CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
AGENDA
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
How to Address the City Council
Pursuant to Government Code section 54954.3 members of the public are afforded the opportunities to address the City Council. You may address the Council once per meeting during Public Participation on any matter within the Council's jurisdiction that is not listed on the agenda. Public Participation speaker's cards must be submitted to the City Clerk BEFORE this portion of the meeting begins. To address the Council regarding an item on the agenda, please fill out a speaker's card and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor announces the item.
Each person addressing the Council is given three minutes to speak (with double the time allotted to non-English speakers using a translator) indicated by a colored light system on the Council dais. If you wish to provide information to the Council, please present the City Clerk with 10 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record. Please note use of City Council Chamber technology equipment to present electronic material during meetings is not allowed.
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (661) 255-4391. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II)
Pursuant to Government Code 54957.5 any writings or documents distributed to a majority of the members of the City Council regarding any open session item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120, during normal business hours. View public meeting agendas here, inclusive of all attachments and reading file material.
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INVOCATION
Miranda
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
Black History Month Proclamation
PRESENTATIONS
One Story One City 2025 Presentation
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
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.
1. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the minutes of the January 28, 2025 Regular Meeting.
2. CHECK REGISTER NO. 03 - Check Register No. 03 for Period 12/27/24 through 01/09/25 and 01/16/25. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 12/30/24 through 01/10/25.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 03.
3. FUND TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR
MEASURE W MUNICIPAL FUNDS - This action will allow the City of Santa Clarita to begin receiving its municipal share of the Safe Clean Water Measure W parcel tax.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the required Fund Transfer Agreement from Los Angeles County to accept the 40 percent municipal share of funds collected from City of Santa Clarita properties under the Safe Clean Water Measure W parcel tax, 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 February 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
CERTIFICATION
On February 6, 2025, I, Mary Cusick, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita and that the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall.
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Mary Cusick
City Clerk
Santa Clarita, California
PROCLAMATION
Black History Month
February 2025
WHEREAS, Black History Month allows for a special opportunity to celebrate the history of African Americans, and to honor the many African Americans who have contributed to the progress of our nation; and
WHEREAS, such recognition and knowledge can strengthen the insight of our community regarding the numerous accomplishments and contributions made by African Americans; and
WHEREAS, many African Americans have made important contributions to our society, including Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the nation’s greatest civil rights activists; Rosa Parks, whose famous decision to remain in her bus seat symbolized the spirit and defining moment of the Civil Rights Movement; Claudette Colvin, a 15-year-old who was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, which inspired an entire wave of the Civil Rights Movement; Jackie Robinson and Earl Lloyd, the first African Americans to integrate Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association, respectively; and Thurgood Marshall, the first African American United States Supreme Court Justice; and
WHEREAS, it is important to recognize the courage and strength demonstrated by each of these leaders, along with many other African Americans by celebrating their success and national achievement.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim February 2025, as Black History Month.
Signed this 11th day of February, 2025.
William Miranda, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California
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Attachment: Black History Month Proclamation 2025 (Black History Month Proclamation)
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, January 28, 2025 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Weste delivered the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Miranda called to order the Joint Regular Meeting of the City Council and Board of Library Trustees at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Gibbs 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
Councilmember Ayala recognized and congratulated the Valencia High School Marching Band and Color Guard for earning the distinction of division champions and invited Director Kevin Flores and Valencia High School students to the dais to take a photo and accept their award.
Councilwoman McLean recognized and congratulated the City of Santa Clarita’s Finance Division for earning, for the 35th consecutive year, the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 1 Packet Pg. 5
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2022-23, and for earning, for the 30th year in a row, the Investment Policy Certificate of Excellence Award from the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada.
Councilwoman McLean then invited members of the City's Finance Division to the dais to take a photo and accept their award.
Councilmember Gibbs recognized and congratulated members of the City's Purchasing Division for earning the 2024 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award and invited them to the dais to take a photo and accept their award.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the City Council were Chris Townsley regarding high occupancy permits in Placerita Canyon; Alan Ferdman regarding lithium battery storage facility; Ismael Jimenez regarding Southern California Edison; Mark Hershey, representing the Community Gardens of Santa Clarita, regarding his appreciation for the garden; Sabrina Hambel regarding Southern California Edison power outages; Joe Morelli regarding zoning in Placerita Canyon; Carl Olson regarding fire mitigation; Jerry Charbonneau regarding local congressional opposition to federal elected officials; Rob Hall regarding The Master's University in Placerita Canyon; and Penny Hand regarding concerns over high occupancy permits in Placerita Canyon.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin commented that the City has met with The Master’s University and that the University will be re-submitting their Master Plan with proposed changes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Miranda shared that Council sent a letter to the President and CEO of Southern California Edison regarding the recent power outages and that Mayor Miranda and Mayor Pro Tem Weste would be meeting with representatives from the California Public Utilities Commission later in the week.
