Agenda packet — Santa Clarita City Council, September 24, 2024

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd.

Santa Clarita, CA 91355

AGENDA

Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees

How to Address the City Council
Pursuant to Government Code section 54954.3 members of the public are afforded the opportunities to address the City Council. You may address the Council once per meeting during Public Participation on any matter within the Council's jurisdiction that is not listed on the agenda. Public Participation speaker's cards must be submitted to the City Clerk BEFORE this portion of the meeting begins. To address the Council regarding an item on the agenda, please fill out a speaker's card and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor announces the item.

Each person addressing the Council is given three minutes to speak (with double the time allotted to non-English speakers using a translator) indicated by a colored light system on the Council dais. If you wish to provide information to the Council, please present the City Clerk with 10 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record. Please note use of City Council Chamber technology equipment to present electronic material during meetings is not allowed.
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (661) 255-4391. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II)

Pursuant to Government Code 54957.5 any writings or documents distributed to a majority of the members of the City Council regarding any open session item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120, during normal business hours. View public meeting agendas here, inclusive of all attachments and reading file material.
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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.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
Samuel Dixon Duck Dash Day Proclamation

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. 2028 SUMMER OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES AD HOC
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - The 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA28) will be hosted by the City of Los Angeles, and will feature various sporting events throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. During the September 10, 2024, City Council regular meeting, City Council approved the establishment of an LA28 Ad Hoc Committee.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council appoint two City Councilmembers and one alternate to serve on the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games Ad Hoc Committee.

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NEW BUSINESS

2. UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION - City Council consider an appointment to fill unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve Councilmember Weste’s nomination to fill one unexpired term of office on the Planning Commission.

2. Instruct the City Clerk to update the Local Appointments List and post a copy at all branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library and on the City’s website.

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 September 10, 2024 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 September 10, 2024 Regular Meeting.

5. CHECK REGISTER NO. 19 - Check Register No. 19 for Period 08/09/24 through 08/22/24 and 08/29/24. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 08/12/24 through 08/23/24.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 19.

6. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR LMD ZONE 17 - City Council consideration to award a contract to Marina Landscape Services, Inc., to provide recurring landscape maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone 17 Bouquet/Railroad Avenue.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

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1. Award a contract to Marina Landscape Services, to provide landscape maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone 17 (Bouquet/Railroad Ave), for a two-year contract amount not to exceed $62,544.

2. 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.

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

4. Appropriate a one-time budget increase in Fiscal Year 2024-25 from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) to expenditure account 3572438- 516110 in the amount of $9,112.

5. Appropriate an ongoing budget increase, beginning in Fiscal Year 2025-26, of $12,149 from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) to expenditure account 3572438-516110.

6. Find that the award of contract is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Article 19 – Categorical Exemptions, Section 15301, Existing Facilities,
(h) Maintenance of Existing Landscaping.

7. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR LMD ZONE T8 - City Council consideration to award a contract to Marina Landscape Services, Inc., to provide recurring landscape maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone T8 Valencia Summit.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a contract to Marina Landscape Services, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone T8 (Valencia Summit) for a two-year contract amount not to exceed $1,249,896.

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

4. Appropriate a one-time budget increase in Fiscal Year 2024-25 from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) to expenditure account 3572418- 516110 in the amount of $41,181.

5. Appropriate an ongoing budget increase, beginning in Fiscal Year 2025-26, of $54,908 from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) to expenditure account 3572418-516110.

8. PARCEL MAP, ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION, AND

REJECTION OF IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 84419 (SHADOW PINES/TICK CANYON) - Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, this item would approve the parcel map, accept offers of dedication, and reject irrevocable offer of dedication for Parcel Map No. 84419. The map is for subdivision purposes and is located at the northeasterly extension of Shadow Pines Boulevard east of Snow Drop Court and Jasmine Valley Drive.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 84419.

2. Accept on behalf of the public the offer of dedication and grant of easements for slope purposes.

3. Reject the irrevocable offer of dedication and grant for public use the future street easements and improvements.

4. Make findings as follows: This map is consistent with the provisions of Sections 66474 and 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act and should be approved.

5. Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 84419, which indicates all special assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita (City) are paid.

6. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk’s Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 84419, which embodies the approval of said map, the acceptance of the dedications shown thereon and the rejection of the irrevocable offer of dedication shown thereon.

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7. Instruct the City Surveyor to endorse the City Surveyor’s Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 84419, which provides for verification that the map is technically correct.

8. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer’s Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 84419, which provides for verification of substantial conformance with the Tentative Tract Map and all provisions of local ordinances and state laws applicable at the time of approval.

9. Parcel Map No. 84419 is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guideline 15061(b)(3) because the division does not include any proposed development or construction.

9. NO OVERNIGHT PARKING ZONE ON THE WEST AND EAST SIDES OF RUETHER AVENUE SOUTH OF CENTRE POINTE PARKWAY - A No
Overnight Parking zone between 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on the west and east sides of Ruether Avenue, south of Centre Pointe Parkway would reduce vehicle storage on the roadway and increase parking availability at Santa Clarita Sports Complex venues and nearby businesses.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Adopt a resolution to establish a 510-foot No Overnight Parking zone on the west side of Ruether Avenue, south of Centre Pointe Parkway, and a 290-foot No Overnight Parking zone on the east side of Ruether Avenue, south of Centre Pointe Parkway.

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

10. BUS STOP IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CONTRACT - City Council consideration to award R.C. Becker, Inc., the contract for the replacement and installation of bus stop furniture at twenty-five (25) bus stops Citywide.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with R.C. Becker, Inc., for the purchase and installation of new and replacement bus stop furniture at twenty- five (25) bus stops in an amount of $236,381, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $23,638, for a total contract amount not to exceed $260,019.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents or modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval.

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11. CENTRAL PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN LICENSE AGREEMENT - This item considers approval of a 10-year license agreement between the Community Gardens of Santa Clarita and the City of Santa Clarita through 2034.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents for the Community Gardens license renewal with the Community Gardens of Santa Clarita, 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
In memory of Nancy Roatcap

FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held October 8, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.

CERTIFICATION
On September 19, 2024, 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

PROCLAMATION

Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15, 2024 – October 15, 2024

WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the rich cultural traditions and significant achievements of the Hispanic and Latino communities; and WHEREAS, 63.7 million Americans are Latinos of Hispanic Heritage and represent 19.1 percent of our nation’s population; and
WHEREAS, 36.7 percent of the City of Santa Clarita’s population is comprised of Latinos who are continuously bringing a rich historical tradition to the City based upon the significant contributions made by Latino forebearers; and
WHEREAS, today the premier leaders of the Latino community of the City are advancing in every area of our American life; and
WHEREAS, many people of Hispanic Heritage serve as civil rights leaders and community organizers, politicians, teachers, journalists, first responders, artists, healthcare professionals, athletes, inventors, entertainers, and more; and
WHEREAS, the City directly reflects the ongoing contributions in language, law, business, health, literature, food, and architecture made by Latinos; and WHEREAS, the Latino residents continue to enhance the City’s artistic life in the areas of art, music, dance, motion pictures, radio, and television; and WHEREAS, the influence brought by a diversity of Latinos continues to prosper and make an undying force in the City.

