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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 October 27, 2009 regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency.

CC/SCRDA 2.

LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST - Section 54970 of the Government Code, also known as "The Maddy Act" requires that the legislative body must cause to be prepared a list of appointments of all ongoing boards, commissions and committees which are appointed by the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Approve the Local Appointments List, and designate the Valencia Public Library to receive a copy of the list.
Redevelopment Agency: Approve the Local Appointments List, and designate the Valencia Public Library to receive a copy of the list.

CC/SCRDA 3.

NEWHALL GATEWAY CONCEPTUAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS CONTRACT - Should this item be approved, Poliquin Kellogg Design Group will be hired by the Redevelopment Agency to prepare a conceptual architectural design and conduct an economic analysis of the properties in the southeast quadrant of the Newhall Gateway area to determine the uses and design layouts that would have the greatest potential for successful commercial development.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Redevelopment Agency: 1. Authorize the appropriation of $199,200.00 from available funds in the Redevelopment Agency Non-Housing Fund balance to Account 13400-5161.001. 2. Authorize Executive Director to enter into a contract with Poliquin Kellogg Design Group for an amount not to exceed $199,200.00 for the purposes of providing conceptual architectural design and an economic feasibility analysis for the southeast quadrant of the Newhall Gateway area, subject to review by the Agency Attorney.

CC/SCRDA 4.

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF THE LEASEHOLD INTEREST AND IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURE OWNED BY VIACOM/CBS OUTDOOR INC., LEASE# 900890, LOCATED AT 24535 N. MAIN STREET, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91321, FOR PROJECT NO. F2007390-NEWHALL LIBRARY - 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 related improvements pertaining to the realty, loss of goodwill, and all other damages and costs that may be associated with the acquisition of a billboard advertising sign owned by Viacom/CBS Outdoor Advertising ("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 and related improvements" 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 $55,000 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 $55,000 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.

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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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APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - The minutes of the previous City Council meetings are submitted for City Council approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes of the November 10, 2009 special and regular meetings of the City Council.

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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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WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKER FORMULA GRANT, WIA AMERICAN RECOVERY REINVESTMENT ACT, WIA GOVERNOR'S ECONOMIC STIMULUS FUND - FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 GRANTS - The City of Santa Clarita has been receiving annual WIA funding for the operation of the Santa Clarita Worksource Center since it entered into a subcontract with the Antelope Valley Workforce Development Consortium in 1998.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: A djust Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Formula Grant funds from the estimated appropriation of $153,446 to $151,667, based on the allocation provided to the City of Santa Clarita by the Antelope Valley Workforce Development Consortium per Attachment "A." Accept WIA American Recovery Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Grant in the amount of $80,238 and appropriate funds per Attachment "B." Accept WIA Governor's Economic Stimulus Fund (GESF) Grant in the amount of $7,312 and appropriate funds per Attachment "C." Decrease estimated revenue in Account 259-4441.002 by $1,779 for WIA Formula Grant funds. Increase estimated revenue in Account 259-4441.002 by $7,312 for WIA GESF. Increase estimated revenue in Account 259-4424.012 by $80,238 reflecting the new ARRA Grant award. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract agreements, extensions, or change orders arising out of these programs, subject to City Attorney approval.

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VISIONS IN PROGRESS - RESPECT FOR INDIVIDUALITY PROJECT - VIP has proposed the creation of the "Respect for Individuality Project," which celebrates the dignity and worth of the individual.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the conceptual proposed project.

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FEDERAL LEGISLATION H.R. 3745 - Federal legislation H.R. 3745 would help to address immediate financial issues facing public, educational and government (PEG) channels such as SCVTV 20 by allowing public, educational and government (PEG) fees remitted by state franchised video service providers to be used for any PEG operational-related purpose.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution in support of H.R. 3745, and direct staff to transmit copies of the resolution to Representative Baldwin, appropriate congressional committees, and administration officials.

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FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, PROJECT I3001 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - This project added critical infrastructure to the City's existing Intelligent Transportation Management System and Thoroughfare Signal Interconnect.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the completion of the Fiber Optic Communication System, Project I3001; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the 10 percent retention balance 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law.

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LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (L.E.D.) REPLACEMENT PROGRAM FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS, PROJECT M0070 - AWARD CONTRACT - In 2002, the California Energy Commission adopted standards for vehicular traffic signal lamps and modules, adding standards for pedestrian lamps in 2004. The state mandate now requires traffic signals to be energy efficient by utilizing L.E.D. technology.
RECOMMENDED ACTION : Approve the plans and specifications for the Light Emitting Diode (L.E.D.) Replacement Program, Project M0070, and award the construction contract to Republic Intelligent Transportation Services in the amount of $146,099, plus a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $21,915, for a total contract amount not to exceed $168,014, and authorize the expenditure from Account M0070-5161.001; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A MULTIWAY STOP CONTROL FOR THE INTERSECTION OF WALNUT STREET AND 13TH STREET - The intersection of Walnut Street and 13th Street is a four-legged intersection in a residential neighborhood contiguous to Newhall Elementary School. The intersection currently has stop controls on 13th Street. Staff conducted a multiway stop analysis, which included the evaluation of vehicular and pedestrian volumes, collision history, and sight visibility at the intersection. The analysis determined the intersection met the minimum volume warrants for the installation of a multiway stop control at the intersection of two residential streets contiguous to a public school.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the installation of a multiway stop control for the intersection of Walnut Street and 13th Street.

