Agenda packet, joint meeting — Santa Clarita City Council, July 12, 2022

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, July 12, 2022
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd.

Santa Clarita, CA 91355

AGENDA

Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees

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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

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Statewide Awards for Streets Projects

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.

STAFF COMMENTS

COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. PROPOSED EXPANSION OF ETERNAL VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK - Ridgeline Alteration Permit, Hillside Development Review, Architectural Design Review, Development Review, and Initial Study for the proposed expansion of Eternal Valley Memorial Park.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Conduct the public hearing.

2. Adopt a resolution for a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving Master Case

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20-231, consisting of Ridgeline Alteration Permit 20-001, Hillside Development Review (4)20-005, Development Review 21-015, Architectural Design Review 21- 022, Oak Tree Permit (2)21-011, and Initial Study 20-007, to allow for the expansion of the Eternal Valley Memorial Park, located at 23287 Sierra Highway (Assessor Parcel Numbers: 2827-008-057 and 2827-008-059) within the City of Santa Clarita, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A).

NEW BUSINESS

2. LOUIS BRATHWAITE STREET NAME RECOGNITION - Direct staff to finalize an agreement with Greystar (GS Sand Canyon For Rent LLC) to name a future street after Louis Brathwaite.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council direct staff to negotiate and finalize an agreement with Greystar (GS Sand Canyon For Rent LLC), to name a public street within the Sand Canyon Plaza Mixed Used development after Louis Brathwaite.

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.

3. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES – The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve the minutes of the June 28, 2022 Special Meeting.

4. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve the minutes of the June 28, 2022 Regular Meeting.

5. CHECK REGISTER NO. 13 - Check Register No. 13 for the Period 05/20/22 through 06/02/22 and 06/09/22. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 05/23/22 through 06/03/22.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 13.

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6. MITEL PHONE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT CONTRACT - The City of Santa Clarita utilizes the Mitel Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone system as the primary means of communication between residents and staff. This item makes a recommendation to award a three-year contract for the maintenance and support required to keep the phone system functioning properly and efficiently.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a three-year contract to IntelesysOne, Inc., in the amount of $72,206 plus a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $7,221, for a total amount not to exceed $79,427 for maintenance and support of the City’s Mitel Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone system.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

7. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS FOR LMD ZONE 18 (TOWN CENTER) - Award landscape contract to American Heritage Landscape, to provide maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone 18 (Town Center) for an amount not to exceed $563,966.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a two-year contract to American Heritage Landscape, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone 18, Valencia Town Center, for an annual base amount of $187,200, and approve up to an additional $94,783 annually in contract expenditure authority to allow the contractor to perform as-needed repairs and/or replacements for a total contract amount not to exceed $563,966.

2. Authorize ongoing appropriations in the amount of $49,908 from Landscape Maintenance District Fund 357 to Account 3572439-516110, to support recurring landscape maintenance services expenditures associated with the recommended contract award.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional, one-year renewal options beginning in year three, not to exceed the annual contract amount, inclusive of as-needed expenditure authority, plus an adjustment in compensation consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor, and contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year.

4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, and modify the awards in the event impossibility of performance arises, and execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval.

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8. AMENDMENT TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN HERITAGE LANDSCAPE - Approve four-month amendment to contract with American Heritage Landscape to provide landscape services for Landscape Maintenance District 27 (Circle J Ranch).

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve a four-month extension to the existing contract with American Heritage Landscape for recurring landscape maintenance services in Landscape Maintenance District 27 for $58,510. Inclusive of the existing $49,950 interim contract with American Heritage, the total amount of the amended contract will not exceed $108,450.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, and modify the awards in the event impossibility of performance arises, and execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval.

9. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR LMD ZONE 32 (VISTA CANYON RANCH) - Award landscape contract to Stay Green, Inc., to provide maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone 32 (Vista Canyon Ranch).

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a two-year contract to Stay Green, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone 32, Vista Canyon Ranch, Phase I, for an annual base amount of $12,000, and approve up to an additional $5,000 in additional expenditure authority to support as-needed repairs and/or replacements for a total not to exceed contract amount of $34,000.

2. Authorize ongoing appropriations from Landscape Maintenance District Fund 357 totaling $45,264, as identified in Attachment A, to support establishment of a base budget for Landscape Maintenance District Zone 32 inclusive of recurring landscape maintenance services expenditures associated with the recommended contract award.

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10. SECOND READING OF MASTER CASE 22-027: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE - Second reading of an ordinance to update the City’s Unified Development Code. Proposed amendments relate to design standards, land use types, procedures, and consistency with other documents and are designed to provide enhanced clarity and accessibility to the code.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council waive reading of the text; consent to read by title only, as listed on the agenda; and adopt an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 22-027, CONSISTING OF UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 22-001 AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A.”

11. CITY HALL RESTROOMS REMODEL, PHASE II, PROJECT M1037 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - Phase II of the restrooms remodel at City Hall, which includes the removal and replacement of all ceramic tile, plumbing fixtures, countertops, partition doors, and lighting.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve the plans and specifications for the City Hall Restrooms Remodel, Phase II, Project M1037.

2. Award the construction contract to Cybertech Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $393,221 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $39,322, for a total contract amount not to exceed $432,543.

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

12. LANDSCAPE CONTRACT FOR VETERANS HISTORICAL PLAZA AND NEWHALL COMMUNITY CENTER - Award a two-year contract to Stay Green, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services to Veterans Historical Plaza and the Newhall Community Center for an amount not to exceed $53,280.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a two-year contract to Stay Green, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services to the Veterans Historical Plaza and the Newhall Community Center for an annual base amount of $22,200, plus an additional $4,440 in annual contract expenditure authority to address unforeseen maintenance and repairs, for a total two- year amount not to exceed $53,280.

2. Authorize ongoing appropriations from Areawide Fund 367 to expenditure account 3677303-516110 for $4,640 to support recurring landscape maintenance services.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional, one-year

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renewal options beginning in year three, for an annual amount not to exceed $26,640 plus an adjustment in compensation consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council during the annual budget for such fiscal year.

13. 2020-21 CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, PROJECT C0064 PHASE IV - DESIGN CONTRACT - This action will fund the design of 2020-21 Circulation Improvement Program Phase IV, which will increase and improve traffic flow at the Valencia Boulevard/ McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard/Mall Entrance intersections.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a design contract to Dokken Engineering for 2020-21 Circulation Improvement Program Phase IV, Project C0064 in the amount of $349,775 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $34,978, for a total contract amount not to exceed $384,753.

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

14. WEST CREEK PARK INCLUSIVE PLAY AREA, PROJECT P4023 - CONTRACT AUTHORITY INCREASE - This project will install the City's second inclusive play area at West Creek Park. This action will increase the expenditure authority to add amenities to the design and construction contract awarded by the City Council on July 13, 2021.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve a contract authority increase with Landscape Structures, Inc., in the amount of $670,274 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,670,274, for enhancements to the design and construction of an inclusive play area at West Creek Park.

2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $200,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund (Fund 203) to expenditure account P4023203- 516101.

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

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15. RENEWAL OF DARK FIBER MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT - This agreement will authorize the City of Santa Clarita to continue leasing two dark fiber strands from Crown Castle Fiber LLC, to connect Santa Clarita to Downtown Los Angeles. This connection presently provides the City's primary Internet connection as well as lit transport service to CalArts in addition to ISP's using this connection to serve the business community. Additionally, this connection is paramount to the success of future ISP's that choose to expand Internet service to Santa Clarita businesses.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a five-year contract to Crown Castle Fiber LLC, in the amount of $300,000, for the City to lease two dark fiber strands from the City of Santa Clarita to Downtown Los Angeles.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, including up to three additional one-year renewal options beginning in year six, not to exceed $70,000 per annum, for continued lease of dark fiber strands, subject to City Attorney approval.

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. 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 August 23, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.

CERTIFICATION
On July 7, 2022, I, Mary Cusick, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita and that the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall.

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Mary Cusick
City Clerk
Santa Clarita, California

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Agenda Item: 1

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: PROPOSED EXPANSION OF ETERNAL VALLEY MEMORIAL
PARK
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
PRESENTER: Andy Olson

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Conduct the public hearing.

2. Adopt a resolution for a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving Master Case 20-231, consisting of Ridgeline Alteration Permit 20-001, Hillside Development Review (4)20-005, Development Review 21-015, Architectural Design Review 21-022, Oak Tree Permit (2)21- 011, and Initial Study 20-007, to allow for the expansion of the Eternal Valley Memorial Park, located at 23287 Sierra Highway (Assessor Parcel Numbers: 2827-008-057 and 2827- 008-059) within the City of Santa Clarita, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A).

BACKGROUND

On June 7, 2022, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing for the proposed project.

During the public hearing, the applicant requested the Planning Commission revise the project to replace the decorative block wall with a tubular steel fence. The block wall, as recommended by staff, would serve to provide a visual and sound buffer along Needham Ranch Parkway.

With a 3-0 vote, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve Master Case 20-231 with two suggestions: 1) proceeding with the block wall as proposed and as recommended by staff; and 2) for the applicant to work with City Staff to enhance the architecture of the proposed mausoleum.

The applicant has prepared updated architectural renderings, as shown in the attached Mausoleum plans, that address the Planning Commission recommendation.

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The existing cemetery, today known as Eternal Valley Memorial Park, has been established since the late 1800s. On January 18, 1957, the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission acknowledged that “a cemetery has been established as a proper use on the property.” They further acknowledged that this lot “can continue to be used as a cemetery without additional approval from the Regional Planning Commission.” On July 15, 1969, the Deputy County Counsel issued a memorandum reaffirming that the project site was legally established as a cemetery.

As a result, the expansion area has been previously entitled by the County of Los Angeles (County) for cemetery use. However, the applicant is seeking approval to expand the cemetery use into areas that were previously undisturbed. The grading and development work are subject to review by the City of Santa Clarita (City). An application was filed on October 9, 2020, and deemed complete on July 8, 2021, for the grading and development of this cemetery expansion.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Setting

The project site is surrounded by undeveloped land, the existing Eternal Valley Memorial Park cemetery grounds, and a business park, the recently developed Center at Needham Ranch (CANR), and includes a designated significant ridgeline. The site is currently vacant and previously approved as cemetery use by the County.

The existing Eternal Valley Memorial Park has been established for over a century, with grave markers as early as 1882 on site, and the proposed expansion area is within the acknowledged boundaries of the historic cemetery use. The project site is zoned Open Space (OS). A zoning map, aerial vicinity map, and site plan are attached.

Project Description

The project involves the grading of the vacant land, including the existing protected ridgeline at the top of the existing cemetery. Grading would involve the cutting and filling of approximately 92,600 cubic yards of earth, along with over-excavation of 100,300 cubic yards of earth. The grading work would require no import or export of earth and includes minor encroachment into the ridgeline.

The site is partially disturbed by grading for CANR and Needham Ranch Parkway. There is also an existing service road for a water tower located south of the project site. The proposed grading would create a 2:1 slope adjacent to Needham Ranch Parkway, which would be landscaped to provide a buffer between the cemetery and adjacent uses. A six-foot tall decorative block wall would be located at the top of the 2:1 slope to provide further screening. Grading within the cemetery, behind the block wall, would create a gentle 5:1 slope, creating new lawn burial space.

The project also includes construction of a new loop road, consistent with those throughout the existing park. The loop road would connect to the existing service road accessing Needham Ranch Parkway; however, while the access on Needham Ranch Parkway would be used occasionally for processionals, primary access for the memorial park would remain located on 1 Packet Pg. 10

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Sierra Highway. The new lawn burial area would be developed in phases, as shown in the attached landscape plan, with burials initially located close to the existing cemetery.

Landscaping along the interior of the block wall would be planted immediately upon completion of grading. To ensure that a sufficient landscape buffer is established, no burials would be permitted within 120 feet of the right-of-way until at least two years after the planting and subsequent growth of all landscaping along Needham Ranch Parkway. All portions of the graded area which are not landscaped upon completion of grading would be hydroseeded for stabilization until they are developed in the future.

The overall expansion area would create roughly 13 acres of new cemetery inventory area, generating area for approximately 15,000 casketed burial spaces and 6,000 cremation inurnment spaces. The construction of a new mausoleum is also proposed as part of the project. The mausoleum would be consistent with the existing architecture throughout the project site and would be set into the hillside. The structure would be 3,655 square feet and 22.5 feet in height, providing space for 780 caskets along with 560 cremation niches.

Land Use & Zoning

The existing cemetery and the proposed expansion area have a General Plan land use designation and are zoned as OS. There is a mixture of land use and zoning designations surrounding the project site, as described in Table 1 below. The CANR is to the west and south of the project site and is being built out in accordance with the project approved by the City Council in 2003.

Table 1 – Land Use & Zoning
General Plan
Designation
Zoning
Designation Current Land Use
Project
Site OS OS Undeveloped, partially disturbed open space
North UR3
MXC UR3
Undeveloped hills
Faith Community Church
Multifamily apartments, preschool, and gas
station/convenience store along Newhall Avenue
East CR CR
Existing commercial/industrial uses and vacant land along Sierra Highway
State Route 14
South BP* BP*
Vacant land
CANR Phase 1
Future Los Angeles County Fire Department station site and helipad
West BP* BP* CANR Phase 2
OS = Open Space, UR3 = Urban Residential 3, MXC = Mixed Use Corridor, CR = Regional Commercial, BP = Business Park *Subject to CANR Development Agreement

ANALYSIS

General Plan Consistency

The proposed expansion of the existing cemetery would increase capacity of the memorial park, ensuring that this important public service can be continued to meet future needs. The project is 1 Packet Pg. 11

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consistent with the following Land Use and Planning objectives and policies, as well as the following Conservation and Open Space goals and policies:

Objective LU 1.3: Plan for density and intensity of development that respects and is reflective of the natural terrain.

Policy LU 1.3.2: Substantially retain the integrity and natural grade elevations of significant natural ridgelines and prominent landforms that form the Valley's skyline backdrop.

Objective LU 2.1: Provide adequate, suitable sites for housing, employment, business, shopping, public facilities, public utility facilities, and community services to meet current needs and the anticipated needs of future growth.

Policy LU 2.2.1: Identify areas of scenic or aesthetic value to the community, and minimize the designation of uses in these areas that would diminish their aesthetic quality.

Objective LU 8.1: Work with service providers to plan for adequate community facilities and services to meet the needs of present and future residents.

Objective LU 9.1: Coordinate land use planning with provision of adequate public services and facilities to support development.

Goal CO 2: Conserve the Santa Clarita Valley’s hillsides, canyons, ridgelines, soils, and minerals, which provide the physical setting for the natural and built environments.

Policy CO 3.5.2: Where appropriate, promote planting of trees that are native or climactically appropriate to the surrounding environment, emphasizing oaks, sycamores, maple, walnut, and other native species in order to enhance habitat, and discouraging the use of introduced species such as eucalyptus, pepper trees, and palms except as ornamental landscape features.

Goal CO 6: Preservation of scenic features that keep the Santa Clarita Valley beautiful and enhance quality of life, community identity, and property values.

The City’s General Plan Land Use Element speaks to the need for adequate public facilities and community services in the City, for both current and future needs. As the only active cemetery in the City, the Eternal Valley Memorial Park fills an important role in providing a unique and essential public service to citizens both inside and outside the City’s boundaries. The proposed location of the expansion is uniquely suited to provide additional cemetery space, as it is adjacent to the existing cemetery use, supported by existing support infrastructure such as chapels and cemetery supplies, and previously approved by the County for cemetery use.

In addition, the existing ridgeline is already disturbed from prior grading and activity. The project would not substantially impact the ridgeline as a scenic resource and would not substantially alter the physical environment. Visual impact would be minimal from the east and the landscaping and buffer wall would enhance the views of the site from the west. Construction 1 Packet Pg. 12

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of a landscaped, park-like setting along the ridgeline will create a greater scenic resource than other more intensive types of development.

Unified Development Code Consistency

Because the land use has previously been approved by the County, as described above, no additional entitlements are required for the cemetery land use. However, the project will require the following entitlements.

Ridgeline Alteration Permit and Hillside Development Review

The project would be consistent with the intent and development standards of the Ridgeline Preservation Overlay Zone, the protected area surrounding the Significant Ridgeline. The project would not create any danger to the public health, safety, or general welfare, as the site would be properly graded in accordance with all laws, ordinances, and regulations and would be required to obtain a grading permit from the City’s Engineering Services Division.

The partially disturbed ridgeline is far away from, and would not impact the visual character of, existing neighborhoods and communities. The site would use creative design and remain sloped, with substantial landscaping installed, and the appearance of the existing mountains would not be depreciated. In addition, a buffer area would be installed adjacent to Needham Ranch Parkway, including landscaping, oaks and other trees, and a decorative block wall. The project would also plant an estimated 25 coast live oak trees and 37 holly oak trees.

Grading would not substantially change the natural character of the ridgeline and would mimic the existing topography to the greatest extent possible, as shown in the attached Visual Simulations. While the ridgeline would be modified, it would remain the high point as viewed from both the east and the west. The site would continue to slope towards the existing cemetery on the east and towards Needham Ranch Parkway on the west as it does today. No natural landmarks or prominent natural features would be disturbed or altered.

The project includes only one building, the proposed mausoleum, which is set into the hillside and is architecturally consistent with the existing buildings on site, as shown in the attached Mausoleum Plans. The mausoleum would use typical earth-tone colors, is within the height limits of the OS zone, and is not visually obtrusive. Landscaping would meet all applicable requirements, including the requirements of the Unified Development Code (UDC), any engineering requirements for slope stability, and Los Angeles County Fire Department Fuel Modification Unit requirements.