NOW THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim September 15, 2024 to October 15, 2024, as “Hispanic Heritage Month” in the City of Santa Clarita, California.

Signed this 24th day of September, 2024.

Cameron Smyth, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California
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Attachment: Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 (Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation)

PROCLAMATION

Dixon Duck Dash Day
October 6, 2024

WHEREAS, Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc. along with their sponsors, focus on improving patient care for the underinsured and uninsured of the Santa Clarita Valley, and will be hosting the Dixon Duck Dash; and

WHEREAS, the community has the opportunity to participate by “adopting” a rubber duck to compete in the duck race at the 21st Annual Dixon Duck Dash; and

WHEREAS, numerous community and media partners involved in the Dixon Duck Dash demonstrate their dedication to the overall well-being of the Santa Clarita Valley with their involvement in this event; and

WHEREAS, funds raised by the Dixon Duck Dash go towards helping our friends and neighbors in the Santa Clarita Valley with all proceeds benefiting patient care.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim October 6, 2024 as Dixon Duck Dash Day in the City of Santa Clarita, California and urges Santa Clarita residents to adopt a duck!

Signed this 24th day of September, 2024.

Cameron Smyth, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California

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Attachment: Rubber Ducky Festival 2024 (Samuel Dixon Duck Dash Day Proclamation)

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Agenda Item: 1

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: September 24, 2024
SUBJECT: 2028 SUMMER OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES AD HOC

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
PRESENTER: Tyler Pledger

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council appoint two City Councilmembers and one alternate to serve on the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games Ad Hoc Committee.

BACKGROUND

The 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA28) will be hosted by the City of Los Angeles (Los Angeles) for the third time, having previously hosted the Olympic Games in 1932 and 1984. The international multi-sport event will include various competitions held across the Greater Los Angeles area, with two additional sites in Oklahoma City. The Olympic Games will take place from July 14-30, 2028, and the Paralympic Games will run from August 15-27, 2028.

At the regular City Council meeting on September 10, 2024, City Council discussed LA28 and approved the formation of an LA28 Ad Hoc Committee (Committee). City Council continued the appointments of the LA28 Committee to the next regular City Council meeting, when all City Councilmembers would be present to discuss nominations.

Once the LA28 Committee appointments have been made, the City Council Committee Appointments listing, available to the public online, will be updated.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

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FISCAL IMPACT

The resources required to implement the recommended action are contained within the City's Fiscal Year 2024-25 adopted budget.
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Agenda Item: 2

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

NEW BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: September 24, 2024
SUBJECT: UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Laurene Weste

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Approve Councilmember Weste’s nomination to fill one unexpired term of office on the Planning Commission.

2. Instruct the City Clerk to update the Local Appointments List and post a copy at all branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library and on the City’s website.

BACKGROUND

As a result of Dennis Ostrom’s recent resignation, one vacancy for an unexpired term ending December 31, 2026, exists on the Planning Commission. Mr. Ostrom served as a valued member of the Planning Commission from 1998 through his resignation on August 18, 2024.

Councilmember Weste nominated Commissioner Ostrom, and she is the nominating authority for the vacancy.

On August 30, 2024, a Special Notice of an Unscheduled Vacancy was posted at City Hall, all Santa Clarita Public Libraries, and on the City of Santa Clarita’s (City) website in compliance with Government Code section 54974 and City Council Resolution 91-194. Additionally, a notice was published in The Signal newspaper on September 4, 2024. Vacancy and application information was also made available on the City's website, through a press release, and in the City Clerk's Office. The deadline for receipt of applications was Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Thereafter, the City Clerk caused the distribution of applications to the nominating authority and the entire City Council. A list of applicants is attached, and all applications are available in the reading file.

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ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as directed by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

The resources required to implement the recommended action are available within the City of Santa Clarita's adopted Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget.

ATTACHMENTS
Notice of Unscheduled Vacancy
Resolution 91-194
Local Appointments List
Local Appointments Application List
Planning Commission Applications (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 2 Packet Pg. 13

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

SPECIAL NOTICE OF UNSCHEDULED VACANCY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Santa Clarita encourages residents to apply for a position to participate in local government as a result of an unscheduled vacancy. One unexpired term of office on the Planning Commission ends December 31, 2026.

Applicants must be 18 years or older and must maintain their principal residence in the City of Santa Clarita during their term of office. Residents may obtain applications or further information from the City Clerk's Office or by calling 661-255-4391. Applications are also available on the City's website at santaclarita.gov/city-clerk/notice-of-vacancy. All applicants must also submit three letters of recommendation with their application. The deadline for submitting an application and letters of recommendation to the City Clerk’s Office is 5 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Mary Cusick, MMC
City Clerk

Dated: August 30, 2024
Publish Date: September 4, 2024

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Attachment: Notice of Unscheduled Vacancy (Unscheduled Vacancies) RESOLUTION NUMBER 91- 194

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

PRESCRIBING THE PROCEDURE FOR

APPLICATION, NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT

TO CITY COMMISSIONS

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

SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby prescribe the following procedure for the application, nomination and appointment process to City Commissions:

Within twenty ( 20) days of the creation of a vacancy on a Commission, the City Clerk shall cause to be advertised a notice of the vacancy and solicitation of applications.

The application period shall not be less than fourteen ( 14) calendar days.

Completed applications shall be submitted to the City
Clerk. Applications shall require not less than three
references.

The City Clerk shall submit copies of the applications to the nominating authority on the City Council and the other members of the City Council.

The nominating authority shall submit a nomination for
ratification by the City Council. Ratification shall
consist of not less than three affirmative votes for the nominee.

Failure of a nominee to receive ratification by the full City Council shall cause the nominating authority to submit a new nominee to the City Council for ratification at the next regular meeting of the City Council.

Failure of a nominating authority to receive ratification on three nominees, shall cause a nomination for the
appointment to be made by any member of the City Council from the list of applicants for that position.

Ratification votes shall be taken until such time as a
nominee is approved.

The final appointment shall not be made less than ten ( 10) days after publication of the notice in conformance with Government Code 54974.

The appointee of the City Council shall be seated on the Commission at the next regular meeting of the Commission.

