CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
AGENDA
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency
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INVOCATION
McLean
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
Recognition for Senator Scott Wilk
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
NEW BUSINESS
1. FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 MID-YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS - As the organization approaches the middle of the fiscal year, it is standard procedure to perform a mid-year review of the City's budgetary and financial position to ensure any deviations from the initial budget projections are proactively addressed. Staff also reviews requests for appropriations to address new priorities that are unfunded or under-funded.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council and the City Council acting as Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita:
1. Adopt a resolution amending the budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
2. Adopt a resolution amending the classification plan and salary schedules, providing
changes to benefit contributions for employees and retirees, and establishing a retirement health savings program for employees of the City of Santa Clarita.
3. Adopt a resolution to authorize a loan from the General Fund (100) to the Eastside Bridge & Thoroughfare District Fee Fund (452) in the amount of $7,000,000.
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.
2. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES – The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the minutes of the November 26, 2024 Special Meeting.
3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the minutes of the November 26, 2024 Regular Meeting.
4. CHECK REGISTER NO. 25 - Check Register No. 25 for Period 11/01/24 through 11/14/24 and 11/21/24. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 11/04/24 through 11/15/24.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 25.
5. FEDERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES: MMO PARTNERS CONTRACT - The City of Santa Clarita retains the services of the Washington, D.C. based firm MMO Partners for federal legislative advocacy services. The firm’s current contract expires on December 31, 2024. The City Council is requested to consider awarding a new two-year contract for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026, concurrent with the term of the 119th Congress.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a two-year contract to MMO Partners for federal advocacy services for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026, concurrent with the term of the 119th Congress, in the amount not to exceed $77,000 annually.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated
documents subject to City Attorney approval.
6. SANTA CLARITA 2025 EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM - This document will provide guidance to City of Santa Clarita (City) staff on legislative and regulatory issues of interest to the City Council and assist City staff in conducting legislative advocacy at the federal and state levels.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the Santa Clarita 2025 Executive and Legislative Platform.
7. VIA PRINCESSA PARK, PROJECT P3033 - GRANT FUND AGREEMENT,
LICENSE AGREEMENT, EASEMENTS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL
MITIGATION CREDITS - This item considers executing the Measure W Fund Transfer Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, the License Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, sewer easements with the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District, and maintenance access easements with adjacent property owners, and authorizes the purchase of environmental mitigation credits for the project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Fund Transfer Agreement and any associated addendums with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for Measure W Safe, Clean Water Program funding, subject to City Attorney approval.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the License Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the Via Princessa Park pedestrian and vehicle undercrossing, subject to final modifications and City Attorney approval.
3. Authorize the purchase of 0.83 acres of mitigation credits from Land Veritas Corporation in the amount of $404,000 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement for Sale of Credits, subject to City Attorney approval.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to grant easements to the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District of Los Angeles County for sewer alignment and access.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to accept the quitclaim easement from Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District of Los Angeles County to the City of Santa Clarita on property owned by the City of Santa Clarita, Assessor’s Parcel Number 2836-002- 922.
6. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a transfer of the City of Santa Clarita’s easement on Assessor’s Parcel Number 2836-001-035, to the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District.
7. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a no-fee bill of sale
to transfer ownership to the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District of approximately 22 feet of an existing City-owned sewer, located on property owned by the City of Santa Clarita, Assessor’s Parcel Number 2836-002-922.
8. Authorize the City Manager or designee to accept a grant of easement from Cordova Associates, Assessor Parcel Number 2836-001-035, for the City of Santa Clarita- owned sanitary sewer, appurtenant structures, and ingress and egress purposes.
9. Authorize the City Manager or designee to accept on behalf of the public an offer of dedication and grant of easement for maintenance access purposes on Assessor Parcel Numbers 2836-002-046 and 2836-001-034.
10. Authorize an expenditure in an amount of $76,529.25 to purchase the maintenance access easement on Assessor Parcel Number 2836-002-046.
11. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $435,000 from the Measure W Safe, Clean Water Fund (Fund 271) to Via Princessa Park, Project P3033, expenditure account P3033271-516101 and decrease expenditure account P3033259-516101 to the Miscellaneous Grant Fund (Fund 259) by $435,000.
12. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
8. THE RINK SPORTS PAVILION - PHASE II, PROJECT P3034 - PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS - This item considers awarding a construction contract and professional services contracts for The Rink Sports Pavilion project. The improvements include a 25,000-square-foot building, spectator seating, an audio/disc jockey booth with sound and lighting system, a full commercial kitchen with a designated special event area, and landscaping.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for The Rink Sports Pavilion – Phase II, Project P3034.
2. Award the construction contract to AMG and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $21,553,000 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $2,155,300, for a total contract amount not to exceed $23,708,300.
3. Award a professional services contract to Willdan Engineering to provide labor compliance services, in the amount of $40,550 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $4,055 for a total contract amount not to exceed $44,605.
4. Award a professional services contract to Twining, Inc., to provide special inspections and material testing services in the amount of $348,631 and authorize a
contingency in the amount of $34,863, for a total contract amount not to exceed $383,494.
5. Extend the current professional services contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for construction support services with Anil Verma Associates, Inc., in the amount of $621,878 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $62,188, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,396,653.
6. Extend the current professional services contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for construction management services with RP Development Services, in the amount of $309,925 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $30,993, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $918,167.
7. Extend the current professional services contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for geotechnical construction support services with RT Frankian and Associates, in the amount of $60,000 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $6,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $166,140.
8. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $300,000 from the Facilities Fund (Fund 723) to The Rink Sports Pavilion, Project P3034, expenditure account P3034723-516101.
9. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $219,936 to The Rink Sports Pavilion Art account A3004602-516101; increase Facilities Fund transfers out account 7239500-710602 and transfers in account 602-600723 by $219,936.
10. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
9. CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF THREE LOCAL HYDROGEN FUEL CELL ELECTRIC BUSES - Council to consider awarding a contract to New Flyer of America Corporation for the purchase and delivery of three hydrogen fuel cell electric transit buses.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with New Flyer of America Corporation for the purchase of three hydrogen fuel cell electric buses, training, and spare parts in an amount not to exceed $4,803,192, or modify the award in the event issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval.
10. BEGONIAS LANE PARK PLAYGROUND RENOVATION- PROJECT P3036 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - This item considers award of a design/build contract for the playground renovation at Begonias Lane Park.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a design-build contract to Great Western Installations, Inc., to design and build a play area at Begonias Lane Park in the amount of $1,013,043 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $101,304, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,114,347.
2. Find the Begonias Lane Park Play Area exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Article 19, Section 15301.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, 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
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held January 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
CERTIFICATION
On December 5, 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
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
NEW BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: December 10, 2024
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 MID-YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Brittany Houston
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council and the City Council acting as Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita:
1. Adopt a resolution amending the budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and Fiscal Year 2024- 2025.
2. Adopt a resolution amending the classification plan and salary schedules, providing changes to benefit contributions for employees and retirees, and establishing a retirement health savings program for employees of the City of Santa Clarita.
3. Adopt a resolution to authorize a loan from the General Fund (100) to the Eastside Bridge & Thoroughfare District Fee Fund (452) in the amount of $7,000,000.
BACKGROUND
As the organization approaches the middle of the fiscal year (FY), City of Santa Clarita (City) staff evaluates the adopted budget, revenue projections, and economic conditions for the remainder of the fiscal year. It is standard procedure to perform a mid-year review of the City’s budgetary and financial position to ensure any deviations from the initial budget projections are proactively addressed. Staff also reviews requests for appropriations to address new priorities that are unfunded or under-funded.
Revenues
Recommended mid-year revenue budget amendments total $8,258,183. By fund, the revenue amendments are as follows:
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General Fund (808,448)$
Other Revenue Funds 6,520,124$
Impact Fee Funds 4,331,392$
Various Grant Funds 1,921,417$
Hart Park Fund 736,328$
Gas Tax & SB 1 Funds 244,416$
Transit and Transportation Funds (4,687,046)$
Total Proposed Revenue Amendments 8,258,183$
In the General Fund, the recommended revenue adjustment is a net decrease of $808,448.
Included in this figure are decreases of $1.3 million in sales tax revenue due to slower than anticipated growth; $160,000 in film permits and fees as a result of continued impacts from recent industry strikes; $100,000 in right-of-way encroachment permits; and $100,000 in grading inspections due to project delays. It also includes increases of $170,000 in community preservation and parking citations due to enforcement activities remaining at consistent levels; $71,000 in field and facility rentals as a result of continued demand; $200,000 in record maintenance due to higher than anticipated residential tract and commercial permit activity; and $187,774 transfer in from the Fire Facilities Fund for the City’s five percent share of fire district administrative fees, and an $88,186 transfer in from the Eastside Bridge & Thoroughfare District Fee Fund for the reimbursement of prior year Vista Canyon Bridge project expenditures.
Recommended revenue adjustments in Other Revenue Funds for $6,520,124 represent a $5.2 million funding adjustment to utilize Measure M Active Transportation Program (ATP) funds in place of Prop A Local Return and TDA Article 8 funds for the Vista Canyon Bridge; California Energy Commission loan proceeds in the amount of $1.0 million related to the Energy Efficiency project; $211,256 Sheriff’s Station reimbursement to the Facilities Fund from the Law Enforcement Facilities Fund; and an increase of $61,435 for The Cube: Ice and Entertainment Center revenues.
Recommended revenue increases of $4,331,392 in the Impact Fee Fund include $1,442,732 in fire facilities fees and $136,984 in median fees. It also includes $2.4 million in Valencia Bridge and Thoroughfare (B&T) Fees from Los Angeles County for the Magic Mountain Parkway Beautification project and $487,591 from various projects in the Via Princessa, Eastside and Bouquet Canyon B&T Districts.
The recommended revenue increase of $1,921,417 in Various Grant Funds includes a $1.8 million increase to adjust revenues received later than estimated in FY 2024-25 for the Sierra Highway Traffic Signal, Vista Canyon Multi-Modal Center, Vista Canyon Road Bridge CIP projects and various grant project expenditures, as well as a $159,217 revenue correction for the Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for the Citywide Fiber and Museum and Cultural Center Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.
Hart Park revenues of $736,328 is a transfer in from the General Fund to support the operation of William S. Hart Park (Hart Park) as the City prepares for the transfer of ownership from Los Angeles County.
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The recommended revenue increase of $244,416 in the Gas Tax and SB1 Funds account for updated state revenue estimates.
The recommended net revenue decrease of $4,687,046 in Transit and Transportation Funds includes funding adjustments for the Vista Canyon Bridge: decrease TDA Article 8 by $6.5 million and increase Transit Measure M by $2.0 million. It also includes a $1.0 million decrease in County contributions for transit services to the unincorporated areas in the City, as well as funding adjustments for the purchase of three zero emission local buses and five CNG Dial-A- Ride buses as follows: decrease federal grant revenues by $1.2 million and increase Prop C Municipal Operator Service Improvement Program (MOSIP), and Measure R Clean Fuel by $684,408 and $494,515 respectively. Additionally, increase TDA Article 8 by $880,000, to recognize revenues received later than estimated in FY 2024-25 for the 2023-24 Overlay and Slurry and Safe Routes to School projects.
Expenditures
Recommended mid-year expenditure budget additions total $3,051,857. By fund, the expenditure amendments are as follows:
General Fund (5,625,237)$
Other Revenue Funds 5,520,524$
Impact Fee Funds 9,820,851$
Hart Park Fund 736,328$
Gas Tax Fund 60,000$
Internal Service Funds 1,768$
Transit and Transportation Funds (5,213,354)$
Special District Funds (2,249,023)$
Total Proposed Expenditure Amendments 3,051,857$
In the General Fund, the recommended net expenditure decrease of $5,625,237 include funding reduction of $6,911,814 for the Vista Canyon Bridge Project from the General Fund Capital, increases of $115,268 for a new Code Enforcement Officer II position and an F-150 needed for the position; $133,218 for the increase in service costs for animal care and control; $150,000 for the increase in vehicle fuel cost; $75,000 for night-time and weekend overtime work attributed to large utility projects; $54,000 for the purchase and maintenance of four speed feedback trailers; $52,850 for facilities expenses at the former Business Incubator that now houses the City’s Arts and Events division; $16,000 to repair concrete contraction joints at the Sheriff’s Station; and $736,328 transfers out to support the operation of Hart Park.
Expenditure increases of $5,520,524 in Other Revenue Funds include $5,221,433 Measure M ATP funding for the Vista Canyon Bridge Project, which would reduce the use of Prop A Local Return and TDA Article 8 funding; $60,000 to replace the lighting control system at The Cube:
Ice and Entertainment Center; and $68,000 in Public Library Funds for Hart Park Museum supplies and Hart Park archive storage.
Recommended increases in Impact Fee Funds in the amount of $9,820,851 include a $6,911,814 1 Packet Pg. 10
funding adjustment to utilize Eastside Bridge & Thoroughfare District Fee Funds obligated on the Vista Canyon development in place of General Fund for the Vista Canyon Bridge Project; a $2.4 million increase for Magic Mountain Parkway Beautification construction in the Valencia B&T District; $211,256 for Sheriff’s Station reimbursement to the Facilities Fund from the Law Enforcement Facilities Fund; and a $187,774 transfer to the General Fund for the City’s five percent share of fire district administrative fee.
For the operation of Hart Park, an expenditure request of $736,328 from the Hart Park Fund is being recommended to facilitate the transfer of ownership and operation to the City. This request includes two Groundskeeper I positions ($30,272); one General Maintenance Specialist position ($23,925); one Animal Care Specialist position ($19,841); three F-150 vehicles for use by the two Groundskeeper I positions and General Maintenance Specialist ($176,850); one F-250 vehicle for use by the Animal Care Specialist ($86,850); two John Deere gators ($34,000) and one tractor for grounds maintenance ($49,500); park security system upgrades ($105,800); security cameras ($169,290); and network infrastructure ($40,000).
