Agenda packet, joint meeting — Santa Clarita City Council, September 9, 2025

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, September 9, 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.

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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
LASC-SCV U14 Boys Soccer Team National Cup Champions
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation
Hunger Action Month Proclamation

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on items NOT listed on the agenda. The City Council will not act upon these items at this meeting other than to review and/or provide direction to staff. All speakers must submit a speaker’s card to the City Clerk PRIOR to the beginning of this portion of the meeting. Thirty minutes are allotted for public input at this time. The FIRST TEN people to submit a speaker card prior to the beginning of Public Participation will be heard.

STAFF COMMENTS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. SHUTTLE SERVICE PILOT PROGRAM - City Council to receive an update on the Shuttle Service Pilot Program that operated in Old Town Newhall in July and August 2025.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Receive an update and analysis on the Shuttle Service Pilot Program in Old Town Newhall.

2. Provide staff with direction for future service.

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CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion by the City Council. The items are not individually discussed by the City Council unless a request is made by a member of the public or the Council, in which case, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately.

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

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve the minutes of the August 26, 2025 Regular Meeting.

3. CHECK REGISTER NO. 18 - Check Register No. 18 for the Period 07/25/25 through 08/07/25 and 08/14/25. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period of 07/28/25 through 08/08/25.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

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

4. SANTA CLARITA VALLEY WATER AGENCY EASEMENTS ON CITY- OWNED PROPERTY - This item recommends approving easements on City property to the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve an easement on APNs 2811-065-911 and 2811-067-906 with Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency for the purpose of installing and maintaining water and drainage facilities.

2. Approve the quitclaim of the existing easement on APN 2811-067-906 to accommodate the abandonment of the storm drain system no longer in use.

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

5. FACILITIES ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE CONTRACT - This item considers a three-year contract with Brightly Software, Inc., for facilities asset management software. The software will help staff streamline and integrate asset tracking, work order creation and history, preventative maintenance scheduling, GIS integration, and analytical reporting to enhance operational efficiencies.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a three-year contract to Brightly Software, Inc., for a facilities asset

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management software for a total contract amount not to exceed $302,291.

2. Authorize an ongoing annual appropriation effective Fiscal Year 2025-26 through Fiscal Year 2027-28 to expenditure accounts specified in Attachment A from the General Fund (Fund 100), Citrus Facility Fund (Fund 130), Recreation Facilities Fund (Fund 120), Hart Park Fund (Fund 140), Public Library Fund (Fund 309), Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District (Fund 350), Areawide Fund (Fund 367), Vista Canyon Wastewater Fund (Fund 368), and Transit Fund (Fund 700) with future years contingent upon the appropriation of funds in the annual budget for such fiscal years.

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

6. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY

AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS AGENCY FOR AFFORDABLE
HOUSING PRODUCTION, PRESERVATION, AND OWNERSHIP;
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; RESEARCH AND POLICY; AND RENTER
PROTECTION AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION FUNDING - This item considers approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency to enable the City of Santa Clarita to receive and utilize Measure A funds for affordable housing, technical assistance, and homelessness prevention.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council to authorize City Manager or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency for the disbursement and use of Measure A funds in substantially the form attached hereto, subject to approval of any further minor modifications by the City Manager and City Attorney.

7. SUMMARY VACATION OF PORTIONS OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY

KNOWN AS PLACERITA CANYON ROAD, ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT

FOR TRAIL PURPOSES, AND ACCEPTANCE OF A RESTRICTED USE AREA LOCATED NEAR SIERRA HIGHWAY - This item considers a summary vacation of portions of the public right-of-way known as Placerita Canyon Road, acceptance of an easement for public use and trail purposes, and acceptance of a restricted use area 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

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Map of the attached resolution.

3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee to accept the dedication and grant of easement for public use and trail purposes as shown on the attached Location Map.

4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee to accept the dedication and grant of restricted use area for preserving natural resources purposes as shown on the attached Location Map.

5. Determine that the vacation of the roadway rights of way easements, the acceptance of an easement for public use and trail purposes, and the acceptance of an easement and restricted use area are not a project within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378, and alternatively, that if the activity is deemed a project under CEQA, it is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to guidelines 15063(b)(3), 15301(h) and (i), 15313, 15317 and 15325.

6. Direct the City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s office.

7. 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

ADJOURNMENT
In memory of Frederick Louis Gruchalla and Sheila Miller

FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held September 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.

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CERTIFICATION
On September 4, 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
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September 2025
WHEREAS, each year approximately 400,000 children and youth under the age of 19 are diagnosed with cancer worldwide; and
WHEREAS, childhood cancer is the number one disease-related cause of death for children in the United States and many other countries; and
WHEREAS, two-thirds of those who survive childhood cancer endure chronic health conditions from the toxic effects of cancer treatment, including secondary cancers and other life-threatening illnesses; and
WHEREAS, the causes of childhood cancer are largely unknown and more research is needed to understand which treatments work best for children; and WHEREAS, cancer treatment for children often must differ from traditional adult treatments to take into account children’s developmental needs and other factors.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and encourages residents to learn more about how they can help children who are diagnosed with cancer and their families.

Signed this 9th day of September, 2025.

William A. Miranda, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California
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PROCLAMATION

Hunger Action Month
September 2025

WHEREAS, Feeding America, the largest charity working to end hunger in the United States, has designated the month of September as “Hunger Action Month” to bring awareness that hunger is an issue of serious concern in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Hunger Action Month brings people across the country together to end hunger in our communities; and

WHEREAS, in the last year, 50 million people turned to food banks for help. Locally, the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry averages nearly 2,000 clients each month; and

WHEREAS, the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry has served our community with compassion and dedication since 1986, providing free groceries to those in need and ensuring that no child in the Santa Clarita Valley goes to bed hungry.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim the month of September 2025, as “Hunger Action Month” and reminds our residents that we can all play a role by volunteering, donating, or advocating to ensure everyone has access to the nourishment they need to thrive.

Signed this 9th day of September, 2025.

William A. Miranda, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California

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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: September 9, 2025
SUBJECT: SHUTTLE SERVICE PILOT PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development
PRESENTER: Adrian Aguilar

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Receive an update and analysis on the Shuttle Service Pilot Program in Old Town Newhall.

2. Provide staff with direction for future service.

BACKGROUND

At the regular City Council meeting on July 8, 2025, the City Council approved a Shuttle Service Pilot Program (shuttle service) in Old Town Newhall (OTN) to help alleviate parking constraints, with a service schedule intended to meet the needs of all Main Street businesses.

The City of Santa Clarita (City) launched the shuttle service on Friday, July 11, with service operating Fridays through Sundays, concluding on August 31, 2025. Hours of operation were 7:00-11:45 p.m. on Fridays, 2:00-11:45 p.m. on Saturdays, and 2:00-8:15 p.m. on Sundays. The service operated every 10 minutes, using two shuttle-style vehicles. Each vehicle was equipped with a GPS tracking system to provide accurate arrival and departure times. Additionally, each stop along the OTN route was geocoded and assigned a unique stop ID number. This allowed patrons to track the vehicle location using the City’s Transit app, request a text message with bus arrival times for their specific stop location, or scan a QR code to see real-time arrival information.

To promote the shuttle service, City staff undertook a number of marketing and outreach efforts, including social media posts, distribution of collateral materials, including posters in the City’s parking structure, promotional videos, and a media release announcing the start of the service.

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Promotion details are provided in the following table:

Flyers Distributed to Chamber of Commerce and local businesses Introductory Promotional Video Posted to social media; received 38,269 views overall Come With Me Promotional Video Posted to social media; received 27,320 views overall Web Dedicated shuttle page on Transit website; Transit home page banner updated to promote shuttle.

Posters and Signage Installed in the parking structure at elevators and stairwells X (Twitter) Posted 3 tweets on X over the 8-week period, resulting in 988 views
Miscellaneous Marketing Posted information on all City Local and Commuter buses; Distributed media release to local outlets, resulting in media coverage by The Signal and KHTS Radio

The shuttle service provided a total of 87 rides during the eight-week pilot period. Of those, 77 percent used the service on a Saturday. A table detailing the ridership data is attached.

A review of the pick-up and drop-off data shows that the majority of the riders (48) boarded at the parking structure on 9th Street and Main Street, and exited at the stops on 6th Street and Main Street (11), Walnut Street and 8th Street (11), and Market Street and Walnut Street (7). A table detailing the pick-up and drop-off data is attached.

The ridership data was captured from manual driver counts and the electronic farebox system.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as directed by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

On July 9, 2025, the City Council appropriated $25,000 from the Council contingency fund for the operation of the Shuttle Service Pilot Program in Old Town Newhall from July 11 through August 31, 2025. There is no additional fiscal impact at this time.

ATTACHMENTS
Shuttle Service Ridership
Drop-Off & Pick-Up Location Data
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SHUTTLE SERVICE RIDERSHIP
July 11 – August 31, 2025

Date Day of Week Passengers
7/11/2025 FRIDAY 0
7/12/2025 SATURDAY 1
7/13/2025 SUNDAY 6
7/18/2025 FRIDAY 0
7/19/2025 SATURDAY 10
7/20/2025 SUNDAY 0
7/25/2025 FRIDAY 6
7/26/2025 SATURDAY 5
7/27/2025 SUNDAY 0
8/1/2025 FRIDAY 0
8/2/2025 SATURDAY 10
8/3/2025 SUNDAY 2
8/8/2025 FRIDAY 0
8/9/2025 SATURDAY 22
8/10/2025 SUNDAY 0
8/15/2025 FRIDAY 1
8/16/2025 SATURDAY 2
8/17/2025 SUNDAY 0
8/22/2025 FRIDAY 0
8/23/2025 SATURDAY 16
8/24/2025 SUNDAY 0
8/29/2025 FRIDAY 0
8/30/2025 SATURDAY 1
8/31/2025 SUNDAY 5
TOTAL 87

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SHUTTLE SERVICE

PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF DATA
July 11 – August 31, 2025

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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Regular Meeting

Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency
Hereinafter the titles Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk may be used also to indicate Mayor/Chair/President, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/Vice President, City Manager/Executive Director, City Attorney/Counsel, and City Clerk/Secretary ~Minutes~

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 6:00 PM City Council Chambers

INVOCATION
Councilmember Ayala delivered the invocation.

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Miranda called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of Library Trustees and Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency at 6:03 p.m.

ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.

FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Ayala led the flag salute.

