establishing approximately 500 feet of no-stopping anytime zone along the eastside of Sierra Highway, north of Newhall Avenue (San Fernando Road).

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PARCEL MAP 60821 (RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, SAND CANYON) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION - Approval of Parcel Map 60821 (Residential subdivision, Sand Canyon) consisting of approximately 9.9 acres, at the southeasterly corner of Triumph Avenue and Canyon Oak Road, owned by Leo and Sharon Kenneally.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Parcel Map 60821; accept on behalf of the public, the offers of dedication for public use; make certain findings; instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate on the face of the Parcel Map; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the Parcel Map; and instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements and to endorse the Statement on the face of the Parcel Map.

12.

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT PROCEEDINGS - ASSESSMENT BALLOT TABULATION RESULTS - Approval of the Final Assessment Engineer's Report and resolutions for the detachments from, creation of new zones, and assessment rate adjustments for Landscape Maintenance Districts Numbers 1, A3, T-1 (Various Zones) and ordering assessments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Pass, approve, and adopt the resolution declaring the results of the assessment ballot tabulation, approving a Final Engineer’s Report, and ordering annexations into detachments from, creation of new zones, and dissolution of existing zones, and assessment rate adjustments in Landscape Maintenance District Numbers 1, A2, and T-1 and providing for the levy and collection of the annual assessments therein, and taking certain other actions in connection therewith.

13.

EMINENT DOMAIN: PROPOSITION 98 AND 99 - At the March 11, 2008, City Council meeting, Councilmember McLean asked that the City take an official position on Propositions 98 and 99. On January 23, 2008, the Homeowners Protection Act (Proposition 99) qualified for the California statewide June 2008 ballot. In addition to Proposition 99, the California Property Owners and Farmland Protection Act (Proposition 98) will be voted on at the June election. The purpose of both ballot measures is to amend current eminent domain laws to restrict government’s use of eminent domain authority.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Oppose Proposition 98 and support Proposition 99, and transmit statement of position to the League of California Cities.

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CHECK REGISTER NOS. 10 & 11 - Approval of the Check Registers.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 10 & 11.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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15.

APPROVE AND ADVERTISE PROJECT P3012 SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX PHASE IV GRADING AND DRAINAGE, AND PROJECT P3010 PHASE IV SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND SKATE PARK WITH CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES FOR SKATE PARK OPERATION - Per City Council approval, staff will advertise for bids for grading and drainage work, site improvements, and skate park construction as part of Phase IV of the Santa Clarita Sports Complex. Per Council direction at the February 26, 2008, Council meeting, staff will report on the impact of the skate park project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and specifications and authorize that Project P3012 Phase IV Grading and Drainage Improvements, and Project P3010 Phase IV Site Improvements and Skate Park, be advertised for bids. Direct staff to meet with representatives from the skate park community to develop a temporary skate park using above-ground equipment for an amount not to exceed $150,000, and approve a transfer of $150,000 from Council Contingency Account 19300-5401.001 to Account P3015601-5161.001.

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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINE UPDATE - Update to the City Council of the Architectural Design Guidelines.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to continue preparation of the Community Character and Design Guidelines and not pursue the formation of an Architectural Design Review Board.

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NEW BUSINESS
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17.

STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 1180 - Senator George Runner has introduced SB 1180, which removes the prohibition for inclusion of Elsmere Canyon within the Rim of the Valley Corridor as required under his 1999 legislation, as the reasons for the prohibition no longer exist. SB 1180 allows property located in Elsmere Canyon to be included within the Rim of the Valley Trail Corridor upon the written request of the property owner to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommended position of support for Senate Bill 1180 (Runner) and transmit statements of support to Senator Runner, members of Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Schwarzenegger, the League of California Cities and Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. City Council Legislative Committee will provide a recommendation at the City Council meeting.

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PRESENTATION BY VEOLIA TRANSPORTATION INC. ON ITS NATIONAL AND LOCAL SAFETY PROGRAMS - Presentation from Veolia Transportation Inc., the City's transit contractor, on their safety practices.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation and written report from Veolia Transportation on its national and local safety and training program.