The proposed loop road would follow the proposed slopes and would be consistent with existing internal roads, resulting in a natural extension of the existing cemetery. The project site would be buffered from Needham Ranch Parkway and adjacent uses with landscaping and a decorative block wall. View corridors and scenic vistas would not be disrupted.

Architectural Design Review and Development Review

The project was reviewed through the Development Review Committee process and meets all applicable UDC requirements. The proposed revised architecture of the mausoleum is consistent 1 Packet Pg. 13

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with other buildings on site, and the proposed roadway, burial lawns, and landscaping would be consistent with the existing cemetery. Finally, the project would be within the previously established cemetery boundaries.

Oak Tree Permit

Encroachment into the protected zone of one or more oak trees requires the approval of an Oak Tree Permit. The project would not remove any protected oak trees; however, it may encroach into the protected zones of up to three oak trees, including one coast live oak and two scrub oaks.

With the approval of the Ridgeline Alteration Permit, Hillside Development Review, Development Review, Architectural Design Review, and Oak Tree Permit, the project would be consistent with the City’s General Plan and UDC, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A of the resolution).

ENVIRONMENTAL

An Initial Study (IS) was prepared for the project, which analyzed the potential impacts of the proposed project. Based on the findings of the IS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was prepared. The IS/MND was circulated for public review and comment beginning May 17, 2022, and closing on June 7, 2022. Mitigation measures have been drafted for biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, and tribal cultural resources.

Two comment letters were received regarding the IS/MND. One letter from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department discussed increased daytime population, temporary construction safety measures, secondary access, and roadway width. The applicant is providing a Knox box on the secondary access road off of Needham Ranch Parkway to provide emergency access. The second comment letter from Los Angeles County Fire Department discussed compliance with the conditions of approval, all applicable codes and ordinances, and the Fuel Modification Plan requirements for the Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The comment letters are included in the attached draft Final IS/MND.

In accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 52, the applicable Native American tribe was notified of the proposed project and offered an opportunity to consult. On February 2, 2022, the Fernandeño Tatavium Band of Mission Indians (FTBMI) requested consultation under AB 52, and on May 11, 2022, staff held a consultation meeting with the FTBMI. The FTBMI provided their recommended minor revisions to mitigation measures on June 2, 2022, and consultation was formally concluded on June 6, 2022.

NOTICING

All noticing requirements for a public hearing have been completed as required by Section

17.06.110 of the UDC. On June 21, 2022, 382 property owners and residents within a 1,000-foot radius of the subject property were notified of the public hearing by mail. A public notice was placed in The Signal on June 21, 2022, and a sign describing the public hearing was placed on the subject property on June 28, 2022. To date, the Department of Community Development has not received any comment letters on the proposed project. 1 Packet Pg. 14

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CONCLUSION

The proposed expansion of the Eternal Valley Memorial Park is consistent with the types of uses envisioned for the OS land use and zoning designation and with the cemetery use previously acknowledged by the County for the project site. Therefore, staff has drafted the necessary findings for approval of a Ridgeline Alteration Permit, Hillside Development Review Permit (Class 4), Development Review Permit, Architectural Design Review Permit, Oak Tree Permit (Class 2), and Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A of the resolution).

FISCAL IMPACT

The project would have no fiscal impact on the City.

ATTACHMENTS
Public Hearing Notice
Resolution
Vicinity and Zoning Maps
Site/Grading/Landscape Plans
Visual Simulations
Mausoleum Plans
Draft Final IS-MND (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 1 Packet Pg. 15

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

APPLICATION: Master Case 20-231: Ridgeline Alteration Permit 20-001, Hillside Development Review 420-005, Development Review 21-015, Architectural Design Review 21-022, Oak Tree Permit 221-011, and Initial Study 20-007

PROJECT APPLICANT: SCI California Funeral Services, Inc.

PROJECT LOCATION: 23287 Sierra Highway, Eternal Valley Memorial Park Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs): 2827-008-057 and 2827-008-059

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting approval of a Ridgeline Alteration Permit, Hillside Development Review Permit, Development Review Permit, Architectural Design Review Permit, Oak Tree Permit, and Initial Study to improve and expand the existing Eternal Valley Memorial Park. The project site is bounded on the north by undeveloped land, on the east by the existing cemetery, and on the south and west by the Center at Needham Ranch. The project site is currently vacant and previously approved as cemetery use by the County of Los Angeles. This project proposes to grade a 13.6-acre area and develop it as cemetery grounds, including a new loop road, landscaping, as well as burial plots. Additionally, the project would construct a new 3,665 square-foot mausoleum. The project would cut and fill 92,600 cubic yards of earth, to be balanced on site, and would also remove and recompact 100,300 cubic yards of earth for remedial grading. The site is in the Open Space zone.

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: On June 7, 2022, the Planning Commission voted 3-0 to adopt a resolution recommending the City Council adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve Master Case 20-231 including its associated entitlements and for City of Santa Clarita staff to work with the applicant to enhance the architecture of the proposed mausoleum.

The City of Santa Clarita City Council will conduct a public hearing on this matter on the following date:

DATE: Tuesday, July 12, 2022
TIME: At or after 6:00 p.m.

LOCATION: City Hall, Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd., First Floor
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: An Initial Study (IS) with a draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) has been prepared for this project and was posted for public review from May 17, 2022 to June 7, 2022. The Draft Final IS/MND includes all of the written comments received on the Draft IS/MND. A copy of the IS/MND and all supporting documents are available in the City Clerk’s office located in the City Hall building at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. In addition, a copy will be available on the Planning Division’s website.

If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearings described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clarita at, or prior to, the public hearings.

For further information regarding this proposal, you may contact the project planner at the City of Santa Clarita, Permit Center, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 140, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Telephone: (661) 255-4330.

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Attachment: Public Hearing Notice (Eternal Valley Expansion Project RAP) Website: www.santa-clarita.com/planning. Send written correspondence to: 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 302, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Project Planner: Andy Olson, Associate Planner, [email protected].

Mary Cusick, MMC
City Clerk

Published: The Signal, June 21, 2022

MASTER CASE 20-231
Eternal Valley Expansion Project
23287 Sierra Highway
APNs: 2827-008-057 and 2827-008-059
Existing Eternal
Valley
Memorial Park

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RESOLUTION NO. 22-___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,

CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVE MASTER CASE 20-231, CONSISTING OF RIDGELINE ALTERATION PERMIT 20-001, HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (4)20-005, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 21-015, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW 21-022, OAK TREE PERMIT (2)21-011, AND INITIAL STUDY 20-007, TO ALLOW FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE ETERNAL VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK, LOCATED AT 23287 SIERRA HIGHWAY (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS: 2827-008-057 AND 2827-008-059) WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,

SUBJECT TO THE ATTACHED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL (EXHIBIT A)

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT. The City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact:

A. On October 19, 2020, the applicant (SCI California Funeral Services, Inc.) initiated Master Case 20-231, consisting of Ridgeline Alteration Permit 20-001, Hillside Development Review (4)20-005, Development Review 21-015, Architectural Design Review 21-022, Oak Tree Permit (2)21-011, and Initial Study 20-007. The properties for which this application was filed are Assessor Parcel Numbers 2827-008-057 and 2827- 008-059 (hereinafter “Subject Site”);

B. The Eternal Valley Memorial Park is an existing cemetery dating back to the late 1800s, with grave markers as old as 1882 present in the cemetery. On January 18, 1957, the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission acknowledged that “a cemetery has been established as a proper use on the property” for the Subject Site. On July 15, 1969, the Deputy County Counsel issued a memorandum affirming that the Subject Site was legally established as a cemetery. Thus, the Subject Site has been previously entitled by the County of Los Angeles (County) for cemetery use;

C. The applicant proposed to expand the existing Eternal Valley Memorial Park. The proposal includes grading of a 13.6-acre area and developing it as cemetery grounds, including a new loop road, landscaping, and burial plots. Additionally, the project would construct a new 3,665 square-foot mausoleum, with a capacity of 780 caskets, and would include a 260 square-foot room, with niches for urns, at the top of the existing cemetery.

The project would cut and fill 92,600 cubic yards of earth, to be balanced on site, and would also remove and recompact 100,300 cubic yards of earth for remedial grading (Project);

D. The zoning and General Plan land use designation for the Subject Site is Open Space (OS);

E. The surrounding land uses include a mixture of land use and zoning designations. Parcels

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adjacent to the Subject Site are zoned OS, Urban Residential 3 (UR3), and Business Park (BP). The UR3 zone provides for both single-family and small-scale multifamily development. The BP zone provides for accessible mixed employment districts with high quality, master-planned developments. To the north of the Subject Site are UR3-zoned parcels, including undeveloped hills, a church, multifamily apartments, and commercial uses. To the east of the Subject Site is the existing cemetery. The BP-zoned parcels to the west and south of the Subject Site are part of the Center at Needham Ranch (CANR) development, which was approved by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita (City) in 2003. The CANR is currently governed by a Development Agreement and the business park is being built out in accordance with the City’s prior approvals;

F. The application was deemed complete on July 8, 2021;

G. On June 7, 2022, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita;

H. At this public hearing, the Planning Commission considered the staff report, staff presentation, and public testimony. At the conclusion of the public hearing on June 7, 2022, the Planning Commission voted 3-0 to adopt a resolution recommending the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and approve Master Case 20-231, including its associated entitlements and for City staff to work with the applicant to enhance the architecture of the proposed mausoleum;

I. Following the public hearing on June 7, 2022, staff prepared the Final Initial Study (IS) and MND. The Final IS/MND contained copies of all comment letters received on the Draft IS/MND and incorporated minor revisions to mitigation measures provided by the Fernandeño Tatavium Band of Mission Indians;

J. On July 12, 2022, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the City Council at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita; and

K. At this public hearing, the City Council considered the staff report, staff presentation, and public testimony.

SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS.

As documented in the Project and based on the above findings of fact and recitals and the entire record, including, without limitation, the entire IS and MND for the Project, oral and written testimony and other evidence received at the public hearings, reports and other transmittals from City staff to the Planning Commission and City Council, and upon studies and investigations made by the Planning Commission and City Council, the City Council finds as follows:

A. An IS/MND for the project have been prepared in compliance with CEQA;

B. The IS has been circulated for review and comment by affected governmental agencies and the public, and all comments received, if any, have been considered. The MND was

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posted and advertised on May 17, 2022, in accordance with CEQA. The public review period was open from May 17, 2022, through June 7, 2022;

C. There is substantial evidence that, with the implementation of mitigation measures, the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment. The MND reflects the independent judgment of the City Council;

D. The documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is made is the Master Case 20-231 project file, located within the Community Development Department, and is in the custody of the Director of Community Development;

E. In accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 52, the applicable Native American tribe was notified of the proposed Project and offered an opportunity to consult. On February 2, 2022, the Fernandeño Tatavium Band of Mission Indians (FTBMI) requested consultation under AB 52 and on May 11, 2022, staff held a consultation meeting with the FTBMI.

The FTBMI provided their recommended minor revisions to mitigation measures on June 2, and consultation was formally concluded on June 6, 2022;

F. The Director of Community Development is hereby designated as the custodian of the documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings in this matter.

Copies of the proposed MND, and all documents referenced in the proposed MND, are available for review at Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120, Santa Clarita, California, during normal business hours and on the City’s website at https://www.santa-clarita.com/planning/environmental; and

G. The City Council, based upon the findings set forth above, hereby finds the MND for this project has been prepared in compliance with CEQA.

SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE 20-231. As documented in the Project and based on the above findings of fact and recitals and the entire record, including, without limitation, the entire IS/MND for the Project, oral and written testimony and other evidence received at the public hearings, reports and other transmittals from City staff to the Planning Commission and City Council, and upon studies and investigations made by the Planning Commission and City Council, the City Council finds as follows:

A. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan;

The proposed expansion is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the General Plan and the underlying land use designation of Open Space (OS) for the Subject Site. The previously approved cemetery use remains consistent with the types of public services envisioned by the OS designation.

Furthermore, the proposed Project would be consistent with the following goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan:

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Objective LU 1.3: Plan for density and intensity of development that respects and is reflective of the natural terrain.

Policy LU 1.3.2: Substantially retain the integrity and natural grade elevations of significant natural ridgelines and prominent landforms that form the Valley's skyline backdrop.

Policy LU 2.2.1: Identify areas of scenic or aesthetic value to the community, and minimize the designation of uses in these areas that would diminish their aesthetic quality.

Objective LU 8.1: Work with service providers to plan for adequate community facilities and services to meet the needs of present and future residents.

Objective LU 9.1: Coordinate land use planning with provision of adequate public services and facilities to support development.

Goal CO 6: Preservation of scenic features that keep the Santa Clarita Valley beautiful and enhance quality of life, community identity, and property values.

The Project is consistent with the policies identified above. The City’s General Plan Land Use Element speaks to the need for adequate public facilities and community services in the City, for both current and future needs. As the only active cemetery in the City, the Eternal Valley Memorial Park fills an important role in providing a unique and essential public service to citizens both inside and outside the City’s boundaries. The proposed location of the expansion is uniquely suited to provide additional cemetery space, as it is adjacent to the existing cemetery use and supported by existing support infrastructure, such as chapels and cemetery supplies.

In addition, while the Project would grade a Significant Ridgeline, the existing ridgeline is already disturbed from prior grading and activity. The IS for the Project determined that, with the approval of the Ridgeline Alteration Permit, no significant impact would occur with regard to ridgelines or scenic vistas. While the existing ridgeline would be developed, the site would remain sloped, with substantial landscaping installed. The visual simulations prepared for the Project demonstrate that the visual impact of the

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expansion area would be minimal from the east, and that the landscaping and buffer wall would enhance the views of the site from the west. Construction of a landscaped, park- like setting along the ridgeline will create a greater scenic resource than other more intensive types of development. The Project would also plant a substantial number of trees, including an estimated 25 coast live oaks and 37 holly oaks.

B. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of this code;

The Project requires the approval of entitlements consisting of a Ridgeline Alteration Permit, Hillside Development Review Permit, Development Review Permit, Architectural Design Review Permit, and Oak Tree Permit in accordance with the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC). With the granting of these entitlements and implementation of Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A), the Project, including the proposed grading and the expansion of the cemetery use into areas previously approved by the County for such uses, would be allowed within the applicable underlying zones and compliant with all other application provisions of the UDC.

C. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located; and

The Project has been evaluated in accordance with the UDC and the General Plan and has been designed to be in keeping with the provisions of the UDC, as well as the goals and policies of the General Plan. The Project will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity. The Project is designed to be compatible with the surrounding land uses, including adequate buffering from adjacent industrial uses, and is in keeping with the existing cemetery development. The proposal was fully evaluated by regulatory agencies through the development review process to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.

The mausoleum structure would comply with all current building code requirements. The Conditions of Approval include conditions requiring compliance with all applicable building code requirements, engineering and grading requirements, and Los Angeles County Fire Department requirements.

The IS/MND contains a thorough analysis of the construction and operations of the Project. The document includes mitigation measures which would be required for the Project to implement, including mitigation measures for biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, and tribal cultural resources. Implementation of these mitigation measures, as well as the Conditions of Approval, would ensure there are no hazards to the public.

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D. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal’s physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use;

2. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sufficient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such proposal would generate;

3. Public protection service (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriff protection, etc.) are readily available; and

4. The provision of utilities (e.g. potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site.

The Subject Site is located on vacant, disturbed land that is to the west of, and directly adjacent to, the existing Eternal Valley Memorial Park cemetery and that was previously authorized as a permitted use by the County. The proposed Project is consistent with the existing cemetery and does not conflict with adjacent land uses. The existing roadway network is sufficient to serve the proposed expansion, as described in the Traffic Memorandum prepared for the Project.

The Subject Site currently receives adequate service from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The Project area is likewise served by all applicable utilities. The IS/MND includes an analysis of the potential impacts of the Project on public services and utilities. The analysis determined that there would be no significant impacts to public services, traffic and transportation, or public utilities.

SECTION 4. SPECIFIC FINDINGS FOR RIDGELINE ALTERATION PERMIT 20- 001. Based on the above findings of fact and recitals and the entire record including, without limitation, the entire IS/MND for the Project, oral and written testimony and other evidence received at the public hearings, reports and other transmittals from City staff to the Planning Commission and City Council, and upon studies and investigations made by the Planning Commission and City Council, the City Council finds as follows:

A. The use or development will not be materially detrimental to the visual character of the neighborhood or community, nor will it endanger the public health, safety, or general welfare;

B. The appearance of the use or development will not be substantially different than the appearance of adjoining ridgeline areas so as to cause depreciation of the ridgeline appearance in the vicinity;

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C. The establishment of the proposed use or development will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding properties, nor encourage inappropriate encroachments to the ridgeline area;

D. The proposed use or development demonstrates creative site design resulting in a project that will complement the community character and provide a direct benefit to current and future community residents of not only the proposed use or development, but the residents of the City as a whole;

E. The use or development minimizes the effects of grading to the extent practicable to ensure that the natural character of the ridgeline is preserved;

F. The proposed use or development is designed to mimic the existing topography to the greatest extent possible through the use of landform contour grading; and

G. The proposed use or development does not alter natural landmarks and prominent natural features of the ridgelines.

The Project would be consistent with the intent and development standards of the Ridgeline Preservation Overlay Zone, the protected area surrounding the Significant Ridgeline. It would not create any danger to the public health, safety, or general welfare, as the site would be properly graded in accordance with all laws, ordinances, and regulations and would be required to obtain a grading permit from the City’s Engineering Services Division. While the Project would modify portions of an existing ridgeline, the ridgeline is already partially disturbed by existing access roads and grading. The ridgeline is located away from, and would not impact the visual character of, existing neighborhoods and communities. The appearance of the Subject Site after completion of construction would not differ substantially from adjoining ridgeline areas, as shown in the visual simulations prepared for the Project. The appearance of the existing mountains would not be depreciated. In addition, a buffer area would be installed adjacent to Needham Ranch Parkway including landscaping, oaks and other trees, and a decorative block wall consistent with surrounding uses.