Gas Tax Funds of $60,000 are being recommended for the replacement of the Thermoplastic Melting Kettle, which is utilized by General Services staff for road-striping.
The net expenditure decrease of $5,213,354 to the Transit and Transportation Funds includes decreases of $6.5 million in TDA Article 8; $550,000 in Prop C Local Return; and $88,135 in Prop A Local Return; as well as an increase of $1.9 million to utilize Transit Measure M funds for the Vista Canyon Bridge project. It also includes an expenditure of $38,000 for security upgrades at the Transit Maintenance Facility.
The recommended net expenditure decrease of $2,249,023 to the Special District Funds includes a $2.4 million decrease to the Areawide Fund to utilize Valencia B&T Fees from Los Angeles County for construction of the Magic Mountain Parkway Beautification project; an appropriation of $176,000 for the purchase of a mini-excavator to replace failing equipment critical to the maintenance of drainage systems; and $15,515 for the replacement of damaged light poles at Central Park, Old Orchard Park, and Valencia Glen Park.
Amendment to the FY 2023-24 Budget
Upon review of the revenues and expenditures for the year ending June 30, 2024, and in anticipation of future facilities funding needs, it is staff’s recommendation to amend the FY 2023-24 budget and transfer funds from the General Fund to the Facilities Fund in the amount of $16.0 million.
Interfund Loan
At the June 25, 2024 City Council meeting, the City Council approved an appropriation of General Fund Capital (Fund 601) funds in the amount of $7,000,000 for the Vista Canyon Bridge project, noting the appropriation would be reimbursed through Eastside B&T Fees obligated on the Vista Canyon development. At the November 26, 2024, City Council meeting, the Eastside B&T District was amended to include the Vista Canyon Bridge. The loan resolution authorizes a loan from the General Fund to the Eastside B&T District in the amount of $7,000,000. The loan 1 Packet Pg. 11
will be repaid with future Bridge & Thoroughfare fees obligated on the Vista Canyon development.
Amend the Classification Plan and Salary Schedules, Provide Changes to Benefit Contributions for Employees and Retirees of the City, and Establish a Retirement Health Savings Program for Employees
This resolution amends the City’s classification plan and salary schedule, provides changes to City-paid benefit contributions for active and retired employees effective January 2025, and establishes a retirement health savings program for employees of the City of Santa Clarita.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 mid-year budget amendments will increase estimated revenues for all funds by $8,258,183 and budgeted expenditures by $3,051,857. Additionally, the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget will be amended by $16,000,000.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution Amending the Budgets for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 Resolution - Loan from General Fund to Eastside B&T District Resolution Amending Classification Salary Schedule, Benefit Change, and Establishing Retirement Health Savings Program
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGETS
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-2024 AND 2024-2025
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita (City) may authorize amendments to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City may authorize amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The budget for the Fiscal Year, commencing July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, shall be amended to incorporate budget adjustments detailed in Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. The budget for the Fiscal Year, commencing July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, shall be amended to incorporate budget adjustments detailed in Exhibit A.
SECTION 3. All obligations and expenditures shall be incurred and made in the manner provided by and pursuant to State law and City ordinances, resolutions, and policies relative to purchasing and contract.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 10th day of December 2024.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
DATE:__________________________
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Attachment: Resolution Amending the Budgets for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 [Revision 7] (FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 MID-YEAR BUDGET
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 10th day of December 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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CITY CLERK
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Attachment: Resolution Amending the Budgets for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 [Revision 7] (FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 MID-YEAR BUDGET
Expenditure Budget Revenue BudgetFundNameOperating CIP Transfers Out Total Revenue Transfers In Total100 General Fund 610,374$ -$ 736,328$ 1,346,702$ (1,026,408)$ 129,774$ (896,634)$ 100 Personnel Budget Adjustments (60,124) - - (60,124) - - - 601 General Fund Capital Projects (6,911,814) (6,911,814) 0 88,186 88,186 Subtotal General Fund 550,250 (6,911,814) 736,328 (5,625,237) (1,026,408) 217,960 (808,448) 120 Recreational Facility Fund 60,000 - - 60,000 61,435 - 61,435 140 Hart Park Fund 736,328 - - 736,328 - 736,328 736,328 228 ARPA - - - - 159,217 - 159,217 229 Misc. Federal Grant - - - - 206,839 - 206,839 230 Gas Tax 60,000 - - 60,000 173,558 - 173,558 233 TDA Article 8 Streets - (6,543,865) - (6,543,865) (5,651,661) - (5,651,661) 238 TDA Art 2 Bikeway - - - - (71,450) - (71,450) 259 Miscellaneous Grants - - - - 741,724 - 741,724 260 Prop C Local Return - (550,000) - (550,000) - - - 261 Prop A Local Return - (88,135) - (88,135) - - - 264 Measure R LR - (29,921) - (29,921) - - - 267 SB1 RMRA - - - - 70,858 - 70,858 268 Measure M ATP - 5,221,433 - 5,221,433 5,221,433 - 5,221,433 270 Measure R Hwy Ops Imp - - - - 813,637 - 813,637 271 Measure W Safe Clean Water 50,000 - - 50,000 - - - 306 Developer Fees - - (58,000) (58,000) - - - 309 Public Library 68,000 - - 68,000 26,000 - 26,000 351 DBAA 40,000 - - 40,000 - - - 356 Stormwater Utility Fund 86,000 - - 86,000 - - - 357 Landscape Maintenance District (48,638) - - (48,638) - - - 367 Areawide Fund 15,515 (2,391,900) - (2,376,385) - - - 401 Fire Facilities Fees - - 187,774 187,774 1,442,732 - 1,442,732 402 Law Enforcement Facilities - - 211,256 211,256 - - - 433 Sidewalk Infrastructure Fund - 29,921 - 29,921 - - - 434 Median Fees - - - - 136,984 - 136,984 451 Bouquet Canyon B&T Fees - - - - 20,390 - 20,390 452 Eastside B&T Fees - 6,911,814 88,186 7,000,000 42,883 - 42,883 453 Via Princessa B&T Fees - - - - 287,334 - 287,334 454 Valencia B&T Fees - 2,391,900 - 2,391,900 2,401,069 - 2,401,069 700 Transit Fund 38,000 1,960,567 - 1,998,567 1,036,065 - 1,036,065 721 Self-Insurance Fund 1,768 - - 1,768 - - - 723 Facilities Fund - - - - 1,000,000 211,256 1,211,256 Non-GF Personnel Budget Adjustments 229,091 - - 229,091 - - - TOTAL1,886,313$ -$ 1,165,544$ 3,051,857$ 7,092,639$ 1,165,544$ 8,258,183$ CITY OF SANTA CLARITAMid-Year Budget Adjustment Requests - Summary By FundFY 2024-25Exhibit A
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Attachment: Resolution Amending the Budgets for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 [Revision 7] (FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 MID-YEAR BUDGET
Item Division Title Fund Title Division Object Object Title Title of Request Mid-YearRequest On-going Cost Reason for Requesting Mid-Year Adjustment1Community PreservationGeneral Fund 1003200 Various Personnel 52,919$ 118,439$ Community PreservationGeneral Fund Various Various Various 62,349$ 5,740$ 3Community PreservationGeneral Fund 1003203 516101Contractual ServicesAnimal Care and Control Increased Service Costs 133,218$ 133,218$ Funding request to cover the increase in service costs for animal care and control. The estimated total cost for FY 24-25 is $1,004,258, which represents a 7% increase from prior year.CD TOTAL $ 248,486 $ 257,397 4 Transit Transit 7003702 516101Contractual ServicesTransit Maintenance Facility (TMF) Security Upgrades38,000$ -$ Funding request to install security upgrades at TMF which includes: installing an emergency pedestrian exit gate from the bus yard to provide evacuation access, installing electrified panic bars to two sets of doors in the administration building, and adding key card access to the road supervisor's office. ED TOTAL $ 38,000 $ - 5Engineering ServicesGeneral Fund 1004300 500301 Overtime PayIncrease in Overtime Expenditure Budget75,000$ -$ Funding request for ongoing and upcoming capital projects requiring night and weekend overtime inspections to ensure appropriate safety measures are being taken for work in the right-of-way. Overtime inspections include Edison's project on Lyons Avenue, SCV Water Agency's Honby Pipeline, and the Sanitation District's Sewer Pipe Liner Placement on Magic Mountain Parkway. 6General Services General Fund 1004503 511102 Vehicle FuelIncrease for Vehicle / Equipment Fuel 150,000$ -$ This request is to cover current fuel costs for the City's vehicles and equipment.7General Services Gas Tax 2304504 520102 EquipmentReplacement of Thermoplastic Melting Kettle60,000$ -$ Purchase of a replacement walk-behind thermoplastic unit for detailed work i.e. crosswalks and pavement markings. Traffic General Fund 1004400 520102 EquipmentPurchase (2) and Replacement (2) of Four Speed Feedback Trailers50,000$ -$ General Services General Fund 1004503 511105Maintenance SuppliesOngoing Maintenance for Speed Feedback Trailers4,000$ 4,000$ PW TOTAL 339,000$ 4,000$ 1007415 Various Various 52,850$ 52,850$ LMD 3572410 VariousExpenditure Offset(48,638)$ (48,638)$ Stormwater, Measure W, DBAAVarious 520102 176,000$ -$ 12 RCSRec. Facility (The Cube)1205120 516101Contractual ServicesLighting Controls Replacement at The Cube60,000$ -$ Funding request to replace the lighting control system at The Cube that has reached the end of its useful life.13 Facilities General Fund 1007400 516101Contractual ServicesConcrete Contraction Joint Repairs at The Sheriff's Station16,000$ -$ Funding request for the repairs of multiple contraction joints at the Sheriff's Station north parking lot, including areas around the vehicle maintenance building and the helipad. Sealing these contraction joints is necessary to prevent significant and costly repairs if the separation continues.14 Facilities Areawide 3677411 511105Maintenance SuppliesLight Pole Replacement15,515$ $ - Funding request to replace 26 damaged light posts located at Central Park, Old Orchard Park, and Valencia Glen Park. Replacing the light posts is a priority for public safety and proper use of these outdoor spaces after dark.Parks 1407300 Various $ 30,272 $ 179,672 Information Services1002200 Various $ 3,500 $ 100 Parks 1407300 Various $ 23,925 $ 96,404 Information Services1002200 Various $ 2,750 $ 100 Parks 1407300 Various $ 19,841 $ 88,070 Information Services1002200 Various $ 2,400 $ 100 Exhibit ACode Enforcement Officer II Vehicles and Accessories2 Funding request a General Maintenance Specialist position for Hart Park. The position will be funded for 3 months of FY 24/25.17Hart Park/GFPersonnel RequestAnimal Care Specialist Funding request for an Animal Care Specialist position for Hart Park. The position will be funded for 2 months of FY 24/25.16Hart Park/GFPersonnel/SuppliesGeneral Maintenance SpecialistReplacement of a mini-excavator for the maintenance of storm drain areas to prevent flooding during rain events.Funding request for two Groundskeeper 1 position for Hart Park. The position will be funded for 2 months of FY 24/25.Personnel/ SuppliesGroundskeeper 111 Env. Services EquipmentReplace Mini-Excavator15Hart Park/GF10Special DistrictsOngoing O&M Reduction / Incubator FacilityAdjustment to the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Administration budget related to the maintenance of the Business Incubator.9 Facilities General FundBusiness Incubator Facility MaintenanceFunding request to cover expenses related to the ongoing care and maintenance of the former Business Incubator facility now occupied by Arts and Events staff.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITAMid-Year Budget Amendments - OperationsFY 2024-25Code Enforcement Officer IIFunding request for Code Enforcement Officer to successfully transition the Code Enforcement Program (Program) to a full seven-day operation, ensuring regular coverage on Sundays. This enhanced coverage will allow the Program to maintain consistent focus on key priority issues.8 Purchase of Public Awareness Radar Education Trailers (PARET) units to address speed enforcement complaints and provide staff with the ability to conduct proactive speed tests and educate motorist on their speed.
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Item Division Title Fund Title Division Object Object Title Title of Request Mid-YearRequest On-going Cost Reason for Requesting Mid-Year AdjustmentParks Hart Park Various VariousAutomotive Equipment and Accessories $ 87,857 $ 5,740 Facilities Hart Park Various VariousAutomotive Equipment and Accessories $ 60,436 $ 5,740 Facilities Hart Park Various VariousAutomotive Equipment and Accessories $ 119,914 $ 11,480 Facilities Hart Park Various VariousEquipment and Accessories $ 35,766 $ 10,600 Facilities Hart Park Various VariousEquipment and Accessories $ 50,383 $ 5,300 23 Facilities Hart Park 1407400 516101Contractual ServicesHart Park Security Systems Upgrades105,800$ -$ To provide for critical security upgrades to protect the facilities and historical assets at Hart Park. Funding will modernize the park's security systems, including upgrading the fire alarm communicator to 5G, installing a Honeywell alarm system, and implementing a Brivo access control system.24 Public LibraryPublic Library3098301 511101 Special SuppliesMansion (Museum) Supplies15,000$ 8,000$ Procurement of supplies for museum staff members for the care of museum collections i.e. vacuums, cleaning materials and cameras for the preservation and conservation of the collection. 25 Public LibraryPublic Library3098301 511101 Special Supplies Hart Archive Storage 53,000$ -$ Procurement of storage furniture, environmental monitors, and disaster preparedness supplies needed for the proper care, protection and storage of the Hart Archive at the Citrus Building. 26Information ServicesHart Park 1402200 516101Contractual ServicesNetwork Infrastructure at Hart Park40,000$ 3,000$ Funding request for network infrastructure at Hart Park. 27Information ServicesHart Park 1402200 516101Contractual ServicesHart Park Cameras 169,290$ 7,250$ Funding request to procure and install security cameras at Hart Park. Project areas include, Hart Mansion, Ranch House, Hart Hall, and Main Driveway Entrance and Exit.NS TOTAL 1,091,861$ 425,768$ TOTAL 1,717,347$ 687,165$ 22Tractor for Hart Park Maintenance Purchase of a tractor for grounds maintenance and animal care at Hart Park.Funding vehicle for transporting tools and equipment to various park sites. To enhance its functionality and ensure safety, the truck will be equipped with several accessories for communication, emergency preparedness, and vehicle durability. 20(2) F-150 Groundskeeper 1 VehicleFunding vehicles for transporting tools and equipment to various park sites. To enhance its functionality and ensure safety, the truck will be equipped with several accessories for communication, emergency preparedness, and vehicle durability. F-250 Truck (Animal Care Specialist)19Purchase of two John Deere Gators for the grounds maintenance at Hart Park, including fuel, maintenance (tires, oil changes, etc.), and insurance. F-150 Truck(General Maintenance Specialist)Two John Deere Gators for Hart Park Grounds Operations2118Funding the primary vehicle for transporting tools and equipment at Hart Park for the animals. To enhance its functionality and ensure safety, the truck will be equipped with several accessories for communication, emergency preparedness, and vehicle durability.