Councilmember McLean and Mayor Pro Tem Weste requested to pull Item 11 from Consent.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Miranda spoke of the City of Santa Clarita Public Library’s One Thousand Books Before Kindergarten early literacy program and invited participants and their parents to the dais to receive their certificates and take a photo.

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the City Council were Keith Lobert regarding youth safety on motorized e-bikes; Douglas (no last name provided) regarding a manufactured home appeal hearing contract; and Diane Zimmerman regarding new California state.

STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin made no comments.

COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilwoman McLean commented that the State Historical Resources Committee recognized La Puerta as a point of historical interest site, where the first recorded European land expedition occurred; mentioned that as Chair of the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments (SFVCOG) Transportation Committee, she addressed members of Mayor Bass' office regarding transportation infrastructure needs during the 2028 Olympics, advocating for Metrolink Antelope Valley Line improvements and enhanced schedule; commented on attending the first year anniversary celebration of the Bridge to Home shelter, where a tour was provided showing many amenities that bring dignity to those in need; mentioned Fred Gruchalla who recently passed away; and urged all to read Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged.

Councilmember Gibbs congratulated Captain Brandon Barclay on his new position; commented on attending a Mass of Thanksgiving event celebrating Belinda Bresnahan's remission from cancer; spoke of attending the annual Hart of the West event benefiting Carousel Ranch for equine therapy; and requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Detective Joshua Kelley- Eklund and Chad Kampbell.

Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented on the City’s partnership with the Castaic Animal Care Center to host the Pet Adoption Day at Bridgeport Park on July 24, which showcased the City’s Library Express Youth Sports activities, achieving five dog adoptions that day, and mentioned her work with the Animal Care Foundation; and requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Hank Arklin.

Councilmember Ayala thanked residents for bringing their concerns regarding an energy storage facility to a meeting at the Canyon Country Community Center; mentioned graduating from the LA County Sheriff's Department Academy for new City Councilmembers; commented on participating in many of the summer events sponsored by the City; and spoke of her attendance at the opening of a new office for Senator Valladares and non-profit events.

Mayor Miranda commented on the welcoming of the City’s 40th park, William S. Hart Park, which officially transitioned from Los Angeles County to City ownership; spoke of attending the Triumph Foundation gala benefiting paraplegic individuals; commented on the anniversary of Bridge to Home and spoke of the City and County's efforts to support solving homeless issues; commented on the non-profit, Agape Village, which works with special needs adults and has a coffee and t-shirt branding shop at the mall; congratulated Captain Barclay on his new position; and commented on attending non-profit event featuring salsa dancing, raising funds for the Olive 2 Packet Pg. 14
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Branch Theatricals, also at the mall; and adjourned the meeting in memory of Dr. John MacArthur.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

ITEM 1
MODIFICATION TO THE HARTWELL MIXED USE PROJECT (MASTER CASE 25-089) Public Hearing regarding a request to modify the Hartwell Mixed Use Project, previously considered by the City Council on May 13, 2025 (Master Case 24-134), by expanding into the adjacent property, increasing the project to 98 apartment units and 6,300 square feet of commercial floor area on the corner of Main Street, Market Street, and Railroad Avenue.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Conduct the public hearing.

2. Determine that the project is exempt from additional review under the California Environmental Quality Act as the project was contemplated and will comply with all mitigation measures established under the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report.

3. Adopt a resolution approving Master Case 25-089 (Minor Use Permit 25-014 and Development Review 25-009) for the modification of the Hartwell Mixed Use Project, located at the corner of Main Street, Market Street, and Railroad Avenue, subject to the attached revised Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A).

Councilmember Gibbs disclosed that he received campaign contributions in excess of $500 from property owners that will now be included as part of the project site, recused himself from participating on this item due to the Levine Act, and left the dais.

Mayor Pro Tem Weste also recused herself from participating in this item, consistent with her prior recusal when this project was first considered, and left the dais.

Mayor Miranda opened the Public Hearing.

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

Senior Planner Erika Iverson provided the staff presentation, and Applicant Representative Jason Tolleson provided the applicant presentation.

Addressing the City Council in support were Carl Goldman, Gene Cox, and Gerald Charbonneau

Addressing the City Council in opposition were Frank Maga; Glenda (no last name provided) spoke on behalf of Tony Maldonado; TimBen Boydston, representing the Canyon Theater Guild; 2 Packet Pg. 15
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Barry Agin; Eduardo Arteaga, representing the Canyon Theater Guild; and Felicia Grady, representing the Canyon Theater Guild.

One written comment card was received in opposition to the project.

The Applicant Representative rebutted public comments.

Councilwoman McLean inquired whether the 30-day period during which a project may be amended had been restarted due to this modification, and City Attorney Joseph Montes responded. Councilwoman McLean inquired if parking issues could be addressed by the applicant and inquired about the total amount of in-lieu fees paid regarding parking, and Ms.

Iverson responded that the total is $88,000 to be used for parking at a later date. Councilwoman McLean expressed concern regarding Mr. Maga's letter to the City and potential lawsuit, and Mr.

Montes responded regarding the 30-day period and Assembly Bill (AB) 2097 parking standards.

Councilmember Ayala requested additional information on guest parking, and Mr. Tolleson responded. Councilmember Ayala also spoke of the City's mitigation efforts to address parking spaces, the planned parking structure nearby, and addressed rumors regarding a lack of transparency, monetary exchanges, and the impact fee.

Mayor Miranda spoke of recusals, the sale price of the property, and mitigation issues, and Mr.

Tolleson responded to his concerns. Mayor Miranda also addressed the rumors surrounding this project.

Councilwoman McLean raised her concerns for small businesses that may be impacted by the project and inquired if the project could move forward if she did not vote yes on the project. Mr.

Montes responded that there could be potential lawsuits against the City. Councilwoman McLean stated she would vote yes under protest.

Mayor Miranda closed the public comment portion of the public hearing.

Adopted Resolution No. 25-47
RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Patsy Ayala, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Mayor
AYES: Patsy Ayala, Bill Miranda, Marsha McLean
RECUSED: Jason Gibbs, Laurene Weste

The City Council recessed the meeting at 8:20 p.m. and reconvened at 8:33 p.m.

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ITEM 2

THE MASTER'S UNIVERSITY AND SEMINARY TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL

RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA) HEARING
Consideration of a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act resolution approving the proposed financing by The Master's University and Seminary through the issuance of $65 million in tax- exempt 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 Municipal Finance Authority in an aggregate amount not to exceed $65 million.

Councilmember Gibbs returned to the dais, and Mr. Montes stated that Mayor Pro Tem Weste recused herself from participating in this item due to the proximity of her property to the project.

Mayor Miranda opened the Public Hearing.

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

Assistant to the City Manager Michael Villegas provided the staff presentation.

Addressing the City Council in support was Wendy Kane.

Addressing the City Council in opposition were Sandra Cattell; Linda Townsley, representing Placerita Canyon Property Owners Association (PCPOA); Tracey Bruckner; Teresa Todd; representing PCPOA; Joe Morelli; and Brian Walters.

Seven written comment cards were received: six were in opposition to the item and one was in support.

Mayor Miranda closed the public comment portion of the public hearing.

Councilmember Gibbs inquired if there was a mechanism to monitor how the bond funds are spent, and Mr. Villegas responded that the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) is responsible for monitoring the bond proceeds. City Manager Ken Striplin further clarified that the City would not have a means to monitor or enforce how the bonds were spent.

Councilmember Gibbs inquired what would happen if the City did not approve the bonds, and Mr. Montes responded that under the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code, the university may also go to the state for approval of the bonds.

Councilmember Ayala inquired of the representative regarding the university's communication with residents, and John Russell, Director of Finance, responded that he was prepared to answer questions on the financing, not communications. Councilmember Ayala commented on her disappointment with the lack of communication.

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Councilwoman McLean commented on issues with perception and impact to the community, further commented that she would like to see the university's new master plan before any approvals to facilitate this bond.

Councilmember Gibbs sought clarification on whether there would be restrictions on the use of funds through the current specific plan, and Mr. Striplin responded that on-campus improvements would need to follow the master plan, and off-campus purchases or improvements would not have restrictions. Mr. Villegas clarified that $13 million would be subject to the currently approved master plan.

Councilwoman McLean voiced her concerns about Airbnbs.

Councilmember Gibbs commented on his concerns about the university's purchase of single- family homes and would like to see the university work with PCPOA on their concerns.

The motion was defeated.

RESULT: DEFEATED [2 TO 2]
MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Mayor
AYES: Bill Miranda, Jason Gibbs
NAYS: Patsy Ayala, Marsha McLean
RECUSED: Laurene Weste

Mayor Pro Tem Weste returned to the dais.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

ITEM 3

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

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

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

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

Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented on meeting with the candidates and then nominated Daniel Faina.

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Addressing the Council on this item was Glenda (no last name provided), speaking on behalf of Tony Maldonado.

On roll call vote, Council approved the nomination.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
AYES: Ayala, Miranda, Gibbs, McLean, Weste

CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on consent were approved with the exception of Item 11, which was pulled from Consent Calendar.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Patsy Ayala, Councilmember
AYES: Ayala, 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 July 8, 2025, Special Meeting.

ITEM 5
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – The minutes are submitted for approval.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the July 8, 2025, Regular Meeting.

ITEM 6
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 15, 16, AND 17
Check Register No. 15 for the Period 06/13/25 through 06/26/25 and 07/03/25. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period of 06/16/25 through 06/27/25. Check Register No. 16 for the Period 06/27/25 through 07/10/25 and 07/17/25. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period of 06/30/25 through 07/11/25. Check Register No. 17 for the Period 07/11/25 through 07/24/25 and 07/31/25.

Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period of 07/14/25 through 07/25/25.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 15, 16, and 17.

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ITEM 7
MEDITATION GARDEN, PROJECT P4032 - PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This item considers awarding a construction contract for the Meditation Garden, Project P4032, which will create a tranquil outdoor space for meditation, reflection, and relaxation at Duane R.

Harte Park.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve plans and specifications for Meditation Garden, Project P4032.

2. Award a construction contract to Estate Design and Construction for the Meditation Garden Project in the amount of $195,800, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $19,580 for a total contract amount not to exceed $215,380.

3. Authorize a one-time appropriation of funds in the amount of $215,380 in General Fund - Capital (Fund 601) to Meditation Garden, Project P4032, expenditure account P4032601- 516101.