The establishment of the cemetery expansion would not impede the orderly development or improvement of surrounding properties and would not encourage inappropriate encroachments into the ridgeline. In addition, the cemetery use shows creative design in providing a sloping site with landscaping to complement the appearance of the adjacent cemetery use and to buffer the site from adjacent industrial uses. Development of the cemetery expansion will provide a direct benefit to both current and future residents of the City as a whole, by providing a necessary public service in a suitable location.

Grading would be minimized to the extent feasible and would not substantially change the natural character of the ridgeline. The site would mimic the existing topography to the greatest extent possible while also meeting the slope requirements for a cemetery use. The overall elevation of the graded site would be similar to the existing elevation, and the site would continue to slope towards the existing cemetery on the east and towards Needham Ranch Parkway on the west as it does today. No natural landmarks or prominent natural features would

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be disturbed or altered; therefore, with approval of the Ridgeline Alteration Permit, the Project would comply with the City’s General Plan and UDC.

SECTION 5. SPECIFIC FINDINGS FOR HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (CLASS 4) 20-005. As documented in the Project and based on the above findings of fact and recitals and the entire record including, without limitation, the entire IS/MND for the Project, oral and written testimony and other evidence received at the public hearings, reports and other transmittals from City staff to the Planning Commission and City Council, and upon studies and investigations made by the Planning Commission and City Council, the City Council finds as follows:

A. That the natural topographic features and appearances are conserved by means of landform grading to blend any manufactured slopes or required drainage benches into the natural topography;

B. That natural, topographic prominent features are retained to the maximum extent possible;

C. That clustered sites and buildings are utilized where such techniques can be demonstrated to substantially reduce grading alterations of the terrain and to contribute to the preservation of trees, other natural vegetation and prominent landmark features and are compatible with existing neighborhood;

D. That building setbacks, building heights and compatible structures and building forms that would serve to blend buildings and structures with the terrain are utilized;

E. That plant materials are conserved and introduced so as to protect slopes from slippage and soil erosion and to minimize visual effects of grading and construction on hillside areas, including the consideration of the preservation of prominent trees and, to the extent possible, while meeting the standards of the Fire Department;

F. That street design and improvements that serve to minimize grading alterations and emulate the natural contours and character of the hillsides are utilized;

G. That grading designs that serve to avoid disruption to adjacent properties are utilized; and

H. That site design and grading that provide the minimum disruption of view corridors and scenic vistas from and around any proposed development are utilized.

As described above, the Project would match the existing form of the site to the maximum extent feasible. The visual simulations demonstrate that the proposed topography does not change substantially compared to the existing topography. While a portion of the ridgeline would be modified, it would remain the high point, as viewed from both the east and the west. This ridgeline has been previously disturbed due to previous development activities.

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The Project includes only one building, the proposed mausoleum, which is set into the hillside and is architecturally consistent with the existing buildings on site. The mausoleum would use typical earth-tone colors. The mausoleum is within the height limits of the OS zone and, as shown in the visual simulations, is not visually obtrusive. The Subject Site is partially graded with low-lying sage scrub habitat. The three existing oak trees on site would be protected in place during grading, and the Project would plant additional landscaping, including native oaks, as part of buildout. Landscaping would meet all applicable requirements, including the requirements of the UDC, any engineering requirements for slope stability, and Los Angeles County Fire Department Fuel Modification Unit requirements. In addition, native landscaping would be planted with hydroseed until turf is installed.

The proposed loop road would follow the proposed slopes and would be consistent with existing internal roads, resulting in a natural extension of the existing cemetery. The Subject Site would be buffered from Needham Ranch Parkway and adjacent uses with landscaping and a decorative block wall. View corridors and scenic vistas would not be disrupted, as demonstrated in analysis of Aesthetics in the IS/MND prepared for the Project. Therefore, with approval of the Hillside Development Review Permit, the Project would comply with the City’s General Plan and UDC.

SECTION 6. SPECIFIC FINDINGS FOR OAK TREE PERMIT (CLASS 2) 21-011.

Based on the above findings of fact and recitals and the entire record including, without limitation, the entire IS/MND, oral and written testimony and other evidence received at the public hearings, reports, and other transmittals from City staff to the Planning Commission and City Council, and upon studies and investigations made by the Planning Commission and City Council, the City Council finds as follows:

A. The approving authority shall make one (1) or more of the following findings before granting an oak tree permit:

1. The condition or location of the oak tree(s) requires cutting to maintain or aid its health, balance, or structure;

2. The condition of the tree(s) with respect to disease, danger of falling, proximity to existing lots, pedestrian walkways or interference with utility services cannot be controlled or remedied through reasonable preservation and/or preventative procedures and practices;

3. It is necessary to remove, relocate, prune, cut or encroach into the protected zone of an oak tree to enable reasonable use of the subject property which is otherwise prevented by the presence of the tree and no reasonable alternative can be accommodated due to the unique physical development constraints of the property; or

4. The approval of the request will not be contrary to or in conflict with the general purpose and intent of the code.

B. No heritage oak tree shall be removed unless one (1) or more of the above findings are made and the review authority also finds that the heritage oak tree’s continued existence

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would prevent any reasonable development of the property and that no reasonable alternative can be accommodated due to the unique physical constraints of the property.

It shall further be found that the removal of such heritage oak tree will not be unreasonably detrimental to the community and surrounding area.

The UDC establishes standards for oak tree preservation in Section 17.51.040. Encroachment into the protected zone of one or more oak trees requires the approval of an Oak Tree Permit. The Project would not remove any protected oak trees; however, the Project may encroach into the protected zones of three oak trees, including one coast live oak and two scrub oaks. There are no heritage oak trees identified on site and no heritage oak trees would be affected by the Project.

The applicant has prepared an oak tree report and Conditions of Approval have been provided by the City’s Urban Forestry Division regarding these trees. In addition, the applicant is proposing to plant an estimated 25 coast live oaks, along with 37 non-native holly oaks. With the approval of the Oak Tree Permit, encroachment into the protected zones of these trees would comply with the City’s General Plan and UDC.

SECTION 7. RESOLUTION. Based upon the staff report, including the materials considered by and the recommendations made by the Planning Commission, the testimony at the public hearing, and the findings as set forth in this ordinance, the City Council hereby adopts a MND and Master Case 20-231, consisting of Ridgeline Alteration Permit 20-001, Hillside Development Review (4)20-005, Development Review 21-015, Architectural Design Review 21- 022, Oak Tree Permit (2)21-011, and Initial Study 20-007, to allow for the expansion of the Eternal Valley Memorial Park, located at 23287 Sierra Highway (Assessor Parcel Numbers:
2827-008-057 and 2827-008-059) within the City of Santa Clarita, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A).

SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and certify this record to be a full, complete, and correct copy of the action taken.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of July, 2022.

_____________________________________
MAYOR

ATTEST:

_______________________________

CITY CLERK

DATE:__________________________

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )

I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk, of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 22-__ was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 12th day of July, 2022, by the following vote of the City Council:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

CITY CLERK

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MASTER CASE 20-231: RESOLUTION P22-09;
RIDGELINE ALTERATION PERMIT 20-001, HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (4)20-005, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 21-015, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW 21-022, OAK TREE PERMIT (2)21-011, AND INITIAL STUDY 20-007

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

GENERAL CONDITIONS

GC1. The approval of this project shall expire if the approved use is not commenced within two years from the date of this approval, unless it is extended in accordance with the terms and provisions of the City of Santa Clarita’s (City) Unified Development Code (UDC).

GC2. To the extent the use approved with this project is a different use than previously approved for the property, the prior approval shall be terminated along with any associated vested rights to such use, unless such prior approved use is still in operation, or is still within the initial pre-commencement approval period. Once commenced, any discontinuation of the use approved with this project for a continuous period of two years more shall terminate the approval of this use along with any associated vested rights to such use. The use shall not be re-established or resumed after the two-year period.

Discontinuation shall include cessation of a use regardless of intent to resume.

GC3. The applicant may file for an extension of the conditionally approved project prior to the date of expiration. If such an extension is requested, it must be filed no later than 60 days prior to expiration.

GC4. The applicant shall be responsible for notifying the Director of Community Development, in writing, of any change in ownership, designation of a new engineer, or change in the status of the developer, within 30 days of said change.

GC5. Unless otherwise apparent from the context, the term “applicant” shall include the applicant and any other persons, corporation, or other entity making use of this grant. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Santa Clarita, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this project by the City, including any related environmental approvals. In the event the City becomes aware of any such claim, action, or proceeding, the City shall promptly notify the applicant. If the City fails to notify the applicant or if the City fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City. Nothing contained in this condition prohibits the City from participating in the defense of any claim, action, or proceeding, if both of the following occur: 1) the City bears its own attorneys’ fees and costs; and 2) the City defends the action in good faith. The applicant shall not be required to pay or perform any settlement unless the settlement is approved by the applicant.

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GC7. The applicant and property owner shall comply with all inspections requirements as deemed necessary by the City of Santa Clarita.

GC8. The owner, at the time of issuance of permits or other grants of approval agrees to develop the property in accordance with City codes and other appropriate ordinances including, but not limited to, the California Building Code (Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Green Building, and Energy Codes), Fire Code, Unified Development Code (Grading Code and Undergrounding of the Utilities Ordinance), Utilities Code (Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste Ordinance), and Highway Permit Ordinance.

GC9. This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until the applicant has filed with the Director of Community Development, their affidavit (Acceptance Form) stating that they are aware of, and agree to accept, all of the conditions of this grant.

GC10. Details shown on the site plan are not necessarily approved. Any details which are inconsistent with the requirements of state or local ordinances, general conditions of approval, or City policies and not modified by this permit must be specifically approved.

GC11. It is hereby declared and made a condition of this permit that if any condition hereof is violated, or if any law, statute, or ordinance is violated, the City may commence proceedings to revoke this approval.

PLANNING DIVISION
PL1. The applicant (SCI California Funeral Services, Inc.) is approved for the following entitlements for the Eternal Valley Memorial Park Expansion Project:

A. Ridgeline Alteration Permit 20-001;
B. Hillside Development Review (4)20-005;
C. Development Review 21-015;
D. Architectural Design Review 21-022; and
E. Oak Tree Permit (2)21-011.

The project shall be constructed as indicated on the approved site plan on file with the Planning Division. All uses, construction, and operations shall be in accordance with the approved plans on file with the Planning Division. Any changes to the approved plans shall require additional review by the Director of Community Development and approval by the applicable review authority.

PL2. The applicant is permitted to grade the 13.6-acre area shown on the grading plan on file with the Planning Division. No import or export of earth is permitted and grading shall be balanced on site. Grading shall be in compliance with all requirements of UDC Section

17.38.070 (Ridgeline Preservation Overlay Zone) and Section 17.51.020 (Hillside Development).

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Attachment: Resolution (Eternal Valley Expansion Project RAP) 3 PL3. The applicant is also permitted to develop the graded area as cemetery space as shown on the plans on file with the Planning Division, including new lawn burial space and construction of a new mausoleum along with an extension of the cemetery’s existing road.

PL4. The applicant shall comply with the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) prepared for the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration.

PL5. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit and receive approval of a Landscape Plan Review Permit (LPR) for the project site. The LPR shall address any phasing proposed as part of the project development. Subsequent LPRs shall be required if necessary for phased development or for modifications to the landscape plans.

PL6. The applicant shall install a six-foot tall decorative block wall at the top of the 2:1 slope near Needham Ranch Parkway, as shown on the approved plans. The decorative block wall is required to screen and buffer the cemetery from adjacent uses. The block wall shall be installed prior to grading permit final, and no burials or other use of the cemetery expansion area shall occur until the wall is installed and approved by the Director of Community Development.

PL7. All trees and landscaping shown on the conceptual landscape plan shall be installed upon completion of grading, except for those trees and turf areas identified as “Future Planting”. All trees and other landscaping adjacent to the block wall shall be installed immediately upon completion of grading. All portions of the site which are not landscaped with turf directly after shall be hydroseeded with native seed materials and maintained to ensure slopes remain stable and natural in appearance until future phases of the project are developed.

PL8. The approved plans include planting of the 2:1 slope adjacent to Needham Ranch Parkway. This landscape area is located between Needham Ranch Parkway and the decorative block wall. This area shall be landscaped in conformance with the visual simulations in the project file. This landscaping shall be installed a minimum of two years prior to any burials located closer than 120 feet to the Needham Ranch Parkway right-of- way.

PL9. Prior to development of any future phases, the applicant shall notify the Planning Division and shall, if necessary, update the landscape plans to reflect final placement and design of trees and other vegetation. In addition, a qualified biologist shall, at the applicant’s expense, determine whether any surveys of vegetation are required prior to grubbing, as required by Mitigation Measure MM BIO-1.

PL10. The applicant shall be permitted to encroach into the protected zone of three oak trees, subject to the Oak Tree Conditions of Approval herein.

PL11. The access road connecting to Needham Ranch Parkway shall remain gated and primary access for the cemetery shall be continue to be at Sierra Highway. The use of the access road at Needham Ranch Parkway is permitted for occasional processional use only.

PL12. Any cemetery lighting shall be shown on the required landscape plans. Lighting shall be directed downward and be of a cut-off design so the luminary and/or lens does not protrude below the luminary housing and is not visible from a public right-of-way.

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Attachment: Resolution (Eternal Valley Expansion Project RAP) 4 Lighting may not illuminate other properties and shall be directed downward to prevent off-site glare. Lighting shall be operated so that it does not disturb the peace, quiet, and comfort of adjacent, neighboring uses, and shall be screened and/or shielded from surrounding properties and streets.

PL13. The Project shall conform to all standards and guidelines of the UDC, and specific zoning for the subject property, unless set forth in this permit and shown on the approved site plan.

PL14. Heavy construction (including grading operations and earth movement) shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays unless otherwise approved by the Director of Community Development upon formal written notification.

PL15. The project shall comply with all City codes and the requirements of all City divisions, including, but not limited to, the Building & Safety Division and Engineering Services Division. The applicant shall also comply with all other regulations regarding the cemetery use, including but not limited to any regulations or requirements of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health or State of California Department of Public Health.

PL16. No signage is included within this approval and is subject to a separate permit. The applicant shall provide a sign program prior to the installation of signs on the project site.

PL17. Construction and operations of the proposed Project and all associated equipment shall comply with the City’s noise standards and comply with the City of Santa Clarita’s Noise Ordinance.

PL18. This approval does not supersede the approval of any other affected agency.

LANDSCAPE
LS1. Prior to issuance of grading permit(s), the applicant shall provide final landscape, lighting and irrigation plans (Landscape Document Package) for Planning Division review and approval. The plan must be prepared by a California-registered landscape architect and shall be designed with the plant palette suitable for Santa Clarita (Sunset Western Garden Book Zone 18, minimum winter night temperatures typically 20º to 30º F; maximum summer high temperatures typically 105º F to 110º F). The landscape design plan shall meet the design criteria of the State Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance as well as all other current Municipal Code/UDC requirements.

LS2. The applicant shall be aware that additional fees will be required to be paid by the applicant for the review of required landscape and irrigation plans by the City’s landscape consultant based on an hourly rate. An invoice will be provided to the applicant at the completion of the review of the plans. The applicant will be required to pay all associated fees to the City of Santa Clarita prior to the release of the approved landscape and irrigation plans for the project.

LS3. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall install all proposed irrigation and landscaping, including irrigation controllers, staking, mulching, etc., to the satisfaction of the Director

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Attachment: Resolution (Eternal Valley Expansion Project RAP) 5 of Community Development. The Director may impose inspection fees for more than one landscape installation inspection.

LS4. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall submit to the Director of Community Development a letter from the project landscape architect certifying that all landscape materials and irrigation have been installed and function according to the approved landscape plans.

LS5. Required Landscape Plan Elements. Final landscape plans shall contain all elements as listed in the checklist for preliminary landscape plans, and shall conform to the Landscaping and Irrigation Standards (§17.51.030) in the UDC.

LS6. The project site is located within the High Fire Severity Fuel Modification Zone. As a result, the landscape and irrigation plans will require the review and approval of the Los Angeles County Fuel Modification Unit. The applicant shall submit the final set landscape and irrigation plans for review to the Fuel Modification Unit and the City at the same time to allow for a concurrent review of the plans. The applicant shall be aware that multiple revisions to the landscape plans may occur from each agency due to conflicting landscaping requirements. The City will make every effort to assist you through this process; however, it is the responsibility of the applicant to work through conflicting requirements with each agency to acquire approval of one landscape and irrigation plan for the project.

LS7. The applicant shall submit the following materials to the Fuel Modification Unit with the landscape and irrigation plans to undergo review:

A. Labeled photos of the project site;
B. Labeled photos of the surrounding properties to the project site; C. An aerial photo (can be copied from the City of Santa Clarita’s website); D. Contact information for the City Planner assigned to the project, including address, phone number, and email address; and
E. Project site plan and building elevations.

LS8. The latest Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines, which includes the most recent Undesirable and Desirable Plant list, is available at: http://www.fire.lacounty.gov/forestry- division/forestry-fuel-modification. Please use this document as a reference when designing the final landscape and irrigation plans.

ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION
General Requirements
EN1. At issuance of permits or other grants of approval, the applicant agrees to develop the property in accordance with City codes and other appropriate ordinances such as the Building Code, Plumbing Code, Grading Code, Highway Permit Ordinance, Mechanical Code, Unified Development Code, Undergrounding of Utilities Ordinance, Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste Ordinance, Electrical Code, and Fire Code.