Reappointments to Commissions are not automatic.

Commissioners desiring reappointment for another term of office shall be required to follow the full Commission
appointment procedure as outlined.

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Attachment: Resolution 91-194 (Unscheduled Vacancies)
PASSED, APPROVEDANDADOPTEDTHIS 26th day of November
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I HEREBYCERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 26th day of November 1991 by the
following vote of the Council:

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Attachment: Resolution 91-194 (Unscheduled Vacancies)

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
23920 VALENCIA BLVD., SANTA CLARITA, CA 661-255-4391
September 24, 2024

THIS NOTICE SHALL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL SUPERSEDED

PLANNING COMMISSION

Name Appointment Date Expiration Date Nominated By
Timothy Burkhart January 12, 2021 December 31, 2024 Jason Gibbs Renee Berlin January 12, 2021 December 31, 2024 Cameron Smyth Lisa Eichman January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Marsha McLean

Vacant December 31, 2026 Laurene Weste
Patsy Ayala January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Bill Miranda

Duties: The Planning Commission shall have the power and duty, except as otherwise provided by law, to investigate and make recommendations to the City Council regarding review of proposals for major public works projects; review proposals for acquisition of property for street, park or other public purposes; make recommendations to the City Council with respect to a specific p lan or regulation or amendment; hold public hearings on proposed zoning; hear and decide applications for conditional uses or other permits; hear and decide applications for exceptions or variances; consider tentative maps of proposed subdivisions; have an d exercise all of the powers, duties, rights, privileges and authorities of a City Planning Commission, as provided for by the State of California.

Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Commissioners shall be a resident of the City and shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council.

PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION

Name Appointment Date Expiration Date Nominated By
Jonathan Waymire January 12, 2021 December 31, 2024 Jason Gibbs Henry Rodriguez January 12, 2021 December 31, 2024 Cameron Smyth Peggy Stabile January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Marsha McLean Rebecca Skye Ostrom January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Laurene Weste Di Thompson February 27, 2024 December 31, 2026 Bill Miranda

Duties: The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission shall have the power and duty, except as otherwise provided by law, to advise the City Council in all matters pertaining to parks, public recreation, and community services; cooperate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of sound park, recreation, and community services planning and programming; and have and exercise all of the powers, duties, rights, privileges and authorities of a City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, as provided for by the State of California.

Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Commissioners shall be a resident of the City and shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council.

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Attachment: Local Appointments List (Unscheduled Vacancies)

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
23920 VALENCIA BLVD., SANTA CLARITA, CA 661-255-4391
September 24, 2024

THIS NOTICE SHALL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL SUPERSEDED

ARTS COMMISSION

Name Appointment Date Expiration Date Nominated By
April Scott-Goss January 12, 2021 December 31, 2024 Jason Gibbs Andrea Vibe January 25, 2022 December 31, 2024 Cameron Smyth Dr. Michael Millar January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Marsha McLean Patti Rasmussen January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Laurene Weste Susan Shapiro January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Bill Miranda

Duties: The Arts Commission shall have the power and duty, except as otherwise provided by law, to advise the City Council and the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, or City Manager, in all matters pertaining to arts programming and public art; cooperate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the adva ncement of sound arts development and arts planning and programming; and have and exercise all of the powers, duties, rights, privileges and authorities of a City Arts Commission, as provided for by the State of California.

Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Commissioners shall be a resident of the City and shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council.

OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION DISTRICT

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND AUDIT PANEL

Name Appointment Date Expiration Date Nominated By
Sunil Rajpal January 12, 2021 December 31, 2024 Jason Gibbs Kyle Jellings January 12, 2021 December 31, 2024 Cameron Smyth Sandra Cattell January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Marsha McLean Susan Orloff January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Laurene Weste Wendy Langhans January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Bill Miranda

Duties: The Financial Accountability and Audit Panel reviews and recommends approval of the annual work program to City Council to ensure land acquisition priorities are adhered to; reviews the accounting of the funds generated by the Open Space Preservation District; works in conjunction with the City’s independent auditor to ensure the Preservation District funds were spent properly and good fiscal management of the funds is occurring; makes determinations as to whether the expenditures are consistent with the criteria and the requirements established in the Engineer’s Report; and approves an annual written report for the public, summarizing these actions.

Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Panel Members shall be a resident of the City and shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council.

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Attachment: Local Appointments List (Unscheduled Vacancies)

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
23920 VALENCIA BLVD., SANTA CLARITA, CA 661-255-4391
September 24, 2024

THIS NOTICE SHALL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL SUPERSEDED

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES

Name Appointment Date Expiration Date Appointed By
Marsha McLean May 23, 2023 June 30, 2026 Jason Gibbs
Jason Gibbs May 25, 2021 June 30, 2024 Bill Miranda
Laurene Weste May 25, 2021 June 30, 2024 Bill Miranda
Cameron Smyth June 14, 2022 June 30, 2025 Laurene Weste Bill Miranda June 14, 2022 June 30, 2025 Laurene Weste

Duties: The Santa Clarita Public Library shall be governed and operated in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Libraries Act (Education Code Section 18900 et seq.).

Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Trustees shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council and hold office for three years.

GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Name Appointment Date Expiration Date Nominated By

Heidi Heinrich January 10, 2023 January 8, 2027 City Council

Duties: Board member duties and responsibilities include setting policy, establishing the budget, approving expenditures, and retaining legal counsel.

Qualifications: The appointee shall (1) be appointed by the City Council, (2) be a resident voter of the City of Santa Clarita, and (3) serve a full two- or four-year term. It is the intent of the Legislature that persons appointed to boards of trustees have experience, training, and education in f ields that will assist in the governance of the districts. (Health & Safety Code 2000 et seq.)

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Attachment: Local Appointments List (Unscheduled Vacancies)

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
23920 VALENCIA BLVD., SANTA CLARITA, CA 661-255-4391
September 24, 2024

THIS NOTICE SHALL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL SUPERSEDED

NORTH COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COALITION

Name Appointment Date Expiration Date Nominated By
Jason Gibbs January 26, 2021 Council Discretion City Council Marsha McLean November 13, 2018 Council Discretion City Council Mike Hennawy January 25, 2022 Council Discretion City Council Damon Letz January 25, 2022 Council Discretion City Council Adrian Aguilar November 13, 2018 Council Discretion City Council

Duties: The mission is to improve the movement of people and goods in the North Los Angeles County subregion through the development of policies and programs that address critical transportation issues, promote economic development, and maximize transportation opportunities for the subregion and its member jurisdictions.