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

ITEM 8

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JACOB GREEN AND ASSOCIATES TO

UPDATE THE LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
This item considers the award of a professional services agreement to update the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, which outlines a municipality’s long-term strategy to reduce or eliminate risk to human life, property, and infrastructure from future natural or human-caused disasters. To ensure the plan is relevant and effective, the Federal Emergency Management Agency requires the plan to be updated every five years. The City of Santa Clarita’s plan is due to expire in November 2026.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a contract to Jacob Green and Associates to update the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for a total contract amount not to exceed $84,900.

2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $84,900 from the General Fund (Fund 100) to Expenditure Account 1001105-516102 and increase the General Fund (Fund 100) FEMA Grant Revenue Account 100-445101 by $63,675.

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

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ITEM 9

LAST AND FINAL RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR

SUBMITTAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
This item considers adoption of a resolution approving the Last and Final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 34191.6 (a) (1)(2)(3), successor agencies may submit a Last and Final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS), and the successor agency has met the conditions for the Last and Final ROPS.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council acting as the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency adopt a resolution approving the Last and Final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule from Fiscal Year 2026-27 through Fiscal Year 2042-43 for submittal to the Department of Finance.

Adopted Resolution No. SA 25-2

ITEM 10

RESOLUTION FOR SUMMARY VACATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

EASEMENT ON KYRA COURT
This item considers summary vacation of a landscape maintenance easement at 21603 Kyra Court and 21602 Kyra Court.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of the landscape maintenance easement at 21603 Kyra Court and 21602 Kyra Court, as described in the attached Legal Description Exhibits.

2. Direct the City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder's office.

Adopted Resolution No. 25-48

ITEM 11 WAS MOVED TO ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR

ITEM 12

PURCHASE OF CITY REPLACEMENT VEHICLES
This item considers awarding contracts for the purchase of a bucket truck, a vactor truck, and two pickup trucks.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve the “piggyback” purchase of a new Altec AT37G bucket truck, using Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract #110421-ALT in an amount not to exceed $243,045.

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2. Approve the “piggyback” purchase of a new Freightliner 114SD vactor truck, using Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract #101221-VTR in an amount not to exceed $704,765.

3. Award the purchase of two new pickup trucks from Peoria Ford, in an amount not to exceed $130,229.

4. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $55,229 from the Vehicle Replacement Fund (Fund 722) to the Automotive Equipment Expenditure Account (7222103-520103).

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

ITEM 13

CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH HTEC FOR BUS HYDROGEN REFUELING STATION

CONSULTING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
This item considers amending the existing contract with HTEC to provide for Bus Hydrogen Refueling Station Consulting and Project Management services.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Extend the existing contract with Hydrogen Technology & Energy Corporation (HTEC) for Bus Hydrogen Refueling Station Consulting and Project Management services to March 31, 2026 and authorize an increased expenditure authority in the amount of $74,655, plus a 10- percent contingency of $7,465, for a total increase of $82,120 and a revised contract not to exceed $482,410.

2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $82,120 to expenditure account 7003702- 516101, and increase Miscellaneous Federal Grants Revenue account 700-442409 by $82,120.

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

ITEM 14

CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES
This item considers an increase in expenditure authority for the existing janitorial services contract with Servicon Systems, Inc., to support maintenance and custodial services at designated City facilities.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

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with Servicon Systems Inc., in the amount of $147,043 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,083,822.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to one additional, one-year renewal option beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27, not to exceed the base annual contract amount of $2,083,822, and any adjustment in compensation consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index.

3. Appropriate an ongoing expenditure of $52,600 for cost increases related to the Consumer Price Index from the General Fund (Fund 100), Citrus Facility Fund (Fund 130), Public Library Fund (Fund 309), Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District (Fund 350), Areawide Fund (Fund 367), Cooper Street Fund (Fund 369), and Transit Fund (Fund 700) per Attachment A, to support Citywide janitorial services with Servicon Systems, Inc.

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

ITEM 15

PURCHASE OF BIG BELLY TRASH AND RECYCLING SOLAR COMPACTOR UNITS This item considers approval of the purchase of ten Big Belly Solar Trash and Recycling Units for placement at City parks to continue standardizing the collection of recyclables and waste.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve the purchase, through Waxie Sanitary Supply, of ten Big Belly Solar Trash and Recycling Units, using the appropriated budget from the Construction and Demolition Forfeiture funds and the City/County Beverage Container Payment Program grant from CalRecycle in the amount not to exceed $115,687.

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

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ITEM 11

SUMMARY VACATION OF PORTIONS OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS

PLACERITA CANYON ROAD AND ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FOR TRAIL

PURPOSES LOCATED NEAR SIERRA HIGHWAY
This item considers a summary vacation of portions of the public right-of-way known as Placerita Canyon Road and acceptance of an easement for public use and trail purposes located near Sierra Highway.

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RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

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. Authorize the City Manager, or designee to accept the dedication and grant of easement for public use and trail purposes as shown on the attached Location Map.

4. Direct the City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s office.

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

Addressing the Council on this item were Lynne Plambeck, representing the Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment; Linda Townsley, representing PCPOA; Teresa Todd, representing PCPOA; and Anthony Mathews, representing the property owners.

Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented that the easement area is part of a critical wildlife corridor, the property is subject to flooding, and the need to protect wildlife and the creek.

Councilwoman McLean spoke of her concerns regarding not knowing the planned development and it is premature to give up an easement without knowing the future plans.

Council discussed options on protecting the corridor, and staff responded to questions of the Council.

Motion by Councilwoman McLean, second by Mayor Pro Tem Weste to return the item with updated language on area-use restrictions, with no action on the item at this time.

RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
There were no additional requests to speak received.

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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Miranda adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Hank Arklin, Chad Kampbell, Joshua Kelley-Eklund, and John MacArthur at 9:45 p.m.

______________________________________

MAYOR
ATTEST:

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CITY CLERK
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Agenda Item: 3

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: September 9, 2025
SUBJECT: CHECK REGISTER NO. 18
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Brittany Houston

RECOMMENDED ACTION

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

BACKGROUND
Check Register No. 18 for the Period 07/25/25 through 08/07/25 and 08/14/25 in the aggregate amount of $6,389,115.54 inclusive of Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 07/28/25 through 08/08/25 in the aggregate amount of $1,673,542.73.

FISCAL IMPACT

Adequate funds are available in the budgeted expenditure accounts to support the Check Register payments.

ATTACHMENTS
Memo - Check Register No. 18
Check Register No. 18 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 3 Packet Pg. 26

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Agenda Item: 4

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: September 9, 2025
SUBJECT: SANTA CLARITA VALLEY WATER AGENCY EASEMENTS ON

CITY-OWNED PROPERTY
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Mariela Delgado

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Approve an easement on APNs 2811-065-911 and 2811-067-906 with Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency for the purpose of installing and maintaining water and drainage facilities.

2. Approve the quitclaim of the existing easement on APN 2811-067-906 to accommodate the abandonment of the storm drain system no longer in use.

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

BACKGROUND

In 2001, Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 2811-065-911 (23 acres) was donated to the City of Santa Clarita (City), followed by the donation of APN 2811-067-906 (7 acres) in 2010. Both parcels, located adjacent to the William S. Hart Baseball Complex and Santa Clarita Riverbed, were donated for public use as open space. As shown on the Site Map, the property is currently developed with an existing drainage system that is owned and operated by the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (Agency).

The Agency is evaluating its existing drainage systems to construct improvements to address recurring flooding issues. The Agency examined existing well drainage infrastructure located on City-owned property and determined that the system lacks sufficient capacity to manage the flows effectively.

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lowering outflow elevation, realigning portions of the storm drain, and installing additional storm drain infrastructure to increase overall capacity.

As part of this effort, a portion of the existing storm drain will be abandoned, and the associated easement will be quitclaimed to the City. A new easement within two City-owned parcels is required to accommodate the storm drain improvements. The proposed easement provides the Agency with the necessary permissions to construct, operate, maintain, and access the facilities, while also ensuring that there are no impacts to City property.

Approval of the recommended action will allow the Agency to move forward with the construction of the drainage improvements necessary to resolve the flooding issues associated with the existing drainage system.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

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

ATTACHMENTS
Site Map
Easements Exhibit
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Site Map
Bureau of Land Management, Esri, HERE, Garmin,

INCREMENT P
, NGA, USGS
APN's 2811-065-911 & 2811-067-906
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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Agenda Item: 5

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: September 9, 2025
SUBJECT: FACILITIES ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Bryan Peck

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Award a three-year contract to Brightly Software, Inc., for a facilities asset management software for a total contract amount not to exceed $302,291.

3. 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) Facilities Division operates and maintains 59 developed sites, totaling 900,000 square feet. These sites include buildings, playgrounds, office spaces, recreation facilities, sports courts, transit sites, three library buildings, and various park amenities.

Currently, the City uses GoGov Inc. for interdepartmental functions and relies on manual Excel sheets and GIS databases for maintenance tracking. The City seeks a Facility Management Solution that:

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• Supports 500+ users with robust access control and mobile-friendly capabilities • Enables QR code asset tracking and preventative maintenance scheduling • Enhances data visualization and reporting to improve operational efficiencies

The City's objectives include replacing fragmented systems (Excel sheets, internal databases, and GIS) with a secure, cloud-based platform capable of streamlining maintenance workflows, integrating with existing systems, and enhancing reporting capabilities.