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Attachment: Resolution (Eternal Valley Expansion Project RAP) 6 EN2. Applicant shall be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of Best Management Practices (BMPs) onsite to the satisfaction of the City Engineer until such time the site is further developed.

EN3. Prior to building final, all new and existing power lines and overhead cables less than 34 KV within or fronting the project site shall be installed underground.

Grading and Geology Requirements
EN4. Prior to issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall submit a grading plan consistent with the approved Plan, oak tree report, and conditions of approval. The grading plan shall be based on a detailed engineering geotechnical report specifically approved by the geologist and/or soils engineer that addresses all submitted recommendations including seismic hazards associated with landslide.

EN5. Prior to grading plan approval, the applicant shall obtain a notarized Letter of Permission for grading outside of the property lines from the adjacent property owner(s).

EN6. Prior to grading final, the applicant shall construct all grading and drainage facilities within the project site, install appropriate BMPs, obtain rough grade certifications, and a compaction report approved by the City Engineer.

Drainage Requirements
EN7. Prior to issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall obtain approval and connection permit from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Land Development Division/Construction Division, as appropriate, to connect the on-site storm drain system to a public storm drain system located in Needham Ranch Road.

EN8. Prior to issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall form DBAA to fund the ongoing maintenance of storm drain inlets/LID mitigation devices that are not transferable to LA County Flood Control District but required to be maintained by the City of Santa Clarita.

The DBAA formation may not be necessary if LA County allows the property owner(s) to maintain the onsite storm drain inlets.

EN9. Specific drainage requirements for the site will be established at building permit application. Prior to Building Permit, the applicant shall submit a precise grading plan.

Water Quality Requirements
EN10. This project will disturb one acre or more of land. Therefore, the applicant must obtain coverage under a statewide General Construction Activities Stormwater Permit (General Permit). In accordance with the General Permit, the applicant shall file with the State a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the proposed project. Prior to issuance of grading permit by the City, the applicant shall have approved by the City Engineer a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The SWPPP shall include a copy of the NOI and shall reference the corresponding Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) number issued by the State upon receipt of the NOI.

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Attachment: Resolution (Eternal Valley Expansion Project RAP) 7 disturbed area that adds more than 10,000 square feet of impervious surface area. Prior to issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall have approved by the City Engineer, an Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (USMP) that incorporates appropriate post construction BMPs, maximizes pervious surfaces, and includes infiltration into the design of the project. Refer to the Low Impact Development ordinance and the County of Los Angeles Low Impact Development manual for details.

BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION
Plans and Permits
BS1. Construction drawings shall be prepared and submitted to the Building & Safety Division for plan review and building permit issuance. Supporting documents; such as structural and energy calculations, and geotechnical reports shall be included with the plan submittal.

BS2. Construction drawings submitted for plan review shall show full compliance with all applicable local, county, state and federal requirements and codes. The project shall comply with the building codes in effect at time of building permit application. The current state building codes are: the 2019 California Building (CBC), Mechanical (CMC), Plumbing (CPC), and Electrical (CEC) Codes, the 2020 County of Los Angeles Fire Code, 2019 California Energy Code, and the 2019 California Green Building Standards Code (CalGreen). Note that the next expected updates to these codes will be January 2023.

BS3. Construction drawings submitted for plan review shall be complete. Submitted plans shall show all architectural, accessibility, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work that will be part of this project. Civil, landscape, interior design and other plans not related to the building code are not reviewed by the Building & Safety Division.

BS4. Construction drawings shall be prepared by qualified licensed design professionals (California licensed architects and engineers).

BS5. The City of Santa Clarita has amended some portions of the California Building Codes. A copy of these amendments is available at the Building & Safety public counter and on our website at: http://www.santa-clarita.com/Home/ShowDocument?id=17773.

BS6. Construction drawings may be submitted electronically or by submitting paper plans. In either case an “eService Account” must be created to access our permitting system. Please log on to: www.santa-clarita.com/eservice and create an account by clicking “register for an Account.”
BS7. Construction drawings submitted to Building & Safety shall include a complete building code analysis and floor area justification for the proposed building per Chapter 5 and 6 of the California Building Code.

A. It appears the roof of the building can be occupied by the public for use of the niches. Occupied roofs shall comply with CBC sections 302.1 (for assembly use), 503.1.4 and 1006.3, which will require guardrails all around and two means of egress.

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Attachment: Resolution (Eternal Valley Expansion Project RAP) 8 BS8. The submitted site plan shall show all parcel/lot lines, easements, fire separation distances, restricted use areas, etc. Any construction proposed in an easement shall obtain the easement holder’s written permission or the easement shall be removed. Parcel lines that overlap any proposed buildings shall be removed (lot line adjustment) prior to building permit issuance.

BS9. For an estimate of the building permit fees and the estimated time for plan review, please contact the Building & Safety Division directly at (661) 255-4935.

BS10. Prior to submitting plans to Building & Safety, please contact a Permit Specialist at (661) 255-4935, for building addressing.

Agency Clearances
BS11. Prior to issuance of building permits, clearances from the following agencies will be required:

A. Santa Clarita Planning Division;
B. Santa Clarita Engineering Services (soil report review and grading); C. Santa Clarita Environmental Services (Construction & Demolition Plan deposit); D. Los Angeles County Fire Prevention Bureau;
E. Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency;
F. William S. Hart School District and appropriate elementary school district; and G. Santa Clarita Urban Forestry Division (for construction near Oak Trees).

H. An agency referral list with contact information is available at the Building & Safety public counter. Please contact the agencies above to determine if there are any plan review requirements and/or fees to be paid. Clearances from additional agencies may be required and will be determined during the plan review process.

Accessibility
BS12. All applicable disabled access requirements of Chapter 11B of the California Building Code, including site accessibility details and information, shall be shown on the architectural plans versus any civil plans.

BS13. An accessible route between all accessible building entrances, the accessible parking space(s), and the public sidewalk shall be provided and shown on the plans. Where more than one site route is provided, all routes shall be accessible, except as indicated in 11B-206.2.1, Exception 2.

A. The occupied roof shall be accessible for use by the disabled (elevator or ramp) if a reasonable amount (10%) of uses or services provided on the roof (niches) are not provided on the ground floor.

B. If the roof is required to be accessible, then the two means of egress shall also be accessible per CBC 1009.1.

Soils Report and Grading
BS14. A complete soils and geology investigation report will be required. The report shall be formally submitted to the Engineering Division for review and approval. The recommendations of the report shall be followed and incorporated into the construction

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Attachment: Resolution (Eternal Valley Expansion Project RAP) 9 drawings. A copy of the report shall be submitted to Building & Safety at time of plan submittal.

BS15. When the soils/geology report recommends grading and/or recompaction, the following shall be completed prior to issuance of building permits:

A. A grading permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Division and all rough grading and/or re-compaction shall be completed.

B. A final compaction report and a Pad Certification shall be submitted to and approved by the Engineering Services Division.

BS16. All new buildings, additions and other structures, including retaining walls and fences, shall be setback from any adjacent ascending or descending slopes. See section 1808.7 CBC and/or the Slope Setback handout.

Hazard Zones
BS17. This project is located within the City’s Fire Hazard Zone. New buildings and adjacent accessory buildings (trash enclosures) shall comply with the California Building Code Chapter 7A: MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS FOR EXTERIOR WILDFIRE EXPOSURE. A summary of these requirements are available at the Building & Safety’s public counter or visit:
http://www.santaclarita.com/home/showdocument?id=10685. Plans submitted to Building & Safety shall show compliance with all applicable Fire Zone requirements.

BS18. Indicate in the project data of the plans that this project is located in a Fire Hazard Zone, is not located in a Flood Hazard Zone, and is not located in the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake fault zone.

Additional Information
BS19. After the project receives a final building inspection, a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued. Shell buildings will receive separate Certificate of Occupancies after each tenant improvement is completed.

BS20. Each separate new detached building or structure, such as trash enclosures, retaining walls, shade structures, will require separate applications and building permits. These other structures need not be on separate plans, but may be part of the same plans of the main project.

BS21. These general comments are based on a review of conceptual plans submitted by the applicant. Additional comments and more detailed building code requirements will be listed during the plan review process when a building permit application and plans are submitted to Building & Safety.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Access Requirements
FD1. Access shall comply with Section 503 of the Fire Code, which requires “all weather” access. All weather access may require paving.

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Attachment: Resolution (Eternal Valley Expansion Project RAP) 10 FD2. The project site shall remain in compliance with all applicable Fire Department codes, ordinances, and regulations.

FD3. All on-site Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall be labeled as “Private Driveway and Fire Lane” on the site plan along with the widths clearly depicted on the plan. Labeling is necessary to assure the access availability for Fire Department use.

FD4. The designation allows for appropriate signage prohibiting parking. Fire Apparatus Access Roads must be installed and maintained in a serviceable manner prior to and during the time of construction in accordance with Fire Code Section 501.4.

FD5. All fire lanes shall be clear of all encroachments and shall be maintained in accordance with the Title 32, County of Los Angeles Fire Code.

FD6. For buildings where the vertical distance between the access roadway and the highest roof surface does not exceed 30 feet, provide a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders and an unobstructed vertical clearance “clear to sky” Fire Apparatus Access Roads to within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building. The highest roof surface shall be determined by measurement of the vertical distance between the access roadway and the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of the roof to the exterior wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever is greater (Fire Code 503.1., 503.2.1.2 & 503.2.1.2.1).

FD7. Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing 75,000 pounds and shall be surfaced to provide all- weather driving capabilities (Fire Code 503.2.3).

FD8. The Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall be provided with a minimum of a 32-foot centerline turning radius (Fire Code 503.2.4).

FD9. A minimum 5-foot-wide approved firefighter access walkway leading from the Fire Department Access Road to all required openings in the building's exterior walls shall be provided for firefighting and rescue purposes (Fire Code 504.1).

FD10. Security barriers, visual screen barriers or other obstructions shall not be installed on the roof of any building in such a manner as to obstruct firefighter access or egress in the event of fire or other emergency. Parapets shall not exceed 36 inches from the top of the parapet to the roof surface on more than two sides. These sides should face an access roadway or yard sufficient to accommodate ladder operations (Fire Code 504.5).

FD11. Approved building address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification shall be provided and maintained to be plainly visible and legible from the street fronting the property. The numbers shall contrast with their background, be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters, and be a minimum of 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (Fire Code 505.1).

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Attachment: Resolution (Eternal Valley Expansion Project RAP) 11 contact the Department’s Fuel Modification Unit for details. The Fuel Modification Plan Review Unit is located at 605 North Angeleno Avenue in the City of Azusa CA 91702- 2904. They may be reached at (626) 969-5205 or visit
https://www.fire.lacounty.gov/forestry-division/forestry-fuel-modification/.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
ES1. Provide sufficient trash enclosures to house at least three 3-yard bins – one bin for trash, one for recycling, and one for green waste/organic materials.

ES2. The enclosure(s) should be shown on the site plan with dimensions, bin layout/floor plan, consistent with the surrounding architecture and shall be constructed with a solid roof.

The enclosure(s) shall be located to provide convenient pedestrian and collection vehicle access.

ES3. All demolition projects regardless of valuation, all commercial construction projects valuated greater than $200,000 or over 1,000 square feet for new construction, all new residential construction projects, and all residential additions and improvements that increase building area, volume, or size must comply with the City’s Construction and Demolition Materials (C&D) Recycling Ordinance.

ES4. C&D Materials Recycling Ordinance:

A. A Construction and Demolition Materials Management Plan (C&DMMP) must be prepared and approved by the Environmental Services Division prior to obtaining any grading or building permits.

B. A minimum of 65% of the entire project’s inert (dirt, rock, bricks, etc.) waste and 65% of the remaining C&D waste must be recycled or reused rather than disposing in a landfill.

C. For renovation or tenant improvement projects and new construction projects, a deposit of 2% of the estimated total project cost or $15,000, whichever is less, is required. For demolition projects, a deposit of 10% of the estimated total project cost or $15,000, whichever is less, is required. The full deposit will be returned to the applicant upon proving that 65% of the inert and remaining C&D waste was recycled or reused.

ES5. Per the California Green Building Standards Code, 100 percent of trees, stumps, rocks and associated vegetation and soils resulting primarily from land clearing shall be reused or recycled. For a phased project, such material may be stockpiled on site until the storage site is developed.

ES6. All projects within the City that are not self-hauling their waste materials must use one of the City’s franchised haulers for temporary and roll-off bin collection services. Please contact Environmental Services staff at (661) 286-4098 or visit GreenSantaClarita.com for a complete list of franchised haulers in the City.

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Attachment: Resolution (Eternal Valley Expansion Project RAP) 12 TRANSIT DIVISION
TS1. At this time the Transit Impact Fee does not apply to commercial/industrial developments. This fee is currently under revision. Applicant shall pay the fee in place at the time of building permit issuance.

SPECIAL DISTRICTS DIVISION
Oak Trees
SD1. The applicant has submitted an oak tree report prepared by Greg Applegate of Arborgate Consulting Inc. dated August 06, 2021 which identifies two scrub oak (Quercus berberidifolia/dumosa) trees, and one coast live (Quercus agrifolia) that may be impacted as a result of the proposed grading.

SD2. The applicant shall be required to submit for an Oak Tree Permit for impacts to the scrub oak trees and the coast live oak tree (for impacts to 1-3 trees).

SD3. The applicant is advised that any intrusion into the protected zone of an oak tree is classified as an encroachment. The protected zone is an imaginary line located at 5 feet outside the dripline of the tree canopy. The dripline is the outer edge of tree canopy. For smaller trees, the protected zone shall be no less than 15 feet from the trunk of any protected oak tree.

SD4. Encroachment is any disruption to the soil or canopy of the oak tree. Encroachments may include but are not limited to grading, trenching, excavation, or any other alteration to the soil that would impact the roots or natural flow of water to the oak tree, or drainage.

SD5. For preservation, the applicant shall be required to install chain link protective fencing located at the protected zone of each oak tree. Due to the close proximity of the two scrub oaks, the two scrub oaks can be grouped together with the protective fencing.

SD6. Protective fencing shall consist of chain link material no less than five feet in height and shall not exceed six feet in height. Fencing shall be supported by driving 2-inch diameter steel / galvanized poles directly into the ground and spaced eight feet on center. 36-inch silt fencing shall be installed at on the outer edge of the protective fence with two levels of sand bags firmly placed up against the bottom to secure the silt fence and keep additional soil from entering the protected zone of the tree during all grading and construction operations.

SD7. In addition to non-native oak trees, the applicant is proposing thirty-seven 24-inch box Coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia) trees to be planted in and around the proposed mausoleum and burial plots.

SD8. All oaks (Quercus agrifolia) shall be planted outside of the turf areas in locations where irrigation is minimal and will not come in contact with the trunk or canopy of the oak tree. No overhead irrigation shall be permitted within 15 feet of any oak tree. Where the required clearance between proposed Quercus agrifolia and overhead spray cannot be met, alternative tree species may be provided. Quercus agrifolia “coast live oak” trees shall be planted at the outer edge of all turf areas in order to eliminate overhead irrigation from coming within 15 feet of the trunk of the tree and from coming in contact with the

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Attachment: Resolution (Eternal Valley Expansion Project RAP) 13 canopy. In areas where coast live oak trees are proposed and water is likely to come in contact with the oak tree, the applicant shall consider incorporating either one, or both of the following native species; Quercus tomentella “Island oak” or Quercus engelmannii “Pasadena oak”. Irrigation should be adjusted to minimize the amount of contact.

SD9. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit a final landscape plan showing all proposed oak trees. The site plan shall have a detailed legend showing the unit cost and extended cost of the thirty-seven oak trees.

SD10. Upon completion of the project and final inspection, the applicant shall be required to submit quarterly monitoring reports for a period no less than two years for a total of six reports to the Planning Department as required by the City of Santa Clarita Oak Tree Ordinance and preservation and protection Guidelines.

SD11. The applicant and their contractors shall comply with the City of Santa Clarita Oak Tree Ordinance and Preservation & Protection Guidelines at all times throughout said project.

Landscape Maintenance Districts
SD12. This parcel is located within Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Areawide Zone 2008-1, which was established to fund the construction and maintenance of landscaped medians on major thoroughfares throughout the City of Santa Clarita. Prior to final approval (sign off), the applicant is required to financially contribute to the Areawide Zone in a manner reflective of this LMD zone’s assessment methodology.

SD13. This parcel is located within Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Zone 28 (Newhall), which was established to fund the construction and maintenance of landscaped parkways throughout the Newhall community. Prior to final approval (sign off), the applicant is required to financially contribute to LMD Zone 28 in a manner reflective of this LMD zone’s assessment methodology.

SD14. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall contact Special Districts to determine if the existing assessment must be updated to reflect the additional use of the site. The proposed project site was not previously improved and therefore may not have been part of the original assessment.

Streetlight Maintenance District
SD15. These parcels were originally annexed by County of Los Angeles into a Lighting District with a maximum assessment of $12.38 per EBU (Equivalent Benefit Unit) without a cost of living index/escalator. Prior to final approval (sign off), the applicant will be required to annex the parcel(s) into the Santa Clarita Landscaping and Lighting District (SCLLD).

The District funds the operation and maintenance of various landscaping and lighting improvements throughout the City that provide special benefits to properties within the District.

The annexation will bring the EBU rate current (FY 20/21 $86.86), and add the cost of living escalator (CPI). There is a one-time annexation fee of $500.00 + $100.00 per Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU). Benefit Units are based on land use and

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Attachment: Resolution (Eternal Valley Expansion Project RAP) 14 vacant/unimproved parcels are not assessed. Additional information may be required from the applicant to calculate the fee.