Qualifications: The North County Transportation Coalition Joint Powers Authority (JPA) has 12 Governing Board members. Of these members, the Santa Clarita City Council appoints four representatives: one member of the City Council; one representative from a business community organization; one at-large representative; and one non-voting ex officio representative of Santa Clarita Transit. Additionally, one alternate representative of the Governing Board is designated.

Should any person serving on the Governing Board fail to maintain the status as required by Section 5 of the JPA, that person’s position shall be deemed vacated as of the date such per son ceases to qualify.

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Attachment: Local Appointments List (Unscheduled Vacancies) UNSCHEDULED VACANCY 2024

PLANNING COMMISSION

APPLICANTS
Julie Cooper
Denise Lite
Robert Werth
Lulu You

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Attachment: Local Appointments Application List (Unscheduled Vacancies)

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Special Meeting

~Minutes~

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 4:30 PM City Council Chambers

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Smyth called to order the Special Meeting at 4:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present, with the exception of Councilmember Gibbs.

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

CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) - one matter

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - TO BE HELD IN THE CARL BOYER ROOM Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 4:31 p.m

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Smyth reconvened the meeting to Open Session at 4:40 p.m.

CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Joseph Montes announced that in closed session with respect to the potential initiation of litigation item, the City Council voted unanimously to authorize the filing of a civil nuisance abatement action against the property located at 27101 Maben Avenue and to seek the appointment of a receiver to get the property cleaned up.

ADJOURN
Mayor Smyth adjourned the Special Meeting at 4:40 p.m.

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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Regular Meeting

Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
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, September 10, 2024 6:00 PM City Council Chambers

INVOCATION
Mayor Smyth delivered the invocation.

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Smyth called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of Library Trustees at 6:02 p.m

ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Gibbs.

FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Smyth led the flag salute.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Smyth announced that the City proclaims September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and invited Sue and Chris Hoefflin, founders of the Michael Hoefflin Foundation for Children’s Cancer, as well as board and family members, to the dais to receive the proclamation and take a photo.

Councilwoman McLean announced that the City proclaims the week of September 17 as Constitution Week and invited Jennifer Fitzwater and Elise Leithauser of the Daughters of the American Revolution to the dais to receive the proclamation and take a photo. 4 Packet Pg. 24
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the City Council were Joanne Ainsworth and Phil Howard regarding the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry; Nicolas Desesa regarding Wiley Canyon Road lighting; and Lynne Plambeck regarding the Santa Clarita Valley Water District.

STAFF COMMENTS
Councilwoman McLean commented on conducting a food drive in the City to assist the Santa Clarita Valley (SCV) food pantry. Councilwoman Mclean inquired on whether the City was aware of the Santa Clarita Valley Water District pump station letter, and City Manager Ken Striplin responded that he was not aware of a letter, but staff is actively working with the District on the project. Councilwoman McLean inquired on whether adding lights to Wiley Canyon Road would be an option to promote safety, and Mr. Striplin responded that staff would look into adding lights.

COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Weste commented on the events of September 11, 2001, and thanked all first responders.

Councilwoman McLean commented on attending the Evening of Remembrance held on August 28 and hoped it was a reminder to all young adults to be careful while driving. Councilwoman McLean spoke on the abrupt cancellations of the scoping meetings scheduled for September 12 and, in Santa Clarita, on September 14 scheduled for the public to be able to talk about safety issues on State Route 14; mentioned she had contacted the project consultant regarding the abrupt cancellations and had yet to receive a response; and spoke of a phone call from City of Glendale Councilman Ara Najarian who shared his understanding that the sudden cancellations were the result of decisions made by the State. Councilwoman McLean commented on the movement to eliminate any expansion of freeways, the safety of the corridor, and the possible loss of confidence in the system that is supposed to protect the public. Councilwoman McLean also mentioned that she was now Chair of the San Fernando Council of Governments (COG) Transportation Sub-Committee.

Mayor Smyth commented that on August 30 the City was joined by Congressman Mike Garcia, representatives from other elected offices, community members, and the Skating Mama’s of SCV to break ground on The Rink Sports Pavilion. Mayor Smyth commented that during construction, a large portion of the parking lot will be closed, but all amenities, including the Trek Bike Park of Santa Clarita and basketball courts, will be accessible.

Mayor Smyth invited the community to take part in 29th Annual River Rally Cleanup and Environmental Expo scheduled for next Saturday, September 21, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the William S. Hart Pony Baseball and Softball Complex.

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NEW BUSINESS

ITEM 1

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE FUTURE PROPOSAL OF

THE SUNRIDGE SPECIFIC PLAN
A memorandum of understanding between the City of Santa Clarita and Blue Ox Holdings, LLC, regarding the potential future submittal of the Sunridge Specific Plan Project.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding entitled “MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND BLUE OX

HOLDINGS, LLC, REGARDING THE CITY ENTITLEMENT PROCESS FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF THE 980-ACRE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA.”

Senior Planner David Peterson provided the presentation.

Addressing the City Council was TimBen Boydston.

Councilmember Weste commented on the visibility of the property and the opportunity for recreation, entertainment, and interconnection with and accessibility of trails; acknowledged the development would include new homes; and requested that the Council protect Quigley Canyon and support open space both on and offsite.

Councilwoman McLean commented she could not support a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that would include 6,500 homes to be built and the elimination of a road at this point and time without due diligence; further commenting that the City would not be doing a favor to residents by building so many homes and eliminating the road.

City Attorney Joe Montes clarified that the applicant has not yet submitted a formal application, and it is anticipated the application will include a revision to the General Plan Circulation Element to alter the roadway plans. Mr. Montes stated that the City made it clear in the MOU that if the project altered the Circulation Element or the roads that were planned with Porta Bella, the application would need to include a General Plan Circulation amendment which would be studied in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and the results would go before the Planning Commission and ultimately presented to the City Council for a decision.

Councilmember Weste requested, and City Manager Ken Striplin responded that quarterly updates will be provided to the full Council.

RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 1]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Cameron Smyth, Bill Miranda, Laurene Weste
NAYS: Marsha McLean
ABSENT: Jason Gibbs

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ITEM 2
2028 SUMMER OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES
The 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA28) will be hosted by the City of Los Angeles, and will feature various sporting events throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. In advance of LA28, the Organizing Committee has made several announcements related to its venue and transportation plans.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council discuss the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, the formation of an AdHoc Committee, and provide direction to City Staff.

Senior Management Analyst Tyler Pledger provided the staff report.

Addressing the City Council was Selina Thomas.

Councilwoman McLean commented on the reason for having an ad hoc committee as two-fold; explore the benefits and also address any adverse impacts to the City. Furthermore, Councilwoman McLean remarked that an ad hoc committee would give the City credibility to be part of the process and volunteered for the committee.

Mayor Pro Tem Miranda commented on being part of the LA28 process so that the City could learn and be available for a future Olympics venue.