The City conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified consulting firms for a Facilities Management Software. The RFP was published and circulated via the City’s e-procurement system BidNet on August 29, 2024. The City transmitted the solicitation to 3,262 vendors on BidNet, of which 158 vendors downloaded the RFP. Fourteen 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 scored the responses using the following categories of weighted criteria:

• Program Management, explaining how the software applies to all municipal facilities maintenance requirements, including field activities, inspection documentation, data management, and reporting (25%)
• Contractor qualifications, including understanding of municipal facilities maintenance requirements (15%)
• Compatibility with current City systems used for tracking, including Accela and Esri- based Geographical Information Systems (GIS) (15%)
• Cost of services, including onboarding, training, per-user fees, and any discounts offered (15%)
• Demonstrate connectivity in the field (i.e. cloud-based data input capability) and/or the ability to input information and download later when internet connectivity is established (10%)
• Demonstrate a user-friendly interface (10%)
• Experience implementing the software management program with similar municipalities (5%)
• Thoroughness of proposal (5%)

Additionally, the four highest-scoring proposals were interviewed. An evaluation panel comprised of staff scored the interviews using the following additional criteria:

• Thoroughness of proposal, approach to providing sound services, and ability to provide services to meet objectives and standards (40%)
• Contractor qualifications and proposal meet criteria described in the RFP Scope of Work section (20%)
• Cost of materials and services provided, as well as discounts offered (20%) • Experience on similar projects (20%)

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The evaluation team scored the responses based on a 200-point system, with the results outlined below:

Rank Company Location Score
1 Brightly Software Inc. Cary, NC 163.9
2 MaintStar Dallas, TX 148.6
3 Blue Raster LLC Arlington, VA 126.5
4 zLink, Inc. Maynard, MA 125.9
5 NEXGEN Asset Management Sacramento, CA 75.8
6 Centricity GIS Cedar Hills, UT 73.8
7 NV5 Geospatial, Inc. Lexington, KY 73.4
8 CIPPlanner Corp. San Ramon, CA 64.4
9 FSH Technologies Philidelphia, PA 62.4
10 TRANSFORM DIGITAL LLC San Francisco, CA 59.0
11 EZ-AD TV Troy, MI 56.0
12 Compusult Mt. Pearl, NL, Canada 53.2
13 Pivotal Leap Ashburn, VA 48.0
14 TurnPikeAnalyst LLC Allentown, PA 36.8

In reviewing proposals, the evaluation team awarded the highest score to Brightly Software, Inc. (Brightly). The evaluation team determined that Brightly’s proposal offered the best overall value to meet the City’s facilities management software needs.

Staff has completed a due-diligence review of Brightly’s professional references and determined its work history meets the City’s standards and performance expectations. Based on the above, staff recommends awarding the contract to Brightly.

With 25+ years of expertise in providing maintenance and operations software to the public sector and experience working with over 600 organizations in California, Brightly is well-versed in the distinct challenges that California municipalities encounter, including aging infrastructure, budget constraints, and regulatory compliance. Brightly’s proposed solution aligns closely with the City’s requirements, offering a comprehensive, GIS-integrated facilities management system with strong reporting, inventory management, and preventative maintenance scheduling capabilities.

The total cost of the three-year contract is $302,291. This includes $186,210 in the first year for implementation and software integration. Years two and three cover the annual software subscription, which also supports integration with other City programs for seamless data sharing.

The second year is for a total amount of $56,350, and the third year is $59,731, reflecting a six percent annual adjustment.

To ensure a smooth implementation and accelerate adoption, City staff recommends Brightly’s on-site professional services. While the Facilities division has compiled a list of the City’s assets and their conditions, Brightly will be onsite to barcode-tag critical facility assets and deliver a turnkey preventive maintenance (PM) program as part of this proposal. These additional services will enable a faster rollout and improve user adoption.

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By leveraging Brightly’s proven expertise in municipal asset management and its industry- leading technology, the City will gain a modern, scalable system that enhances operational efficiency, strengthens financial planning, and ensures long-term sustainability for its facilities and infrastructure.

FISCAL IMPACT

Upon approval of the recommended actions, adequate funds will be available in expenditure accounts specified in Attachment A from the General Fund (Fund 100), Citrus Facility Fund (Fund 130), Recreation Facilities Fund (Fund 120), Hart Park Fund (Fund 140), Public Library Fund (Fund 309), Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District (Fund 350), Areawide Fund (Fund 367), Vista Canyon Wastewater Fund (Fund 368), and Transit Fund (Fund 700) in the amount of $186,210 for Fiscal Year 2025-26, $56,350 for Fiscal Year 2026-27, and $59,731 for Fiscal Year 2027-28.

ATTACHMENTS
Brightly Attachment A - Costs
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Attachment A
City of Santa Clarita
Brightly Software
Location - Account Name Account Number FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 Facilities Administration -
Facilities Administration 1007400-516101 75,280$ 22,781$ 24,148$ Ice & Entertainment -
Ice & Entertainment 1205120-516101 23,519$ 7,117$ 7,544$ Citrus Street Vuilding -
Citrus Building 1307414-516101 3,798$ 1,149$ 1,218$ Santa Clarita Public Libraries -
Public Library Facility Maintenance 3097412-516101 17,137$ 5,186$ 5,497$ Santa Clarita Public Libraries -
Hart Mansion Facility Maintennce 3097400-516101 2,227$ 674$ 714$ Facility Administration Hart Park -
Facility Administration Hart Park 1407400-516101 5,196$ 1,572$ 1,667$ Arboleta Trailhead -
GVROS Maintenance 3507313-516101 156$ 47$ 50$ Parks Facility Administration -
Parks Facility Administration 3677401-516101 49,889$ 15,097$ 16,003$ Vista Canyon Water Factory Maintenance -
Vista Canyon Water Factory Maintenance 3687413-516101 409$ 124$ 131$ Transit Maintenance Facility -
Transit Maintenance Facility Maintenance 7003701-516101 7,242$ 2,192$ 2,323$ Metrolink Stations -
Transit Facilities 7007407-516101 1,357$ 411$ 436$ TOTAL 186,210$ 56,350$ 59,731$

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Agenda Item: 6

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: September 9, 2025
SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS

ANGELES COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS

AGENCY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTION,
PRESERVATION, AND OWNERSHIP; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE;
RESEARCH AND POLICY; AND RENTER PROTECTION AND

HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION FUNDING
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
PRESENTER: Tracy Sullivan

RECOMMENDED ACTION

BACKGROUND

In 2022, the California State Legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 679, which created the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA). The Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency aims to increase the supply of affordable housing in Los Angeles County (County) by providing enhanced funding and technical assistance at a regional level for renter protections, affordable housing preservation, and new affordable housing construction.

In 2024, County voters approved Measure A, a permanent half-cent sales tax to fund homeless services and affordable housing development throughout the County. Measure A is expected to generate over $1 billion in revenue annually.

The Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency will receive 35.75 percent of Measure A revenues for affordable housing production and preservation, renter protection and homelessness prevention, and technical assistance. In turn, LACAHSA must pass through 70 percent of funding to local governments.
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The City of Santa Clarita (City) is identified in SB 679 as an eligible jurisdiction to receive direct funding from LACAHSA. For the first year, the City is projected to receive a total allocation of $3,457,981. This funding will be distributed across three distinct eligible use categories: (1) Production, Preservation, and Ownership of Affordable Housing, (2) Renter Protection and Homelessness Prevention, and (3) Technical Assistance.

Prior to receiving any funding, the City is required to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with LACAHSA. The MOU is a binding commitment of the City to comply with all requirements of SB 679 and Measure A in the use of the funding and to comply with all policies and guidelines of LACAHSA. If approved, the MOU will remain in effect for one year and automatically renew each year for up to five years. The terms and conditions will remain the same at each renewal, except for the allocation amounts which may vary year-over-year depending on available revenues.

After the MOU is fully executed, the City will be required to prepare an annual Expenditure Plan outlining how it intends to use its LACAHSA allocation. The Expenditure Plan will be presented to the City Council each year for review and approval prior to its submission to LACAHSA.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

The City will receive an annual direct allocation of funding from the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency to support affordable housing, technical assistance, and homelessness prevention. Each year, the allocation amount and proposed uses will be presented to the City Council as part of the Annual Expenditure Plan process, as required by LACAHSA.

ATTACHMENTS
LACAHSA Memorandum of Understanding Santa Clarita
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTION, PRESERVATION,
AND OWNERSHIP; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RESEARCH AND POLICY; AND

RENTER PROTECTION AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION FUNDING

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

Santa Clarita 2025-2026
This Affordable Housing Production, Preservation, and Ownership; Technical Assistance, Research and Policy; and Renter Protection and Homelessness Prevention Funding Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”), effective July 1, 2025 (“Effective Date”), is between the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency, a special act agency established pursuant to Government Code section 64710 and operating pursuant to the Los Angeles County Regional Housing Finance Act, Government Code section 64700 et seq. (“Agency”), and Santa Clarita, a California City Charter (“Recipient”), each individually a “Party” and collectively the “Parties.”

RECITALS
This MOU is made with reference to the following facts:

A. In September 2022, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 679, known as the Los Angeles County Regional Housing Finance Act (“ Act”). The Act created Agency to increase the supply of affordable housing by providing enhanced funding and technical assistance for renter protections, affordable housing preservation, and new affordable housing production.

B. In November 2024, Los Angeles County voters approved “ Measure A,” known as the Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions, and Prevention Now Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance. Measure A established a one-half percent sales tax on every dollar of goods sold in Los Angeles County to provide dedicated funding for v arious purposes, including reducing and preventing homelessness and increasing the supply of affordable housing.

C. Measure A directs the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller (“ County Auditor - Controller”) to disburse 35.75% of the proceeds generated to Agen cy for use in accordance with the Act’s and Measure A’s requirements through fiscal year 2029 -2030 (and thereafter, such percentage may be modified by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors every five years , except that such percentage may not be less than 33.33%).

These include, among other things, that : Agency use 60% of its Measure A funds for affordable housing production, preservation, and ownership (“ PPO”) (Gov. Code, § 64830(d)(1); Measure A, § 29(B)); that Agency use 5% of its Measure A funds for technical assistance, research, and policy development (“ Technical Assistance ”) (Gov. Code, § 64830(d)(4)); and that Agency use 30% of its Measure A funds for Renter Protection and Homelessness Prevention (“RPHP”) (Gov. Code, § 64830(d)(2)).

D. The Act requires Agency’s Board to adopt an Annual Expenditure and Strategy Plan, which must set forth the share of revenue and estimated funding to be spent on each of the above- stated categories (“Annual Expenditure and Strategy Plan”). Agency’s Board adopted the first Annual Expenditure and Strategy Plan on June 25, 2025 (and it is anticipated that

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the Board will adopt subsequent Annual Expenditure and Strategy Plan s on an annual basis). The Annual Expenditure and Strategy Plan establishes the proportional amount of revenues and estimated funding that Agency will distribute to Recipient and each of the other “Eligible Jurisdictions” (as defined herein) for each funding category. Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, contains the allocations as approved by Agency’s Board in the Annual Expenditure and Strategy Plan.

E. Of the funds allocated for PPO, Agency must disburse 70% of such funds to Eligible Jurisdictions in accordance with each jurisdiction’s pro rata share of the total lower income housing needs assessment goal for Los Angeles County allocated pursuant to Government Code section 65584 (“ Pro Rata RHNA Share ”). (Gov. Code, § 64830.5(a)(1)(A) -(F), (a)(2)(A)(i).).