A. Following the completed annexation there will be an annual assessment included on the property tax bill. The assessments are based on land use, see attached EBU rate sheet. The proposed assessment to be calculated by assessment engineer.

B. A minimum of 120 days is required to process the annexation, which must be completed prior to final map approval, grading or building permit issuance, whichever occurs first.

C. Developer will work with Special Districts and obtain approval on the LED light fixtures, if any, to be installed on public streets.

D. Ownership of all new streetlights installed on public streets will be transferred to City of Santa Clarita.

E. Developer will work with Special Districts to determine if the streetlights will be metered or unmetered.

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SHEETSOFThe use of these plans and specifications shall be restricted to the original site for which they were prepared and publication thereof is expressly limited to such use. Reproduction, publication, or reuse by any method, in whole or in part without the express consent of Clark & Green Associates is prohibited. Title to the plans and specifications remain in Clark & Green Associates without prejudice. Visual contact with these plans and specifications shall constitute prima facie evidence of the acceptance of these restrictions.

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AR/CB/ECMG09-29-2115-021 AREA 6 AND MAUSOLEUMETERNAL VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK (0791)23287 NORTH SIERRA HIGHWAY, NEWHALL, CA 91321 13 CAMERA LOCATION #4 : VIEW SHOWING AREA WITHOUT NEW DEVELOPMENT CAMERA LOCATION #4 : VIEW SHOWING AREA WITH NEW DEVELOPMENT CAMERA LOCATION #4
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AR/CB/ECMG05-16-2215-021 AREA 6 AND MAUSOLEUMETERNAL VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK (0791)23287 NORTH SIERRA HIGHWAY, NEWHALL, CA 91321 13 CAMERA LOCATION #11 : VIEW SHOWING AREA WITHOUT NEW DEVELOPMENT CAMERA LOCATION #11 : VIEW SHOWING AREA WITH NEW DEVELOPMENT CAMERA LOCATION #11
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Agenda Item: 2

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

NEW BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: LOUIS BRATHWAITE STREET NAME RECOGNITION
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
PRESENTER: Kenneth W. Striplin

RECOMMENDED ACTION

BACKGROUND
At the January 11, 2022, City Council meeting, the City Council directed that an item be brought forward to discuss options to honor and recognize the late Planning Commissioner, Louis Brathwaite, who passed away on November 13, 2001.

Louis Brathwaite, a longtime community leader, moved to Santa Clarita Valley (SCV) in 1969 following his career in the United States Air Force. Louis was instrumental in the formation of the City of Santa Clarita (City) and was credited for having elicited the support of Supervisor Kenneth Hahn. Councilman Carl Boyer appointed Louis to the City Planning Commission in 1988, to which he served until 1998. Louis also served as a board member of William S. Hart Union High School District, the SCV Boys and Girls Club, and the SCV Committee on Aging.

The current owner of the Sand Canyon Plaza Mixed Used development, Greystar (GS Sand Canyon For Rent LLC), has expressed support for naming a future street within the development after Louis Brathwaite in honor of his contributions to the Santa Clarita community.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

No fiscal impact associated with this action.
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Special Meeting
~Minutes~
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 5:00 PM City Council Chambers

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the Special Meeting at 5:01 p.m.

ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR AGENDIZED ITEMS
No requests to speak were received.

CLOSED SESSION
Joseph Montes, City Attorney, advised of the need to conduct a Closed Session for the purpose of holding a:

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) - one matter
Name of case: Michael Cruz et al. v. City of Santa Clarita LASC Case No. 21STCV47451

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - TO BE HELD IN THE CARL BOYER ROOM Mayor Weste recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Weste reconvened the meeting to Open Session at 6:01 p.m.

CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Joseph Montes announced that no action was taken in Closed Session that was required to be reported.

ADJOURN
Mayor Weste adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:01 p.m.
______________________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________

CITY CLERK
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency
Hereinafter the titles Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk may be used also to indicate Mayor/Chair/President, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/Vice President, City Manager/Executive Director, City Attorney/Counsel, and City Clerk/Secretary ~Minutes~
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 6:00 PM City Council Chambers

INVOCATION
Councilmember McLean delivered the invocation.

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council, Board of Library Trustees, and Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency at 6:04 p.m.

ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.

FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember McLean led the flag salute.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Smyth, second by McLean, to approve the agenda, pulling items 8 and 15 for Councilmember comments and questions, and pulling Awards and Recognitions, Committee Reports/Councilmember Comments, items 9, 12, 13, 18 and 19 for public comments.

Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Addressing the Council was Selina Thomas regarding the Golden Valley Track teams.

Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs spoke of both the Boys' and Girls' Golden Valley High School Track teams' state championship wins and invited the teams and their coaches to the dais to receive recognitions and take a photo.

Mayor Weste discussed the City's first Graffiti Removal Volunteer Day, where 50 volunteers participated in removing graffiti vandalism along the concrete wall in the Bouquet Canyon Creek and invited members of the Graffiti Removal team and volunteers to the dais to receive recognitions and take a photo.

Councilmember McLean announced that the City Clerk's Office won the 2022 International Institute of Municipal Clerks Program Excellence in Governance Award for Innovative Customer Service for the City Hall Ceremonies Program and invited City Clerk's Office staff to the dais to receive the award.

Councilmember Smyth requested adjournment in memory of Larry Fiscus and invited Mr.

Fiscus' family to the dais to receive a certificate.

PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Weste introduced the City of Santa Clarita's 2022 Public Opinion Poll.

Management Analyst Tyler Pledger presented the public opinion poll findings.

Councilmember Smyth inquired if the social media type was identified in the poll, and Ms.

Pledger responded that a specific platform was not identified; Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs inquired on the amount of participants, and Ms. Pledger responded that there were 1,203 respondents.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Jeff Malick regarding fighting against white supremacy; Tony Maldonado regarding City messaging and social media; Elaine Ballace regarding Mel Brooks' 96th birthday, freedom of speech, returned phone calls, graffiti removal, and the Human Relations Roundtable; Dominic Barbar regarding Syrian immigration experience; Joshua Christensen, representing Southwest Regional Carpenters Union, regarding a pre-apprenticeship program at College of the Canyons; Jasmine Breitbach regarding content at the library; Diane Zimmerman regarding Council and staff; Douglas Fraser regarding respect; and Cindy (no last name provided), regarding the Human Relations Roundtable.

COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Addressing the Council was Diane Zimmerman.
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Councilmember Miranda spoke of the 4th of July events throughout the day and evening in the City; announced the return of the summer Concerts in the Park series beginning July 9 at 7:00 p.m.; and spoke of Main Street events over the weekend including live theater, movies, dining, and a wedding.

Councilmember Smyth discussed the dangers of illegal fireworks and urged residents to report them to the Sheriff's department.

Councilmember McLean spoke of the recent press conference regarding illegal fireworks and discussed the City's $500 reward program for reporting illegal fireworks. Councilmember McLean discussed the recent Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting and the decision to put the Inspector General's Office in charge of local resource officers; and commented on an event on Saturday where 1,000 signatures were gathered for the petition to recall Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon.

Mayor Weste announced that the 4th of July Parade will have over 100 entries; commented on several events including a new local business, Thermal Horizons Yoga and Wellness Center, the Soroptimist Club's Cheri Fleming Shining Star Legacy Award luncheon, and the Artist Association completion of a mural in downtown Newhall. Mayor Weste reminded all that fireworks are controlled gun powder and is neither safe nor sane; spoke of the Graffiti Removal team's accomplishments, with a record year of graffiti removal; and discussed District Attorney George Gascon's policies and directives.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1
FIRST READING OF MASTER CASE 22-027: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE

UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
First reading of an ordinance to update the City’s Unified Development Code. Proposed amendments relate to design standards, land use types, procedures, and consistency with other documents and are designed to provide enhanced clarity and accessibility to the code.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Conduct the public hearing.

2. Introduce an ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 22-027, CONSISTING OF UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 22-001 AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A;” waive reading of the text and consent to read by title only, as listed on the agenda; and pass to second reading.

Mayor Weste opened the Public Hearing.

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Associate Planner David Peterson provided the staff report.

Addressing the Council was Santa (no last name provided).

Mayor Weste requested a response to questions, and Mr. Peterson responded that gating of properties and temporary use permits refer only to commercial properties and provided the definition of a ghost kitchen.

Mayor Weste closed the public comments.

Councilmember McLean inquired about the impact the proposed changes would have on undisturbed ridgelines in urbanized areas, and Mr. Peterson responded that the proposed changes would only impact ridgelines where development has previously occurred on all sides of an undeveloped site.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth
ITEM 2
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS As required by state law, 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 Assessor's Office with all necessary data for the assessments to appear on the Fiscal Year 2022- 23 Property Tax Rolls.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Conduct a public hearing for the Landscaping and Lighting District; the Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas; the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District; the Tourism Marketing District; and the Vista Canyon Wastewater Standby District.

2. Adopt resolutions approving the Engineer’s Reports for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 annual levy of assessments for the continuation of maintenance for the Landscaping and Lighting District; the Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas; the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District; the Tourism Marketing District; and the Vista Canyon Wastewater Standby District.

Mayor Weste opened the Public Hearing.

City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided.

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No requests to speak were received.

Mayor Weste closed the public comments.

Adopted Resolution Nos. 22-35, 22-36, 22-37, 22-38, and 22-39 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth
ITEM 3
FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 ANNUAL LEVY FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION DISTRICT As required by state law, 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 2022- 23 Property Tax Rolls.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Engineer’s Report for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 annual levy of assessments for the Open Space Preservation District.

Mayor Weste opened the Public Hearing.

City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided.

Special Districts Manager Kevin Tonoian provided the staff report.

No requests to speak were received.

Mayor Weste closed the public comments.

Adopted Resolution No. 22-40
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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ITEM 4
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL

IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget was distributed to the City Council along with the Planning Commission; the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and the Arts Commission on May 27, 2022. In addition, on June 7, 2022, the Planning Commission made a finding by minute action that the Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the City of Santa Clarita's General Plan. Further, at the June 14, 2022, City Council meeting a public hearing was opened and the draft Budget was presented.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council and City Council acting as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita:

1. Adopt resolution adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, making appropriations for the amounts budgeted and establishing policies for the administration of the adopted Annual Budget.

2. Adopt resolution adopting the 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program.

3. Adopt resolution approving and adopting the annual appropriations limit for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

4. Adopt resolution electing to receive all or a portion of the tax revenues pursuant to the Health and Safety code (Community Development Law).

5. Adopt resolution amending the City's Classification Plan and Salary Schedule, providing for compensation of the employees of the City, and amending the City's Benefit Program.

6. Adopt resolution adopting an amendment to the Conflict of Interest code.

Director of Administrative Services Carmen Magaña provided the staff report.

Addressing the Council were Tony Maldonado, Elaine Ballace, Diane Zimmerman, Missy (no last name provided), and Cindy (no last name provided).

Councilmember McLean requested clarification for the speakers, and Mr. Striplin responded that the increase in budget does not equate to a raise in general taxes, and there is only a Consumer Price Index increase to fees for costs of services provided. 4 Packet Pg. 70
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Adopted Resolution Nos. 22-41, 22-42, 22-43, 22-44, 22-45, and 22-46 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth

CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
SECONDER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth
ITEM 5
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES – The minutes are submitted for approval.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the June 14, 2022, Special Meeting.

ITEM 6
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – The minutes are submitted for approval.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the June 14, 2022, Regular Meeting.

ITEM 7
CHECK REGISTER NO. 12
Check Register No. 12 for the Period 05/06/22 through 05/19/22 and 05/26/22. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 05/09/22 through 05/20/22.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 12.

ITEM 8
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2022
The City of Santa Clarita will hold its General Municipal Election on November 8, 2022, to elect three members of the City Council for seats currently held by Laurene Weste, Marsha McLean, and Bill Miranda.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Adopt a resolution calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held November 8, 2022, and requesting consolidation with Los Angeles County’s General Election.

2. Adopt a resolution for candidate statement regulations. 4 Packet Pg. 71
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3. Authorize the City Manager to reimburse Los Angeles County for costs of services performed.

Councilmember McLean commented on the impacts to the local election due to the consolidation with the County.

Adopted Resolution Nos. 22-47 and 22-48
ITEM 9

SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE ANNUAL
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 Determination and approval of the rates for the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Fee for Fiscal Year 2022-23.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council waive reading of the text and consent to read by title only, as listed on the agenda, and adopt 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 2022-23."
Addressing the Council was Missy (no last name provided), and Santa (no last name provided).

Adopted Ordinance No. 22-8
ITEM 10
LMD ZONE T2A - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS/ APPROPRIATION OF

OPERATIONAL BUDGET
Award contract to Oakridge Landscape, Inc. to support landscape maintenance services to Landscape Maintenance District Zone T2A (Skyline Ranch); and authorize an ongoing appropriation in the amount of $104,404 to fund landscape operations for this new Zone.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a two-year contract to Oakridge Landscape, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone T2A (Skyline Ranch) for an annual base amount of $78,528, plus an additional $15,706 in annual contract expenditure authority to address unforeseen maintenance and repairs, for a total two-year amount not to exceed $188,468.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional, one-year renewal options for Oakridge Landscape, Inc., beginning in year three, for an annual amount not to exceed $94,234; plus, an adjustment in compensation consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council during the annual budget for such fiscal year. 4 Packet Pg. 72
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3. Authorize ongoing appropriations from Landscape Maintenance District Fund 357 totaling $104,404, as identified in Attachment A, to support Zone T2A operations and monitoring services.

ITEM 11
AWARD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR ZONE T52 (STONECREST) Award a two-year contract to American Heritage Landscape, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services to Landscape Maintenance District Zone T52 (Stonecrest) for an amount not to exceed $275,884.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a two-year contract to American Heritage Landscape, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services to Landscape Maintenance District Zone T52, Stonecrest, for an annual base amount of $105,000, plus an additional $32,296 in annual contract expenditure authority to address unforeseen maintenance and repairs, for a total two-year amount not to exceed $274,592.

2. Authorize ongoing appropriations in the amount of $15,010 from Landscape Maintenance District Fund 357 to expenditure account 3572427-514110 to support recurring landscape maintenance services.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional, one-year renewal options beginning in year three, for an annual amount not to exceed $137,296; plus an adjustment in compensation consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council during the annual budget for such fiscal year.

ITEM 12

MUNICIPAL STORMWATER PERMIT FEE INVOICE TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA City Council approval to pay an invoice over $50,000 to the State of California, as required by the City of Santa Clarita's Purchasing Policy.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council adopt a resolution to ratify a payment to the California State Water Resources 4 Packet Pg. 73
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Control Board for the Municipal Phase 1, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit for the billing period October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022, in the amount of $53,352, and authorize the City Manager to make future permit fee payments.

Addressing the Council was Missy (no last name provided).

Adopted Resolution No. 22-49
ITEM 13

CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES
Contract award for janitorial services at City facilities.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a two-year contract to Servicon Systems, Inc., for janitorial services at City-owned facilities in the amount of $3,260,408, plus an additional $140,730 to address additional services, for a total amount not to exceed $3,401,138.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three one-year renewal options with Servicon Systems, Inc., not to exceed the second-year total, inclusive of additional services, of $1,750,011 per renewal, plus Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases contingent upon the appropriation of funds in the annual budget for such fiscal years.

3. Authorize one-time appropriations totaling $69,593, and authorize ongoing appropriations totaling $759,433, as identified on Attachment A.

4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

Addressing the Council were Tony Maldonado and Elaine Ballace.

ITEM 14
2020-21 TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY EQUIPMENT UPGRADES - PHASES I AND III, PROJECT M1033 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will replace the existing cooling tower and an existing heat pump, both servicing Building A - Administration Building, at the Transit Maintenance Facility.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve plans and specifications for the 2020-21 Transit Maintenance Facility Equipment Upgrades – Phases I and III, Project M1033.

2. Award a construction contract to Pardess Air, Inc., in the amount of $518,000 and authorize a 4 Packet Pg. 74
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contingency in the amount of $51,800, for a total contract amount not to exceed $569,800.

3. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $30,000 from the Transit Fund (Fund 700) to expenditure account M1033700-516101 and increase Transit Miscellaneous Federal Grants revenue account 700.442409 by $30,000.

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

ITEM 15
MCBEAN PARKWAY BRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION, PROJECT R1005 -

AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will abate highly invasive, non-native vegetation from areas within the Santa Clara River.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a construction contract to HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc., for the McBean Parkway Bridge Environmental Mitigation, Project R1005 in the amount of $860,459 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $86,046, for a total contract amount not to exceed $946,505.

2. Authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $627,775 from the Valencia Bridge and Thoroughfare Fund (Fund 303) from expenditure account S1039303-516101 to expenditure account R1005303-516101.

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

Councilmember McLean inquired about existing wildlife, and Mr. Striplin responded that the mitigation project is under specific requirements as permitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Mayor Weste commented on the invasive, non-native arundo and that there are only certain months in the year that arundo and tamarix can be removed from the river.

Addressing the Council was Missy (no last name provided). 4 Packet Pg. 75
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ITEM 16
NEWHALL RANCH ROAD BRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION, PROJECT R1006 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will abate highly invasive, non-native vegetation from areas within the Santa Clara River and San Francisquito Creek.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a construction contract to HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc., for the Newhall Ranch Road Bridge Environmental Mitigation, Project R1006 in the amount of $1,074,046 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $107,405, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,181,451.