Councilmember Weste commented on limiting traffic congestion by reducing vehicles on the road linking people to existing transportation routes to the games. She also remarked upon available City venues where the community could aggregate to watch the Olympics.

Mayor Smyth commented on the value of creating an ad hoc committee and City Council providing direction on how the City could be involved in LA28.

Mayor Smyth made the motion to create an LA28 ad hoc committee with the appointments to be made at the September 24 City Council meeting.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Mayor
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Cameron Smyth, Bill Miranda, Marsha McLean, Laurene Weste ABSENT: Jason Gibbs

CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Cameron Smyth, Bill Miranda, Marsha McLean, Laurene Weste ABSENT: Jason Gibbs

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ITEM 3
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – The minutes are submitted for approval.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the August 27, 2024, Regular Meeting

ITEM 4
CHECK REGISTER NO. 18
Check Register No. 18 for Period 07/26/24 through 08/08/24 and 08/15/24. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 07/29/24 through 08/09/24.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 18.

ITEM 5

AMENDED RESOLUTION TO APPROVE STATE GRANT FUNDING
This amended resolution reflects a recent change to the use of funds and authorizes the City of Santa Clarita to work with the State Department of Parks and Recreation to receive a state grant for the acquisition of open space.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council adopt an amended resolution to conform with changes made to the 2022/23 State Budget and authorize the City of Santa Clarita to work with the State Department of Parks and Recreation to receive funding for the acquisition of open space.

Councilmember Weste thanked Senator Scott Wilk for his assistance in obtaining the City of Santa Clarita grant funding that will allow work to be done on open space.

ITEM 6
SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX RESTROOM RENOVATION, PROJECT P0024 -

PLANS SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This item considers an award for a construction contract for the Santa Clarita Sports Complex restroom renovation, which includes removing and replacing all tile, plumbing fixtures, countertops, partition doors, and lighting.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Santa Clarita Sports Complex Restroom Renovation, Project P0024.

2. Award a construction contract to 3M Construction Corporation, in the amount of $224,970 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $22,497, for a total contract amount not to exceed $247,467.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
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ITEM 7
PRESERVATION OF 242.44 +/- ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, AYRES PROPERTY, ASSESSORS PARCEL NOS. 2826-019-035 AND 2826-019- 036
Acquisition of this property will enhance the City's on-going efforts to preserve open space lands in an effort to complete the open space greenbelt surrounding the Santa Clarita Valley.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve the purchase of 242.44+/- acres of real property contiguous to City-owned open space property to the west of the City, Assessor's Parcel Numbers 2826-019-035 and 2826- 019-036, at a total cost of $1,093,255, which includes property purchase price, escrow, title, appraisal fees, due diligence costs, maintenance, and payment of annual property taxes.

2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $1,093,255 from the Open Space Preservation District Fund (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 3587501-520104.

3. Appropriate ongoing funds in the amount of $21,120 from Open Space Preservation District Fund (Fund 358) to Open Space Expenditure Account 3587501-518503 and $2,500 to 3587501-511101.

4. Find this acquisition exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15313 (Class 13); Section 15317 (Class 17); and Section 15325 (Class 25).

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

Addressing the City Council was Lynne Plambeck.

Councilmember Weste thanked City Manager Ken Striplin and staff for all of their efforts working on the preservation of real property and mentioned that the acquisition was turning out to be a beneficial situation.

ITEM 8
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UPDATE, PROJECT M0153 - PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES CONTRACT
This item awards a professional services contract to Pavement Engineering, Inc. to update the City's pavement management system for the Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal Program.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:
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1. Award a one-year professional services contract to Pavement Engineering, Inc., to update the City of Santa Clarita’s pavement management system, including pavement inspection and miscellaneous pavement engineering services for the Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal Program, Project M0153, in the amount of $111,645, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $16,747, for a total contract amount not to exceed $128,392.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional one-year renewal options not to exceed the annual contract amount of $111,645, and authorize an annual contingency in the amount of $16,747, plus an appropriate Consumer Price Index adjustment, upon request of the consultant and contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year.

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

ITEM 9

ORCHARD VILLAGE ROAD PROTECTED PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITY, PROJECT C2028 - PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT This item awards a construction contract for the Orchard Village Road Protected Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility project. The improvements include converting an existing wide shoulder into a shared-use pedestrian and bicycle lane on Orchard Village Road from Mill Valley Road to Lyons Avenue.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Orchard Village Road Protected Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility, Project C2028.

2. Find the Orchard Village Road Protected Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Article 19, Section 15301.

3. Award the construction contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $568,997 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $56,900, for a total contract amount not to exceed $625,897.

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

Addressing the City Council was Nina Moskol.

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
No additional requests to speak were received

ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Weste adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Nancy Coulter at 7:05 p.m.

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ATTEST:

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CITY CLERK
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Agenda Item: 5

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: September 24, 2024
SUBJECT: CHECK REGISTER NO. 19
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Brittany Houston

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 19.

BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Check Register No. 19 for the Period 08/09/24 through 08/22/24 and 08/29/24 in the aggregate amount of $9,380,220.05 inclusive of Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 08/12/24 through 08/23/24 in the aggregate amount of $2,158,566.40.

FISCAL IMPACT

Adequate funds are available in the budgeted expenditure accounts to support the check register payments.

ATTACHMENTS
Memo - Check Register No. 19
Check Register No. 19 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 5 Packet Pg. 32

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Agenda Item: 6

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: September 24, 2024
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR LMD ZONE 17 DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Andrew Adams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

2. 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.

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

4. Appropriate a one-time budget increase in Fiscal Year 2024-25 from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) to expenditure account 3572438-516110 in the amount of $9,112.

5. Appropriate an ongoing budget increase, beginning in Fiscal Year 2025-26, of $12,149 from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) to expenditure account 3572438-516110.

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BACKGROUND

The City of Santa Clarita (City) administers 62 financially independent zones within the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD), providing landscape maintenance services through contracts with private companies. Request for Proposal (RFP) LMD-24-25-05 for the maintenance of LMD Zone 17 (Bouquet/Railroad Ave) was published and circulated via the City’s e-procurement system, BidNet, on August 1, 2024.

The City transmitted the solicitation to 823 vendors on BidNet, of which 37 vendors downloaded the Request for Proposal. Seven companies submitted proposals for consideration. Unlike a bid procurement, where the recommended contract award is based upon the lowest, most responsive bid, the RFP procurement approach utilizes multiple weighted criteria to evaluate and score proposals. This approach reinforces performance expectations and ensures that vendors dedicate adequate employees to service the contract. While the price for services is a component constituting 10 percent of the weighted evaluation criteria, 90 percent of the evaluation criteria focuses on the overall value provided, including the composition and structure of the contractor’s crew, their schedule to rotate through the maintenance areas, understanding of the specifications, and references.

