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CONVENE SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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JOINT CITY COUNCIL / REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

CALL TO ORDER

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

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CONSENT CALENDAR
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CC/SCRDA 1.

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - The minutes of the previous Redevelopment Agency meeting are submitted for Redevelopment Agency approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Redevelopment Agency: Approve minutes of the June 23, 2009 regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency.

CC/SCRDA 2.

OLD TOWN NEWHALL STREETSCAPE, PROJECT S2004 - APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON AND EXTEND THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONTRACT; AND STREETSCAPE DESIGN, PROJECT B2008 - APPROVE THE NEXT PHASE OF STREETSCAPE AND ROADWAY INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN - This is a multiphase project that implements the goals of the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan adopted by the Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency.
RECOMMENDED ACTION :
City Council: Approve the street light installation agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE) in the amount of $120,000; appropriate funds from the Street Lighting Maintenance District Fund Balance (354) to Project Account S2004354-5161.001 in the amount of $120,000; authorize an increase of $65,000 to the existing contract for construction management services with Spirit Construction Inc.; authorize the continuance of $65,000 from Fiscal Year 2008-09 General Funds in Account M0063601-5161.001 to Fiscal Year 2009-10 Account M0063601-5161.001; and authorize the transfer of $65,000 in General Funds from Account M0063601-5161.001 to Account S2004601-5161.001; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
Redevelopment Agency: Authorize an increase of $75,000 to the existing Pacific Coast Land Design contract for the preparation of plans and specifications for landscape improvements of Main Street between 8th Street and Lyons Avenue; authorize an additional expenditure in the amount of $50,000 for City staff design of the Lyons Avenue at Main Street roadway infrastructure; appropriate funds from the Redevelopment Agency Non-Housing Fund balance in the amount of $125,000 to Expenditure Account B2008390-5161.001; and authorize the Executive Director or designee to execute all documents, subject to Agency Attorney approval.

CC/SCRDA 3.

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE THE LEASEHOLD INTEREST AND THOSE CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS PERTAINING TO THE REALTY LOCATED AT 24535 N. MAIN STREET, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91321 FROM CARQUEST AUTO PARTS - Acquisition of leasehold interest and certain improvements pertaining to the realty located at 24535 Main Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 from Carquest Auto Parts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council: Approve the acquisition and adopt a resolution consenting to payment being made by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita (Agency) for the purchase of the leasehold interests and those certain improvements pertaining to the realty, loss of goodwill, and all other damages and costs that may be associated with the relocation of the Carquest Auto Parts business ("Leasehold Interests") for public improvement and making the findings required by Section 33445 of the California Redevelopment Law to permit the use of Agency funds to purchase the "Leasehold Interests" to provide for the construction of a public library.
Redevelopment Agency: Adopt a resolution of the Agency requesting consent from the City Council to use Agency funds for the purchase of the "Leasehold Interests" for public improvement and making the findings required by Section 33445 of the California Redevelopment Law and to permit the use of those funds to acquire the "Leasehold Interests" for the construction of a public library; authorize the appropriation of $160,000 from available funds in the Redevelopment Agency non-housing fund balance to Account 13400-5201.004; authorize Executive Director or designee to approve payments up to a maximum amount of $160,000 for the acquisition and for all required costs related thereto and execute all required documentation to complete the transaction, subject to review by the Agency Attorney.

CC/SCRDA 4.

AUTHORIZATION TO PARTNER WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG), AS PART OF THE COMPASS BLUEPRINT DEMONSTRATION PROJECT PROGRAM FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES, PROVIDED BY SCAG, FOR THE NORTH NEWHALL AREA - City staff is recommending support of a partnership with SCAG and acceptance of an award through their Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project Program that offers local governments a collection of innovative tools, software, and various consultant services free of charge.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council and Redevelopment Agency: Authorize City Manager and Agency Executive Director to partner with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), as part of the Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project Program, to select consultants to prepare a land use plan and to provide other consultant services for the 118 acres of the North Newhall area not owned by Casden Properties, LLC. All associated consultant costs will be borne by SCAG.