2. Authorize a one-time transfer of funds in the amount of $951,111 to the Newhall Ranch Road Bridge Environmental Mitigation, Project R1006 from the following accounts:
 $695,875 in Miscellaneous Federal Grants funds (Fund 229) from the McBean Parkway Bridge Environmental Mitigation, Project R1005 expenditure account R1005229- 516101 to expenditure account R1006229-516101;
 $148,507 in Valencia Bridge & Thoroughfare funds (Fund 303) from the McBean Parkway Bridge Environmental Mitigation, Project R1005 expenditure account R1005303-516101 to expenditure account R1006303-516101; and  $106,729 in Miscellaneous Federal Grants funds (Fund 229) from the Newhall Ranch Road Bridge Widening over San Francisquito Creek, Project S1039 expenditure account S1039229-516101 to expenditure account R1006229-516101.

3. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $343,634 from the Miscellaneous Federal Grant Fund (Fund 229) to expenditure account R1006229-516101 and increase Miscellaneous Federal Grant revenue account 229-442409 by $343,634.

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

ITEM 17

EASEMENT DEDICATION TO THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY WATER AGENCY FOR THE CASTAIC CONDUIT BYPASS PIPELINE PROJECT, APNS 2811-063-904, -905, -906 AND -907
Authorized approval of easement dedication to the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency as part of their conduit bypass pipeline project.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a pipeline easement and 4 Packet Pg. 76
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temporary construction easement for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, subject to City Attorney approval.

2. Increase General Fund revenue account 100-462101 in the amount of $10,675.

ITEM 18
APPROVAL OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION OF 200 +/- ACRES IN LOS ANGELES

COUNTY, ADJACENT TO HASKELL CANYON OPEN SPACE, ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBERS 2813-025-001, 2813-010-001, 2813-010-011, 2813-010-012, 2813-010-013 Approval of acquisition of 200 +/- acres of real property adjacent to Haskell Canyon Open Space to contribute to the City of Santa Clarita’s preserved open space.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve the acquisition of 200 +/- acres Los Angeles County Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 2813-025-001, 2813-010-001, 2813-010-011, 2813-010-012, and 2813-010-013 at a total cost of $1,636,500, which includes the property purchase price of $1,600,000; $14,000 for due diligence, escrow, and closing costs; $12,500 remedial work (removal and proper disposal of trash, debris, septic system, and occupants on the properties); and $10,000 for trailhead improvements.

2. Appropriate $1,626,500 from the Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to Expenditure Account 3585200-520104 for the purchase of the property, due diligence, and closing costs.

3. Appropriate $10,000 from Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to Expenditure Account 3585200-516101 for trailhead improvements.

4. Appropriate $23,000 as an on-going annual expenditure, starting fiscal year 2022-2023 from Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to Expenditure Account 3587501-518503 for the payment of annual property taxes.

5. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council.

Addressing the Council was Missy (no last name provided).

Mayor Weste commented on the process for purchasing Open Space property. 4 Packet Pg. 77
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ITEM 19

MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE LICENSE AGREEMENT
The City of Santa Clarita utilizes Microsoft software to operate desktop computers, servers, databases, applications, and email. This item makes a recommendation to award a contract for a three-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement to keep the City's critical software infrastructure properly licensed and supported.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a three-year contract to SoftwareONE, Inc., in the amount of $128,075 plus a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $12,808, for a total amount not to exceed $140,883 for the continued use of the City’s Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement; inclusive of Microsoft Client Access Licenses, Windows Server operating system licenses, SQL Server database licenses, Exchange email server licenses, Remote Desktop licenses, and support for three years.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

Addressing the Council was Elaine Ballace.

ITEM 20
EARTHQUAKE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN CITY FACILITIES FOR THE 2022-23

FISCAL YEAR
Approve premium payment through the City's insurance broker, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., for Fiscal Year 2022-23 earthquake coverage for certain City facilities.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Authorize Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., to bind earthquake coverage on behalf of the City for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for various City facilities with Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc., for a policy limit of $35 million, for a total premium fee of $375,152.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to exercise two, one-year renewal options, beginning in Fiscal Year 2022-23, with the City’s earthquake insurance broker Alliant Insurance Services, Inc, in an amount not to exceed $22,500 annually.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council were Kathryn Franti regarding AB 2295 and affordable housing; Nancy (no last name provided) regarding the Human Relations Roundtable; Missy (no last name provided) regarding the Human Relations Roundtable; Santa Rivera regarding the Human Relations Roundtable, clearing brush for fire danger, additional legal fireworks, and the amendment of SB 866; and Steve Petzold regarding the Human Relations Roundtable and Council Norms and Procedures.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Larry Fiscus at 8:38 p.m. ______________________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________

CITY CLERK
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Agenda Item: 5

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: CHECK REGISTER NO. 13
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Brittany Houston

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 13.

BACKGROUND

Check Register No. 13 for the Period 05/20/22 through 06/02/22 and 06/09/22 in the aggregate amount of $7,911,154.20 inclusive of Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 05/23/22 through 06/03/22 in the aggregate amount of $2,017,266.78.

FISCAL IMPACT

No Fiscal Impact.

ATTACHMENTS
Memo - Check Register No. 13
Check Register No. 13 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 5 Packet Pg. 80

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Attachment: Memo - Check Register No. 13 (Check Register No. 13)

5.a
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Attachment: Memo - Check Register No. 13 (Check Register No. 13)

5.a
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Attachment: Memo - Check Register No. 13 (Check Register No. 13)

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Agenda Item: 6

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: MITEL PHONE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT

CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Benny Ives

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

BACKGROUND

The City of Santa Clarita (City) utilizes the Mitel Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone system as the primary means of communication between residents and staff. The phone system services, and is distributed across, City Hall, Transit Maintenance Facility, Corporate Yard, Santa Clarita Public Library, as well as smaller City facilities Citywide. The phone system is heavily relied upon to provide fast and efficient communication and customer service.

The Mitel phone system leverages computer technology to provide features such as voicemail, call queuing, automated call distribution, customized hold messages, and mobile device integration. In addition, the City benefits from integrating the Mitel phone system with the existing data network, which reduces costs and makes management and administration more efficient, while improving customer service and ease of use. The Mitel phone system was originally implemented at the Santa Clarita Public Library in 2011 and expanded to other City facilities after proving to be reliable and meeting the City’s requirements. 6 Packet Pg. 84

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On July 11, 1995, the City Council approved the use of competitive and co-operative purchasing agreements. This process permits the City to place orders against a competitively awarded, existing public agency contract. The Sourcewell agreement number 022719-MBS was competitively solicited, allowing the City to take advantage of an existing competitive procurement process to purchase the Mitel phone system maintenance and support agreement.

Staff finds that the Sourcewell contract through IntelesysOne, Inc. provides the most competitive pricing and highest quality support. The cost of $72,206 covers all maintenance of Mitel phone system hardware, voicemail, Contact Center Agent, call accounting, software upgrades, and 24/7 support for three years. IntelesysOne, Inc.’s experience with Mitel phone systems, coupled with their success on previous City phone system implementations, makes them an ideal partner to provide maintenance and support of the City’s Mitel phone system.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Do not approve contract with IntelesysOne, Inc.

2. Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

Adequate funds are available in Technology Services expenditure account 1002201-516101, Transit expenditure account 7007400-518503, Santa Clarita Public Library expenditure account 3097100-516101, and Recreation and Community Services expenditure account 1205120- 513103 to facilitate the recommended action.

ATTACHMENTS
Mitel Maintenance and Support 2022 Quote
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3 YEARS
10%
15%
$72,205
EQUIPMENT LIST PRICE Qty
Shoregear 30 $1,595 $0
ShoreGear 40 $1,495 $0
ShoreGear 50 $1,995 2 $449
ShoreGear 60 $2,995 $0
ShoreGear 90 $2,995 3 $1,011
ShoreGear 120 $4,995 $0
ShoreGear 220T1A $4,495 $0
ShoreGear T1k $3,495 4 $1,573
ShoreGear 50A $2,600 2 $585
ShoreGear 90V $3,695 4 $1,663
ShoreGear 24A $2,995 1 $337
ST 200 $4,500 1 $506
ST 100A $3,200 1 $360
ST 100DA $6,100 2 $1,373
SA 100 Conference Appliance $2,995 1 $337
ECC Redundant Server License $6,500 1 $731
Extension/Mailbox $200 169 $3,803
Extension Only $140 38 $599
Essentials License $199 356 $7,970
Courtesy License $99 53 $590
Telephony License $159 94 $1,681
Contact Center Supervisor $825 5 $464
Contact Center Base Package $8,504 1 $957
10 Conucrrent Audio Conf Ports $1,500 2 $338
SIP Device $30 10 $34
Operator CM $595 2 $134
Professional Call Manager $80 10 $90
SIP Trunk License $50 22 $124
Additional site $495 9 $501
Nuisance Call Handler $2,950 1 $332
Contact Center Add On $150 1 $17
Contact Center Real Time Monitoring $3,000 1 $338
Metropolis 3 Years $3,482
Oaysis Support 1 Year $1,148
Annual Support $0 $0 $0
No Phone Coverage $0 $0 $0
Contract: Please circle desired term and support option (Annual Support or No phone coverage) and sign below.

Once we receive the signed contract, invoice will be sent. Payment must be received prior to expiration date or a 20% reinstatement fee will be charged
Sign, date and send copy with payment
Signature _______________________________________
Date ___________________________________________
Estimate Prepared For

MITEL HARDWARE & SOFTWARE WARRANTY CALCULATOR
Duration Discount
City of Santa Clarita All Sites
Date Prepared
Cheryl Chapman
Prepared By
June 29, 2022
Reinstament Fee 0%
Sourcewell 022719-mbs
All-Inclusive Coverage
No Phone Coverage
August 17, 2022
Current Contract Expires

SWITCHES

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Attachment: Mitel Maintenance and Support 2022 Quote (MITEL PHONE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT)

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Agenda Item: 7

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS FOR LMD ZONE 18 (TOWN CENTER)
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Keith Miller

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional, one-year renewal options beginning in year three, not to exceed the annual contract amount, inclusive of as- needed expenditure authority, plus an adjustment in compensation consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor, and contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year.

BACKGROUND

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contracts with private companies. Request for Proposal (RFP) number LMD-21-22-39, for the maintenance of LMD Zone 18 (Town Center) was published and circulated via the City’s BidNet system on May 25, 2022.

Unlike a bid procurement, where the recommended contract award is based upon the lowest, most responsive bid, this procurement utilizes multiple weighted criteria to evaluate and score proposals. While the price for services is a component constituting 25 percent of the weighted evaluation criteria, the remaining 75 percent of the evaluation criteria focuses on the overall value provided including composition and structure of the contractor’s crew, their schedule to rotate through the maintenance areas, understanding of the specifications and references. The following categories comprised the weighted criteria used to evaluate proposals:

• Value Provided - Team Composition/Crew Structure/Rotation Schedule (50%) • Proposal Amount (25%)
• Acknowledgement and Understanding of Specifications (20%) • References & Certifications (5%)

A multiple weighted criteria procurement reinforces performance expectations and works to ensure that vendors dedicate adequate employees to service the contract. To improve maintenance standards and enforce accountability, the solicitation also includes provisions to impose payment reductions for poor performance should the contractor fail to meet their maintenance schedule.

The City transmitted the solicitation to 314 vendors, of which 13 vendors downloaded the RFP.

Two companies provided proposals for consideration with the results below.

PROPOSAL COMPANY LOCATION BID
AMOUNT
POINTS

AWARDED
Proposal 1 American Heritage Landscape, Inc. Canoga Park, CA $163,200 148.00 Proposal 2 Oakridge Landscape, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA $211,200 137.67

American Heritage Landscape, Inc. (American Heritage) achieved the highest score with the evaluation team determining their proposal offered the best overall value. While both companies dedicated comparable crew manhours for the recurring maintenance, American Heritage’s proposal represents the greater value as their base operational cost is considerably lower than the number two rated proposal.

Further, American Heritage’s proposal encompasses an operational schedule which provides weekly servicing of all maintenance areas throughout the zone. This is especially important as the areas serviced within LMD Zone 18 encompass focal entry gateways into the City.

Additionally, staff is also requesting ongoing appropriations of an additional $49,908 in base budget. This ongoing base adjustment encompasses an increase of $25,908 which is reflective of rising fuel and industry labor costs. Staff also recommends approval of an additional ongoing appropriation of $24,000 to provide the necessary increase of maintenance and irrigation technician crew support dedicated to this LMD Zone beyond the scope of American Heritage’s original proposal.
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Finally, staff recommends increasing the annual contract expenditure authority by an additional $94,783. The recommended amount aligns with the authorized base budget to perform as-needed maintenance and repairs, maximize operational efficiencies, and ensure such work is completed in a timely manner. As-needed work includes, but is not limited to, responding to emergencies, repairs or replacement of irrigation systems which are damaged or have reached the end of their useful service life, replacement of dead plant material, addressing vandalism, and one-time beautification enhancement projects.

The increase in expenditure authority granted by the City Council does not represent any guarantee of additional compensation under the terms of the recommended contract. Beyond retaining the discretion to utilize alternative contractors as deemed necessary, all unscheduled repair work or one-time enhancement projects performed by American Heritage will continue to require staff review and advanced authorization by the City’s Special Districts Division.

Staff has completed a due-diligence review of the recommended contractor professional references and determined their work history meets the City's standards and performance expectations. Based on the above, staff recommends awarding this landscape maintenance contract to American Heritage.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Do not award contract to American Heritage Landscape Inc.

2. Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. The recommended action requires an appropriation of $49,908 in additional ongoing base budget from LMD Fund 357 to sufficiently fund recurring landscape maintenance costs associated with the award of this contract.

ATTACHMENTS
RFP#LMD-21-22-39 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) American Heritage Proposal LMD Zone 18 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 7 Packet Pg. 89

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Agenda Item: 8

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES

AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN HERITAGE LANDSCAPE
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Kevin Tonoian

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

BACKGROUND

On May 9, 2022, the landscaping company responsible for servicing Landscape Maintenance Zone (LMD) 27, BrightView Landscaping, gave notice of their intent to terminate their contract effective May 13, 2022. In the immediate months preceding contract termination, staff memorialized continuing performance issues which BrightView Landscaping’s representatives indicated were due to ongoing labor shortages and rising business costs.

To ensure operational continuity, staff reached agreement on an interim contract with American Heritage Landscape who subsequently assumed maintenance responsibility beginning on May 23, 2022. Based on the combined amount of recurring monthly costs associated with maintaining this LMD zone and one-time expenditures necessary to complete fuel modification clean-up left incomplete by the prior contractor, City Council action to amend and authorize an expenditure authority increase for this interim agreement is necessary.

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In consideration of the above, staff recommends amending the current interim landscape maintenance with American Heritage Landscape. Staff is requesting City Council approval of a four-month contract extension encompassing $58,500 in additional expenditure authority. The amendment of this interim agreement will allow staff to complete a competitive procurement process and return to the City Council following the summer recess to consider awarding a long- term landscape services contract.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Adequate operational budget has been previously appropriated by the City Council and is available in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Budget.

ATTACHMENTS
22-LMD-18 Zone 27 - American Heritage Interim Landscape Maintenance Agreement (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
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Agenda Item: 9

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR LMD ZONE 32 (VISTA CANYON RANCH)
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Keith Miller

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional, one-year renewal options beginning in year three, not to exceed the annual contract amount, inclusive of as- needed expenditure authority, plus an adjustment in compensation consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor, and contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year.

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BACKGROUND

The City of Santa Clarita (City) administers 61 financially independent zones within the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD), providing landscape maintenance services through contracts with private companies. Request for Proposals (RFP) number LMD-21-22-41, for the maintenance of LMD Zone 32 (Vista Canyon Ranch), was published and circulated via the City’s BidNet system on May 13, 2022.

Unlike a bid procurement, where the recommended contract award is based upon the lowest, most responsive bid, this procurement utilizes multiple weighted criteria to evaluate and score proposals. While the price for services is a component constituting 10 percent of the weighted evaluation criteria, a majority of the evaluation criteria focuses on the composition and structure of the contractor’s crew, their schedule to rotate through the maintenance areas, and overall value. The following categories comprised the weighted criteria used to evaluate proposals:

• Value Provided (30%)
• Rotation Schedule (20%)
• Team Composition/Crew Member Structure (15%)
• Acknowledgement and Understanding of Specifications (15%) • Proposal Amount (10%)
• References & Certifications (10%)

The City transmitted the solicitation to 316 vendors, including the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Valley Industry Association, of which 12 vendors downloaded the RFP.

Three companies provided proposals for consideration with the results below.

PROPOSAL COMPANY LOCATION BID
AMOUNT
POINTS

AWARDED
Proposal 1 Stay Green, Inc. Santa Clarita,
CA
$61,200 259.00
Proposal 2 American Heritage Landscape,
Inc.

Canoga Park,
CA
$97,920 248.33
Proposal 3 Oakridge Landscape, Inc. Canoga Park,
CA
$102,900 223.67

Stay Green, Inc. (Stay Green) achieved the highest score, with the evaluation team determining their proposal offered the best overall value to meet the landscape maintenance needs of this zone. Stay Green’s proposal encompasses an operational schedule which provides 36 combined weekly hours to service all maintenance areas throughout the zone and staff highly qualified in the operation of irrigation controllers and equipment.
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Among the three responding companies, Stay Green was the only proposer to identify a certified Recycled Water Site Supervisor within the composition of their team. As Vista Canyon Ranch represents the first LMD Zone that will be supported exclusively by reclaimed water produced by the on-site water recycling facility, irrigation knowledge and expertise represent an especially important operational consideration.

While this competitive process sought proposals identifying the annual cost associated with servicing all designated maintenance areas within LMD Zone 32, the City is only accepting operational responsibility for the first phase of landscape improvements. In consideration of this phasing approach, the initial Stay Green annual contract amount associated with this award of contract will be $17,000 inclusive of the monthly recurring base and additional expenditure authority for as-needed maintenance or repairs.