An evaluation panel comprised of staff representing the City’s Special Districts division scored the responses based on a 300-point system. The following categories comprised the weighted criteria used to evaluate proposals:

• Value Provided - Includes Team Composition/Crew Structure and Rotation Schedule/Response Times (65%)
• Acknowledgement and Understanding of Specifications (15%) • References and Certifications (10%)
• Proposal Amount (10%)

Upon reviewing the proposals, Marina Landscape Services, Inc. (Marina) received the highest score from the evaluation team. The team concluded that Marina's proposal offered the best overall value for landscape maintenance in LMD Zone 17. Moreover, Marina demonstrated a robust understanding of the landscaping complexities within the zone and articulated a comprehensive approach to a rotation schedule that meets the specific demands of each maintenance area.

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Each firm’s final ranking is as follows:

COMPANY LOCATION POINTS

AWARDED
ANNUAL
COST
Marina Landscape Services, Inc. Stevenson Ranch, CA 277 $22,020 Specialized Landscape Management Simi Valley, CA 265 $22,320 Stay Green, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA 258 $56,740
American Heritage Landscape Canoga Park, CA 250 $22,856 Mariposa Landscape, Inc. Irwindale, CA 248 $80,722
Oak Springs Nursery Sylmar, CA 188 $91,650
JAS Landscape LLC Oxnard, CA 145 $633,600

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

To support this contract, staff is requesting an ongoing appropriation of $12,149 specific to LMD Zone 17. This ongoing base adjustment accounts for rising fuel and industry labor costs. The recommended contract amount is essential to ensure Marina can perform monthly landscape maintenance and repairs, maximize operational efficiencies, and complete tasks in a timely manner. These tasks include responding to emergencies, irrigation repairs and replacements, addressing vandalism, and executing one-time beautification enhancement projects.

The increase in expenditure authority granted by the City Council does not guarantee additional compensation under the terms of the recommended contract. While the City retains the discretion to engage alternative contractors if necessary, any unscheduled repair work or one-time enhancement projects performed by Marina under the contract will still require staff review and prior authorization from the City’s Special Districts division. Additionally, to enhance maintenance standards and enforce accountability, the contract includes provisions for payment reductions in the event of poor performance if the contractor fails to meet their maintenance obligations.

The award of this contract is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Article 19 - Categorical Exemptions, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, (h) Maintenance of Existing Landscaping. This contract meets the criteria for this exemption because the scope of work falls under existing landscape maintenance.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

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associated with the award of this contract. Funding for future years is contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year.

ATTACHMENTS
LMD-24-25-05 Zone 17 - Published Bid Documents (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) LMD-24-25-05 Zone 17 - Marina Landscape Services, Inc. Response File (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: September 24, 2024
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR LMD ZONE T8 DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Andrew Adams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

2. 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.

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

4. Appropriate a one-time budget increase in Fiscal Year 2024-25 from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) to expenditure account 3572418-516110 in the amount of $41,181.

5. Appropriate an ongoing budget increase, beginning in Fiscal Year 2025-26, of $54,908 from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) to expenditure account 3572418-516110.

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BACKGROUND

The City of Santa Clarita (City) administers 62 financially independent zones within the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD), providing landscape maintenance services through contracts with private companies. Request for Proposal (RFP) LMD-24-25-06 for the maintenance of LMD Zone T8 (Valencia Summit) was published and circulated via the City’s e-procurement system, BidNet, on August 1, 2024.

The City transmitted the solicitation to 841 vendors on BidNet, of which 69 vendors downloaded the RFP. Six companies submitted proposals for consideration. Unlike a bid procurement, where the recommended contract award is based upon the lowest, most responsive bid, the Request for Proposal procurement approach utilizes multiple weighted criteria to evaluate and score proposals. This approach reinforces performance expectations and ensures that vendors dedicate adequate employees to service the contract. While the price for services is a component constituting 10 percent of the weighted evaluation criteria, 90 percent of the evaluation criteria focuses on the overall value provided, including the composition and structure of the contractor’s crew, their schedule to rotate through the maintenance areas, understanding of the specifications, and references.

As a result, Marina Landscape Services, Inc. (Marina) received the highest score. Marina demonstrated a strong understanding of the landscaping complexities in LMD Zone T8 and presented a comprehensive approach to a rotation schedule specifically tailored to the area’s unique demands, as understood by Special District staff. Marina earned the maximum points in the categories of "Team Composition," "Acknowledgement and Understanding," and "Rotation Schedule." Additionally, Marina achieved the top ranking in the "Value Provided" category, surpassing all other submissions, as evidenced by their responses to detailed questions addressing the complexities of the maintenance areas.

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Each firm’s final ranking is as follows:

COMPANY LOCATION POINTS

AWARDED
ANNUAL
COST
Marina Landscape Services, Inc. Stevenson Ranch, CA 293 $534,948 Stay Green, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA 285 $596,501
American Heritage Landscape Canoga Park, CA 251 $520,128 Venco Western Oxnard, CA 240 $512,258
Mariposa Landscape, Inc. Irwindale, CA 225 $788,808
JAS Landscape, LLC Oxnard, CA 197 $550,740

To support the contract, staff is requesting an ongoing appropriation of $54,908 for LMD Zone T8. This ongoing base adjustment reflects rising fuel and industry labor costs, as well as an increase in weekly manpower within the zones. The recommended contract amount is essential for Marina to perform monthly landscape maintenance and repairs, optimize operational efficiencies, and complete tasks in a timely manner. Maintenance responsibilities include responding to emergencies, irrigation repairs and replacements, addressing vandalism, and executing one-time beautification enhancement projects.

The increase in expenditure authority granted by the City Council does not guarantee additional compensation under the recommended contract. While the City retains the discretion to engage alternative contractors if necessary, all unscheduled repair work or one-time enhancement projects performed by Marina will still require staff review and prior authorization from the City’s Special Districts division. To further enhance maintenance standards and enforce accountability, the solicitation includes provisions for payment reductions if the contractor fails to meet their maintenance obligations.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

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Maintenance District fund (Fund 357) to support recurring landscape maintenance costs associated with the award of this contract. Funding for future years is contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year.

ATTACHMENTS
LMD-24-25-06 Zone T8 - Published Bid Documents (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) LMD-24-25-06 Zone T8 - Marina Landscape Services, Inc. Response File (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
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Agenda Item: 8

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: September 24, 2024
SUBJECT: PARCEL MAP, ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION, AND

REJECTION OF IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR
PARCEL MAP NO. 84419 (SHADOW PINES/TICK CANYON)
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Amalia Marreh

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Approve Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 84419.