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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT PROPOSAL FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT - The Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) provides state funds for City and County projects that improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters. This resolution authorizes staff to submit a grant proposal to the BTA.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents and submit a grant proposal for the State of California Bicycle Transportation Account.

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2009 ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY FOR VARIOUS STREETS - Establish prima facie speed limits on each highway segment included in the 2009 Traffic and Engineering Survey.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution establishing prima facie speed limits on each highway segment included in the 2009 Engineering and Traffic Survey Study (Study); direct the City Clerk to certify the Study; direct staff to implement the necessary signage changes brought about by adopting this Study; and request the Sheriff's Department to continue the radar enforcement program on City streets and highways covered in this Study as soon as the signing changes are made.

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RESOLUTION SUPPORTING COLLABORATION WITH THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGIONAL SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES STRATEGY - The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is currently in the process of developing the regional Sustainable Communities Strategy as required by California Senate Bill 375. To achieve this end, SCAG has required sub-regions to accept either delegation of a sub-regional Sustainable Communities Strategy or collaboration with SCAG to develop a regional Sustainable Communities Strategy.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a Resolution supporting collaboration with the Southern California Association of Governments regarding development of the Regional Sustainable Communities Strategy.

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AWARD PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF MULCH FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS - Award of contract for the purchase and delivery of mulch to areas throughout the City's Landscaped Maintenance Districts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award a one-year contract to Foothill Soils, Inc. for the delivery of mulch to all LMD Zones, as specified in Bid No. SD-09-10-09, for an amount not to exceed $92,190. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, or modify the awards in the event issues of impossibility of performance arise, and execute up to two (2) annual renewal options not to exceed the annual bid amounts, plus Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments, 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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RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING THE AMENDED ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING PROGRAM - City Council consider adopting a resolution implementing the amended Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution implementing the amended Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program.

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CHECK REGISTER NO. 42 - Approval of the Check Register.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 42.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A REQUEST TO AMEND TITLE 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (MASTER CASE 09-032; UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 09-003) TO ALLOW FOR THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL STANDARDS DISTRICT FOR THE HAPPY VALLEY COMMUNITY - Residents of the Happy Valley neighborhood approached the City with an interest in establishing a special standards district for their Community.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce and pass to a second reading on December 8, 2009, an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING MASTER CASE 09-032 UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 09-003 TO AMEND TITLE 17 (THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, AND CREATE A SPECIAL STANDARDS DISTRICT FOR THE HAPPY VALLEY COMMUNITY."

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A REQUEST FOR A ZONE CHANGE, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (MASTER CASE 05-172; GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 05-005, ZONE CHANGE 05-005, AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 05-011) TO CHANGE THE ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM INDUSTRIAL (I) TO COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD (CN) TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 35,818 SQUARE-FOOT NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL CENTER ON OAK RIDGE DRIVE (APN: 2836-064-016), IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - The application consists of a request for a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Development Review to change the subject site’s designation on the City’s Zoning and General Plan land use maps from the Industrial (I) zone to the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) zone to allow for the construction of a 35,818 square-foot neighborhood commercial center on Oak Ridge Drive.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt a resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving Master Case 05-172, General Plan Amendment 05-005 and Development Review 05-011 for the development of a 35,818 square-foot neighborhood commercial center, subject to the attached conditions of approval. 2) Introduce and pass to a second reading on December 8, 2009 an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 05-005 (MASTER CASE 05-172) TO AMEND THE CITY’S ZONING MAP AND CHANGE THE ZONING OF PARCEL 2836-064-016 FROM INDUSTRIAL (I) TO COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD (CN) ON THE PROJECT SITE LOCATED ON OAK RIDGE DRIVE IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA."

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NEW BUSINESS
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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS - Currently, the City of Santa Clarita does not participate in a formal Council of Governments. The purpose, or goal, of the City of Santa Clarita to participate in a Council of Governments is to create forum for open dialogue between cities with similar regional priorities. City staff was requested by the San Fernando Valley Economic Alliance to participate in the formation committee of the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments. City staff chose to unofficially participate in the formation committee to determine if common regional priorities between the San Fernando Valley ("Valley") and the City of Santa Clarita exist.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments Joint Powers Agreement, subject to the City Attorney approval. Appoint a City Councilmember to the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments Governing Board and designate a City Councilmember as an alternate. Appropriate $10,000 from Council Contingency (19300-5401.001) to the City Manager's Department Account Membership & Dues (11000-5101.002) for initial dues for the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments.

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CONSIDERATION OF COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE 36516 - In compliance with the Government Code, Councilmember compensation has historically been reviewed and adjusted every two years. Following this schedule, Councilmember compensation could be reviewed now for consideration and a possible increase effective July 1, 2010. If Council wishes to postpone an increase, the next possible effective date for an increase would not be until spring 2012.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Provide direction to staff regarding Councilmember compensation.