Councilwoman McLean addressed some of the public comments stemming from concerns over The Master’s University saying that the City should cease approving permits immediately until the university provides a new master plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste asked City Attorney Joseph Montes if the City had any authority to halt residents from building multiple dwelling units on large lots, and City Attorney Joseph Montes replied that recent state legislation has severely curtailed the City’s ability to regulate high occupancy housing.
Councilmember Ayala asked what the current capacity for housing units was in Placerita Canyon and whether there were limits on that capacity.
Councilwoman McLean thanked those who assisted in the planning and execution of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and commented on the Hughes Fire, expressing her appreciation to those involved in the effort to fight the fires.
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Councilmember Gibbs informed the audience that he serves on the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency, advocating on behalf of the residents of the City, and encouraged members of the community to become engaged and attend their meetings.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste asked about options available to the City, including assistance from different branches of government, to assist residents impacted by the power safety shutoffs and to present to representative of Edison at the Council’s future scheduled meeting. Mayor Miranda agreed with and supported Mayor Pro Tem Weste's request.
Councilmember Ayala then stated that she is also interested in finding relief for families impacted by the power shutoffs, and also mentioned the Big I Do event on Valentine's Day 2025.
Mayor Miranda requested that City staff consider adding to a future agenda the creation of sculptures honoring the sacrifices first responders have made for the community, and received Council concurrence.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1
ATIVO SENIOR LIVING OF SANTA CLARITA TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL
RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA) HEARING
Consideration of a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act resolution approving the proposed financing for the benefit of ISF Ativo Holdings LLC, sole member of which is Integrated Senior Foundation, a 501(c)(3) corporation, through the issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act resolution approving the issuance of tax-exempt obligations by the California Public Finance Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $130 million and by Arizona Industrial Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $170 million to finance or reimburse the acquisition and construction costs by ISF Ativo Holdings LLC of a 140-bed rental senior living community.
Mayor Miranda opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Miranda confirmed that all notices required by law have been provided.
Council waived the presentation.
There were no public speakers for this item.
Mayor Miranda closed the public comment portion of the Public Hearing.
Adopted Resolution No. 25-4
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
AYES: Ayala, Miranda, Gibbs, McLean, Weste
ITEM 2
APPEAL TO THE SECOND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (MASTER CASE 24-008) Appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to the City Council for a second accessory structure in the Placerita Canyon Special Standards District.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to consider Appeal No. 24-005, an appeal of a Planning Commission decision on October 1, 2024, approving a recreational vehicle metal garage, subject to conditions;
2. After receiving testimonial and written evidence from the public hearing, adopt a resolution denying Appeal 24-005 and upholding the Planning Commission’s October 1, 2024, decision; and
3. Take other action as determined by the City Council.
Councilmember Ayala read a statement into the record that she voted on the application during her tenure in the Planning Commission, but notes that this appeal is based in part on new information that was not previously considered by the Planning Commission; therefore, she stated she would listen to the testimony and deliberation before voting.
Mayor Miranda opened the Public Hearing.
Senior Planner David Peterson confirmed that all notices required by law have been provided, and gave the presentation.
Stephen Bradley provided the Applicant presentation in support of the item.
Eugene Nelson provided the Appellant presentation in opposition of the item.
Addressing the Council was Tom Ozanich in opposition and Ashe Mahoney in support.
Two written comment cards were received; one in opposition and one without a position.
Mayor Miranda closed the public comment portion of the Public Hearing.
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relocated and if the landscape maintenance requirement could be modified, to which Mr.
Peterson responded affirmatively and that final details are at the discretion of the City Council.
Councilmember Gibbs inquired of Mr. Peterson what triggered the minor use permit process, and Mr. Peterson responded this application is for a second accessory structure.
Council further discussed the height of the existing garage and location of the door entrances, the unusual landscape maintenance requirements, and relocation of the structure.
Councilmember Ayala commented she desired to see the Urban Forestry and Fire Department’s findings regarding the suitability of the structure.
Councilmember Gibbs proposed a motion to approve the recommended action, with the exception of requirement PC2, and to modify the screening plan in PC1 to address the screening on the west end of the property owned by the Applicant and approved by the Fire Department and Urban Forestry.