F. Each Eligible Jurisdiction and its Pro Rata RHNA S hare is provided in Exhibit A .

Recipient’s Pro Rata RHNA Share for 2025-2026 is 0.63%.

G. Of the funds allocated for Technical Assistance, Agency must disburse 70% of such funds to Eligible Jurisdictions on a per low-income renter basis. (Gov. Code, § 64830.5(a)(1)(A)- (F), (a)(2)(C)(i)) (“Technical Assistance Allocation”).

H. Each Eligible Jurisdiction and its Technical Assistance Allocation is prov ided in Exhibit A,. Recipient’s Technical Assistance Allocation is 0.04%.

I. Of the funds allocated for RPHP, Agency must disburse 70% of such funds to Eligible Jurisdictions. Agency has elected to make such disbursement based on a per low -income renter basis. (Gov. Code, § 64830.5(a)(1)(A)-(F), (a)(2)(B)(i)) (“RPHP Allocation”). Each Eligible Jurisdiction and its RPHP Allocation is provided in Exhibit A. Recipient’s RPHP Allocation is 0.23%.

J. The Act and Measure A provide that Eligible Jurisdictions may receive their respective Pro Rata RHNA Share of PPO funds, Technical Assistance Allocation, and RPHP Allocation directly from Age ncy, provided that direct allocations are subject to the conditions and restrictions set forth in the Act and Measure A for the receipt and use of the funds.

K. The Parties have entered into this MOU to comply with the Act and Measure A and memorialize the terms and conditions governing the disbursement and use of Recipient’s Pro Rata RHNA Share of PPO funds , Technical Assistance Allocation, and RPHP Allocation.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Parties agree as follows:

1. Incorporation. The Parties agree that the Recitals above constitute the factual basis upon which Agency and Recipient have entered into this MOU. Agency and Recipient e ach acknowledge the accuracy of the Recitals and hereby agree to the incorporation of the Recitals into this MOU as though fully set forth herein.

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2. Term; Extension. The term of this MOU is one year starting on the Effective Date. The term will automatically renew for successive one-year terms unless either Party provides the other Party with a written notice of non-renewal at least 30 days before the end of the then-current term. Any renewal terms shall be on the same terms and conditions provided herein, except that the allocations provided in Exhibit A shall be automatically updated to reflect the allocations set forth in the Annual Expenditure and Strategy Plan adopted by the Board for that fiscal year (e.g., if this MOU is renewed for FY 2026-2027, the allocations provided in Exhibit A shall be those provided in the Board’s Annual Expenditure and Strategy Plan for FY 2026-2027). This MOU will terminate upon the earlier of: (i) the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date; or (ii) the expiration of the then-current term following a Party’s timely notice of non-renewal.

2.1. In the event that , during the term of this MOU, the Pro Rata RHNA Share changes as a result of a subsequent RHNA cycle, an addendum will be provided to each Eligible Jurisdiction’s MOU, including this MOU, to incorporate the change.

3. Recipient Acknowledgment.

3.1. Eligible Jurisdiction; Pro Rata RHNA Share . Recipient acknowledges and agrees that it is an Eligible Jurisdiction whose Pro Rata RHNA Share is 0.63%.

3.2. Recipient’s Share of PPO Funds. In accordance with Section 3.1 above, Recipient acknowledges and agrees that it will receive 0.63% of the PPO funds available to be disbursed by Agency to the Eligible Jurisdictions for 2025-2026. Such share of PPO funds may change from time to time.

3.3. Eligible Jurisdiction; Technical Assistance Allocation. Recipient acknowledges and agrees that it is an Eligible Jurisdiction whose Technical Assistance Allocation is 0.04%.

3.4. Recipient’s Share of Technical Assistance Funds. In accordance with Section 3.3 above, Recipient acknowledges and agrees that it will receive 0.04% of the Technical Assistance funds available to be disbursed by Agency to the Eligible Jurisdictions for 2025-2026. Such share of Technical Assistance funds may change from time to time.

3.5. Eligible Jurisdiction; RPHP Allocation. Recipient acknowledges and agrees that it is an Eligible Jurisdiction whose RPHP Allocation is 0.23%.

3.6. Recipient’s Share of RPHP Funds . In accordance with Section 3.5 above, Recipient acknowledges and agrees that it will receive 0.23% of the RPHP funds available to be disbursed by Agency to the Eligible Jurisdictions for 2025-2026.

Such Share of RPHP funds may change from time to time.

3.7. Recipient Reallocation to Agency . I f Recipient so chooses, it may elect to re - allocate all or a portion of its funding allocation for any allocation to Agency to

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partner with on the operation or to solely operate a program on Recipient’s beh alf within Recipient’s jurisdiction.

4. Disbursement Schedule. Agency will disburse funds to Recipient in accordance with the Master Funding Policy and Guidelines for Eligible Jurisdictions (“Master Funding Policy and Guidelines ”) published by Agency after the County Auditor -Controller disburse s Measure A proceeds to Agency.

5. Direct Allocation of PPO Funds. Prior to disbursing a direct allocation of PPO Funds to Recipient, the following conditions of Government Code section 64830.5(a)(2)(A)(iv)(I) shall be met:

5.1. Recipient agrees to adopt and adhere to Agency financing policies and guidelines, including public engagement and notice provisions.

5.2. All funded projects are in compliance with Agency’s eligible uses and affordability requirements.

5.3. Recipient agrees to allocate its funding within 12 months through administrative processes without being subject to additional legislative process.

5.4. Recipient is in compliance with Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing in California guidelines. If Recipient is a regional agency, it shall expend the funds only in jurisdictions that are in compliance with Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing in California guidelines.

By executing this MOU, Recipient hereby agrees to adopt and adhere to Agency’s Master Funding Policy and Guidelines (including public engagement and notice provisions ) and any other policies and guidelines adopted by Agency related to the disbursement of funds to, or use of funds by, Eligible Jurisdictions. Execution of this MOU shall therefore satisfy the condition at subsection 5.1. Agency’s Master Funding Policy and Guideli nes will establish provisions for Recipient to meet the remaining three conditions, which Recipient shall meet prior to its receipt of a direct allocation of all or a portion of its PPO allocation.

6. Use of PPO Funds. For any fiscal year in which Recipient r eceives PPO funds from Agency, Recipient will comply with all of the following:

6.1. New Affordable Housing . Pursuant to Measure A, Section 29 B, Recipient will use at least 77.25% of PPO funds on constructing new affordable housing.

6.2. Government Code Section 64830(d)(1). Subject to Section 6.1 above, Recipient’s use of PPO funds will comply with the requirements of Government Code section 64830(d)(1), attached hereto as Exhibit B-1 and incorporated herein by reference.

6.3. Prohibited Uses . Except as expressly authorized by Government Code section 64710, Recipient will not use PPO funds to perform or undertake any functions related to supports and services provided to people experiencing homelessness.

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6.4. Supplemental Capacity for Existing Efforts. Recipient’s use of PPO funds shall be consistent with Government Code section 64710(a)(1).

6.5. Timing. Upon receipt of a disbursement of PPO funds from Agency, Recipient will obligate its funding within 12 months through administrative processes without being subject to additional legislative process and will ensure that funds allocated to projects are expended within five years or as otherwise provided in Government Code section 64830.5(a)(2)(A), attached hereto as Exhibit B-2 and incorporated herein by reference, and any program policies and guidelines adopted by the Board.

6.6. Period of Affordability . Recipient shall record a restrictive covenant specifying an appropriate period of affordability in accordance with any program policies and guidelines adopted by Agency’s Board.

7. Use of Technical Assistance Funds. For any fiscal year in which Recipient receives Technical Assistance funds from Agency, Recipient will comply with all of the following:

7.1. Government Code Section 64830(d)(4). Recipient’s use of Technical Assistance funds will comply with the requirements of Government Code section 64830(d)(4), attached hereto as Exhibit B-3 and incorporated herein by reference.

7.2. Prohibited Uses . Except as expressly authorized by Government Code section 64710, Recipient will not use Technical Assistance funds to perform or undertake any functions related to supports and services provided to p eople experiencing homelessness.

7.3. Supplemental Capacity for Existing Efforts . Recipient’s use of Technical Assistance funds shall not supplant, but may complement and supplement existing efforts by cities, counties, districts, and other local, regional and state entities that were in existence as of January 1, 2022 . Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit use of funds for new efforts.

7.4. Timing. Upon receipt of a disbursement of T echnical Assistance funds from Agency, Recipient will obligate its funding within 12 months and will ensure that funds allocated to projects are expended within five years as provided in any program policies and guidelines adopted by Agency’s Board.

8. Use of RPHP Funds. For any fiscal year in which Recipient receives R PHP funds from Agency, Recipient will comply with all of the following:

8.1. No Unrestricted Allocations . Government Code section 64830.5(a)(2)(B)(iii) prohibits Agency from making unrestricted direct allocations to government entities. Recipient therefore agrees to be subject to the restrictions set forth in this MOU and in t Agency’s policies and guidelines for the receipt and use of RPH P funds.

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8.2. Government Code Section 64830(d)(2) . Recipient’s use of RPHP funds will comply with the requirements of Government Code section 6 4830(d)(2), attached hereto as Exhibit B-4 and incorporated herein by reference.

8.3. Prohibited Uses . Except as expressly authorized by Government Code section 64710, Recipient will not use RPHP funds to perform or undertake any fu nctions related to supports and services provided to people experiencing homelessness.

8.4. Supplemental Capacity for Existing Efforts. Recipient’s use of RPHP funds shall not supplant, but may complement and supplement existing efforts by cities, counties, districts, and other local, regional and state entities that were in existence as of January 1, 2022. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit use of funds for new efforts.

8.5. Timing. Upon receipt of a disbursement of RPHP funds from Agency, Recipient will obligate its funding within 12 months and will ensure that funds allocated to projects are expended within five years as provided in any program policies and guidelines adopted by Agency’s Board.

9. Construction Labor Requirements.

9.1. Measure A. Recipient will ensure that at least 80% of the housing units produced with PPO funds provided by Agency are built subject to a project labor agreement that satisfies the requirements of Section 28 of Measure A, attached as Exhibit C-1 and incorporated herein by reference.

9.2. The Act. Recipient will ensure that any construction or rehabilitation project receiving PPO funds provided by Agency complies with the requirements of Government Code section 64720.5, attached as Exhibit C-2 and incorporated herein by reference.