2. Accept on behalf of the public the offer of dedication and grant of easements for slope purposes.

3. Reject the irrevocable offer of dedication and grant for public use the future street easements and improvements.

4. Make findings as follows: This map is consistent with the provisions of Sections 66474 and 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act and should be approved.

7. Instruct the City Surveyor to endorse the City Surveyor’s Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 84419, which provides for verification that the map is technically correct.
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BACKGROUND

Parcel Map No. 84419, a location map of which is attached hereto, has been reviewed by staff and found to be in substantial conformance with the principles and standards required by the Unified Development Code and State Subdivision Map Act. Parcel Map No. 84419 is a unit of Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM) No. 60259 which was approved by County of Los Angeles Department of Regional Planning on June 4, 2008. The project is located at the terminus of Shadow Pines Boulevard.

This Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 84419 consists of the subdivision of 500 acres into three parcels. The majority of the parcel map is located in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles; however, there are approximately 3.22 acres within Parcel One in the southwest corner of the map that fall within the City. This Parcel map does not include any development or construction.

Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, a legislative body shall not deny approval of a final or parcel map if it was previously approved as a tentative map for the proposed subdivision and if it finds the final or parcel map is in substantial compliance with the previously approved tentative map.

The parcel map was reviewed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and found to be in substantial conformance with the previously approved VTTM. No development impact fees are applicable since no buildings are proposed as indicated on the attached Fact Sheet. Therefore, this Parcel Map is ready for City Council approval, acceptance and rejection of dedications of easements described thereon.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Staff has not identified alternative actions that would conform to requirements set forth in the Subdivision Map Act.

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FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
Fact Sheet
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FACT SHEET
PARCEL MAP NO. 84419

Location: Northeast corner of Shadowpines Boulevard Road and Greencourt Drive.

Acreage: Approximately 500.63 acres

No. of Parcels: Three (3)

Use: Subdivision of approximately 500 acres into three parcels. For purposes of subdivision only and no development or construction is proposed with this Parcel Map.

Owner: WH Park Place 492 LLC A Delaware Limited Liability Company, KB Home Greater Los Angeles Inc., a California Corporation (optionee) and Shadow Pines LLC, a California Limited Liability (Owners)

Trails/Paseos: No new trails are being dedicated to the City by this map.

B&T Fees: No buildings are proposed with this map; therefore, no B&T Fees are applicable.

Transit Fees: No buildings are proposed with this map; therefore, no Transit Fees are applicable.

Quimby Fees: No buildings are proposed with this map; therefore, no Quimby Fees are applicable.

School Fees: No buildings are proposed with this map; therefore, no school fees are applicable.

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Agenda Item: 9

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: September 24, 2024
SUBJECT: NO OVERNIGHT PARKING ZONE ON THE WEST AND EAST

SIDES OF RUETHER AVENUE SOUTH OF CENTRE POINTE

PARKWAY
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Joel Bareng

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

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

BACKGROUND

The City of Santa Clarita (City) has received complaints from residents concerning the lack of available parking on Ruether Avenue, south of Centre Pointe Parkway to access Canine Country Dog Park due to vehicles being stored and/or abandoned along the roadway.

In the last two years, the City’s Parking Enforcement Officers have issued two dozen citations and nearly 50 warnings for vehicles in violation of parking more than 72 consecutive hours at this location (Santa Clarita Municipal Code 12.64.200). City staff have additionally observed more than two dozen vehicles parked overnight on multiple occasions, which remain the following day.

To assist with the availability of on-street parking to access the Canine Country Dog Park, as well as other venues at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex and nearby businesses, a No Overnight Parking zone could be established. This zone would prohibit parking from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. on the segments listed below and shown in the attached Exhibit A:
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• West side of Ruether Avenue from 30 feet south of Centre Pointe Parkway to 540 feet southerly.
• East side of Ruether Avenue from 250 feet south of Centre Pointe Parkway to 540 feet southerly.

The proposed No Overnight Parking zone on Ruether Avenue south of Centre Pointe Parkway is consistent with the existing No Overnight Parking zone established in 2005 on Ruether Avenue north of Centre Pointe Parkway.

Adjacent property owners were notified of the proposed parking restriction in August 2024. Staff has received no objection to the proposed No Overnight Parking zone.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

The resources required to implement the recommended action are contained within the City of Santa Clarita's adopted FY 2024-25 budget: adequate funds are available in Gas Tax Fund (230) Street Maintenance - Traffic Signs and Markings expenditure account (2304504-514108).

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Exhibit A
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH A 510-FOOT NO OVERNIGHT PARKING ZONE ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF RUETHER AVENUE AND A 290-FOOT NO OVERNIGHT PARKING

ZONE ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF RUETHER AVENUE, SOUTH OF CENTRE POINTE PARKWAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 A.M. AND 4:00 A.M.

WHEREAS, Section 22507 of the California Vehicle Code of the State of California provides for local authorities to prohibit stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles on certain streets or highways, or portions thereof during certain or all hours of the day; and

WHEREAS, a request was made to establish No Overnight Parking zones along the west and east sides of Ruether Avenue, south of Centre Pointe Parkway to reduce vehicle storage on the roadway and increase parking availability; and

WHEREAS, it is consistent with normal traffic engineering practices to establish No Overnight Parking zones along the west and east sides of Ruether Avenue, south of Centre Pointe Parkway.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does hereby resolve as follows:

SECTION 1. That a 510 -foot No Overnight Parking zone between 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. along the west side of Ruether Avenue, beginning 30 feet south of Centre Pointe Parkway shall be established.

SECTION 2. That a 290-foot No Overnight Parking zone between 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. along the east side of Ruether Avenue, beginning 250 feet south of Centre Point Parkway shall be established.

SECTION 3. That the 510-foot No Overnight Parking zone shall apply when appropriate signs giving adequate notice thereof have been placed as described in Section 1.

SECTION 4. That the 290-foot No Overnight Parking zone shall apply when appropriate signs giving adequate notice thereof have been placed as described in Section 2.

SECTION 5. That staff shall install the necessary signs to effect this resolution.

SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.

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Attachment: Resolution (NO OVERNIGHT PARKING ZONE ON RUETHER AVENUE)

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this __th day of ________ 2024.