Staff is requesting the creation and appropriation of an ongoing base budget in the amount of $45,264 to support operations of the initial maintenance areas of this newly formed LMD Zone being turned over to the City. Base budget costs are listed in Attachment A and inclusive of landscape services, water and electrical utilities, monitoring services and an allocation to address as-needed maintenance and repairs.

Concurrent to the appropriation of an operational base budget for Zone 32, staff recommends increasing the annual contract expenditure authority by an additional $5,000. This additional authority will allow Stay Green to respond to emergencies, complete repairs or replacement of irrigation systems which are damaged or have reached the end of their useful service life, replace dead plant material, address vandalism, and undertake one-time beautification enhancement projects.

It is important to note that the increase in expenditure authority granted by the City Council does not represent any guarantee of additional compensation under the terms of the recommended contract. Beyond retaining the discretion to utilize alternative contractors as deemed necessary, all unscheduled repair work or one-time enhancement projects performed by Stay Green will continue to require staff review and advanced authorization by the City’s Special Districts Division.

Staff will return to City Council to request the appropriation of additional ongoing base budget and increased contract expenditure authority in advance of Vista Canyon turning over subsequent phases for management by the City.

Finally, staff has completed a due-diligence review of Stay Green’s professional references and determined their work history meets the City's standards and performance expectations. Based on the above, staff recommends awarding this landscape maintenance contract to Stay Green.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Do not award contract to Stay Green, Inc.

2. Other action as determined by the City Council.
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FISCAL IMPACT

There is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. The recommended action requires an appropriation of $45,264 in ongoing base budget from LMD Fund 357 account to the account codes identified in Attachment A of this report.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - LMD Zone 32 Requested Base Budget Appropriation RFP#LMD-21-22-41 (available in City Clerk's reading file) Stay Green Zone 32 Proposal (available in City Clerk's reading file) 9 Packet Pg. 95
Zone Key Org Account Number Proposed Budget
Amount Amount of IncreaseOne-time or
Ongoing
Zone 32 3572464 513106 $18,752 $18,752 Ongoing
Zone 32 3572464 516110 $12,000 $12,000 Ongoing
Zone 32 3572464 516114 $4,900 $4,900 Ongoing
Zone 32 3572464 514101 $5,000 $5,000 Ongoing
Zone 32 3572464 516112 $2,000 $2,000 Ongoing
Zone 32 3572464 513101 $1,100 $1,100 Ongoing
Zone 32 3572464 516111 $1,000 $1,000 Ongoing
Zone 32 3572464 516128 $512 $512 Ongoing
$45,264 $45,264
Irrigation Control
Systems
Attachment A
Acct Title
City of Santa Clarita
LMD Local Zones - Requested Budget Appropriations
Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Water Utility
Monitoring Services
Maintenance &
Repairs
Landscape Services
Tree Trimming
Electric Utility
Weed & Pest Control

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Agenda Item: 10

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: SECOND READING OF MASTER CASE 22-027: PROPOSED

AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
PRESENTER: David Peterson

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council waive reading of the text; consent to read by title only, as listed on the agenda; and adopt an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 22-027, CONSISTING OF UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 22-001 AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A.”

BACKGROUND

At their regularly scheduled meeting on June 28, 2022, the City Council conducted a public hearing to consider an ordinance that would amend the City of Santa Clarita’s Unified Development Code (UDC). After hearing staff’s presentation, considering comments from the public, and deliberation by the City Council, the City Council passed a motion to approve the project and pass the ordinance to a second reading by a vote of 5-0.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other actions as identified by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

Approval of the proposed 2022 code amendments would have no fiscal impact to the City.

ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. 22-__

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 22-027, CONSISTING OF UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 22-001 AMENDING THE

UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT. The City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact:

A. The City of Santa Clarita (City) periodically prepares updates to the Unified Development Code (UDC);

B. The UDC was last updated in December 2020;

C. Staff presented the project to the Development Committee on May 10, 2022;

D. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on this issue commencing on May 17, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. or later, at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California;

E. At the hearing described above, the Planning Commission considered a staff presentation, staff report, and public testimony on the Unified Development Code amendments proposed for the project;

F. At the hearing described above, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution P22-06 recommending the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita adopt an ordinance and approve Master Case 22-027 by a vote of 4-0, with one absent;

G. In accordance with the public hearing noticing requirements of the UDC, a one-eighth page legal advertisement was place in The Signal newspaper on June 7, 2022;

H. The City Council of the City of Santa Clarita held a duly noticed public hearing on the issue commencing on June 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. or later, at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California; and

I. At the hearing described above, the City Council considered a staff presentation, staff report, and public testimony on the UDC amendments proposed for the project.

SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby finds as follows:

A. A Notice of Exemption for this project was prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);

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B. The project is exempt from CEQA under Article 5 Section 15061(b)(3), the common- sense exemption. The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA;

C. The documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is based is the Master Case 22-027 project file, and that this project file is located within the Community Development Department and is in the custody of the Director of Community Development; and

D. Based upon the findings set forth above, the City Council hereby recommends the City Council find the Notice of Exemption for this project has been prepared in compliance with CEQA.

SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE 22-027. Based on the foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 22-027, the City Council hereby determines as follows:

A. That the proposal is consistent with the General Plan;

The project does not include any new development and is consistent with the General Plan’s objectives, policies, and procedures. The proposed amendments will assist the City in implementing the General Plan by creating consistent Planning documents and updating code sections. Amendments reflect current planning trends, newly- identified planning issues, and clarify code language in an effort to keep the development code relevant, fresh, and easy to understand.

B. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of the UDC;

The UDC amendments do not require a consistency finding with the existing development code because the project would amend the UDC in general. While no consistency finding is required, the proposed amendments would not change development densities or the City’s zoning map, and the changes are considered to be minor in nature, making the amendments consistent with these aspects of the development code.

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Attachment: Ordinance (Unified Development Code Update - Second Reading) Nothing contained in the proposed amendments would endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public. The proposed amendments consist of updates to the UDC and are intended to update the Planning documents to reflect recent laws, development trends, and to clarify portions of the code where there are inconsistencies or ambiguity.

D. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal’s physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use;

2. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sufficient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such proposal would generate;

3. Public protection service (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriff protection, etc.) are readily available; and

4. The provision of utilities (e.g. potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site.

The proposal is physically suitable for the site in terms of location, shape, size, and operating characteristics. The amendments are minor and do not change the scope or goals of the various Planning documents or the City’s General Plan. No development is proposed or would be approved by the amendments, and any future development that may occur under the revised amendments would require development review and environmental analysis at the time the projects are submitted. The City currently receives adequate service from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The project area is likewise served by all applicable utilities. Nothing in the proposed amendments would increase the need for fire or police protection services, or increase demand for utilities.

SECTION 4. ADDITIONAL FINDINGS FOR UDC AMENDMENT 22-001. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 22-027, including UDC Amendment 22-001, the City Council hereby finds as follows:

A. The amendment is consistent with the adjacent area, if applicable;

The proposed amendments would apply to properties throughout the City and are consistent with the principles of the General Plan. No new development is included with the proposed amendments.

B. The amendment is consistent with the principles of the General Plan;

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Attachment: Ordinance (Unified Development Code Update - Second Reading) The proposed amendments would not alter the General Plan Land Use Map or Zoning Map, nor would the proposed amendments change development densities or population projections for the City. The proposed amendments consist of updates to the UDC, and are intended to increase consistency amongst the documents, reflect new legislation, and revise certain code sections to be clearer, easier to read, and easier to interpret.

Specifically, the proposed amendments would implement the following objectives and policies of the General Plan:

Objective LU 1.2: Maintain the distinctive community character of villages and neighborhoods throughout the planning area by establishing uses, densities, and design guidelines appropriate to the particular needs and goals of each area…
Policy LU 4.1.4: Promote economic opportunity for all segments of the community, including small businesses and new businesses.

The proposed amendments are consistent with the objectives and policies listed above because they would provide updated Planning documents that are internally consistent, easier to read, and that provide clearer direction than the existing code documents provide. The proposed amendments support the character of the City’s neighborhoods and promote economic opportunities by providing development standards that are easier to understand and that provide a clear review process.

C. Approval of the amendment will be in the interest of public health, convenience, safety, and general welfare and in conformity with good zoning practice;

The proposed amendments would support the public health, convenience, safety, and general welfare of the community, and are in conformity with good zoning practice because the proposed amendments would standardize Planning language and development standards across the Planning documents, updating certain sections to reflect new legislation, clarify certain code sections for readability and ease of use, and add new land use categories that support existing and future businesses.

D. The amendment is consistent with other applicable provisions of this code; and

The proposed text amendments to the UDC have been prepared to be consistent with all other provisions of this code. Further, the proposed text amendments enhance consistency between the UDC and the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan.

E. Is necessary to implement the General Plan and/or that the public convenience, the general welfare or good zoning practice justifies such action.

The proposed amendments are consistent with the applicable provisions of the UDC and the proposed revisions would standardize language between the documents and make the documents more consistent with each other. Therefore, the amendments

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SECTION 5. Based upon the staff report, including the materials considered by and the recommendations made by the Planning Commission, the testimony at the public hearing, and the findings as set forth in this ordinance, the City Council hereby approves Master Case 22-027, consisting UDC Amendment 22-001, amending the UDC as shown in Exhibit A.

SECTION 6. If any portion of this ordinance is held to be invalid, that portion shall be stricken and severed, and the remaining portions shall be unaffected and remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 7. This ordinance shall be in full for and effect 30 days from its passage and adoption.

SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published as required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 12th day of July, 2022.

MAYOR

ATTEST:

CITY CLERK

DATE: ______________________________

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )

I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance 22-__ was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on June 28, 2022. That thereafter, said ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 12th day of July, 2022, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the forgoing is the original of Ordinance No. 22-__ and was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C. 40806).

CITY CLERK

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EXHIBIT A:

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS – REDLINE/STRIKETHROUGH
Note that new proposed language is shown in blue underline and current language proposed to be removed is shown in red strikethrough.

Amendments to Design Standards

17.51.050.C Outdoor Lighting Standards:

10. Lighting for public and/or private facilities which are 35 feet in height or less including but not limited to prisons, airports, sports fields/playfields, helipads/heliports, and hospitals.

11. Lighting for public facilities including, but not limited to, sports fields/playfields, community centers and other facilities for public assembly, that are owned and operated by the City of Santa Clarita and that exceed 35 feet in height shall be subject to an Administrative Permit (refer to Section 17.23.100 (Administrative Permit)) and be subject to lighting standards provided for in Section D of this chapter with a further requirement for a photometric study and renderings of the project.

17.66.050 Gating of Access and Roadways:

E. Commercial Property Gating. Gating of Commercial property shall be subject to the review and an Administrative Permit provided that: gating may be approved, subject to approval of an minor use permit. 1) All commercial gates meet the residential and commercial gating standards as outlined within this section; 2) a queueing analysis demonstrates that anticipated traffic will not spill over into an existing right-of-way; and 3) on-site parking that is open to the public is not gated. Where commercial property may be affected by a proposed gate subject to a minor use permit or a conditional use permit, the applicant(s) shall submit an economic analysis as part of the application submittal to address the economic impacts of the gate upon affected commercial properties.

17.51.080Q.4.b.ii Sign Regulations (Private Property):
(A) The use of a special event banner for each establishment shall be limited to no more than two thirty (30) days periods each calendar year within the period beginning January 1st and ending June 30th, and an additional thirty (30) days within the period of July 1st and ending December 31st. The number of events within each six (6) month period may not exceed three (3) and no single event shall exceed thirty (30) consecutive days. The two thirty (30) day periods may be consecutive.

Amendments to Land Use

17.67.030 Regulations

K. Charitable, or school sponsored DDrop-off bins for recycling of cans, newspapers, or similar items, for drop -off of clothes and small items are prohibited. Bins shall be located in the parking lots of businesses within the C and/or I zones or other public or semi-public property on a temporary basis when written permission is granted by the property owner or business owner. Said bins shall be kept in a neat and ord erly manner, shall not take up any required landscaping area or parking spaces, and shall not be visible from a public right -of-way.

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Attachment: Ordinance (Unified Development Code Update - Second Reading) P. Short-term special events shall not be conducted subject to limitations and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Director for more than six (6) weekends or seven (7) days during any twelve (12) month period, except where an extended time period is approved pursuant to Section 17.23.200(B)(2) (Extended-Term Temporary Use Permit).

17.44.010 Industrial Use Types:

14. Recycling—the following are recycling types: Parking b. Collection of Trucks and/or Bins as an Accessory Use—includes automobiles, trucks, trailers or vans, licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles, which are used for the collection of recyclable materials and includes the bins, boxes or containers transported by trucks, vans or trailers, and used for the collection of recyclable materials in return for monetary payment.

Charitable, private or school sponsored drop-off bins for recycling of cans, newspapers, or similar items, or for the drop-off of clothes and small items shall be permitted with a Minor Use Permit only when accessory to an approved Thrift Store or Second-Hand Store, or at the discretion of the Director. Otherwise, these types of uses are prohibited.

No additional parking
needed, but bin
placement cannot
impact on-site
parking.

NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I

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17.43.010.9 Commercial Land Use Types:

d. Ghost Kitchens – Includes commercial kitchens engaged in the preparation of food for off-site consumption. Ghost Kitchens include public seating areas no greater than 10% of the total square footage, and contemplate pickup and delivery of the prepared food items by operators of third-party food delivery services, not by the general public.
1 space per 250 square feet
OR at the discretion of the
Director
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d. e. Restaurants—includes establishments primarily engaged in the preparation and retail sale of food and/or beverages for immediate or semi-immediate consumption either on or off site. Restaurants are further classified as:

e. f. Alcohol Production/Storage—includes wineries, wine bars, beer gardens, and other similar establishments where wine, beer, or other spirits are prepared, bottled, stored, and sold for on - or off-site consumption. Sales can be either wholesale or retail in nature, subject to the specific development requirements in Section 17.66.020 (Alcohol Sales).

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17.43.010.3 Commercial Land Use Types:

i. Veterinary Clinic—includes a fully enclosed veterinary facility providing routine examinations and treatment of small animals (less than two hundred fifty (250) pounds), including vaccinations, and may include short-term boarding (not overnight) and grooming services for patients. Boarding shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.66.090 (Kennels).
1 space per 250
square feet of area
(excluding area
devoted to housing
of animals)
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j. Veterinary Hospital—includes a veterinary facility where animals are given medical or surgical treatment and may include long-term boarding (one (1) or more night stay) and grooming services for patients. Boarding shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.66.090 (Kennels). (1) Small Animals—a veterinary hospital for animals weighing less than two hundred fifty (250) pounds.
1 space per 250
square feet of area
(excluding area
devoted to housing
of animals)
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Amendments to Procedures

17.38.070 RP - Ridgeline Preservation Overlay Zone:

B. Applicability. Significant ridgelines are ridgelines which are highly visible to the community and dominate the landscape. The general locations of the City’s designated significant ridgelines are identified on the adopted ridgeline map on file in the Planning Division. Any development including but not limited to grading permits, building permits and land use entitlements, in the vicinity of a generally designated significant ridgeline, shall submit an exhibit prepared by a licensed civil engineer utilizing site-specific topographic mapping to precisely locate the vertical and horizontal position of the ridgeline in relation to the proposed development. The precise ridgelines are defined as the line formed by the meeting of the tops of sloping surfaces of land. The RP overlay zone shall be established to protect the visual integrity of the area within one hundred (100) feet vertical and one hundred (100) feet horizontal distance from the ridgeline. A proposed development may be exempt from the RP overlay subject to the discretion of the Director if: 1) the subject property or properties have been subsequently and significantly disturbed; 2) these disturbances have been previously permitted and 3) where the proposed development is within an area that is substantially urbanized.

17.08.050 Grounds for Revocation or Revisions:

I. For projects originally approved by the Planning Commission, after a public hearing, as provided for in this chapter, the Commission may revoke or revise any approval which has been granted by the review authority, in compliance with either the provisions of this code or on any one (1) or more of the following grounds:

B. That the use for which such approval was granted and once commenced, is thereafter is not being used, has ceased or has been suspended for six (6) months two (2) years or more;

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Attachment: Ordinance (Unified Development Code Update - Second Reading) II. For projects originally approved by the Director, the Director may make a determination of revocation or revision. After such decision the permittee or party otherwise subject to the determination of revocation or revision, may request reconsideration by the Director. Such reconsideration is a less formal process than a hearing and the permittee or party otherwise subject to the determination of revocation or revision may submit additional information in writing to the Director within 10 calendar days of notice of revocation or revision for the Director to review. After such reconsideration, the Director may determine by written notice within 10 days of the Director’s review, to revoke or revise any approval which has been granted by the Director, on any one (1) or more of the following grounds:

A. That such approval was obtained by fraud;
B. That the use for which such approval was granted and once commenced, is not being used, has ceased or has been suspended for six (6) months two (2) years or more; C. That any person making use of or relying upon the permit, variance or other approval is violating or has violated any conditions of such permit, or has been used contrary to the terms or conditions of such approval, or in violation of any statute, ordinance, law, or regulation; D. That the use for which the approval was granted is being used to be detrimental to the public health or safety, or is a public nuisance; or
E. Upon final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction declaring one (1) or more of such conditions to be void or ineffective, or enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the enforcement or operation of one (1) or more conditions of approval, the permit or entitlement shall cease to be valid. (Ord. 13-8 § 4 (Exh. A), 6/11/13)

17.09.020.A Application:

5. Modifications to Conditional Use Permits for alcohol sales require the review and approval of a Minor Use Permit.

Amendments for Consistency

17.57.030 Multifamily Residential Development Standards:

M. Height. In the Urban Residential 4 and Urban Residential 5 zones exceeding thirty-five (35) feet in height shall require approval of a conditional use permit. At the discretion of the Director, architectural treatments may exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height without a conditional use permit; provided, that (1) the addition does not exceed ten (10) feet in height (for a maximum height of forty-five (45) feet); (2) that the allowance would be compatible with the architectural design; and (3) that the allowance would provide additional articulation that could otherwise not be achieved within thirty-five (35) feet. This shall not apply to small-scale, attached multi-family dwellings such as duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes.