10. Recruitment and Retention of Workers. Recipient will ensure that all contracts funding social services positions, including but not limited to eviction prevention workers, comply with Section 27 of Measure A, attached as Exhibit C-3, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

11. Records and Monitoring.

11.1. Progress Reports. Recipient will submit Quarterly Progress Reports (“ QPRs”) and an Annual Report (“Annual Report”) to Agency on Recipient’s use of PPO funds, Technical Assistance funds, and RPHP funds . Among other things, each QPR must address (with supporting documentation, as reasonably required by Agency) how Recipient has used, or plans to use, the PPO funds , Technical Assistance funds, and RPHP funds in accordance with this MOU, including, but not limited to, Sections 6 through 8 above. If Agency creates a template QPR, Recipient shall use Agency’s template. Beginning July 1, 2025, Recipient must submit QPRs to Agency in accordance with the schedule set forth in Master

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Funding Policy and Guidelines for Eligible Jurisdictions. The July QPR submission will represent Recipient’s Annual Report to Agency.

11.2. Financial Records. Recipient shall maintain financial records, supporting documents and agreements, statistical reports, official files, and any other evidence necessary to demonstrate compliance with this MOU. The foregoing shall be maintained on file by Recipient for at least five years after the expiration or termination of this MOU and made available to Agency upon request.

11.3. Audit Requirements. Agency shall contract for an annual audit, to be initiated within six months after the end of the fiscal year being audited, for the purpose of determining Recipient’s compliance with this MOU, the Act, and Measure A. Upon completion of the annual audit, Agency will provide Recipient with a copy thereof.

12. Compliance with Funding Requirements. Recipient and any of its sub -recipients shall comply with the programmatic and financial grant implementation policies and guidelines included in the Master Funding Policy and Guidelines for Eligible Jurisdictions, published by the Agency, for all categories of funds.

13. Indemnification. Recipient agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably approved by Agency) and hold harmless Agency and its board members, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, at Recipient’s sole expense, from and against any and all claims actions, losses, damages, liability, and/or legal proceedings brought against Agency, its board members, officials, officers , employees, agents, and volunteers arising out of Recipient’s performance of, or lack of performance of, any of its obligations under this MOU.

14. Dispute Resolution; Breach and Remedies.

14.1. Avoidance of Disputes . The Parties recognize that, as public agencies th at are mutually interested in the efficient and effective use of Measure A revenues to prevent homelessness and increase access to affordable housing, the Parties desire to avoid legal disputes related to this MOU or to the pass-down and expenditure of Measure A revenues. The Parties therefore commit to make their respective best efforts to work collaboratively and cohesively to address questions of eligible uses or other compliance-related issues prior to the issue rising to the level of a dispute.

14.2. Dispute Resolution . Except as otherwise provided below, before proceeding in accordance with Sections 14. 3 and 14. 4, the Parties will attempt to informally resolve any disputes that arise from the application or interpretation of this MOU.

The aggrieved Party shall notify the other Party of its intent to invoke this dispute resolution procedure within 10 business days after such dispute arises. If the Parties fail to resolve the dispute within 10 business days after delivery of such notice, each Party shall, within five business days thereafter, nominate a senior officer of its management to meet at a mutually agreed location to resolve the dispute. If the dispute remains unresolved within 10 business days after such a meeting, each Party, without f urther delay, shall have the right to proceed in accordance with

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Sections 14.3 and 14.4. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Section 14.2 does not apply to a dispute involving Recipient’s alleged misuse or misappropriation of funds in violation of the Act, Measure A, or other applicable laws.

14.3. Recipient’s Breach. Recipient shall be in breach under this MOU if it fails to perform or satisfy any obligation or requirement set forth herein , or if it fails to comply with the Agency’s established policies and guidelines, the Act, Measure A or other applicable law. If such violation is subject to cure, it shall be deemed a breach of this MOU after 60 calendar days of receiving written notice from Agency.

14.4. Remedies.

14.4.1. Recipient’s sole r emedy shall be to institute an action at law or equity to seek specific performance of the terms of this MOU. Recipient shall not be entitled to recover damages for any breach by Agency hereunder. For clarity, this Section allows for Recipient to obtain a court order to receive disbursement of Agency funds that Recipient is legally entitled to receive or to obtain a declaration of rights among the Parties under the law or this MOU.

14.4.2. If Agency alleges that Recipient has misused or misappropriated funds in violation of the Act, Measure A, or both, Agency may institute an action at law or equity to pursue all available legal or equitable remedies without providing a period for cure. In addition to the foregoing, Agency may pause disbursements of PPO funds , Techn ical Assistance funds, and/or RPHP funds to Recipient until such time as Agency reasonably determines that Recipient is complying with this MOU or a court of competent jurisdiction orders Agency to resume disbursing PPO funds , Technical Assistance funds, and/or RPHP funds to Recipient.

15. Most Favored Nation. Recipient acknowledges that Agency receives Measure A revenues for the purpose of passing through funding to multiple Eligible Jurisdictions throughout the County of Los Angeles and that each Eligible Jurisdiction, including Recipient, benefits from terms that ensure that another Eligible Jurisdiction (or its Subrecipients or contractors) does not take actions against Agency that would put Agency’s pool of funds at risk. Therefore, Agency recognizes that the terms of this MOU, including the indemnity provisions and limitations on damages against Agency , are most effective if applicable to all Eligible Jurisdictions. Recipient shall therefore be subject to the same terms and conditions of the Eligible Jurisdiction that receives the most favorable terms in its Funding Memorandum of Understanding with Agency. This most favored nation clause is not triggered by, and shall not preclude, Agency from settling or resolving disputes with Eligible Jurisdiction s or oth er claimants; it is only intended to ensure the standardization of the various MOUs.

16. Notice.

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16.1. Methods. All notices, consents, requests, demands, and other communications required or permitted under this MOU must be in writing and are conclusively deemed effective:
(A) On personal delivery;
(B) On confirmed delivery by courier service;
(C) On the first business day after transmission if sent by registered electronic mail transmission, with unmodifiable proof of content, delivery, and time of delivery;
(D) If delivered by non-registered email, when the recipient, by an email sent to the email address for the sender stated in this Section 1616 or by a notice delivered by another method in accordance with this Section 1616 acknowledges having received the sender’s email, provided that an automatic “read receipt” does not constitute acknowledgment of an email for purposes of this Section 1616; or
(E) On the third day after deposit in the United States mail, by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the other Party.

16.2. Courtesy Notice.
(A) If a Party gives notice under Section 16.116.1(A), (B), or (E) above, the noticing Party will make a good-faith effort to also send a courtesy copy of the notice to the other Party by email.
(B) Failure to receive a courtesy copy is not a defect in notice.

16.3. Addresses.
(A) Notices and other written communications to Agency must be sent to:

Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street, Room B50-b
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Attention: Ryan Johnson, Chief Executive Officer
Email: [email protected]

With a copy to:

Best Best & Krieger LLP
300 South Grand Ave., 25th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071Attention: Michael Maurer and Paula de Sousa Emails : michael.maurer@bbklaw or [email protected]

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(B) Notices and other written communications to Recipient must be sent to:

Santa Clarita City Manager
Santa Clarita City Hall
23920 Valencia Blvd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Attention: Ken Striplin
Email: [email protected]

With a copy to:

Burke, Williams, & Sorenson LLP
444 South Flower Street, 40th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Attention: Joseph M. Montes
Email: [email protected]

16.4. Change of Address. Either Party may change its address or email address by giving the other Party notice of the change in any manner permitted by this MOU.

16.5. Refused or Undeliverable Notice. Any correctly addressed notice that is refused, unclaimed, or undeliverable because of an act or omission of the Party to be notified is deemed effective as of the first date that the notice was refused, unclaimed, or deemed undeliverable by the postal authorities, courier service, or other delivery service (as applicable).

17. Miscellaneous.

17.1. Governing Law; Venue . This MOU is governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue lies only in the state and federal courts in Los Angeles County, California.

17.2. Integrated Agreement. This MOU is the entire agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior written and oral agreements or understandings between the Parties. This MOU cannot be modified except by a written document signed by both Parties. No Party is relying on any other negotiation, discussion, or agreement in connection with the subject matter of this MOU. This is a fully integrated agreement.

17.3. Independent Representation by Counsel. The Parties represent that in executing this MOU they have relied solely upon their own judgment, belief, and knowledge, and the advice and recommendations of their own independently selected counsel.

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17.4. Capacity to Contract . Recipient has the capacity and the authority to fulfill the obligations required of it hereunder and nothing prohibits or restricts the right or ability of Recipient to carry out the terms hereof.

17.5. Authority to Execute . Each person executing this MOU on behalf of Recipient represents and warrants to Agency that they are duly authorize d to execute and deliver this agreement on behalf of Recipient.

17.6. Enforcement Costs. If any action or proceeding is brought by any Party against any other Party to enforce any of the provisions hereof, or to seek damages by reason of any alleged breach of a ny of the provisions hereof (whether at the trial court level, appellate level, in a bankruptcy, probate or administrative proceeding or otherwise), the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover from the other Party its attorney’s fees in such amount a s the court may adjudge reasonable in such action or proceeding, together with the prevailing Party’s other costs and expenses (including, without limit, court costs and other litigation costs and expenses).

17.7. Assignment. Recipient may not assign this MOU without Agency’s prior written consent, which may be withheld for any reason.

17.8. Severability. If any provision of this MOU is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable and the invalidity or unenforceability of such a pro vision does not deny a Party the material benefit of this MOU, then the other provisions of this MOU that can be given effect without the invalid provision remain in effect.

17.9. Headings. This MOU’s headings are inserted solely for convenience of reference and are not intended to govern, limit, or aid in the construction of any term or provision hereof.

17.10. Counterparts; Electronic Signatures.
(A) This MOU may be signed and delivered in counterparts. (B) In addition to any other lawful method of executing this MOU, this MOU may be signed and delivered by each Party either: (i) electronically by facsimile (e.g., scanned image or PDF copy); or (ii) digitally through the use of EchoSign, DocuSign, or such other commercially available digital - signature software that resu lts in verified and confirmed signatures delivered electronically to each Party.
(C) Each electronic or digital signature of a Party is treated as an original, as if personally signed by that Party.

17.11. Agreements with Third Parties . If Recipient enters into any agreements with contractors, consultants, subrecipients or other parties (“Other Contracting Party”) for the use of PPO Funds, Technical Assistance Funds, or RPHP Funds for the implementation of eligible activities (“Third-Party Contracts”), such Third-

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Party Contracts shall be consistent with the terms of this MOU. Recipient shall include in all Third-Party Contracts a requirement to comply with all terms of this MOU applicable to the work or services provided by the Other Contracting Party, and all legal requirements, including the Measure A requirements.