______________________________
MAYOR

ATTEST:

_______________________________

CITY CLERK

DATE:__________________________

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. 24- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the __th day of ________ 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

______________________________

CITY CLERK

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Attachment: Resolution (NO OVERNIGHT PARKING ZONE ON RUETHER AVENUE) Centre Pointe Parkway

EXHIBIT A
PROPOSED "NO OVERNIGHT PARKING" ZONES ON RUETHER AVENUE 540'
LEGEND
PROPOSED "NO OVERNIGHT PARKING" ZONES
EXISTING "NO STOPPING ANY TIME" ZONE
Ruether Avenue
290'
N

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Attachment: Exhibit A (NO OVERNIGHT PARKING ZONE ON RUETHER AVENUE)

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Agenda Item: 10

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: September 24, 2024
SUBJECT: BUS STOP IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development
PRESENTER: Adrian Aguilar

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with R.C. Becker, Inc., for the purchase and installation of new and replacement bus stop furniture at twenty-five (25) bus stops in an amount of $236,381, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $23,638, for a total contract amount not to exceed $260,019.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents or modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval.

BACKGROUND

The City of Santa Clarita (City) strives to provide safety and accessibility for our patrons. A Bus Stop Improvement Project (Project) has been ongoing over the past few years. Improvements have been made to the City’s bus stops that have included improved access, real-time bus arrival information, new passenger amenities, and in-street concrete pads to extend the life of our roadways.

This project exemplifies the City’s commitment to improving the quality of life for its residents and meets the goal of the Sustaining Public Infrastructure theme of the City’s five-year strategic plan, Santa Clarita 2025. The goal is to implement a phased bus stop improvement program focused on improving customer amenities, access to bus stops, sidewalks, ADA ramps, wayside signage, and the enhancement of lighting and displays.

The project will improve 25 existing bus stops Citywide by replacing damaged and worn bus shelters, benches, and trash receptacles. Improvements will also include new leaning rails, designed specifically for bus stops that have limited sidewalk space and cannot accommodate a 10 Packet Pg. 55

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traditional bench. The leaning rail provides riders an opportunity to rest and lean on the rail while waiting for a bus to arrive, making the bus stop more inviting and comfortable. In 2019, Transit staff installed a leaning rail at one of the bus stops as a demonstration unit, which has proven to be effective.

An invitation to bid was published twice, on July 5 and July 12, and was posted on the City’s e-procurement system, BidNet. Notifications were sent to 1,855 vendors on BidNet, of which 43 vendors downloaded the bid package. Three bids were submitted and opened on August 6, 2024.

The results of the bids are shown below:

Company Location Bid Amount
R.C. Becker, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA $236,381
FS Contractors, Inc. Sylmar, CA $315,030
Corner Keystone Construction Corporation Covina, CA $603,150

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

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

The City has budgeted Federal 5307 Transit Grant Funds to cover 80 percent of the project costs.

The remaining 20 percent will be funded using Municipal Operator Service Improvement Program (MOSIP) funds. Both funding sources have significant restrictions and can only be used for transit-related capital projects. The resources required to implement the recommended action are contained within the City of Santa Clarita's adopted FY 2024-25 budget, in expenditure account 7003702-516101 (Transit Capital Outlay – Contractual Services).

ATTACHMENTS
Bus Stop Locations List - Bus Stop Improvement Project
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SHELTER, BENCH
& TRASH Dir. Loc. On Street At Street BUS #
1 WB MB Magic Mountain Parkway
Magic Mountain Theme Park
Entrance 15238
2 NB NS Newhall Avenue Valle Del Oro 13663
3 SB FS Sierra Highway Whispering Leaves Drive 15357
4 NB FS Sierra Highway Whispering Leaves Drive 19557
5 EB FS Soledad Canyon Luther Drive 15595
6 SB FS Newhall Avenue Silverado 17978
7 WB FS Soledad Canyon Homyr Place 18022
8 WB FS Soledad Canyon Langside Avenue 19250
9 WB FS Soledad Canyon Solamint Road 16078
10 EB FS Magic Mountain Parkway Valencia Boulevard 10267

BENCH & TRASH
1 NB FS Orchard Village Road 16th Street 16481
2 SB FS Seco Canyon Road Tupelo Ridge Drive 11782
3 NB NS Seco Canyon Road Tupelo Ridge Drive 11402
4 SB FS Railroad Ave Bouquet Canyon Road 10251
5 SB NS Bouquet Canyon Road Espuella Drive 10625

LEAN IN RAILS
(BENCH)
1 SN NB McBean Parkway Arroyo Park Drive 16614
2 FS EB Kelly Johnson Parkway Aurora Drive 11384
3 AT SB Sierra Highway Campus Exit 13556
2024 BUS STOP IMPROVEMENT PROJECT- BUS STOP LOCATIONS LIST

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Attachment: Bus Stop Locations List - Bus Stop Improvement Project (Award contract for the Bus Stop Improvement Project) 4 NS EB Magic Mountain Parkway The Old Road 13600
5 FS EB Cinema Drive Academy Pl 13573
6 FS EB Valencia Blvd Goldcrest Drive 10233
7 FS WB Valencia Blvd Goldcrest Drive 10163
8 FS WB Center Pointe Parkway Ruether Drive 11487
9 NS EB Magic Mountain Parkway Bouquet Canyon Road 16475

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Agenda Item: 11

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: September 24, 2024
SUBJECT: CENTRAL PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN LICENSE AGREEMENT DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Susan Nelson

RECOMMENDED ACTION

BACKGROUND

The Community Gardens of Santa Clarita (Community Gardens) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that was previously known as the Community Gardens of Saugus at Central Park. Since April 19, 2012, it has operated a 53,000-square-foot community garden with Central Park, provided at no cost by the City of Santa Clarita (City). Community Gardens offers community members the opportunity to use garden plots and offers various garden workshops throughout the year. The City’s sole expense in supporting this initiative is covering the water costs.

The Community Gardens of Santa Clarita (Community Gardens) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was formerly known as the Community Gardens of Saugus at Central Park.

Managed entirely by volunteers, the organization has been utilizing a 53,000-square-foot area in Central Park for its community garden since April 19, 2012, at no cost to the City. Community Gardens provides residents of Santa Clarita with the opportunity to cultivate their own garden plots and hosts various gardening workshops throughout the year. The City’s only financial responsibility, as per the agreement, is covering the water expenses.

The Community Garden also offers various nonprofit groups and organizations the opportunity to volunteer their time to enrich the community. Organizations such as the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts use the Community Gardens for community service opportunities. The mission of the Community Garden is to foster a space where people can unite to promote the advantages of locally grown, organic food. This initiative emphasizes environmental sustainability and cost- effectiveness and offers a range of economic, health, and educational benefits to residents, 11 Packet Pg. 59

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making it an innovative and impactful project for the community.

The current agreement between the City and the Community Gardens is set to expire October 17, 2024. The recommended, new license agreement would begin on October 1, 2024, and end on October 1, 2034.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact as a result of this action.

ATTACHMENTS
Community Garden Site Map
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