CC/SCRDA 5.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM-2 APPLICATION - The Neighborhood Stabilization Program-2 (NSP-2) is authorized under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 for the purpose of assisting in the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes. The NSP-2 is a competitive federal grant administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council: Adopt a resolution approving an application and designating program activities for Neighborhood Stabilization Program-2 funding.
Redevelopment Agency: Adopt a resolution to leverage housing bond proceeds up to $1.5 million with the City's application for Neighborhood Stabilization Program-2 funding; appropriate funds from the Redevelopment Agency housing fund balance in the amount of $25,000 to Expenditure Account 13401-5201.004.

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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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6.

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

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APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - The minutes of the previous City Council meetings are submitted for City Council approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes of the June 23, 2009 special and regular meetings of the City Council.

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STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION - During the June 23, 2009, Santa Clarita Legislative Committee meeting, Mayor Frank Ferry and Councilmember Laurie Ender recommended that the City Council take a position in support of State Senate Bill 696, United States Senate Bill 762, United States Senate Bill 763, United States Senate Bill 764, United States Senate Bill 116, and United States House of Resolution 467; and take a position in opposition of State Assembly Bill 761.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the recommendation of the City Council Legislative Committee and direct staff to submit letters to appropriate members of the California Legislature, Members of Congress, Governor, and League of California Cities in support of :
SB 696- Air Quality: CEQA Exemptions; S. 762 - Fire Safe Communities Act; S. 763 - Mortgage and Rental Disaster Relief Act of 2009; S. 764 - Disaster Rebuilding Assistance Act of 2009; S. 116-Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Assistance of Local Government Act of 2009; H.R. 467- Equitable Treatment of State and Local Government Act; and in opposition of : AB 761 - Mobile Home: Rent Control.

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SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11.44 OF TITLE 11 "NOISE LIMITS," OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE DECLARING LOUD PARTIES TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND PROVIDING PROVISIONS FOR ABATEMENT OF SAME - Loud parties are a nuisance to the health and well being of the community. Monday through Thursday the Sheriff’s Department receives approximately 5-10 "loud party calls" daily, a number that increases to 20-45 daily calls during the weekend period beginning Friday and ending Sunday. To handle the increased weekend volume, the Sheriff’s Department dedicates two patrol vehicles (four deputies) to monitor and shut-down the occurrence of these loud parties. The City's current noise limits ordinance does not provide the tools the Sheriff’s Department needs to effectively enforce and deter loud party violations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct second reading and adopt and ordinance entitled, "AMENDING CHAPTER 11.44 OF TITLE 11 "NOISE LIMITS," OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE DECLARING LOUD PARTIES TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND PROVIDING PROVISIONS FOR ABATEMENT OF SAME."

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AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) - AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION-RELATED CONTRACTS FOR THE FIVE PROJECTS (M0068, C0034, C3010, M0067, AND M0069) RELATED TO THE HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO RECEIVE AND APPROPRIATE POTENTIAL FUNDS AWARDED THROUGH THE BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT COMPETITIVE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY LEGISLATIVE ACTION REQUIRED BY ARRA RELATED PROGRAMS DURING PERIOD STARTING JULY 15, 2009, AND ENDING AUGUST 24, 2009 - In an effort consistent with the mission of the ARRA to provide funds to state and municipal governments for shovel-ready projects that will provide new jobs and help stimulate the economic recovery of the nation, this item will authorize the City Manager or designee to act on behalf of the City Council to execute any legislative action required by ARRA related programs during the period of City Council hiatus July 15, 2009, to August 24, 2009. Upon the return of the City Council to regular session, August 25, 2009, any items from Recommended Action 4 and 5 requiring action will be brought to the City Council for ratification.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve the plans and specifications and award the construction contracts and any related construction-engineering consultant contracts, including 15 percent contingencies, to the lowest responsive bidders in amounts not to exceed the available local and federal funding for the five ARRA projects related to the Highway Infrastructure Program; authorize the City Manager or designee to authorize the expenditure of ARRA and local funds for any related construction-engineering consultant contracts, staff oversight, and miscellaneous project administration costs; increase revenues in Account 229-4424.012 by $1,500,000 and appropriate funds to Account M0072229-5161.001; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents for the ARRA projects as related to the Highway Infrastructure Program, subject to City Attorney approval; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any documents required and receive and appropriate potential funds awarded to the City through the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Competitive Program; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any documents required to apply for, receive, and appropriate funds for all ARRA related programs that may release guidelines during the time period starting July 15, 2009, and ending August 24, 2009; and any items from Recommended Actions 4 and 5 requiring action from the City Manager or designee during the time period starting July 15, 2009, and ending August 24, 2009, will be brought forth to City Council for ratification.