Adopted Resolution No. 25-5
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
SECONDER: Patsy Ayala, Councilmember
AYES: Patsy Ayala, Bill Miranda, Jason Gibbs, Laurene Weste NAYS: Marsha McLean
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 3
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
On an annual basis, the Mayor and City Council undertake a discussion in open session for the purpose of updating the Council Committee Appointments List.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Review, discuss, make changes to, and approve the City Council Committee Appointments for 2025.
2. Direct the City Clerk to update the Agency Report of Public Official Appointments Form 806 based on the appointments made, delegate the City Manager as signatory on said form, and direct the City Clerk to place updated Form 806 on the City of Santa Clarita website.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to share the appointments made to agencies listed on the adopted City Council Committee Appointments list.
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Mayor Miranda and Council discussed the Council Committee List, and after the brief dialogue, the following changes were made for 2025:
• City Selection Committee - Miranda/Weste Alt.
• Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council - McLean
• San Fernando Valley Council of Governments - McLean/Ayala Alt.
• SCV School Trustees Association - McLean and Miranda/Ayala Alt.
• Sanitation Districts - Miranda and Weste/McLean Alt.
• Budget Committee - Miranda and Weste/Gibbs Alt.
• Economic Development - Ayala and Miranda/Weste Alt.
• Legislative Committee – Gibbs and McLean/Ayala Alt.
• Community Services Grant - Weste and Ayala/Miranda Alt.
• Homeless Issues – McLean/Ayala Alt.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Ayala, Miranda, Gibbs, McLean, Weste
After the roll call vote, City Attorney Montes advised of an additional appointment for the SCAG General Assembly delegate.
Councilmember Gibbs moved that Councilmember McLean serve as delegate, and he would serve as alternate. The motion passed unanimously upon Councilmember Ayala’s second.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
AYES: Ayala, Miranda, Gibbs, McLean, Weste
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ITEM 4
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the January 14, 2025, Regular Meeting
ITEM 5
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 01 AND 02
Check Register No. 01 for Period 11/29/24 through 12/12/24 and 12/19/24. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 12/02/24 through 12/13/24.
Check Register No. 02 for Period 12/13/24 through 12/26/24 and 01/02/24. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 12/16/24 through 12/27/24.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 01 and Check Register No. 02.
ITEM 6
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT AND OTHER
RELATED REPORTS
The City’s independent audit firm, The Pun Group, LLP, has completed the City's annual audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Based on the audit performed, The Pun Group, LLP, issued an unmodified "clean" audit opinion letter, which reflects the best level an organization can receive on its financial statements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other related reports for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
ITEM 7
LAND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACT
This item considers awarding a contract to Accela, Inc., for software and upgrades, user licenses, and annual maintenance associated with the renewal of the City's current land management and permitting system.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a three-year contract to Accela, Inc., for the continued use of Accela, Inc.’s Land Management/Permitting system, in the amount of $828,465, and authorize a five percent contingency of $41,424 for potential new user licenses, for a total contract amount not to exceed $869,889.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two additional one-year renewal options, inclusive of a five percent contingency, not to exceed a total of $654,834, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year.
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account 1002200-516101 in the amount of $24,456 in Fiscal Year 2024-25; $10,139 in Fiscal Year 2025-26; $13,359 in Fiscal Year 2026-27; and $9,351 in Fiscal Year 2027-28 contingent upon the appropriation of funds in the annual budget for such fiscal years.
Contingent upon the execution of the renewal options, appropriate $4,676 in Fiscal Year 2027-28, and $14,728 in Fiscal Year 2028-29.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 8
RESOLUTION FOR SUMMARY VACATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
EASEMENT ON MONARCH RIDGE DRIVE
Resolution for the summary vacation of a landscape maintenance easement at 19608 Monarch Ridge Drive.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of the landscape maintenance easement at 19608 Monarch Ridge Drive, as described in the attached Legal Description Exhibits.
2. Direct City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder's office.
Adopted Resolution No. 25-6
ITEM 9
ESTABLISH NO STOPPING ZONES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF OAKHURST DRIVE,
SOUTH OF DOCKWEILER DRIVE
This item considers Establishing No Stopping Any Time zones on the north side of Oakhurst Drive, south of Dockweiler Drive will improve traffic safety and circulation of vehicles on this road section.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to establish a 115-foot and a 255-foot No Stopping Any Time zones on the north side of Oakhurst Drive, south of Dockweiler Drive.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
Addressing the Council was Naginder Galir, representing Lantana Hills Home Owners Association, regarding parking issues; and Janet Howe, representing Lantana Hills Home Owners Association, in support of item.