Fund Title of RequestBudget ImpactReason for Requesting Mid-Year AdjustmentGeneral FundPersonnel adjustments $ (60,124)Non-GF Personnel adjustments $ 229,091 Total 168,966$ Exhibit ACITY OF SANTA CLARITAMid-Year Personnel AmendmentsFY 2024-2025Update personnel budget and other employee maintenance. Includes adjustment to CalPERS unfunded accrued liability payment and minimum wage increases for PTS Office Clerk and Lifeguard Candidates.
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Item # Project Title FundCurrent Budget Mid-Year Request Project Status Reason for Requesting Mid-Year AdjustmentProp C LR 550,000 (550,000) ConstructionProp A LR 861,144 550,000 ConstructionGeneral Fund Capital 6,911,814 (6,911,814) ConstructionEastside B&T District - 6,911,814 ConstructionMeasure M - ATP - 5,221,433 ConstructionMeasure M - Transit - 1,960,567 ConstructionProp A LR 861,144 (638,135) ConstructionTDA 8 7,047,865 (6,543,865) ConstructionAreawide Fund 3,002,138 (2,391,900) DesignValencia B&T District - 2,391,900 DesignMeasure R LR 630,000 (29,921) DesignSidewalk Infrastructure Fund- 29,921 DesignTotal CIP Request 19,864,105$ -$ -$ Exhibit A
32024-25 Concrete RehabAdjust 2024-25 Concrete Rehab project funding to utilize Sidewalk Infrastructure Funds in place of Measure R LR.2Magic Mountain ParkwayAdjust Magic Mountain Parkway Beautification funding to utilize Valencia B&T Fees from Los Angeles County in place of Areawide funds.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITAMid-Year Budget Amendments - Capital Improvement ProjectsFY 2024-25Adjust Vista Canyon Road Bridge project funding to utilize Prop A LR funds in place of Prop C LR funds as Prop C LR funds were deemed not applicable.Adjust Vista Canyon Road Bridge project funding to utilize Eastside B&T Fee Funds obligated on the Vista Canyon development in place of General Fund.1Vista Canyon Road BridgeAdjust Vista Canyon Road Bridge project funding to utilize Measure M ATP and Measure M Transit funds (approved by Metro on 11/21/24) in place of Prop A LR and TDA 8 funds.
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Fund Account TitleMid-YearAdjustmentReason for Requesting Mid-Year Adjustment100Transfers In from Developer Fees(58,000) Adjust budget to new fire facilities fund100Transfers In from Fire Facilities Fund187,774 Adjust FY 23-24 5% fire admin fees 140Transfers In from General Fund736,328 To provide for Hart Park operations601Transfers In from Eastside B&T District88,186 Reimbursement for the Vista Canyon Bridge prior year expenditures723Transfers In from Law Enforcement Facilities 211,256 Reimbursement for Sheriff's StationTOTAL - TRANSFERS IN 1,165,544$ 100Transfers Out to Hart Park Fund736,328$ To provide for Hart Park operations306Transfers Out to General Fund(58,000) Adjust budget to new fire facilities fund401Transfers Out to General Fund187,774 Adjust FY 23-24 5% fire admin fees 402Transfers Out to Facilities Fund211,256 Reimbursement for Sheriff's Station452Transfers Out to General Fund Capital88,186 Reimbursement for the Vista Canyon Bridge prior year expendituresTOTAL - TRANSFERS OUT 1,165,544$ Fund Account Title Adjustment Reason for Requesting Adjustment723Transfers In From General Fund16,000,000$ Additional fund transfer for future facilities projects.100Transfers Out to Facilities Fund16,000,000$ Additional fund transfer for future facilities projects.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITAExhibit AMid-Year Budget Amendments - Interfund TransfersFY 2024-2025 Exhibit ACITY OF SANTA CLARITABudget Amendments - Interfund TransfersFY 2023-2024
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LOAN
FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE
EASTSIDE BRIDGE & THOROUGHFARE DISTRICT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,000,000
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the City of Santa Clarita (City) General Fund to make a loan in the amount of $7,000,000 to the Eastside Bridge & Thoroughfare District; and
WHEREAS, the funds will be used for the construction of the Vista Canyon Bridge over the Santa Clara River to connect Soledad Canyon Road to the Vista Canyon development.
The Vista Canyon Bridge, and associated road improvements, will construct a new two-lane bridge and will consist of one lane in each direction with a striped median for emergency vehicles, highway safety lighting, concrete barriers, metal railing, a raised landscape planter, and shared-use sidewalk with a Class 1 bike lane and a new bike trail under the bridge. The road improvements will include a new traffic signal at the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Lost Canyon Road, new exclusive eastbound left-turn and right-turn lane additions, a lane extension of the existing westbound left-turn lane, and roadway improvements on Lost Canyon Road north of the bridge. The improvements south of the bridge include a roundabout and road improvements to access the Vista Canyon Multi-Modal Transit Center, which includes the Vista Canyon Metrolink Station and the Bus Transfer Station.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. It is agreed that $7,000,000 from the City’s General Fund will be loaned to the Eastside Bridge & Thoroughfare District.
SECTION 2. The amount of the loan will be paid back at a future time when funds in the amount of $7,000,000 are available to repay the loan back to the City’s General Fund.
SECTION 3. The loan will be paid back at an interest rate equivalent to the yield of the average monthly investment portfolio.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 10th day of December 2024.
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______________________________
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 24- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 10th day of December 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
______________________________
CITY CLERK
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RESOLUTION 24- ___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND SALARY SCHEDULES, PROVIDING
CHANGES TO BENEFIT CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE EMPLOYEES AND
RETIREES OF THE CITY, AND ESTABLISHING A RETIREMENT HEALTH
SAVINGS PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY
WHEREAS, Section 37206 of the Government Code requires the City Council to prescribe the time and method of paying salaries, wages, and benefits for employees of the City; WHEREAS, the City Council has authorized and directed, under provisions of the Municipal Code of the City of Santa Clarita, Section 2.080.060, the City Manager to prepare a proposed salary plan for all employees of the City;
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5, CalPERS requires governing bodies of local agencies contracting with CalPERS to approve and adopt a publicly available pay schedule for every employee position in accordance with public meeting laws; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the City’s classification plan and salary schedules for all regular, seasonal, temporary and part-time positions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The attached Classification Plan and Salary Schedule effective January 1, 2025, is hereby approved and adopted in accordance with the requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5. This plan includes classifications and salaries for: regular, unrepresented positions; City Manager and Councilmember positions; Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) represented positions; and part-time, temporary, seasonal (PTS) positions. The Classification Plan and Salary Schedule will be posted on the City’s website, and will be made available for public inspection for not less than five (5) years. Any amendments or revisions to the Classification Plan and Salary Schedule shall be submitted to the City Council for approval and adoption.
SECTION 2. The City’s Classification Plan and Salary Schedule is hereby amended effective January 1, 2025, as follows:
(A) The classification of Animal Care Specialist (salary grade 23) shall be established. (B) The starting salary for the salary range for PTS Office Clerk will be increased to meet the California minimum wage rate of $16.50 per hour, with a maximum salary of $20.21 per hour
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(C) The hourly salary for PTS Lifeguard Candidate will be increased to meet the California minimum wage rate of $16.50 per hour.
SECTION 3. Effective January 1, 2025, the City-paid benefit contribution for all active employees will be adjusted as shown below. Active employees include City Council members, regular unrepresented employees, and regular employees covered by the Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) who are actively working for the City. The City has a two tier plan for City-Paid benefit allowances:
Tier 1 includes active employees hired into regular, benefitted positions prior to January 1, 2018
Tier 2 includes active employees hired or re-hired after a break in service into benefitted positions on or after January 1, 2018. A break in service is defined as when the employee voluntarily or involuntarily separates from city service and is later rehired.
For active employees hired before January 1, 2018 (TIER 1) who enroll in a City- provided health insurance plan, the maximum monthly benefit allowance will be based on the level of medical coverage selected (i.e., employee only, employee plus one, or family). For 2025, the benefit allowances will be as described in the schedule below:
Employee only coverage: Up to $1,426.12 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums
Employee plus one coverage: Up to $1,574.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums
Employee family coverage: Up to $2,054.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums
For active employees hired or re-hired on or after January 1, 2018 (TIER 2) who enroll in a City-provided health insurance plan, the maximum monthly benefit allowance will be based on the level of medical coverage selected (i.e., employee only, employee plus, or family). For 2025, the benefit allowances will be as described in the schedule below:
Employee only coverage: Up to $789.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums
Employee plus one coverage: Up to $1,574.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums
Employee family coverage: Up to $2,054.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums
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Attachment: Resolution Amending Classification Salary Schedule, Benefit Change, and Establishing Retirement Health Savings Program Active employees hired prior to January 1, 2011, will receive a monthly taxable cash amount of $1,016.58 less any applicable health, dental, and vision premiums. This taxable cash amount is inclusive of the benefit allowances listed above, not in addition to those amounts.
Active employees hired or re-hired on or after January 1, 2011, who are not enrolled in a City- provided health insurance plan, will receive a monthly taxable cash amount of $369.06 less any applicable dental and vision premiums. This amount is equal to half of the employee only rate for the lowest cost CalPERS’ health insurance plan available to City employees who reside in Santa Clarita. For 2025, this plan is Blue Shield Trio HMO.
Benefit allowances and taxable cash will be pro-rated for employees who are part-time, benefitted, regular employees based on their work hours and leave accrual hours used per pay period.
The maximum benefit allowances may be adjusted based on changes to health, dental, and vision plans. Changes to future benefit allowances for active employees will be subject to City Council approval.
SECTION 4. Effective January 1, 2025, the retiree health care contribution for City Council members and regular employees, both unrepresented and SEIU, hired prior to January 1, 2008, and retiring from the City before January 1, 2012, will be a monthly medical benefit up to $1,428.80. Effective January 1, 2025, the retiree health care contribution for City Council members and regular employees, hired prior to January 1, 2008, and retiring from the City on or after January 1, 2012, will be a monthly medical benefit up to the employee plus one dependent rate for the lowest cost health insurance plan offered by CalPERS. For 2025, this plan is Health Net Salud Y Mas HMO. This monthly maximum rate will be $1,428.80 effective January 1, 2025. This maximum amount includes the minimum employer health premium contribution under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA). Retirees include City Council members, regular unrepresented employees, and regular employees covered by the SEIU who left in good standing from the City and retired from CalPERS within 120 days of leaving the City.
The actual amounts for each individual retiree are based on the costs of the City-provided health insurance plan selected by the retiree, any applicable vesting schedules, and any applicable provisions in the SEIU Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The surviving spouses or other dependents of retirees are only eligible for the CalPERS minimum contribution. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2008 are only eligible for the CalPERS minimum contribution. Changes to future retiree healthcare contributions will be subject to City Council approval.
SECTION 5. The City Council hereby establishes a Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program for all regular unrepresented employees. The City Manager is authorized to execute the documents necessary to create and administer the program with Mission Square.
The RHS program will include all regular unrepresented employees, the employee’s mandatory contribution, and the overall program provisions.
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Benefits for all SEIU-represented regular employees are detailed in the current MOU and any applicable side letter agreements.
SECTION 6. All prior resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution are hereby rescinded.
SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 10th day of December 2024. ______________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
__________________________________________________
CITY CLERK
DATE:__________________________
)
) ss.