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17.12. No Third-Party Beneficiary. There is no intended third -party beneficiary of this MOU.

17.13. No Waiver. No waiver of a provision of this MOU is valid unless it is made in writing and signed by the Party against whom such waiver is sought to be enforced.

A failure to enforce a right hereunder does not constitute a continuing waiver of that right or a waiver of any other right hereunder. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service that is voluntarily given or performed by a Party gives the other Party any contractual right by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.

17.14. Successors and Representatives. This MOU binds and inures to the benefit of the Parties and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors, and (where permitted) assignees.
(Signatures on the following page)

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this MOU as indicated below.

RECIPIENT

City of Santa Clarita, a California Charter City

By: ____________________________
Ken Striplin, City Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORM

By: ____________________________
Joseph Montes, Santa Clarita City Attorney

AGENCY

Los Angeles County Affordable Housing
Solutions Agency, a special act agency established pursuant to Government Code section 64710 and operating pursuant to the Los Angeles County Regional Housing Finance Act, Government Code section 64700 et seq. ("LACAHSA")

By: ____________________________
Ryan Johnson, Chief Executive Officer

APPROVED AS TO FORM

By: ____________________________
Michael Maurer, Agency Co-General Counsel

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Exhibit A

EXHIBIT A
Eligible Jurisdictions
Eligible Jurisdiction PPO Pro Rata
RHNA Share1
Technical
Assistance Share
RPHP Share
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena
Regional Housing Trust

1.03% 0.09% 0.56%
City of Glendale 0.69% 0.09% 0.55%
City of Long Beach 1.38% 0.20% 1.21%
City of Los Angeles 22.80% 1.72% 10.34%
City of Santa Clarita 0.63% 0.04% 0.23%
Gateway Cities Council of
Government/Gateway Cities
Affordable Housing Trust

2.37% 0.35% 2.12%
Las Virgenes/Malibu Council
of Governments

0.07% 0.01% 0.04%
North Los Angeles County
Transportation Coalition JPA

0.76% 0.09% 0.56%
San Fernando Valley Council of
Governments

0.09% 0.01% 0.04%
San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments/San Gabriel
Valley Regional Housing Trust

4.22% 0.36% 2.14%
South Bay Cities Council of
Governments/South Bay
Regional Housing Trust

1.91% 0.21% 1.28%
Unincorporated Los Angeles
County

4.86% 0.23% 1.39%
Westside Cities Council of
Governments

1.19% 0.09% 0.55%

1 As approved by Agency’s Board on 6/25/2025. Pursuant to the Act, the Pro Rata RHNA Shares attributable to the Councils of Governments exclude any share attributable to an individually listed jurisdiction.

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Exhibit B-1
EXHIBIT B-1
Government Code Section 64830
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64830.

. . .

(d) Subject to funding eligibility and adjustment pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 64717, the agency shall distribute regional housing revenue in the form of a grant, loan, or other financing tool pursuant to subdivision (q) of Section 64720 in a manner that achieves the following shares in the annual expenditure plan:
(1) A minimum of 40 percent of the annual programmatic budget, excluding any bond indebtedness, shall be spent on affordable housing creation, preservation, and ownership as follows:
(A) The following conditions shall apply with regard to affordable housing creation:
(i) Funding pursuant to this subparagraph may be used for the following purposes, including, but not limited to, land acquisition, housing acquisition, financing, and ownership programs, including the agency serving as a single source of financing as appropriate, income assistance for extremely low income households, and project-based rental assistance contracts with no time limit that are restricted to the support of extremely low income households. (ii) Financing for any development costs associated with a project or funding grant that is for housing that is 100 percent affordable, which means restricted to any household that earns less than 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), including permanent supportive housing that includes onsite supportive services. An eligible project may also include a subset of at least 50 units, or 50 percent of the total units, whichever is greater, in a larger development that includes units targeted up to 120 percent of AMI, in which case the agency may only fund units that are designated for extremely low and very low income households, and agency funds shall not be used in connection with any unit that is income restricted due to development incentives, density bonuses, or similar programs.
(I) For each of the eligible jurisdictions, as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 64830.5, 25 percent of all funded units shall be reserved for extremely low income households, as defined in Section 50106 of the Health and Safety Code, and 25 percent shall be reserved for very low

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income households, as defined in Section 50105 of the
Health and Safety Code, over any two-year period, with
regular monitoring by the citizens’ oversight committee and board of units funded and constructed during that two-year period.
(II) For each project, 10 percent of the units in the project shall be reserved for extremely low income households and 10
percent of the units shall be reserved for very low income households.
(B) Funding pursuant to this paragraph for affordable housing preservation programs may be used to acquire, rehabilitate, place affordability restrictions on, and preserve existing housing units, housing from the private market, and units in residential hotels as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 50519 of the Health and Safety Code for affordability, in order to prevent the loss of affordability and expand permanent affordability. Funding provided pursuant to this subparagraph shall be subject to both of the following conditions:
(i) Existing residents of buildings acquired for the purpose of affordable housing preservation shall not be permanently displaced, even if the resident’s household income exceeds the moderate- income limits in Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code. (ii) Buildings acquired for the purpose of affordable housing preservation shall achieve 100 percent occupancy by extremely low or very low income households over time through unit turnover.

Grants, loans, or other financing provided to community land trusts and other similarly structured nonprofit entities to acquire, rehabilitate, and preserve existing housing units are an eligible use pursuant to this subparagraph.

Programs to enable low- or moderate-income households to become or remain homeowners, including, but not limited to, below market rate ownership programs, downpayment assistance programs, residential rehabilitation loan programs, and grants or loans to assist in the rehabilitation or replacement of existing mobile homes located in a mobile home or manufactured home are eligible uses pursuant to this subparagraph.
(C) Funding provided pursuant to this paragraph shall be subject to the following conditions in the event that demolition or rehabilitation of housing units is required:
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restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of low or very low income, subject to any other form of rent or price control through a public entity’s valid exercise of its police power, or occupied by low- or very low income households, shall be subject to a policy requiring the replacement of all those units to be made available at affordable rent or affordable housing cost to, and occupied by, persons and families in the same or lower income category as those households in occupancy.
(II) Replacement requirements shall be consistent with those set forth in paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 65915, provided that any dwelling unit that is or was, within the five-year period preceding the grant, subject to a form of rent or price control through a local government’s valid exercise of its police power and that is or was occupied by persons or families above lower income shall be replaced with units made available at affordable rent or affordable housing cost to, and occupied by, low-income persons or families.
(ii) If existing residents are required to be relocated due to demolition or rehabilitation needs, the developer is required to provide relocation benefits to the occupants of those housing rental units subject to Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 7260) of Division 7 of Title 1. The developer shall comply with either the local government requirements for relocation assistance to displaced households or the policy set by the agency for relocation assistance to displaced households, whichever provides a greater benefit to the relocated or displaced households.
(iii) If existing occupants who are lower income households are required to vacate their units due to demolition or rehabilitation needs, the developer shall provide a right of first refusal for a comparable unit available in the new or rehabilitated housing development that is affordable to the household at an affordable rent, as defined in Section 50053 of the Health and Safety Code, or an affordable housing cost, as defined in Section 50052.5 of the Health and Safety Code.
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(Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 80, Sec. 73. (SB 1525) Effective January 1, 2025.)

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EXHIBIT B-2
Government Code Section 64830.5(a)(2)(A)
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64830.5(a)(2).

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(A)
(i) Seventy percent of annual funding for the purpose of affordable housing preservation, affordable housing production, income assistance for extremely low- income households, and long-term, project-based rental assistance shall be allocated, based on the eligible jurisdiction’s pro rata lower income housing need, to the eligible jurisdictions, provided that the allocation is consistent with the eligible uses of the funding set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 64830.
(ii)
(I) Thirty percent of annual funding for the purpose of affordable housing preservation, affordable housing production, and long-term rental assistance, with no time limit, shall be allocated by the agency to the eligible jurisdictions consistent with the guiding principles of the agency and the eligible uses outlined in Section 64830.
(II) At least 5 percent of funds allocated pursuant to subclause (I) shall be used for technical assistance grants to cities with a population under 50,000. (iii) If an eligible jurisdiction is found to be out of compliance with affordability targets at the end of a two-year period, the board may take any of the following actions:
(I) Limit the funding for the jurisdiction to extremely low and very low income housing units only until compliance is reestablished.
(II) Require the funding allocated to the jurisdiction to be administered by the agency instead of the jurisdiction.
(III) Increase funding incentives as needed to meet project and programmatic targets.
(iv)
(I) Any eligible jurisdiction may receive a direct allocation of all or part of the jurisdiction’s funding described in this subparagraph if all of the following conditions are met:
(ia) The jurisdiction agrees to adopt and adhere to agency financing policies and guidelines, including public engagement and notice provisions outlined in this chapter.

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(ib) All funded projects are in compliance with the agency’s eligible uses and affordability requirements.
(ic) The jurisdiction agrees to allocate its funding within 12 months through administrative processes without being subject to additional legislative process.
(id) The jurisdiction is in compliance with Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing in California guidelines.
(II)
(ia) Once committed to a specific project, funds shall remain available for expenditure for an additional five years, unless an extension is authorized pursuant to sub-subclause (ib).
(ib) If the funds have not been expended within five years of receipt as required in sub-subclause (ia), the jurisdiction shall show that it has made adequate progress towards completing the project. If the agency finds that the city has made adequate progress, the agency shall authorize an additional 24 months to grant entitlements to the remainder of the project. If the agency does not find that the city has made adequate progress, the funds shall be transferred to the agency.

The agency shall hold the funds until the city submits a plan satisfactory to the agency to move forward with the project or allocate funds to another qualified project consistent with the jurisdiction’s expenditure plan.
(ic) For purposes of this subclause, “adequate progress” means the project has received the land use approvals or entitlements necessary for at least 75 percent of the project’s units. . . .
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(Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 80, Sec. 73. (SB 1525) Effective January 1, 2025

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EXHIBIT B-3
Government Code Section 64830
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EXHIBIT B-4
Government Code Section 64830
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64830.

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EXHIBIT C-1
Measure A Labor Requirements
SECTION 28. CONSTRUCTION WORK.

A. It is the intent of this section to encourage the development of local job opportunities and career pathways into the building and construction trades, including but not limited to apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs.