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17.51.060 Parking Standards:

I. On-Site Bicycle Parking Requirement. Except as otherwise provided in this section, every use shall provide on- site bicycle parking facilities to accommodate the required number of bicycle parking spaces. All bicycle parking shall be conveniently located near the street or entrance to the building, to the satisfaction of the Director.

1. Number of Bicycle Spaces Required. A number of on-site parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the California Green Building Standards Code.Every use shall provide on-site bicycle parking spaces in accordance with the following ratios:

Retail/Commercial Uses Per Building Code
Office Uses Per Building Code
Industrial Uses Per Building Code
Multifamily Residential Uses 1 space per each 5 residential units Mixed Uses Subject to the review and approval of the Director

K. Fuel-Efficient, Low-Emitting, and Carpool/Van Pool Vehicles. Except as otherwise provided in this section, every use shall provide the required number of designated parking for any combination of fuel-efficient, low- emitting, and carpool/van pool vehicles as follows:

1. Number of Spaces Required. A number of on-site parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the California Green Building Standards Code.

Total Number of Parking Spaces Number of Required Spaces 0—9 0
10—25 1
26—50 3
51—75 6
76—100 8
101—150 11
151—200 16
201 and over At least 8 percent of total

2. Future Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. A number of on-site parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the California Green Building Standards Code. When the electrical infrastructure is required or provided for future electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS), at least one (1) future EVCS vehicle space shall comply with the disabled accessibility provisions of the California Building Code Chapter 11B.

17.57.060 Setbacks:

B. Zero lot line parcels shall have a side yard setback of zero (0) feet on the side of the zero lot line, and ten (10) feet on the opposite side. Required front and rear yard setbacks shall be maintained in accordance with the underlying zone or as otherwise permitted in this section. Swimming pools shall maintain a side yard setback of five (5) feet from either the zero lot line or the opposite provided the foundation and other physical improvements or infrastructure associated with the swimming pool do not encroach onto an adjacent property.

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17.57.050 Distance Between Buildings:

E. Distance Between Accessory Buildings. A minimum distance of six (6) feet shall be required between accessory buildings.

17.62.020 Keeping of Large Animals:

C.3. In addition to Los Angeles County Health Department requirements, all buildings or structures, including, but not limited to, barns, corrals, training arenas, etc., used in conjunction with the keeping of large animals shall be located a minimum of thirty-five (35) fifty (50) feet from any street or highway or any building used for human habitation.

17.57.070.G.1 Walls and Fences:

Figure 17.57-6
Retaining Wall Height Within the Front Yard Setback

Figure 17.57-6 Figure 17.57-7
Retaining Walls

17.51.010 Development Impact Fees:

Subsections:

G. Parking in Lieu Fee Program

17.51.010.G Parking in Lieu Fee Program:

4. Applicability.
a. The fee shall apply to any nonresidential/commercial development in the urban center zone (Main Street area) of the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan Arts & Entertainment (AE) zone (Main Street area) or in the Neighborhood (N) zone with Walnut Street frontage of the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan, that adds new or expanded nonresidential/commercial square footage to the subject property. This includes an outdoor patio, deck, balcony, terrace, or other outdoor area on private property that will accommodate or support commercial activity and generate a demand for parking facilities. Outdoor dining in the public right-of-way is exempt from this fee.

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Attachment: Ordinance (Unified Development Code Update - Second Reading) b. The nonresidential/commercial properties within the urban center zone (Main Street area) of the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan Arts & Entertainment (AE) zone (Main Street area) or in the Neighborhood (N) zone with Walnut Street frontage of the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan, are permitted to satisfy all or part of the parking spaces required by payment to the City of a parking in lieu fee.

6. Exemptions from Fee. Developments that do not add any new or expand nonresidential/commercial square footage in the urban center zone (Main Street area) of the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan Arts & Entertainment (AE) zone (Main Street area) or in the Neighborhood (N) zone with Walnut Street frontage of the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan are exempt. (Ord. 13-8 § 4 (Exh. A), 6/11/13; Ord. 17-16 § 1, 12/12/17)

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Agenda Item: 11

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: CITY HALL RESTROOMS REMODEL, PHASE II, PROJECT M1037 -

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Shannon Pickett

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Approve the plans and specifications for the City Hall Restrooms Remodel, Phase II, Project M1037.

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

BACKGROUND

The City Hall Restrooms Remodel project is broken into two phases and will replace old and deteriorating tile, paint, counters, urinals, bathroom fixtures, lighting, and partitions in the bathrooms at City Hall. The existing tile finishes have been in place since the building was constructed in 1986 and minimal ADA improvements were made approximately seven years ago. Phase I remodeled restrooms on the third floor and is complete. Phase II will address the men's and women's restrooms on the first and second floors. Improvements will include new energy efficient plumbing fixtures, laminate partitions, paint, porcelain floor and wall tile, and grout. New hands-free fixtures will be installed for the faucets, soap dispensers, and flushing devices. Existing equipment for paper towel and toilet tissue dispensers, as well as grab bars, will be replaced with new equipment. All construction will take place after normal business hours.

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(City) five-year strategic plan, Santa Clarita 2025.

An invitation to bid was prepared and published twice, on May 17 and May 24, 2022, and posted on BidNet on May 17, 2022. Four bids were submitted and opened on June 16, 2022. One bid was withdrawn due to a clerical error. The results are shown below:

Company Location Bid Amount*
Cybertech Construction Co., Inc. Van Nuys, CA $393,221 Summer Systems Valencia, CA $542,767
G2K Construction, Inc. Agoura Hills, CA $680,000
ACRO Constructors Burbank, CA withdrawn

(*Phase II Bid Amount includes the grand total of construction costs and Alternate 1, added costs for performing construction work after hours.)

Staff recommends awarding the construction contract to Cybertech Construction Co., Inc., the lowest responsive bidder. The contractor possesses a valid state contractor’s license and is in good standing with the Contractors State License Board. The bid has been reviewed for accuracy and conformance to the contract documents and was found to be complete.

While the City maintains a Support of Local Businesses policy that can be utilized by the City Council when warranted, the City is governed by the California Public Contract Code with regard to public works project procurement. In this type of procurement, the California Public Contract Code does not permit a city to utilize a Support of Local Businesses policy and instead requires the contract be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

The requested construction contingency will cover the cost of unforeseen site conditions, potential utility conflicts, and any change order requests made by the City.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

Adequate funds are available in project expenditure account M1037601-516101 (General Fund - Capital) to support the recommended contract.

ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
Bid Proposal for Cybertech Construction Company, Inc. (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
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Agenda Item: 12

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE CONTRACT FOR VETERANS HISTORICAL PLAZA

AND NEWHALL COMMUNITY CENTER
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Susan Nelson

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

2. Authorize ongoing appropriations from Areawide Fund 367 to expenditure account 3677303- 516110 for $4,640 to support recurring landscape maintenance services.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional, one-year renewal options beginning in year three, for an annual amount not to exceed $26,640 plus an adjustment in compensation consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council during the annual budget for such fiscal year.

BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clarita (City) Parks Division maintains 36 developed parks, encompassing 409 acres. The City contracts with a vendor to maintain the landscape at the Veterans Historical Plaza and the Newhall Community Center. The contractor is responsible for the maintenance and care of the turf, planters, and irrigation at both locations. 12 Packet Pg. 114

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Request for Proposals (RFP) number NS-21-22-37 for the landscape maintenance of the Veterans Historical Plaza and the Newhall Community Center was published and circulated via the BidNet system on May 2, 2022. The RFP was sent to 318 vendors, and downloaded by 16 perspective vendors. Three proposals were received by the City’s Purchasing staff on May 31, 2022.

Unlike a bid procurement, where the recommended contract award is based upon the lowest, most responsive bid, this procurement utilizes multiple weighted criteria to evaluate and score proposals. A multiple weighted criteria procurement reinforces performance expectations and works to ensure that vendors dedicate adequate resources to service the contract. To improve maintenance standards and enforce accountability, the solicitation also includes provisions to impose payment reductions on the contractor when maintenance schedules are not met, or where poor performance is documented. The following categories comprise the weighted criteria used to evaluate the proposals:

• Team Composition (45 points)
• References (30 points)
• Rotation Schedule (60 points)
• Acknowledgement & Successful Understanding of the Scope of Work (45 points) • Value (90 points)
• Cost (30 points)

Proposal Company Location Amount Points
Proposal 1 Stay Green, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA $ 22,200 244.67 Proposal 2 American Heritage Landscape Canoga Park, CA $ 33,528 237.33 Proposal 3 Oak Springs Nursery Sylmar, CA $ 34,366 224.67

In reviewing the proposals, the evaluation team awarded the highest score to Stay Green, Inc. (Stay Green). The evaluation process determined that the Stay Green proposal offered the best overall value to meet the landscape maintenance needs at the Veterans Historical Plaza and the Newhall Community Center.

Stay Green achieved the highest overall score and scored the highest of all bidders in the areas of Value and Cost. The proposal submitted by Stay Green dedicates 60 monthly hours of combined supervision and field labor towards servicing the two park sites.

Based on operational experience managing these park sites, staff recommends increasing the annual expenditure authority associated with this contract by $4,440 to address unscheduled repairs and as-needed work. It is important to note that as-needed work does not represent any guarantee of compensation under the terms of the recommended contract. All as-needed work performed by Stay Green under this contract will require advance review and authorization by the City’s Parks Division.

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the recommended contract award, as listed in Attachment A. Sufficient funding within the Areawide Fund, Fund 367, is available to support the increased ongoing annual maintenance expenditures.

Staff has completed a due-diligence review of Stay Green’s professional references and determined their work meets the City's high standards and performance expectations. Staff recommends awarding this landscape maintenance contract to Stay Green.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Do not award contract to Stay Green, Inc.

2. Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

The recommended action requires an ongoing appropriation of $4,640.00 from Areawide Fund to expenditure account 3677303-516110 to support the recurring landscape maintenance costs associated with the award of this contract.

ATTACHMENTS
Stay Green Proposal (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) RFP # NS-21-22-37 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 12 Packet Pg. 116

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Agenda Item: 13

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: 2020-21 CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, PROJECT C0064 PHASE IV - DESIGN CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Shannon Pickett

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

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

BACKGROUND

The 2020-21 Circulation Improvement Program, Phase IV project, will focus on traffic circulation improvements for the Valencia Boulevard/McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard/Mall Entrance intersections. The improvements will relocate utilities, as needed, to accommodate the proposed improvements and modify medians, curb and gutter, striping, asphalt, landscaping, and irrigation. The project includes enhanced circulation on McBean Parkway (approximately 500 feet in both the north and south directions of the intersection), Valencia Boulevard (from Mall Entrance to approximately 500 feet west of McBean Parkway), and Mall Entrance north of Valencia Boulevard. This action provides for the design of these improvements. The locations are shown on the attached location map.

In anticipation of ongoing and future development in and around the City of Santa Clarita (City) and overall traffic increases, circulation improvement projects are needed to maintain traffic flow in the City. The proposed improvements include modifications to raised center medians and the relocation of existing curb and gutter to accommodate additional left-turn pockets on Valencia Boulevard, left-turn lane extensions on McBean Parkway, and a median modification on Mall 13 Packet Pg. 117

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Entrance. The modifications are based on staff’s analysis of traffic volumes and observations of traffic patterns at the selected intersections. This project supports the Sustaining Public Infrastructure theme of the City's five-year strategic plan, Santa Clarita 2025.

A Request for Proposal (RFP) for the design of the project was prepared and posted on BidNet on April 13, 2022. The RFP asked firms to identify their relevant experience with similar projects and demonstrate their design approach for this project. On May 13, 2022, two firms submitted proposals. Staff reviewed the proposals and, based on their evaluations, scored the firms on a 100-point scale as follows:

Rank Company Location Score
1 Dokken Engineering San Diego, CA 92
2 Encompass Consultant Group, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA 87

The scoring system was based on the following criteria: responsiveness to the RFP based on an understanding of the scope and approach to the required work and key development tasks, the consultant’s previous experience with similar projects and experience working with the City, qualifications of the project team and their resources, and schedule for the work. Additionally, each consulting firm was asked to provide a detailed scope of work required to prepare the plans, specifications, and engineer’s construction estimate.

Dokken Engineering demonstrated an in-depth understanding of the project needs and provided a detailed scope of work and approach to the project. They analyzed the existing streets and identified key design factors that will need to be addressed in the design. Based on their design experience with previous City traffic projects and the completeness of their proposal for this project, staff recommends awarding the design contract to Dokken Engineering.

The requested contingency will cover design modifications, field investigations, including potholing for utility locations and foundations, permits required by the County of Los Angeles, and coordination with utility companies and other agencies.

While the City maintains a Support of Local Businesses policy that can be utilized by the City Council when warranted, the policy only extends to purchases of supplies, equipment, and services other than Public Works projects and professional services, such as architectural and engineering services.

California Government Code 4526 prescribes selection of architectural and engineering services to be based on demonstrated competence and professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the services required and does not authorize the selection of professional architect and engineering services based on costs. Staff opened Dokken Engineering’s cost proposal and negotiated a final contract at a fair and reasonable price for the services requested in the RFP.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

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FISCAL IMPACT

Adequate funds are available in expenditure account C0064233-516101 (TDA Article 8 Fund) to support the recommended contract and project administrative costs.

ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
Proposal for Dokken Engineering (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 13 Packet Pg. 119

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Agenda Item: 14

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: WEST CREEK PARK INCLUSIVE PLAY AREA, PROJECT P4023 -

CONTRACT AUTHORITY INCREASE
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Shannon Pickett

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $200,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund (Fund 203) to expenditure account P4023203-516101.

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

BACKGROUND

On July 13, 2021, the City Council awarded a contract to Landscape Structures, Inc., for the design and construction of the City of Santa Clarita’s (City) second inclusive play area at West Creek Park. This project exemplifies the City’s commitment to improving the quality of life of its residents and supports the Building and Creating Community theme of the City’s five-year strategic plan, Santa Clarita 2025. Additionally, it is a focus area identified in the Parks and Recreation Five-Year Plan to maximize accessibility by offering inclusive play elements and design principles for people of all ages and abilities.

The West Creek Park inclusive play area will provide elements that welcome children and adults of all abilities to interact, play, learn, and grow together. This project will offer a balance of play experiences that promote integrated play for residents of all abilities and further develop physical, cognitive, sensory, communication, and social skills. 14 Packet Pg. 121

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The public engagement process for this project included two public meetings, a presentation to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission, and an opportunity for the public to call or email City staff with comments or questions on the project. The public meetings allowed attendees the opportunity to learn about the project, review the preliminary and revised designs, discuss the project with City staff and consultants, vote on play elements, and express their thoughts and ideas.

Based on the input received, staff identified additional features that would enhance the inclusive play area, increasing the cost of the project by $670,274. These features include a dual-track inclusive zipline, a friendship swing, an enhanced play area for children ages 2-5, music and sensory-friendly play elements, a shaded eight-station outdoor community fitness area, and a 13- station inclusive Bankshot Playcourt.

While a separate competitive process would be the standard approach for the significant augmentation of scope to any public project, there would be no benefit in doing so in this design- build situation, since the play structure project was awarded to one company that designs and builds the project based on their proprietary equipment. As the designer, manufacturer, and installer of the original equipment, Landscape Structures, Inc., is the only contractor that would be capable of completing the additional scope of work in a manner that adheres and conforms to the original design and installation.

Upon completion, this project will replace the existing 5,200-square-foot play areas with new inclusive play areas that measure approximately 15,800 square feet. Inclusive playgrounds provide meaningful play experiences, and this project will provide an enjoyable outdoor play environment that provides physical and social inclusion for people of all ages and abilities.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

Upon approval of the recommended actions, adequate funds will be available in project expenditure account P4023203-516101 (Community Development Block Grant Fund) to support the recommended contract.

ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
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Agenda Item: 15

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF DARK FIBER MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Benny Ives

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Award a five-year contract to Crown Castle Fiber LLC, in the amount of $300,000, for the City to lease two dark fiber strands from the City of Santa Clarita to Downtown Los Angeles.

BACKGROUND

The City of Santa Clarita (City) currently leases two dark fiber strands from Crown Castle Fiber LLC that connects the City to a major datacenter in Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA). This connection provides access to highly competitive Internet service and greater choice in Internet Service Providers (ISP). This lease agreement also enables the City to facilitate access to current and future Internet Service Providers, as well as institutions who elect to leverage this connection to expand or introduce high-speed Internet service to businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley.

The negotiated lease rate for this renewal represents a 13 percent, or $9,000 per year, savings from the original lease agreement. Other benefits include the City’s ability to achieve a highly competitive rate for Internet service for City services, as well as generating revenues of $46,800 per annum for lit transport services the City provides to an institution and ISP in Santa Clarita.

Moreover, this connection to DTLA, in conjunction with the City’s robust fiber optic network, is paramount to the City’s strategy of attracting new ISPs that may provide high-speed, competitive Internet service to local businesses and the community at large.

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ALTERNATIVE ACTION

1. Do not approve contract with Crown Castle Fiber LLC.

2. Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

Adequate funds are available in Technology Services expenditure account 1002201-516101 to facilitate the recommended actions.
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