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 Resolution 24 - was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 10th day of December 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
______________________________
CITY CLERK
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Attachment: Resolution Amending Classification Salary Schedule, Benefit Change, and Establishing Retirement Health Savings Program Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 518 Office Assistant $25.18 $26.44 $27.76 $29.15 $30.6018 Mail Clerk $25.18 $26.44 $27.76 $29.15 $30.6018 Preschool Teacher $25.18 $26.44 $27.76 $29.15 $30.6022 Office Specialist $27.79 $29.18 $30.64 $32.17 $33.7823 Account Clerk $28.49 $29.91 $31.41 $32.98 $34.6323 Animal Care Specialist $28.49 $29.91 $31.41 $32.98 $34.6323 Library Assistant $28.49 $29.91 $31.41 $32.98 $34.6323 Program Specialist $28.49 $29.91 $31.41 $32.98 $34.6324 Graffiti Worker $29.20 $30.66 $32.19 $33.80 $35.4926 Administrative Assistant $30.68 $32.21 $33.82 $35.51 $37.2927 Graffiti Specialist $31.44 $33.02 $34.67 $36.40 $38.2227 Mail Services Specialist $31.44 $33.02 $34.67 $36.40 $38.2228 Permit Specialist $32.23 $33.84 $35.53 $37.31 $39.1828 Planning Technician $32.23 $33.84 $35.53 $37.31 $39.1829 General Accounting Specialist $33.04 $34.69 $36.42 $38.24 $40.1632 Buyer $35.58 $37.36 $39.22 $41.18 $43.2432 Executive Administrative Assistant $35.58 $37.36 $39.22 $41.18 $43.2432 Human Resources Technician $35.58 $37.36 $39.22 $41.18 $43.2432 Payroll Technician $35.58 $37.36 $39.22 $41.18 $43.2432 Project Technician $35.58 $37.36 $39.22 $41.18 $43.2434 Arts and Events Coordinator $37.38 $39.25 $41.21 $43.27 $45.43 City of Santa ClaritaClassification Plan and Salary ScheduleEffective January 1, 2025Classifications and SalariesRegular, Unrepresented PositionsPayGradeClassification TitleHourly Salaries
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Attachment: Resolution Amending Classification Salary Schedule, Benefit Change, and Establishing Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 534 Graffiti Coordinator $37.38 $39.25 $41.21 $43.27 $45.4334 Recreation and Community Services Coordinator $37.38 $39.25 $41.21 $43.27 $45.4336 Assistant Planner I $39.27 $41.23 $43.30 $45.46 $47.7336 Circulation Supervisor $39.27 $41.23 $43.30 $45.46 $47.7336 Deputy City Clerk $39.27 $41.23 $43.30 $45.46 $47.7336 Engineering Technician $39.27 $41.23 $43.30 $45.46 $47.7336 Executive Office Administrator $39.27 $41.23 $43.30 $45.46 $47.7336 Librarian $39.27 $41.23 $43.30 $45.46 $47.7336 Traffic Signal Technician $39.27 $41.23 $43.30 $45.46 $47.7338 Environmental Field Specialist $41.26 $43.32 $45.49 $47.76 $50.1538 Information Technology Specialist $41.26 $43.32 $45.49 $47.76 $50.1538 Landscape Maintenance Specialist $41.26 $43.32 $45.49 $47.76 $50.1538 Supervisor $41.26 $43.32 $45.49 $47.76 $50.1539 Administrative Analyst $42.29 $44.40 $46.62 $48.96 $51.4039 Communications Specialist $42.29 $44.40 $46.62 $48.96 $51.4039 Tree Specialist $42.29 $44.40 $46.62 $48.96 $51.4040 GIS Technician $43.35 $45.51 $47.79 $50.18 $52.6942 Arts and Events Supervisor $45.54 $47.82 $50.21 $52.72 $55.3642 Assistant Planner II $45.54 $47.82 $50.21 $52.72 $55.3642 Project Development Coordinator $45.54 $47.82 $50.21 $52.72 $55.3642 Recreation and Community Services Supervisor $45.54 $47.82 $50.21 $52.72 $55.3642 Senior Building Inspector $45.54 $47.82 $50.21 $52.72 $55.3642 Senior Code Enforcement Officer $45.54 $47.82 $50.21 $52.72 $55.3642 Senior Librarian $45.54 $47.82 $50.21 $52.72 $55.36 Classification TitleHourly SalariesClassifications and SalariesRegular, Unrepresented PositionsPayGrade
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Attachment: Resolution Amending Classification Salary Schedule, Benefit Change, and Establishing Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 542 Supervising Public Works Inspector $45.54 $47.82 $50.21 $52.72 $55.3642 Supervising Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic $45.54 $47.82 $50.21 $52.72 $55.3642 Traffic Signal Specialist $45.54 $47.82 $50.21 $52.72 $55.3645 Acquisition Analyst $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Administrator $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Arts and Events Administrator $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Assistant Engineer $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Financial Analyst $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Human Resources Analyst $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Information Technology Analyst $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Landscape Maintenance Administrator $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Library Administrator $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Management Analyst $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Parks Administrator $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Project Manager $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Recreation and Community Services Administrator $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Stormwater Administrator $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Supervising Building Inspector $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Transit Analyst $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Transportation Planning Analyst $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6145 Urban Forestry Administrator $49.04 $51.49 $54.07 $56.77 $59.6147 Associate Planner $51.53 $54.10 $56.81 $59.65 $62.6347 Economic Development Associate $51.53 $54.10 $56.81 $59.65 $62.6349 Senior Management Analyst $54.13 $56.84 $59.68 $62.67 $65.80 Classifications and SalariesRegular, Unrepresented PositionsPayGradeClassification TitleHourly Salaries
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Attachment: Resolution Amending Classification Salary Schedule, Benefit Change, and Establishing Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 550 Associate Engineer $55.49 $58.26 $61.17 $64.23 $67.4550 Senior Project Manager $55.49 $58.26 $61.17 $64.23 $67.4550 Senior Information Technology Analyst $55.49 $58.26 $61.17 $64.23 $67.4551 City Clerk $56.87 $59.72 $62.70 $65.84 $69.1351 Senior Financial Analyst $56.87 $59.72 $62.70 $65.84 $69.1351 Senior Human Resources Analyst $56.87 $59.72 $62.70 $65.84 $69.1351 Senior Planner $56.87 $59.72 $62.70 $65.84 $69.1352 Engineer $58.30 $61.21 $64.27 $67.49 $70.8653 Environmental Administrator $59.75 $62.74 $65.88 $69.17 $72.6353 Payroll Administrator $59.75 $62.74 $65.88 $69.17 $72.6353 Purchasing and Contracts Administrator $59.75 $62.74 $65.88 $69.17 $72.6356 Finance Administrator $64.35 $67.57 $70.94 $74.49 $78.2256 Senior Engineer $64.35 $67.57 $70.94 $74.49 $78.2256 Senior Traffic Engineer $64.35 $67.57 $70.94 $74.49 $78.2256 Traffic Signal System Administrator $64.35 $67.57 $70.94 $74.49 $78.2257 Intergovernmental Relations Officer $65.96 $69.25 $72.72 $76.35 $80.1761 Arts and Events Manager $72.80 $76.44 $80.27 $84.28 $88.4961 Communications Manager $72.80 $76.44 $80.27 $84.28 $88.4961 Community Preservation Manager $72.80 $76.44 $80.27 $84.28 $88.4961 Environmental Services Manager $72.80 $76.44 $80.27 $84.28 $88.4961 General Services Manager $72.80 $76.44 $80.27 $84.28 $88.4961 Parks Manager $72.80 $76.44 $80.27 $84.28 $88.4961 Parks Planning and Open Space Manager $72.80 $76.44 $80.27 $84.28 $88.4961 Planning Manager $72.80 $76.44 $80.27 $84.28 $88.49 Classifications and SalariesRegular, Unrepresented PositionsPayGradeClassification TitleHourly Salaries
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Attachment: Resolution Amending Classification Salary Schedule, Benefit Change, and Establishing Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 561 Recreation and Community Services Manager $72.80 $76.44 $80.27 $84.28 $88.4961 Special Districts Manager $72.80 $76.44 $80.27 $84.28 $88.4962 Assistant City Engineer $74.62 $78.36 $82.27 $86.39 $90.7162 City Building Official $74.62 $78.36 $82.27 $86.39 $90.7163 Assistant to the City Manager $76.49 $80.31 $84.33 $88.55 $92.9763 City Librarian $76.49 $80.31 $84.33 $88.55 $92.9763 Finance Manager $76.49 $80.31 $84.33 $88.55 $92.9763 Human Resources Manager $76.49 $80.31 $84.33 $88.55 $92.9763 Transit Manager $76.49 $80.31 $84.33 $88.55 $92.9765 Information Services Manager $80.36 $84.38 $88.60 $93.03 $97.6870 City Engineer $90.92 $95.47 $100.24 $105.25 $110.5174 Director of Administrative Services $100.36 $105.38 $110.65 $116.18 $121.9974 Director of Community Development $100.36 $105.38 $110.65 $116.18 $121.9974 Director of Economic Development $100.36 $105.38 $110.65 $116.18 $121.9974 Director of Human Resources and Library Services $100.36 $105.38 $110.65 $116.18 $121.9974 Director of Neighborhood Services $100.36 $105.38 $110.65 $116.18 $121.9974 Director of Recreation and Community Services $100.36 $105.38 $110.65 $116.18 $121.9978 Director of Public Works $110.78 $116.32 $122.14 $128.24 $134.6579 Assistant City Manager $113.55 $119.23 $125.19 $131.45 $138.021Office Assistant: Yrated salary $32.83/hour PayGradeClassification TitleHourly SalariesClassifications and SalariesRegular, Unrepresented Positions
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Special Meeting
~Minutes~
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 5:00 PM City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Smyth called to order the Special Meeting of the City Council 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:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
Position Title: City Manager
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - TO BE HELD IN THE CARL BOYER ROOM Mayor Smyth reconvened the meeting to Closed Session at 5:01 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Smyth reconvened the meeting to Open Session at 6:04 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 Smyth adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:04 p.m.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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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, November 26, 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 6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Smyth led the 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
Mayor Smyth remarked that as he prepares to leave office, Planning Commissioner Renee Berlin and Arts Commissioner Andrea Vibe will also be leaving their posts and thanked them for their service to the City. He then invited them both to the dais to receive their certificates.
Councilwoman McLean encouraged community members to shop local to support small businesses, noting that they employ nearly half of the private workforce and form the foundation of local economies. Councilmember McLean announced that the City proclaims November 30, 2024, as Small Business Saturday, and invited Chair of the Board of the Santa Clarita Valley 3 Packet Pg. 36
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Chamber of Commerce Becki Robb, Chair Elect Di Thompson, and members of the Small Business Council to accept the proclamation and take a photo.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the City Council were Mitchell Landaw regarding a request for an open forum agenda item on the proposed The Master’s University expansion plan and Ron Alecock on action taken by Council to address and combat homelessness.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin commented that the City Council has been very active for a number of years working to combat homelessness on a variety of fronts including supporting the development and construction of Bridge to Home, working with Family Promise for families transitioning from homelessness, and continued collaboration with the Sheriff's Department. In addition, the City continues to carry out encampment clean-ups and works with the Homelessness Task Force that was established by City Council.
City Manager Ken Striplin also commented that there would be a public process that would take place at both the Planning Commission and City Council level following a formal submittal by The Master’s University.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Gibbs commented that the election had passed and with that the passage of Measure A, the quarter-cent increase in sales tax that will replace Measure H. As a result, a funding mechanism will exist within a very large governmental body, Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency. He also congratulated the Junior Chamber International for holding another successful 40 Under 40 event.
Mayor Pro Tem Miranda invited the community to join the City for the Fourth Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Cube on Friday, December 6, at 7 p.m. He shared that the event would include sledding on real snow and feature performances from local ice skaters from Disney's Frozen Ice Holiday.
Councilwoman McLean commented that Light Up Main Street was a success, and Mayor Smyth asked for an estimate of the number of attendees to which Arts and Events Manager Phil Lantis responded that approximately 12,000 people attended the event this year, as opposed to 10,000 last year. Councilwoman McLean commented on the Bouquet Canyon Trail Ribbon Cutting event and the Thanksgiving celebration at the Newhall Community Center, praising each as noteworthy accomplishments. Her final comments discussed the scoping meetings aimed at improving the safety on State Route 14. She said that Santa Clarita residents had the best representation at these meetings and urged the community to continue their calls and comments to ensure the safety of the community.
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Bicycle Coalition turnout. Councilmember Weste also commented on her concerns with insurance in the state, explaining that current insurance rates negatively impact the real estate industry, homeowners, and car insurance premiums. In order to address the issue, Councilmember Weste proposed a collaborative effort with other cities and agencies who share the same concerns regarding insurance in the state if conditions do not show improvement.
Mayor Smyth remarked on the opening of Bouquet Canyon Trail and Light Up Main Street as events that bring great value to the City.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1
AMENDMENT TO THE EASTSIDE BRIDGE AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARE
CONSTRUCTION FEE DISTRICT
A public hearing to consider amendments to the adopted Eastside Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Construction Fee District.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to amend the Eastside Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Construction Fee District.
2. Providing there is less than 50 percent written protest from the represented area of benefit, adopt a resolution amending the adopted Eastside Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Construction Fee District, and instruct the City Clerk to record a certified copy of the adopted resolution with the County Recorder.
Mayor Smyth opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick reported all notices required by law have been provided.
City Council waived the option to receive a presentation from staff.
There was no public comment on this item.
There were no questions or discussion on this item by Council.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Smyth, Miranda, Gibbs, McLean, Weste
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM 2
DOCKWEILER DRIVE EXTENSION, PROJECT S3023 - RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION City Council consideration of items pertaining to acquisition of right-of-way for the Dockweiler Drive Extension project, S3023.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Find the Addendum to the Dockweiler Drive Extension Project Environmental Impact Report complies with the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulation Article 11 sections 15162 and 15164, for changes to the approved project.
2. Adopt a resolution declaring certain real properties owned or to be acquired by the City of Santa Clarita and exchanged with other property exempt surplus land to facilitate right-of- way acquisition for the proposed extension of Dockweiler Drive and the proposed bicycle and pedestrian trail, make California Environmental Quality Act findings, and direct staff to submit the resolution to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for approval.
3. Adopt a resolution for the Real Property Transfer Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement, subject to final modifications and approval by the City Attorney.
4. Adopt a resolution approving the summary vacation of a portion of the public right-of-way along Lyons Avenue and Placerita Canyon Road, as described and shown on Exhibit “A” Legal Description and Exhibit “B” Exhibit Map of the attached resolution; for the summary vacation of an offer of dedication for private and future street purposes of Norland Drive, as described and shown on Exhibit “G” Legal Description and Exhibit “H” Exhibit Map of the attached resolution; and reserving easements for the Gas Company and Charter Communications as described and shown on the Exhibit “C,” “D,” “E,” and “F” of the attached resolution.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to submit the approved certified original resolution for summary vacation into escrow, to be recorded following the recordation of the quitclaim deeds exchanged between the City of Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles.
6. Adopt a resolution approving the Real Property Transfer Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and Laurene F. Weste, which authorizes an exchange of land between the parties, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement, subject to final modifications and approval by the City Attorney.
7. Adopt a resolution approving the Real Property Transfer Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and Prostor Land, LLC, which authorizes an exchange of land between the parties, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement, subject to final modifications and approval by the City Attorney.
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8. Approve the Conveyance of Right-of-Way Agreement between the Newhall School District and the City of Santa Clarita, which provides for the acquisition of right-of-way for a portion of Dockweiler Drive Extension Project.