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Five written comment cards were received; four in support and one in opposition.
Adopted Resolution No. 25-7
ITEM 10
2025 CITYWIDE ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT
This item considers awarding a professional services contract to conduct the 2025 Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey to determine and justify speed limits in the City.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a contract to AGA Engineers, Inc., for the 2025 Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey, in an amount not to exceed $98,065.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 11
2025 COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ARTS GRANTS
City Council consideration to approve the 2025 Community Services and Arts Grants program funding recommendations by the Grants Committee and Peer Review Rating Panel.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the 2025 Community Services and Arts Grants Committee’s program funding recommendations in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for Community Services Grants and $100,000 for Arts Grants, for a total not to exceed $200,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all Grant Program Agreements with the agencies approved for funding, subject to City Attorney approval.
One comment card was received in support of the item.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council were Di Zimmerman regarding lithium ion batteries; Cindy Josten regarding lithium ion battery storage facilities; Nancy (no last name provided) regarding ballot initiative to secede the State of California from the United States; Beth Garcia regarding power outages in Canyon Springs Elementary School; and R-Lynn Smith-Thomas representing the NAACP as local president regarding power safety shutoffs.
STAFF COMMENTS
Councilwoman McLean requested a memo from Staff regarding how the Planning Commission determined the appropriate placement of the lithium ion battery storage facility.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Miranda adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Dale Gerstel at 8:38 p.m.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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Agenda Item: 2
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: February 11, 2025
SUBJECT: CHECK REGISTER NO. 03
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Brittany Houston
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 03.
BACKGROUND
Check Register No. 03 for the Period 12/27/24 through 01/09/25 and 01/16/25 in the aggregate amount of $10,947,634.14 inclusive of Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 12/30/24 through 01/10/25 in the aggregate amount of $1,516,957.13.
FISCAL IMPACT
Adequate funds are available in the budgeted expenditure accounts to support the Check Register payments.
ATTACHMENTS
Memo - Check Register No. 03
Check Register No. 03 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 2 Packet Pg. 15
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Attachment: Memo - Check Register No. 03 (Check Register No. 03)
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Attachment: Memo - Check Register No. 03 (Check Register No. 03)
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Attachment: Memo - Check Register No. 03 (Check Register No. 03)
Agenda Item: 3
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: February 11, 2025
SUBJECT: FUND TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FOR MEASURE W MUNICIPAL FUNDS
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Darin Seegmiller
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the required Fund Transfer Agreement from Los Angeles County to accept the 40 percent municipal share of funds collected from City of Santa Clarita properties under the Safe Clean Water Measure W parcel tax, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
The Los Angeles County Flood Control District (District) successfully passed the Measure W Safe Clean Water Program (Measure W) with over two-thirds of the vote on the November 2018 ballot. This established a parcel tax of 2.5 cents per square foot of impermeable area, with collection beginning Fiscal Year 2019-20. Revenues from Measure W are to be distributed as follows:
• 10 percent to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (District) to administer Measure W and provide District-wide projects and education programs.
• 40 percent to the municipalities within the District’s boundaries.
• 50 percent to the nine watershed areas to fund regional watershed-based multi-benefit projects to be implemented by project developers, to provide technical resources, and to conduct scientific studies.
In order for the City of Santa Clarita (City) to receive the 40 percent municipal share, the City is required to approve a Fund Transfer Agreement (Agreement). Approval of the Agreement is required every four years. The most recent draft of the Agreement was approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on June 9, 2020 and later presented to the City Council for 3 Packet Pg. 19
approval on June 23, 2020.
The City is forecasted to receive $3.23 million annually for the duration of this Agreement.
Funds must be used for implementation, operations and maintenance, and administration of eligible projects and programs. Unlike Measure W regional funding, the municipal funding is not programmed by the Watershed Area Steering Committee (WASC). In past years, the City has utilized Measure W municipal funds to support regional infiltration projects, including the construction of the Canyon Country Community Center and the design of Via Princessa Park, as well as street sweeping activities, amongst other stormwater management initiatives. This item if approved, allows the City Manager or designee to review and sign, in coordination with the City Attorney, the Agreement for Measure W municipal funds.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon signing the Fund Transfer Agreement, the City will continue to receive an estimated $3.23 million annually from the municipal share of the Safe Clean Water Measure W parcel tax.
ATTACHMENTS
Fund Transfer Agreement (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 3 Packet Pg. 20