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PARCEL MAP NO. 71034 (COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT - TOURNEY ROAD ) - APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER OF DEDICATION - Parcel Map No. 71034, consisting of approximately 2.56 acres, is located on the west side of Tourney Road between Magic Mountain Parkway and Valencia Boulevard, and is owned by Highridge Center, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Parcel Map No. 71034; accept on behalf of the public the offer of dedication; 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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SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 12.96 TO TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING BICYCLES ON SIDEWALKS - Staff has seen a growing number of inquiries from the community regarding bicycles on sidewalks. California Vehicle Code Section 21100(h) allows local authorities to adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution regarding the operation of bicycles on sidewalks.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 12.96 TO TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING BICYCLES ON SIDEWALKS."

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AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GROUND LEASE FOR TEMPORARY FIRE STATION 104 - Los Angeles County Fire Department requested to continue leasing approximately two acres of land at 26201 Golden Valley Road for temporary Fire Station 104.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute on behalf of the City a Ground Lease Agreement with the County of Los Angeles (County) in the amount of $1.00 per year for approximately two acres of land to be used by the Los Angeles County Fire Department (Fire Department) for the purpose of housing temporary Fire Station 104 on real property located at 26201 Golden Valley Road, subject to City Attorney approval; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute renewal options until such time as permanent Fire Stations 104 and 150 are constructed, subject to City Attorney approval.

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AWARD JANITORIAL SERVICES CONTRACT - This contract will provide for janitorial services of City Hall, Corporate Yard, Metrolink Stations, Bus Transfer Station, Transit Maintenance Facility, and the Channel 20 Studio.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Reject the bids received from Varsity Contractors, Bell Building Maintenance, and Jani King of California, Inc., as non-responsive; award the contract to Lee's Maintenance Services, Inc., for janitorial services in the amount of $207,614 and authorize a 5 percent contingency of $10,381, for a total amount not to exceed $217,995; and authorize the City Manager or designee to modify the award in the event other issues of impossibility of performance arise, execute up to two annual renewal options not to exceed $217,995 each, plus Consumer Price Index, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year, and execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

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AWARD JANITORIAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS PARK FACILITIES - The janitorial services bid includes all routine cleaning services, seven days per week, and additional services where required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Reject the bids received from California Master Cleaner, Franco Janitorial Services, and Grace Building Maintenance Company. Award the janitorial services contract for various park facilities to Bell Building Maintenance Company in the amount of $110,000, from account 15202-5161.001, subject to the right of the City Manager to modify the award in the event issues of impossibility of performance arise. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to modify the award in the event other issues of impossibility of performance arise, execute up to two annual renewal options, not to exceed $110,000 plus Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year. Modify the award in the event other City park facilities become operational during the term of the contract, and execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval.

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2009 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM - REGULAR GRANT - The City of Santa Clarita has been awarded a grant for $42,411 by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, through the Fiscal Year 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept Fiscal Year 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. Increase estimated revenues in account 206-4461.010 by $42,411. Increase estimated expenditures in account 16111-5161.001 (Contractual Services) by $41,411 and in account 16111-5191.001 (Travel and Training) by $1,000. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract documents, change orders, or amendments arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval.

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INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.29 TO TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ARTS COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - At the June 23, 2009, City Council meeting, City Council directed staff to develop an ordinance to establish an Arts Commission for the City of Santa Clarita.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.29 TO TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ARTS COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA." Appropriate $8,020 from Council Contingency Account 19300-5401.001 to Expenditure Account 15000-5161.002 for the payment of Commission stipends.