9. Adopt a resolution accepting the offer of dedication for Emberbrook Drive, set aside for highway purposes by the County of Los Angeles by Resolution dated June 8, 1971; accepting another portion of Emberbrook Drive, offered as a future street by instrument numbers 3181, 3182, and 3183, all recorded September 4, 1974, for public use and road purposes; and authorizing a street name change to Dockweiler Drive.
10. Authorize the City Clerk to record the approved certified original resolution accepting Emberbrook Drive and renaming to Dockweiler Drive in the Los Angeles County Registrar- Recorder’s office upon completion of the Dockweiler Drive Extension Project and subject to approval from the Director of Public Works.
11. Authorize the City Manager or designee to grant easements for public use and road purposes and public use and trail purposes across City-owned parcels for Dockweiler Drive.
12. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $1,600,000 from the Via Princessa Bridge and Thoroughfare Fee fund (Fund 453) to Dockweiler Drive Extension, Project S3023, expenditure account S3023453 – 516101.
13. Authorize the City Manager or designee to submit $1,100,000 into escrow, to be distributed to the County of Los Angeles at the close of escrow for the Land Exchange Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles.
14. Authorize the City Manager or designee to reimburse Laurene F. Weste for actual expenses related to relocating the existing septic system out of the Dockweiler Drive right-of-way in an amount not to exceed $22,000; authorize the City Manager or designee to pay Laurene F.
Weste $11,000 in compensation for the relocation of existing animal kennels and cargo containers out of the Dockweiler Drive right-of-way to another location on the same parcel; and authorize the City Manager or designee to pay Ms. Weste $32,000 in compensation for the relocation of the water pipes, valves, and plant material out of the Dockweiler Drive right-of-way.
15. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval.
Councilmember Weste recused herself from the meeting due to her land ownership interests.
Special Council Kevin Ennis delivered the staff presentation.
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Councilwoman McLean expressed her concerns about the project, commenting on the impacts during construction; shared her concerns of traffic and the safety of the residents and children who live in the area; and agreed with the suggestion to step back instead of approving it across the board.
Councilwoman McLean inquired about the cost to the City and to The Master’s University to build the extension, and Assistant City Engineer Shannon Pickett provided the construction estimate to be between $45 and $51 million.
Councilmember Gibbs asked what necessitated this secondary access, and Mr. Striplin replied that after numerous studies exploring solutions to traffic circulation issues in the area, 13th Street was determined to be the most feasible option to connect Dockweiler. Councilmember Gibbs inquired, and Mr. Striplin confirmed that The Master's University had a commitment to build a portion of the Dockweiler Drive extension within their original specific plan.
Councilmember Gibbs inquired about the properties and agreements involved in the land swap, and Mr. Striplin responded that leach line issues will be determined as the project moves forward in construction are there are no develop applications involved in this action nor any City obligation to build a curb cut-out.
Mayor Smyth commented on moving forward with the project after obtaining the advice of outside counsel and the Fair Political Practices Commission, shared Councilwoman McLean's concerns about the project’s proximity to McGrath Elementary, but felt reassured by the guidelines already in place and the Council’s deliberate approach to the project over the last seven years, and asked for a motion and second.
Prior to roll call, Councilmember Gibbs asked if staff foresees a timeline as to the design and construction of the road, and Mr. Pickett responded that the design is expected to be finalized within the next few months and that construction is expected to last two years.
RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 1]
MOVER: Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
AYES: Cameron Smyth, Bill Miranda, Jason Gibbs
NAYS: Marsha McLean
RECUSED: Laurene Weste
Councilmember Weste rejoined the meeting following the vote. ______________________________________________________________________________
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NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 3
NAMING OF OPEN SPACE HONORING JOHN HARTIGAN
Discuss the naming of open space land in honor of long-time Santa Clarita resident John Hartigan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council discuss and provide direction on the naming of the recently approved acquisition of +/-169 acres of open space in the honor of John Hartigan.
Council waived the staff report.
Councilmember Weste commented that John Hartigan spent his life working in the movie industry, was loved, and will be missed.
Councilmember Weste spoke of the benefits of this land acquisition, remarked that the voters mandated by 67 percent of the vote to create the Open Space District, and that the John Hartigan Family Open Space is a wonderful addition.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Smyth, Miranda, Gibbs, McLean, Weste
CONSENT CALENDAR
All items approved except Item 12, which was pulled from the agenda.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
AYES: Smyth, Miranda, Gibbs, McLean, Weste
ITEM 4
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES – The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the November 12, 2024, Special Meeting
ITEM 5
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the November 12, 2024, Regular Meeting
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ITEM 6
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 23 AND 24
Check Register No. 23 for Period 10/04/24 through 10/17/24 and 10/24/24. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 10/07/24 through 10/18/24. Check Register No. 24 for Period 10/18/24 through 10/31/24 and 11/07/24. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 10/21/24 through 11/01/24.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 23 and Check Register No. 24.
ITEM 7
LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST/DECLARING VACANCIES
Terms of various Local Appointments will expire on December 31, 2024. This item will initiate the process to fill these vacancies.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the Local Appointments List.
2. Declare vacancies on the Planning Commission; Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission; Arts Commission; and Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel.
3. Approve the recruitment process for the vacancies.
ITEM 8
CITYWIDE TREE MAINTENANCE AND INVENTORY CONTRACT
This item considers awarding a two year contract with three, one-year renewal options to West Coast Arborists, Inc., for tree maintenance services throughout the City.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve an increase, in the current Fiscal Year, of $325,320 to the existing West Coast Arborist, Inc. contract for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,499,592.
2. Award a two-year contract to West Coast Arborists, Inc., beginning in Fiscal Year 2025-26, to provide tree maintenance services, for a total two-year amount not to exceed $6,700,548, plus up to three additional one-year renewal options beginning in year three, not to exceed the annual amount of $3,350,274, plus Consumer Price Index upon request of the contractor and approval of the City of Santa Clarita.
3. Appropriate a one-time amount, in the current Fiscal Year, of $90,000 from the Self Insurance Fund (Fund 721) to expenditure account 7212306-516101.
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4. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2025-26, appropriate an ongoing amount of $99,684 from the Areawide Fund (Fund 367) and $73,270 from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund (Fund 357) to the expenditure accounts identified in Attachment A, totaling $172,954.
5. Appropriate a one-time amount of $109,250 beginning in Fiscal Year 2025-26, and an ongoing amount of $56,350, from the Hart Park Fund (Fund 140) to expenditure account 1402401-516101 for the care of trees at Hart Park.
6. Appropriate an amount of $30,000 from the Oak Tree Preservation Fund (Fund 406) to expenditure account 4062401-516101 beginning in Fiscal Year 2024-25 through Fiscal Year 2026-27.
7. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all contracts and associated documents subject to City Attorney approval, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal years.
ITEM 9
CITRUS BUILDING TENANT IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT F1030 - DESIGN CONTRACT This item considers awarding a design contract to provide design services and prepare construction documents for the Citrus Building Tenant Improvements project. The tenant improvements will include a new 1,920-square-foot sound stage and approximately 2,555 square feet of ancillary uses including a control room, editing suites, and general offices.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award the design contract to Wolcott Architecture for the Citrus Building Tenant Improvements, Project F1030, in the amount of $214,790 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $20,210, for a total contract amount not to exceed $235,000.
2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $235,000 from the Citrus Facility Fund (Fund 130) to expenditure account F1030130-516101; increase Transfer Out to Citrus Facility Fund (Fund 130) to expenditure account 1009500-710130 and Transfers In from General Fund (Fund 100) revenue account 130-600100 by $235,000.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
Addressing the Council was Patti Rasmussen.
Mayor Smyth commented about studio staff concerns about the SCVTV accommodations being constrained through the improvement process, and City Manager Ken Striplin explained that the design contract, after careful analysis, should result in a facility with similar amenities, but new and with better parking, to the one in place now, and discussed funding from the Public Education Government Access fund and the current general fund subsidy.
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ITEM 10
FINAL TRACT MAP, ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION, AND REJECTION OF IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR TRACT MAP NO. 51644-19 (TESORO
HIGHLANDS)
Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, approve final tract map, accept offers, and reject irrevocable offer dedication, for Tract No. 51644-19. This map is for subdivision purposes and is located within Tesoro del Valle, north of Tesoro del Valle Road.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 51644-19.
2. Accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication and grant of: (1) the easements for sanitary sewers and sanitary sewer ingress and egress purposes; (2) all sanitary sewers and appurtenant structures; (3) the easements for covered storm drain, storm drain appurtenant structures, ingress and egress purposes; (4) the right to restrict or prohibit the erection or construction of any buildings or structures within lots 47 through 55, inclusive; (5) the right to restrict or prohibit any and all allowable uses or construction within those areas designated as open space on this map.
3. Reject the irrevocable offer of dedication and grant in fee simple of all lot 36 for flood control purposes.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to rescind the rejection and accept the offer of dedication and grant in fee simple of all of lot 36 for the purposes of transferring to Los Angeles County Flood Control District when construction of the improvements is completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
5. Make findings as follows: This project is consistent with the provisions of Sections 66474 and 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act and should be approved.
6. Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement on the face of the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 51644-19, which indicates all special assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita are paid.
7. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk’s Statement on the face of the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 51644-19, which embodies the approval of said map, the acceptance of the dedications shown thereon, and the rejection of the irrevocable offer of dedication and grant in fee simple shown thereon.
8. Instruct the City Surveyor to endorse the City Surveyor’s Statement on the face of the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 51644-19, which provides for verification that the map is technically correct.
9. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer’s Statement on the face of Final Tract Map for Tract No. 51644-19, which provides for verification of substantial conformance with 3 Packet Pg. 45
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the Tentative Tract Map and all provisions of local ordinances and state laws applicable at the time of approval.
ITEM 11
2024-25 OVERLAY AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, PROJECT M0157 - DESIGN
CONTRACT
This item considers awarding an engineering design and construction support services contract for the 2024-25 Overlay and Slurry Seal Program. The annual overlay and slurry seal projects are an integral part of the City’s Pavement Management Program. Each year, streets are evaluated and identified for needed pavement preservation and rehabilitation treatments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award the engineering design and construction support services contract to Pavement Engineering, Inc., for the 2024-25 Overlay and Slurry Seal Program, Project M0157, in the amount of $709,820, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $106,473, for a total contract amount not to exceed $816,293.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three annual renewal options not to exceed the base annual contract, inclusive of contingency, plus any adjustment consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 12
4069: SUMMARY VACATION OF PORTIONS OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS
PLACERITA CYN RD NEAR SIERRA HWY
Pursuant to Section 8331 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, summarily vacate portions of the public-right-of-way known as Placerita Canyon Road located near Sierra Highway.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of portions of the public right-of-way known as Placerita Canyon Road, as described in Exhibit “A” Legal Description, and as shown on Exhibit “B” Exhibit Map of the attached resolution.
2. Reserve easements for public utility purposes as specified in the attached resolution, as described in Exhibit “C” Legal Description, and as shown on Exhibit “D” Exhibit Map of the attached resolution.
3. Direct the City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s office.
ITEM 12 WAS PULLED
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ITEM 13
FORMER SENIOR CENTER, PROJECT F0006 - BUILDING ASSESSMENT CONTRACT This item considers awarding a contract to provide site investigation, a findings analysis, and a constructability assessment of renovations for the former Senior Center building at William S.
Hart Regional Park.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a contract to HH Fremer Architects, Inc. for the Former Senior Center, Project F0006, in the amount of $133,000 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $13,300, for a total contract amount not to exceed $146,300.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
Addressing the Council was Patti Rasmussen.
ITEM 14
VETERANS HISTORICAL PLAZA PLAQUE REQUEST
The Daughters of the American Revolution have requested to add a plaque at the Veterans Historical Plaza to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the request to add a plaque at the Veterans Historical Plaza.
ITEM 15
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY COMMITTEE ON AGING FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
AGREEMENT
The Fiscal Year 2024-25 agreement with the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging will support home-delivered meals, transit-related services, and recreation, health, and wellness programs for seniors.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve an agreement with the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging in the amount of $525,000 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
Addressing the Council was Kevin MacDonald.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
There were no additional requests to speak received.
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ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Weste thanked Mayor Smyth for his service and said it was a pleasure to serve alongside him; after which, Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting in memory of John Christopher Hartigan at 7:50 p.m.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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Agenda Item: 4
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: December 10, 2024
SUBJECT: CHECK REGISTER NO. 25
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Brittany Houston
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 25.
BACKGROUND
Check Register No. 25 for the Period 11/01/24 through 11/14/24 and 11/21/24 in the aggregate amount of $9,479,367.19 inclusive of Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 11/04/24 through 11/15/24 in the aggregate amount of $2,903,334.15.
FISCAL IMPACT
Adequate funds are available in the budgeted expenditure accounts to support the check register payments.
ATTACHMENTS
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Agenda Item: 5
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: December 10, 2024
SUBJECT: FEDERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES: MMO PARTNERS CONTRACT DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
PRESENTER: Masis Hagobian
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Award a two-year contract to MMO Partners for federal advocacy services for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026, concurrent with the term of the 119th Congress, in the amount not to exceed $77,000 annually.
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) retains the Washington, D.C., based firm of MMO Partners, formerly known as Murray, Montgomery and O’Donnell, for federal advocacy services. MMO Partners' current contract with the City expires on December 31, 2024, concurrent with the conclusion of the 118th Congress.
The recommended action is to award a two-year professional services contract with MMO Partners for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026, concurrent with the term of the upcoming 119th Congress.
During the upcoming session of Congress, federal advocacy activities will focus on working with the City’s federal delegation and their staff to inform them of the City Council’s federal legislative priorities, as outlined in the adopted 2025 Executive and Legislative Platform.
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will continue to work with MMO Partners on matters to safeguard or advance the City’s goals, consistent with the City Council’s adopted policies. This includes coordination with the City’s federal delegation to secure enactment of legislation expanding the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include the Rim of the Valley Corridor.
During the most recent contract period, MMO Partners worked with the City to establish positive relationships with the City’s federal delegation and administration. Specific accomplishments include securing approximately $8.8 million in the Federal Appropriations Act of 2023 and 2024 for three City projects that will improve local traffic circulation and traffic safety. Additionally, MMO Partners has assisted the City in developing advocacy strategies related to supporting and amending the Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act, including arranging briefings with committee consultants and the offices of the chairs of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and House Committee on Natural Resources.
The MMO Partners' retainer will remain at the same compensation level as their current contract:
$6,000 per month plus reimbursement of reasonable, out-of-pocket expenses, which are not to exceed $5,000 annually. This results in an annual contract maximum of $77,000. The overall contract authorization for the two-year period is $154,000.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action, as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Adequate funds for federal advocacy services are contained in the adopted Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget in City Manager’s Office Contractual Services expenditure account 1001100-516101.
Funding for the contract in subsequent fiscal years is contingent upon future budget appropriations by the City Council.
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: December 10, 2024
SUBJECT: SANTA CLARITA 2025 EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE
PLATFORM
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
PRESENTER: Masis Hagobian
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt the Santa Clarita 2025 Executive and Legislative Platform.
BACKGROUND
Many cities, special districts, and other organizations that frequently take positions on federal and state legislation, adopt an annual legislative program or platform. The legislative platform outlines policy statements regarding legislative and regulatory issues that are of interest to the organization and are likely to come forward during the congressional session or state legislative session. The City Council adopted the Santa Clarita 2024 Executive and Legislative Platform on December 12, 2023.
The attached Santa Clarita 2025 Executive and Legislative Platform outlines policy statements regarding legislative and regulatory issues that are of interest to the City of Santa Clarita (City) and may come forward during the 119th Congress and the California Legislature’s 2025-26 Session.
The proposed changes to the 2025 Executive and Legislative Platform include:
• Expanding the scope of Item 5 in the Federal section to include support for enhancements to the City’s resiliency to natural disasters. • Adding the following as Item 11 in the Federal section: “Support legislation or administrative action designating the Northern Angeles National Forest as a national monument.”
• Expanding the scope of Item 3 in the State section to include local prosecutorial discretion.
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• Expanding the scope of Item 6 in the State section to include support for covered conductor conversions.
• Revising Item 29 in the State section to reflect the recent adoption of the Palmdale to Burbank alignment by the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
The aforementioned proposed changes to the 2025 Executive and Legislative Platform were presented to the City Council Legislative Committee on November 12, 2024.
The 2025 Executive and Legislative Platform is consistent with previous positions adopted by the City Council and is designed to provide City staff, as well as the City’s federal and state legislative delegation, with general guidance on legislative and regulatory issues of interest and concern to the City Council. The 2025 Executive and Legislative Platform will also inform organizations with an advocacy presence in Washington and Sacramento of the Santa Clarita City Council’s legislative interests. Finally, the document will assist City staff in communicating about legislative and regulatory issues of interest and concern and will enable City staff to quickly respond in the event an issue of direct impact to the City requires immediate action.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other direction, as provided by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
No additional resources beyond those contained within the adopted Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget are required for implementation of the recommended action.
ATTACHMENTS
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1 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA
20254 Executive and Legislative Platform
An executive and legislative platform, approved by the City Council, enables City of Santa Clarita elected officials and staff to act quickly in reaching out to legislators, executive branch elected officials, and legislative, administrative, or regulatory staff in communicating the City’s interests at the federal and state levels of government. The components within the 20254 Executive and Legislative Platform are primarily based upon positions previously adopted by the City Council.
The Santa Clarita City Council establishes the City of Santa Clarita’s official policy position on all legislative, administrative, and regulatory matters with which the City is involved.
Position statements regarding legislative, administrative, regulatory, and other matters for which City Council established policy exists may be communicated by the City Manager or designated staff to legislators, legislative staff, administration officials, ad ministrative staff, regulatory board members, and other entities, as appropriate, reflecting the City Council’s adopted policy.
For those matters in which no City Council policy exists, bills and other legislative , administrative, or regulatory matters will be brought to the City Council Legislative Committee for a recommendation to the full City Council. These matters may also be brought directly to the City Council, upon the request of the Council or in the event that timeliness of action by the City Council is required.
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2 The purpose of the Santa Clarita 20254 Executive and Legislative Platform is to outline the position of the City Council on priority issues and matters that impact the City's ability to operate effectively. City staff will monitor federal and state legislation, and administrative or regulatory proposals; taking appropriate action when required in compliance with the adopted Legislative Platform in order to safeguard and/or advance the City’s interests in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento.
The statements outlined below are intended to assist the City Council and City staff to efficiently and appropriately address proposed legislation, administrative, or regulatory actions to promote City interests and protect local authority, as necessary.
FEDERAL
1. Support legislation seeking to implement the Rim of the Valley Corridor Special Resource Study; containing boundary adjustments that include portions of the Santa Clarita Valley, but does not eliminate or limit current authority of the City o f Santa Clarita.
2. Support funding opportunities to be used toward the construction and long-term management of the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial and National Monument.
3. Support infrastructure legislation and direct grant funding to local governments for a federal investment in transportation, water resources, housing, and community development.
4. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions that increase penalties for possession or purchase of fentanyl with the intention to sell or administer.
5. Support legislation, administrative proposals, or grant opportunities that will secure funding for Santa Clarita’s emergency management services and pre-disaster mitigation funding, including resources to assist with wildfire mitigation and enhancements to the City’s resiliency to natural disasters.
6. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or grant applications that will bring program flexibility and funding beneficial to the City of Santa Clarita under legislation, reauthorizing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
7. Oppose legislation that limits or eliminates local discretionary review of the installation of small cell wireless equipment or any wireless technology facilities on public infrastructure or in the public right of way.
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3 8. Oppose regulatory efforts by Congress or the Federal Communications Commission to erode, limit, or eliminate local government authority regarding siting of cellular communications towers, transmission sites, or other infrastructure.
9. Support legislation that enables local governments to enact ordinances or exercise regulatory authority governing residential recovery facilities, including, but not limited to, drugs and alcohol.
10. Support legislation to increase funding for, creating enhancements to, or expanding the boundaries of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.
10.11. Support legislation or administrative action designating the Northern Angeles National Forest as a national monument.
11.12. Work with Members of Congress regarding issues related to the potential legislative establishment of a Castaic Wilderness area.
12.13. Support legislation and grant opportunities that will preserve or increase funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and HOME Investment Partnerships Program.
13.14. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative efforts that provide additional authority or direct funding to cities to address homelessness issues within their communities.
14.15. Support legislation or grant opportunities for local governments that provide funding for development or enhancing alternative fueling stations for vehicles.
15.16. Support legislation, administrative proposals, or grant opportunities that will increase funding for Santa Clarita’s community services; including, but not limited to , funding for local law enforcement Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) and enhanced Justice Assistance Grants (JAG).
16.17. Support legislation, administrative actions, or regulatory proposals ensuring that contract cities for law enforcement services are treated equally with municipalities providing full service or in-house law enforcement services.
17.18. Support legislation or funding opportunities for development of a community arts center.
18.19. Support funding opportunities to be used toward the operation or programming of the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center.
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4 19.20. Support incentives and programs utilized by states and local governments designed to keep filming within the United States, and in particular, California.
20.21. Work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to secure updated community flood maps and mitigation funding.
21.22. Oppose the imposition of unfunded or less-than-fully-funded mandates on local governments.
STATE
1. Oppose legislation that would interfere with, limit, or eliminate the decision -making authority of municipalities in the area of local land use.
2. Support legislative efforts to address the negative impacts of AB 109, Proposition 47, and Proposition 57 on local governments and provide local law enforcement with the appropriate tools to reduce criminal activity.
3. Oppose legislation, regulatory proposals, special directives, or administrative actions that preempt local prosecutorial or judicial discretion in the review and sentencing of misdemeanors and felonies, including the issuance of bail.
3.4. Support legislation that increases penalties for possession of date rape drugs with the intention of committing sexual assault.
4.5. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions that increase penalties for possession or purchase of fentanyl with the intention to sell or administer.
5.6. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions to accelerate the development and implementation of enhanced electrical utility infrastructure, including replacing overhead bare wire with covered conductor and undergrounding of utility equipment, tohat enhancesures reliabilitye of utility service and public safety and reduceprevents the use of public safety power shutoffs.
6.7. Support legislation that would increase local involvement in the review and petition of a person’s parole.
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5 7.8. Oppose legislation or regulatory action that seeks to limit or eliminate municipal authority to regulate or ban commercial growing, processing, licensing, sale, or transport of cannabis or cannabis products for recreational or medical use.
8.9. Support legislation that authorizes a local agency the authority to regulate the delivery of cannabis or cannabis products within its jurisdictional boundaries.
9.10. Oppose legislation that proposes to convert the Regional Housing Need Assessment (RHNA) from a planning process to a production standard.
10.11. Oppose legislation that penalizes a city or local government if the units identified in the RHNA are not constructed.
11.12. Support legislation that authorizes a local agency to receive RHNA credit for the conversion of above-moderate income units to moderate-income or below moderate- income units.
12.13. Support legislation that seeks to revise the formula for allocating vehicle license fee adjustment amounts to restore revenues to cities that have annexed developed areas.
13.14. Support legislation to authorize state funding to assist local agencies in the development of affordable housing, infrastructure, and economic development projects.
14.15. Oppose legislation that seeks to impose district-based voting systems in municipal elections or otherwise mandates specific actions for municipalities to implement when challenged regarding compliance with the California Voting Rights Act.
15.16. Oppose legislation that removes or limits the authority of local jurisdictions to determine how best to comply with provisions of the California Voting Rights Act.
16.17. Support legislation that provides more transparency and contact between mobilehome park owners and residents; particularly in the areas of mobilehome park owner/tenant relations, conversion of senior parks to family parks, mobilehome lease agreements, mobilehome rent adjustments, and mobilehome park maintenance and evictions.
17.18. Support legislation that requires local government consultation and approval before the State of California may issue approval or permits in a manufactured housing community, which, were it not for preemptive state jurisdiction, would otherwise require local government review and approval.
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6 18.19. Oppose legislation that changes the composition of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors (Metro), resulting in a reduction of Santa Clarita’s representation or influence with the Board of Directors.
19.20. Oppose legislation that seeks to circumvent local control and local circumstances when addressing homelessness.
20.21. Support legislation, regulatory, or administrative efforts that provide additional authority or funding to cities to address homelessness issues within their communities.
21.22. Support legislation, administrative proposals, or grant opportunities that will secure funding for Santa Clarita’s emergency management services and pre -disaster mitigation funding, including resources to assist with wildfire mitigation, with the California Office of Emergency Services.
22.23. Oppose legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions to limit or eliminate local government authority or mandate by-right approvals relative to the siting or modification of telecommunications equipment or infrastructure, including small cell wireless and fiber equipment.
23.24. Oppose legislation that limits or eliminates local discretionary review of the installation of small cell wireless equipment or any wireless or broadband technology facilities on public infrastructure or in the public right of way.
24.25. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions to assure timely reimbursements of mandated reimbursements owed to the City of Santa Clarita by the State of California.
25.26. Support legislation that maintains or enhances the City’s ability to keep and protect existing state and local funding sources providing revenues to the City of Santa Clarita.
26.27. Oppose legislation that limits local control of municipal public services or imposes new financial burdens.
27.28. Support legislation that provides greater stability and security of the California Public Employees Retirement System.
28.29. Take an active approach on legislation, regulatory proposals, or other actions regarding the proposed California High-Speed Rail Authority project and work to reduce or eliminate . Oppose alignment proposals that are not fully underground within the Palmdale to Burbank project section or otherwise negatively impacts to the Santa Clarita Valleyresidents and the community.
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7 29.30. Oppose legislation that would infringe upon the authority of local governments to effectively administer and consider unique local circumstances when processing permits and enforcing building and safety standards.
30.31. Oppose legislation that seeks to limit or eliminate municipal authority to regulate street or sidewalk vendors.
31.32. Support legislation requiring transparency in the state licensing requirements for alcohol and drug residential rehabilitation or recovery facilities on par with public noticing requirements for group home facilities.
32.33. Oppose legislation that seeks to limit or eliminate municipal authority to permit, regulate, or prohibit shared mobility devices.
33.34. Support legislation that provides local governments with a role in regulating the location of state licensed alcohol or drug recovery facilities.
34.35. Support legislation that will preserve or enhance the tools, incentives, and programs utilized by local governments and the state that will promote filming in California.
35.36. Advocate for measures that support the City’s continued efforts to ret ain and promote the growth or expansion of local businesses.
36.37. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or grant opportunities for local governments that provide funding for developing or enhancing alternative fueling stations for vehicles.
37.38. Support legislation or funding opportunities for development of a community arts center.
38.39. Support legislative and regulatory efforts to ensure Santa Clarita receives its fair share of transportation revenue; based upon appropriate population statistics or proportionate to transportation tax dollars generated in the City and increase funding for local transportation, transit programs, and projects.
39.40. Oppose legislation that would prohibit or limit local governments’ ability to contract out for the provision of services.
40.41. Oppose legislation that mandates local governments provide specific benefits to employees or removes or limits local authority to determine the level of benefits to be provided to employees.
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8 41.42. Support measures that provide funding to local agencies for training, effective disaster preparedness, sheriff’s station infrastructure, homeland security, and emergency planning.
42.43. Support legislation, regulations, or administrative actions ensuring all cities, including contract cities, have equal access to funding which increases public safety services.
43.44. Support legislation, regulations, or administrative actions ensuring all cities, including contract cities, have equal access to funding for parks, recreation , and open space.
44.45. Support legislation and administrative actions that protect the ability for a local government to preserve open space in and around a local government’s jurisdiction.
45.46. Monitor and influence legislation or other actions related to the reasonable management of water, consistent with being good water stewards, and oppose policies that preempt a local government’s use or accessibilityoutright prohibit to local water accessibility.