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ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH YOLO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT AND CONTRACT WITH MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR, 45-FOOT COMMUTER BUSES - In order to meet growing demand for commuter services to and from the Santa Clarita Valley, City's Transit Division is in need of four, 45-foot commuter buses.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an Assignment Agreement with Yolo County Transportation District, waive the formal bid process, and negotiate and execute the contract with Motor Coach Industries (MCI) for the purchase of four, 45-foot buses, in an amount not to exceed $2,687,761, subject to City Attorney approval; Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Transportation Authority (Metro) for the acceptance of Proposition 1B Transit Modernization Bridge Funding, in the amount of $1,437,761, to be applied to the purchase of said vehicles; Appropriate $1,437,761 to account 12400-5201.003. Increase the grant revenue account 700-4621.001 by $1,437,761; Approve the carry-over of $1,250,000 from Fiscal Year 2009 budget account 12400-5201.003, and increase grant revenue account 700-4424.009 by $1,000,000 and MOSIP revenue account 700-4422.007 by $250,000.

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CREATION OF JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY TO OVERSEE MANAGEMENT OF SANTA CLARITA PUBLIC TELEVISION OPERATIONS - At the City Council's direction, in January 2009 the City Manager initiated efforts with community stakeholders to work towards the creation of a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) to economically support Santa Clarita Public Television, Channel 20. The creation of a JPA will allow multiple local public agencies to pool their financial and/or in-kind resources to fund operational and staffing costs associated with Channel 20.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appropriate funds in the amount of $190,000 from Public, Education, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant Fund Balance (330) to expenditure account 12205-5201.002 to continue funding capital and facility costs associated with Channel 20; Appropriate funds in the amount of $50,000 from non-capital PEG revenue remitted by AT&T as part of their Public Benefits Agreement with the City (fund 330) to expenditure
account 12205-5161.002 to fund the City’s proportional share of Channel 20’s operating
costs; Adopt resolution approving the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA), and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute, subject to City Attorney approval; Authorize the City Manager to extend the existing Professional Services Agreement with SCVTV, and increase this Agreement to $50,000, until such time as the Joint Powers Authority is formed and can execute a Professional Services Agreement for the ongoing management of Channel 20.

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LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT RESOLUTIONS INITIATING PROCEEDINGS, APPROVING AN ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND TAKING OTHER RELATED ACTIONS - Consideration of creating and modifying various LMD zones.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution to initiate proceedings, and make certain designations in connection with proposed annexations into, detachments from, creation of new zones, dissolution of existing zones, and assessment rate adjustments in Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1, A2, and T1; Adopt a resolution to approve Engineer’s Report, and declare its intention to order annexations into, detachments from, creation of new zones, dissolution of existing zones, and assessment rate adjustments in Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1, A2, and T1, and to levy an assessment thereon, taking certain other actions in connection therewith.

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CHECK REGISTER NOS. 24 & 25 - Approval of the Check Registers.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 24 & 25.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND LIENS ON PROPERTIES FOR 23580 PINE STREET AND 27536 VILNA AVENUE - The City’s Municipal Code consists of ordinances adopted by the City Council. When any provision or requirement of the municipal code is violated and the owner fails to comply, it may be prosecuted in civil court with the City Council’s approval. The City Council approved civil actions against both of the property owners below after the owners failed to comply with the City for over two years. Court judgments were awarded in favor of the City after it won both cases.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Resolution adding special assessment and lien in the amount of $35,612.90 on the property located on 23580 Pine Street for prosecution costs to remove the illegal use of the property as a junkyard and for auto repair (People v. Bullock); and approve Resolution adding special assessment and lien in the amount of $68,657.90 on the property located on 27536 Vilna Avenue for prosecution costs to remedy the various property maintenance issues (People v. Sekhmet, Inc.).

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ADOPTION OF SEWER AND WATER CONNECTION FEE FOR GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD BRIDGE - The City is providing advanced funding for the project costs associated with the construction of water and sewer lines that will benefit certain properties near the Golden Valley Road Bridge Area. As a result of the funding advancement, the City is establishing a water and sewer connection fee to be paid by those properties within the Connection Fee Area (Area) that will connect to the water and/or sewer system. The connection fees will reimburse the City for the costs associated with the utility improvements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution to establish the sewer and water connection fee and its associated application fee for certain properties near the Golden Valley Road Cross Valley Connector.