46.47. In partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District, work with state legislators and administration officials in seeking funding to continue reduction of self-regenerating water softeners and/or provides funding for the chloride compliance project.
47.48. Support legislation that enhances transparency in the decision-making process of the State Water Resources Control Board and the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
48.49. Support full funding of the state’s obligation to support local public libraries pursuant to existing formulas established in the state’s education code.
49.50. Support legislation that directs a portion of Cap-and-Trade funds toward local transportation projects, excluding additional funds for the California High-Speed Rail project.
50. Support legislation that increases penalties for possession of date rape drugs with the intention of committing sexual assault.
51. Oppose the imposition of unfunded or inadequately funded state mandates.
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9 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Masis Hagobian
Intergovernmental Relations Officer
[email protected]
(661) 286-4057
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Agenda Item: 7
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: December 10, 2024
SUBJECT: VIA PRINCESSA PARK, PROJECT P3033 - GRANT FUND
AGREEMENT, LICENSE AGREEMENT, EASEMENTS, AND
ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION CREDITS
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Shannon Pickett
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Fund Transfer Agreement and any associated addendums with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for Measure W Safe, Clean Water Program funding, subject to City Attorney approval.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the License Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the Via Princessa Park pedestrian and vehicle undercrossing, subject to final modifications and City Attorney approval.
3. Authorize the purchase of 0.83 acres of mitigation credits from Land Veritas Corporation in the amount of $404,000 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement for Sale of Credits, subject to City Attorney approval.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to grant easements to the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District of Los Angeles County for sewer alignment and access.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to accept the quitclaim easement from Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District of Los Angeles County to the City of Santa Clarita on property owned by the City of Santa Clarita, Assessor’s Parcel Number 2836-002-922.
6. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a transfer of the City of Santa Clarita’s easement on Assessor’s Parcel Number 2836-001-035, to the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District.
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7. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a no-fee bill of sale to transfer ownership to the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District of approximately 22 feet of an existing City-owned sewer, located on property owned by the City of Santa Clarita, Assessor’s Parcel Number 2836-002-922.
8. Authorize the City Manager or designee to accept a grant of easement from Cordova Associates, Assessor Parcel Number 2836-001-035, for the City of Santa Clarita-owned sanitary sewer, appurtenant structures, and ingress and egress purposes.
9. Authorize the City Manager or designee to accept on behalf of the public an offer of dedication and grant of easement for maintenance access purposes on Assessor Parcel Numbers 2836-002-046 and 2836-001-034.
10. Authorize an expenditure in an amount of $76,529.25 to purchase the maintenance access easement on Assessor Parcel Number 2836-002-046.
11. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $435,000 from the Measure W Safe, Clean Water Fund (Fund 271) to Via Princessa Park, Project P3033, expenditure account P3033271-516101 and decrease expenditure account P3033259-516101 to the Miscellaneous Grant Fund (Fund 259) by $435,000.
12. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clarita (City) owns approximately 33 acres of property along the south bank of the Santa Clara River, east of Whites Canyon Road and north of Via Princessa, as shown on the attached Location Map. In 2008, this site was incorporated into the City’s overall Park Master Plan as a potential future park location within the community. The current demand within the City for field use, tournaments, and special events exceeds the available multipurpose field space. Additionally, in 2015, the site was identified in the Enhanced Watershed Management Program (EWMP) Implementation Plan as a desirable location for a regional treatment facility to help meet the City’s infiltration requirements.
On November 23, 2021, the City Council awarded a design contract for the Via Princessa Park Master Plan and Access Studies. The Via Princessa Park Master Plan was completed, and includes the addition of four full-sized multipurpose fields, four pickle ball courts, the installation of sports field lighting, a playground and natural play area, an infiltration facility, a restroom building, landscaping and irrigation, and 33 additional parking spaces. The Via Princessa Park Master Plan also includes a grade-separated railroad undercrossing for pedestrian and vehicle access from the existing parking lot to the proposed park location. Subsequent to the completion of the Via Princessa Park Master Plan, the City Council approved a contract extension for design of the Via Princessa Park project on October 11, 2022.
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EWMP, and supports the Building and Creating Community theme of the City’s five-year strategic plan, Santa Clarita 2025.
Measure W Safe, Clean Water Program Fund Transfer Agreement
In 2018, Los Angeles County voters approved Measure W, a special parcel tax funding the Safe, Clean Water Program (SCWP). This program provides local, dedicated funding for stormwater and urban runoff programs and projects to increase local water supply, improve water quality, and provide community enhancements while supporting compliance with federal clean water mandates. In 2023, the Stormwater Investment Plan (SIP) for the Santa Clara River was developed by the Santa Clara River Watershed Area Steering Committee (WASC) and approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Included in the SIP was a request for $20,079,768 in funds that can be applied for construction of a regional infiltration best management practices system in the Via Princessa Park project that will treat trash, bacteria, and copper in the runoff, preventing these pollutants from entering the Santa Clara River.
In order to obtain the funding from the SIP for Via Princessa Park, a Fund Transfer Agreement must be executed by the City and Los Angeles County Flood Control District. The Measure W Safe, Clean Water Program Fund Transfer Agreement is available in the City Clerk’s Reading File.
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority License Agreement
To provide pedestrian and vehicle access to the park, the project proposes to construct a railroad undercrossing. The undercrossing will be located within Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (LACMTA) right of way and requires a license agreement to be executed in order for the City to operate and maintain the facility. The initial term of this agreement will be for a minimum of 45 years and will automatically renew on an annual basis thereafter.
The LACMTA License Agreement is anticipated to be approved by the LACMTA Board of Director at its meeting in January 2025 and is available in the City Clerk’s Reading File.
Environmental Mitigation
The Via Princessa Park project proposes to construct a culvert extension within Honby Channel, bank lining along Honby Channel and the Santa Clara River, a culvert underneath the existing railroad, and fill a small tributary from within the park to the Santa Clara River. The proposed improvements will permanently impact a total of 0.55 acres of California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) jurisdictional stream. The City coordinated with CDFW, the Army Corps of Engineers, and Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board and agreed to a 0.83-acre mitigation requirement to compensate for the permanent impacts to CDFW's jurisdictional area.
This mitigation requirement can be satisfied through the purchase of mitigation banking credits from the Peterson Ranch Mitigation Bank, which has been approved by the agencies as satisfactory compensatory mitigation.
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The purchase of mitigation banking credits will preserve in perpetuity an amount of habitat to offset the habitat impacted by the Via Princessa Park project. The mitigation bank sponsor, Land Veritas Corporation, will be responsible for the ongoing expenses and maintenance of the credit sold. Under the Clean Water Act and California’s mitigation banking regulations, the bank sponsor is legally responsible for establishing and operating a mitigation bank, and is the entity with authority to sell the credits.
Staff recommends the City Council approve the purchase of 0.83 acres of mitigation banking credits from the Land Veritas Corporation, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement for Sale of Credits. The Peterson Ranch Mitigation Bank Estimate and Agreement for Sale of Credits are available in the City Clerk’s Reading File.
Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District Easements
The Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District of Los Angeles County’s (District) Soledad Trunk Sewer Section 4 Project (Project) is currently in construction. The purpose of the Project is to improve approximately 2,200 feet of sewer pipe to accommodate current flow and future growth in the City of Santa Clarita. The project passes through City-owned property, Via Princessa Park, across the Santa Clara River, and terminates at the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Hidaway Avenue, as shown on the attached District Map.
On August 23, 2022, City Council previously approved a temporary construction easement to allow for the construction of new sewer lines and to grant easements to ensure the District has perpetual rights for maintenance purposes on City property. A bill of sale to transfer ownership of approximately 650 feet of an existing City-owned sewer located on Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APN) 2836-002-922, 2836-002-046, 2836-001-034, and 2836-001-035 was also approved. The location of these parcels are also shown on the attached District Map.
During construction, the District encountered conditions that required a realignment of the new sewer line. The new alignment fell within the existing temporary construction easement previously approved; requiring a change in permanent easements than those previously approved by City Council.
A previously granted easement on City-owned property APN 2836-002-922 will be vacated by the District (GDE24-00001). The two new permanent easements proposed are for the new sewer alignment and access on APN 2836-002-922 (EAS24-00019 & EAS24-00020). A no-fee bill of sale will transfer ownership of an additional 22-foot sewer segment from the City to the District for the District’s sewer connection purposes (AGT24-00002). In order for the District to access the sewer granted in the bill of sale, an easement transfer from the City to the District is needed on APN 2836-001-035 (GDE24-00002). Additionally, acceptance of an easement from Cordova Associates, Limited on APN 2836-001-035 is required for City sewer, appurtenant structures, and ingress and egress purposes (EAS24-00021). The easements, deeds, and agreements are shown on the attached Sanitation District Exhibit A, and the documents are available in the City Clerk’s Reading File.
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Dedication and Grant of Easement for Maintenance Access
To accommodate the final bank lining location, the City is required to obtain an easement for maintenance access and flood control purposes for maintenance of the proposed bank lining from two adjacent property owners. Cordova Associates, Limited, property owner of APN 2836-001- 034, has offered to dedicate an easement for maintenance access at the northeasterly corner of the project, as shown in orange on the attached Location Map. The City has agreed to provide fencing improvements between the park and Cordova Associates' property. The Cordova Dedication and Grant of Easement is available in the City Clerk’s Reading File.
Additionally, an easement on APN 2836-002-046 is also required, shown in red on the attached Location Map. The City prepared a Letter of Intent to purchase the easement for maintenance access and flood control purposes, which was reviewed and accepted by the property owner. The City and the property owner have reached a mutually acceptable purchase price of $76,529.25 for the permanent easement. The purchase price was based on the recent purchase of acquired easements by the Sanitation District on the property. The Curran Dedication and Grant of Easement is available in the City Clerk’s Reading File.
Budget Appropriation
The requested budget appropriation will provide Measure W funds to complete the design phase of the project and transition Proposition 1 grant funds to the future construction phase of the project.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the recommended actions, adequate funds will be available in expenditure accounts P3033259-516101 (Miscellaneous Grants Fund), P3033271-516101 (Measure W Fund), and P3033431-516101 (Site Improvement Fee Fund) to support the recommended mitigation credits purchase and associated project costs.
ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
District Map
Sanitation District Exhibit A
Measure W Safe, Clean Water Program Fund Transfer Agreement (available in the City Clerk’s Reading File)
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority License Agreement (available in the City Clerk’s Reading File)
Peterson Ranch Mitigation Bank Estimate (available in the City Clerk’s Reading File) 7 Packet Pg. 70
Agreement for Sale of Credits (available in the City Clerk’s Reading File) District Easements (available in the City Clerk’s Reading File) Cordova Dedication and Grant of Easement (available in the City Clerk’s Reading File) Curran Dedication and Grant of Easement (available in the City Clerk’s Reading File) 7 Packet Pg. 71
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Agenda Item: 8
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: December 10, 2024
SUBJECT: THE RINK SPORTS PAVILION - PHASE II, PROJECT P3034 -
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT,
AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Shannon Pickett
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for The Rink Sports Pavilion – Phase II, Project P3034.
2. Award the construction contract to AMG and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $21,553,000 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $2,155,300, for a total contract amount not to exceed $23,708,300.
3. Award a professional services contract to Willdan Engineering to provide labor compliance services, in the amount of $40,550 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $4,055 for a total contract amount not to exceed $44,605.
4. Award a professional services contract to Twining, Inc., to provide special inspections and material testing services in the amount of $348,631 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $34,863, for a total contract amount not to exceed $383,494.
5. Extend the current professional services contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for construction support services with Anil Verma Associates, Inc., in the amount of $621,878 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $62,188, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,396,653.
6. Extend the current professional services contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for construction management services with RP Development Services, in the 8 Packet Pg. 75
amount of $309,925 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $30,993, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $918,167.
7. Extend the current professional services contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for geotechnical construction support services with RT Frankian and Associates, in the amount of $60,000 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $6,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $166,140.
8. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $300,000 from the Facilities Fund (Fund 723) to The Rink Sports Pavilion, Project P3034, expenditure account P3034723-516101.
9. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $219,936 to The Rink Sports Pavilion Art account A3004602-516101; increase Facilities Fund transfers out account 7239500-710602 and transfers in account 602-600723 by $219,936.
10. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
The Rink Sports Pavilion (Rink), will be the first of its kind in the City of Santa Clarita (City) and will offer the community a new intergenerational recreation amenity. The Rink's multi-use facility will offer a roller-skating rink with overlays of a basketball court, pickleball courts, volleyball court, spectator seating, an audio/disc jockey booth with a sound and lighting system, designated area for special events, and a commercial kitchen/concession area. Other improvements include landscape and hardscape enhancements surrounding the facility. The project is located at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex, adjacent to the gymnasium, as shown on the attached Location Map. This project supports the Building and Creating Community theme of the City of Santa Clarita's five-year strategic plan, Santa Clarita 2025.
The Rink project is divided into two phases:
• Phase I includes the rough grading, relocation of the sand volleyball court to a temporary site, grading certification of the building pad, and utility adjustments. The construction contract for Phase I was awarded at the April 9, 2024, City Council meeting.
Construction began in September and is anticipated to be completed by the end of December 2024.
• Phase II includes the construction of the Rink building, landscaping, walkways, utility connections, and parking lot improvements. Construction of Phase II is anticipated to begin in February 2025 and be completed by Summer 2026.
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements were previously completed for the final build out (Phases IV-VI) of the Santa Clarita Sports Complex. On December 19, 2006, the City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission passed, approved, and adopted Resolution P06- 31, approving Master Case 06-114, Conditional Use Permit 06-009, and adopted the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. A Notice of Completion was posted at the State Clearinghouse Number 2006111072.
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Construction Contract
An invitation to bid was published and circulated via the City’s e-procurement system, BidNet, on October 2 and 9, 2024. The City transmitted the solicitation to 1,786 vendors on BidNet, of which 141vendors downloaded materials. A total of two bids were submitted and opened on November 14, 2024. The results of the bids are shown below.
Company Location Bid Amount
AMG and Associates, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA $21,553,000 The Nazerian Group Encino, CA $21,614,123
Staff recommends the project be awarded to AMG and Associates, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. This contractor possesses a valid 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. The bid proposal adheres to the project’s plans and specifications and is available in the City Clerk’s Reading File.
Labor Compliance Services
The City conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified firms to provide labor compliance services for the Rink project. The RFP was published and circulated via the City’s e-procurement system, BidNet, on September 16, 2024. The City transmitted the solicitation to 1,874 vendors on BidNet, of which 38 vendors downloaded the RFP. A total of six companies provided proposals for consideration.
These proposals were reviewed and evaluated based on each company's ability to meet the specific needs of the City. An evaluation panel comprised of staff from the Public Works Department scored the responses using the following categories of weighted criteria:
• Proposed methodology and ability to meet the scope of work (25 points) • Responsiveness to the RFP including content, format, and thoroughness of the written proposal (25 points)
• Consultant qualifications and overall project team experience (20 points) • Project understanding (20 points)
• References (10 points)
The evaluation panel scored the responses based on a 100-point scale, with the results outlined below:
Rank Company Location Score
1 Willdan Engineering Ventura, CA 96
2 The Solis Group Pasadena, CA 92
3 Parsons Constructors, Inc. Pasadena, CA 92
4 Padilla and Associates, Inc. Santa Ana, CA 91
5 MNS Engineers, Inc. Santa Barbara, CA 90
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In reviewing proposals, the evaluation panel awarded the highest score to Willdan Engineering.
The evaluation panel determined that Willdan Engineering’s proposal offered the best overall value to meet the labor compliance services needs.
Willdan Engineering demonstrated an in-depth understanding of the project needs and provided a detailed scope of work and approach to the project. Based on its experience with similar projects, and the completeness of their proposal for this project, staff recommends awarding the labor compliance services contract to Willdan Engineering. The proposal is available in the City Clerk’s Reading File.
Special Inspections and Material Testing Services
The City conducted an RFP to solicit proposals from qualified firms to provide special inspections and material testing services for the Rink project. The RFP was published and circulated via the City’s e-procurement system, BidNet, on October 2, 2024. The City transmitted the solicitation to 1,048 vendors on BidNet, of which 30 vendors downloaded the RFP. A total of six companies provided proposals for consideration.
These proposals were reviewed and evaluated based on each company's ability to meet the specific needs of the City. An evaluation panel comprised of staff from the Public Works scored the responses based on a 100-point scale using the following categories of weighted criteria:
• Responsiveness to the RFP including content, format, and thoroughness of the written proposal (20 points)
• Consultant qualifications and overall project team experience (20 points) • Proposed methodology and ability to meet the scope of work (20 points) • Project understanding (20 points)
• References (20 points)
Following an initial review by the evaluation panel, two firms, Twining, Inc. and RMA Group, were selected for interviews due to the competitiveness of their proposals. During the interviews, several technical questions related to the scope of work were asked along with follow-up inquiries to ensure a full understanding of each proposer’s offering to the City. Interviews were scored based on a scale of 60 additional possible points. The results of the evaluation and interviews are outlined below:
Rank Company Location Score
1 Twining, Inc. Ventura, CA 155
2 RMA Group Carson, CA 145
3 Fenagh Engineering and Testing Rancho Cucamonga, CA 77 4 MTGL, Inc. Anaheim, CA 68
5 Monterroso Inspections Los Angeles, CA 66
6 Willdan Engineering Industry, CA 65
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the special inspections and material testing services needs.
Twining, Inc. demonstrated an in-depth understanding of the project needs and provided a detailed scope of work and approach to the project. Based on its experience with similar projects, and the completeness of their proposal for this project, staff recommends awarding the special inspections and material testing services contract to Twining, Inc. The proposal is available in the City Clerk’s Reading File.
Construction Support Services
The City Council awarded a professional services contract for design services to Anil Verma Associates, Inc., (AVA) in April 2022. AVA was selected through a competitive RFP process.
The City Council subsequently authorized contract amendments in April 2023, November 2023, and April 2024 to increase the total contract amount in order to complete Phase II design and provide construction support services for Phase I, for a total contract amount of $1,712,587.
AVA is the architect of record.
In order to provide appropriate construction support throughout Phase II construction, it is recommended that the existing contract with AVA be increased by a total of $684,066, including contingency. This increase will allow AVA to provide construction support as the project is constructed. The revised total contract amount including this increase will be a total not to exceed $2,396,653. The proposal is available in the City Clerk’s Reading File.
Construction Management Support Services
The City Council awarded a professional services contract for constructability review to RP Development Services in April 2023. RP Development Services was selected through a competitive RFP process. The City Council subsequently authorized a contract amendment in April 2024 to increase the total contract amount in order to provide construction management support services through Phase I and continue the constructability review services for Phase II, for a total amount of $577,249.
In order to provide appropriate construction management services throughout Phase II construction, it is recommended that the existing contract with RP Development Services be increased by a total of $340,918, including contingency. This increase will allow RP Development Services to provide construction management services and support at regular meetings, review submittals, respond to requests for information, and address design issues as the project is constructed. The revised overall contract amount including this increase will be a total not to exceed $918,167. The proposal is available in the City Clerk’s Reading File.
Geotechnical Construction Support Services
R.T. Frankian and Associates (RTFA) was awarded a professional services contract in June 2023 through an RFP process for as-needed services to prepare a geotechnical investigation report.
The City Council subsequently authorized a contract amendment in April 2024 to increase the total contract amount in order to provide geotechnical support and testing services through Phase I, for a total amount of $100,140.
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In order to provide appropriate geotechnical support and testing services throughout Phase II construction, it is recommended that the existing contract with RTFA be increased by a total of $66,000, including contingency. This increase will allow RTFA to provide geotechnical support and testing services as the project is constructed. The revised overall contract amount including this increase will be a total not to exceed $166,140. The proposal is available in the City Clerk’s Reading File.
Budget Appropriation
The requested budget appropriations will be used for construction support costs, which include labor compliance, construction management, geotechnical services, special inspections and material testing services, permitting fees, and project management.
The requested contingency will cover the cost of unforeseen conditions such as design constraints and modifications, field adjustments, additional special inspection and material testing services, change order requests made by the contractor, and additional work requested by the City.
In addition, this project will have a civic art component that will be accessible to the public, mounted on the existing gymnasium wall that is adjacent to the Rink building. Under the Civic Art Policy, the Rink qualifies as a City capital improvement project that allocates one percent of eligible project costs towards civic art. The requested budget of $219,936 will provide for costs related to labor, material, and installation of the art component. The City Council will consider approval of the Arts Commission's selected artist and concept through a separate item during its regular meeting on January 14.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the recommended actions, project budget will be increased in expenditure account P3034723-516101 (Facilities Fund) by $300,000. $219,936 will be made available in The Rink Sports Pavilion Art expenditure account A3004602-516101 (Civic Art Projects Fund) to support the art component project costs. Project funding previously budgeted is available in project expenditure accounts P3034305-516101(Quimby Park Dedication Fund) and P3034723- 516101 (Facilities Fund) to support the recommended contracts and associated project costs for a total construction budget of $25,300,000.
ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
Bid Proposal for AMG and Associates, Inc. (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Proposal for Willdan Engineering (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 8 Packet Pg. 80
Proposal for Twining, Inc. (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Proposal for Anil Verma Associates, Inc. (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Proposal for RP Development Services (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Proposal for R.T. Frankian and Associates (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 8 Packet Pg. 81
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Agenda Item: 9
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: December 10, 2024
SUBJECT: CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF THREE
LOCAL HYDROGEN FUEL CELL ELECTRIC BUSES
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development
PRESENTER: Adrian Aguilar
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with New Flyer of America Corporation for the purchase of three hydrogen fuel cell electric buses, training, and spare parts in an amount not to exceed $4,803,192, or modify the award in the event issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
Santa Clarita Transit has a fleet replacement program that meets the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) 12-year life cycle for commuter and transit vehicles. Four of the City of Santa Clarita's (City) local buses have reached the end of their useful life and are scheduled to be replaced over the next 18 months.
As required by state law, the City Council adopted the City Zero Emissions Transition Plan (Plan) in late 2020. The Plan serves as a roadmap for the City to comply with the state mandate, which requires the City to have a 100-percent zero-emission bus fleet by 2040. The City’s Plan calls for the purchase of three hydrogen fuel cell electric (fuel cell) local buses to replace compressed natural gas-powered buses that have reached the end of their useful life.
This strategy will allow the City to continue to improve fleet reliability, reduce emissions within the region, and improve the overall fuel economy of the City’s bus fleet. The buses proposed for purchase have new vehicle designs and technology that will improve the customer experience.
The recommended action would also bring the City in alignment with the desired capital replacement schedule, where approximately 1/12 of the transit fleet is scheduled for replacement each fiscal year.
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The City intends to purchase the fuel cell buses through the State of California purchasing cooperative agreement. Purchasing buses through this method expedites the purchasing process and ensures competitive pricing. Under the state’s cooperative agreements, product specifications were identified and prices negotiated based on the total projected participation of the cooperative members, rather than just the vehicles scheduled to be purchased by the City.
As an added measure, staff conducted a price analysis to ensure the proposed pricing is within industry standards and is the most advantageous to the City. The use of purchasing cooperatives is common within the transit industry and is a practice accepted by the FTA.
Should this action be approved by the City Council, the City will be able to take advantage of state incentive programs for the purchase of zero-emission buses, replace a number of aging buses that have reached the end of their useful life, and implement the latest zero-emission technology. This would be the second order the City has placed for fuel cell buses, bringing the total number of zero-emission buses on order to seven. The estimated delivery timeline for these vehicles is 12 to 18 months.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
1. Direct staff to issue a Request for Proposal for the procurement of fuel cell transit buses.
2. Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City has programmed Federal 5307 transit grant funds to cover 100 percent of the total contractual cost of the buses. The resources required to implement the recommended action are contained in the City’s adopted FY 2024-25 budget in Expenditure Account 7003702-520103 (Transit Capital/Automotive Equipment). No General Fund monies are being allocated to this procurement.
ATTACHMENTS
New Flyer of America Option Proposal-City of Santa Clarita Transit (avaliable in the Clerk's Reading File)
Cooperative Agreement Contract ID #1-19-23-17B, Supplement 6 (avaliable in the Clerk's Reading File)
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Agenda Item: 10
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: December 10, 2024
SUBJECT: BEGONIAS LANE PARK PLAYGROUND RENOVATION- PROJECT P3036 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Susan Nelson
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Award a design-build contract to Great Western Installations, Inc., to design and build a play area at Begonias Lane Park in the amount of $1,013,043 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $101,304, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,114,347.
2. Find the Begonias Lane Park Play Area exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Article 19, Section 15301.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
The Begonias Lane Park (BLP) Playground Renovation project is intended to replace the existing playground equipment at BLP and enhance access within the play area. The current equipment installed in 1995 consists of a 2 to 5-year-old area, a 5 to 12-year-old area, and a swing structure. A shade structure was installed over a sizable portion of the playground in 2018.
The playground has endured significant wear and tear, and finding replacement parts has become increasingly challenging. The new playground will feature brand-new play equipment with inclusive elements, rubberized pour-in-place safety surfacing throughout, access improvements, and an expanded footprint with additional shade. The intention is to keep the existing shade structure, as it is still in good condition and is large enough to not limit the new playground design. This project supports the Santa Clarita 2025 Strategic Plan of Building and Creating Community and Sustaining Public Infrastructure. The funding for this project was approved with 10 Packet Pg. 85
the Fiscal Year 2024-25 annual budget submittal.
In August 2024, the City released a Request for Qualifications inviting interested firms to submit their qualifications for designing and constructing a new playground for BLP. The City received one submission and determined that the design-build firm, Great Western Installations, was qualified to undertake this project.
After finalizing the playground design parameters and characteristics, the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) inviting the pre-qualified firm to submit their proposal for the design and construction of the new playground at BLP. The RFP solicited firms to identify their relevant experience on similar projects, provide evidence of qualifications, and demonstrate their approach for this design-build project.
The City received the proposal from Great Western Installations, Inc. (Great Western), and the proposal was evaluated by a panel of City staff who ranked each proposal based on the following criteria:
• The content, format, and completeness of the written proposal • Demonstrated understanding of the described project and scope of work • Design Build Entity experience on similar projects
• Submitted design concept with inclusive play elements and recommendations • Adherence to the performance criteria for delivering the best possible project • Perceived technical competence and creative ability
• Ability to provide the deliverables based on a work plan and project schedule that meets or exceeds the City’s project schedule
• Quality and professionalism of the proposal
• Total cost of services
• Overall best value to the City
Following the evaluation process, Great Western received the score as outlined below.
Company Location Score Great Western Installations Inc. Logan, Utah 93
Per section 22164 of the California Public Contract Code, design-build contract awards are not subject to a low bid obligation, compared to the traditional design-bid-build method. Instead, they shall be awarded via a best-value procurement methodology in addition to the cost of services.
Great Western 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 site conditions and identified vital design factors that must be addressed. Based on their design experience with similar projects, the completeness of their proposal, and their cost of services, staff recommends awarding the design-build contract to Great Western. After the design and before commencing construction, the design will be reviewed for design immunity purposes under Resolution 19-6.
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ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Adequate funds are available in project expenditure account P3036601-516101 (Fund 601 Capital Project) to support the recommended contract and all anticipated project costs.
ATTACHMENTS
Map
Proposal- 111855-01 Begonias Lane Park Playground (available in the Clerk's Reading File) 10 Packet Pg. 87
Vicinity Map
Bureau of Land Management, Esri, HERE, Garmin,
INCREMENT P, Intermap, NGA, USGS
Parcel Outlines
Schools
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City Park
City of Santa Clarita Boundary
Street Centerlines
Freeway
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Santa Clara River
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Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. The City of Santa Clarita does not warrant the accuracy of the data and assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.
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Attachment: Map (Begonias Lane Park Playground Renovation)