B. Any construction or reha bilitation project receiving funding or financing from this Ordinance, including but not limited to a project of fewer than 40 units, shall constitute a public work for which prevailing wages shall be paid for purposes of Chapter 1 (commencing with section 1720) of Part 7 of Division 2 of the Labor Code.

C. A project of 40 or more units is eligible to receive funding or financing from this Ordinance only if all construction and rehabilitation is subject to the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Project Labor Agreement 2020 -2030 if the project is within the City of Los Angeles, or the Countywide Community Workforce Agreement executed by the Chief Executive Officer on June 7, 2023 if the project is elsewhere, or any successor to either agreement.

D. For purposes of sections 28 and 29 of this Ordinance, the number of units means the maximum number of units authorized in an entitlement granted by the land use permitting authority for a development project, regardless of whether construction or reh abilitation proceeds in phases or project ownership is divided.

E. The Designated Enforcement Agency (“DEA”) shall have authority to enforce Labor Code sections 1720-1815, as amended from time to time, for projects funded by the tax imposed by this Ordinance. Any developer, contractor, or subcontractor as to such projects shall be required to cooperate fully in any investigation the DEA initiates. For projects located in the City of Los Angeles, the DEA shall be the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Contract Administration. For projects elsewhere, the contracting Funding Recipient shall act as or designate the DEA. The DEA shall be authorized to work with joint labor management committees established pursuant to the federal Labor Management Cooperation Act of 1978 (29 U.S.C. section 175a) in order to carry out the enforcement/investigation duties under this Ordinance. A joint labor management committee may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction against an employer that fails to comply with the labor standards required under this Ordinance.

F. Notwithstanding subsection C of this section, if a project labor agreement is agreed between the Funding Recipient or project developer, the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Tra des Council, and the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters, then a project with 40 or more units is eligible to receive funding or financing from this Ordinance if all construction and rehabilitation is subject to that project labor agreement.

G. For purposes of this Ordinance, “project labor agreement” has the meaning stated in subdivision (b)(1) of section 2500 of the Public Contract Code.

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Government Code Section 64720.5
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64720.5.
(a) Any construction or rehabilitation project receiving funding or financing from the agency, a measure proposed by the agency pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 64720, or a joint powers authority of which the agency is a member, including, but not limited to, a project with under 40 units, shall constitute a public work for which prevailing wages shall be paid for purposes of Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of Part 7 of Division 2 of the Labor Code.
(b) A project with 40 units or greater is eligible to receive fund ing or financing from the agency, a measure proposed by the agency pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 64720, or a joint powers authority of which the agency is a member, only if all construction and rehabilitation is subject to the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works PLA. For purposes of this subdivision and subdivision (c), the number of units means the maximum number of units authorized in an entitlement granted by the land use permitting authority for the development project, regardless of whether construction or rehabilitation proceeds in phases or ownership is divided.
(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), if a specific countywide project labor agreement is negotiated with mutual agreement between the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and the Southern California Association of Nonprofit Housing and approved by the agency, then a project with 40 units or greater is eligible to receive funding or financing from the agency, a measure proposed by the agency pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 64720, or a joint powers authority of which the agency is a member, only if all construction and rehabilitation is subject to the specific countywide project labor agreement rather than the Department of Public Works PLA. (d) For purposes of this section, “project labor agreement” has the same meaning as in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 2500 of the Public Contract Code. (e) For purposes of this section, “Department of Public Works PLA” means the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Project Labor Agreement 2020 -2030 with Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council, effective August 25, 2021.
(Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 661, Sec. 1. (SB 679) Effective January 1, 2023.)

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Exhibit C-3
EXHIBIT C-3
Measure A Section 27
SECTION 27. IMPROVING RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF HOMELESSNESS SERVICE AND PREVENTION WORKERS.

A. All contracts funding social services pos itions, including but not limited to homelessness services and eviction prevention workers, financed by the tax imposed by this Ordinance must:

1. Set sufficient payment rates to enable contractors to pay wages aligned with public and private market conditions;

2. Allow amendments, as needed, to provide that inc entives and wage increases for cost of living similar to those offered to County staff and/or Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority staff are also available to service provider and prevention worker staff;

3. Allow annual adjustments to reflect cost -of-living adjustments, increases in administrative allowances, and operational cost changes due to inflation or other factors (such as supply shortages, insurance market changes, etc.);

4. Be paid in a timely manner to prevent unnecessary cost increases borne by service providers; and

5. Not result in displacement of public employees.

Multi-year contracts are encouraged to support system, service delivery, workforce, and nonprofit service provider stability.

B. By June 30, 2025, the County shall establish a labor council with equal representation from organized labor and nonprofit social service provider leadership to discuss pay equity and career development at contracted service providers, especially with regard to racial disparities and for those with lived experience of homelessness. This council shall make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on issues related but not limited to all levels of compensation, wages and benefits, and appropriate pay ranges as compared to County employees performing similar work, including the feasibility of contracts for social services positions financed by this Ordinance meeting or exceedi ng area wage standards, pay equity for service provider staff, and the allowance of cost-of-living adjustments. The labor council shall provide initial recommendations to the Board of Supervisors by June 30, 2026.

C. Every three years, the Chief Executive Officer shall conduct a review every three years of current payment rates across service types (such. as interim housing bed rates) to inform rate changes and, every five years, shall review current administrative rates allowed in service contracts compared with industry standards and best practices.

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Agenda Item: 7

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: September 9, 2025
SUBJECT: SUMMARY VACATION OF PORTIONS OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-

OF-WAY KNOWN AS PLACERITA CANYON ROAD,

ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FOR TRAIL PURPOSES, AND

ACCEPTANCE OF A RESTRICTED USE AREA LOCATED NEAR

SIERRA HIGHWAY
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Amalia Marreh

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee to accept the dedication and grant of easement for public use and trail purposes as shown on the attached Location Map.

4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee to accept the dedication and grant of restricted use area for preserving natural resources purposes as shown on the attached Location Map.

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6. Direct the City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s office.

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

BACKGROUND

The portions of the public right-of-way to be vacated, as shown in the attached Location Map, were originally granted to the County of Los Angeles in parts. The first part was recorded in Book 17446, Page 186, Official Records on April 19, 1940, which conveyed an easement to the County of Los Angeles for public highway known as Placerita Canyon Road. On January 3, 1941, a document was recorded in Book 18596, Page 127, by Standard Oil Company of California giving and conveying the County of Los Angeles right-of-way for use as a public highway. On March 14, 1955, Instrument No. 3835 was recorded in Book 47182, Page 104, Official Records, by Standard Oil Company of California granting an easement to the County of Los Angeles to use as a public highway.

In 1976, Placerita Canyon Road was constructed in its current location, eliminating the need for the previously recorded road easements as shown in the attached Location Map.

Upon incorporation, the City of Santa Clarita became the successor of the rights granted and/or conveyed by the documents described above. These portions of the public right-of-way are not needed for road purposes, and the property owner requested the vacation. The vacation will not have an impact to the existing paved street and right-of-way along Placerita Canyon Road near Sierra Highway.

Per Section 8331 of the Streets and Highways Code, the legislative body of a local agency may summarily vacate a street or highway if both of the following conditions exist:

1. For a period of five consecutive years, the street or highway has been impassable for vehicular travel; and

2. No public money was expended for maintenance on the street or highway during such period.

Both of these conditions exist on this portion of the public right-of-way; therefore, City Council may summarily vacate this property.

A certain easement for public utility purposes will be reserved as specified in the attached resolution.

This item was brought before the City Council for consideration during its regular meeting on November 26, 2024. The City Council directed staff to complete additional research related to the dedication of a trail easement. During its meeting on August 26, 2025, the City Council directed staff to include a restricted use area for the purpose of preserving natural resources.

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purposes and restricted-use area within the property as shown on the attached Location Map. The restricted use area prohibits land-altering activities, paving, and erection or construction of buildings or structures.

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

The proposed activity involves the property owner’s request that the City vacate rights-of-way dedicated for public street purposes, which are not needed for roadway development and are in various locations across the applicant’s property. In exchange for the vacations, the applicant has agreed to dedicate a 120-foot-wide restricted-use area across the property over an area that contains a river course and associated vegetation, is located within the floodway, and leads to the entrance to a culvert that goes under Sierra Highway and the SR-14 freeway, daylighting on the east side of the 14 freeway. The vacations are requested to facilitate the sale of the site, but there are no current development plans for the applicant’s property. A comment letter on the proposed activity was received asserting that the existing right-of-way easements are needed for a wildlife corridor. The existing easements, as roadway right-of-way easements, are not located in the area of the property that wildlife would use to traverse the property and are not a legally appropriate vehicle to preserve a wildlife corridor. The proposed restricted use area will prevent any future development in the area of the property most likely to be used by wildlife (i.e., the riverbed/banks and associated floodplain), to the extent that any wildlife do cross the property.

As such, the proposed activity will not result in a direct or indirect physical change to the environment and is therefore not a project within the meaning of CEQA per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. Further, even if the proposed activity is deemed to be a project under and thus subject to CEQA, the proposed activity entails the acquisition of the restricted use area which will prohibit all future development within and preserve a natural and open space corridor for wildlife to the extent that such currently exists and will not otherwise cause any significant adverse environmental impact and thus the proposed activity is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption), 15301(h) and (i) (existing facilities) 15313 (acquisition of lands for wildlife conservation), 15317 (open space easement) and 15325 (preserve existing natural conditions).

ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

The resources required to implement the recommended action are contained within the City of Santa Clarita's adopted FY 2025-26 budget.

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Location Map
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-_____

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

CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY VACATING PORTIONS OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT- OF-WAY

KNOWN AS PLACERITA CANYON ROAD LOCATED NEAR SIERRA HIGHWAY

WHEREAS, the offer of dedication being summarily vacated fully meets the requirements of Section 8331 of the Streets and Highways Code, which states “The legislative body of a local agency may summarily vacate a street or highway if both of the following conditions exist: (a) For a period of five consecutive years, the street or highway has been impassable for vehicular travel. (b) No public money was expended for maintenance on the street or highway during such period” and the current owner requests that a portion of the public right-of-way be vacated; and

WHEREAS, under Chapter 4, Summary Vacation of Part 3 of Division 9 of the California Streets and Highways Code, no public hearing is required and no public hearing was held; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 65402, on November 7, 2024, the Community Development Director for the City of Santa Clarita (City) found and determined that the proposal to vacate portions of the public right-of-way known as “Placerita Canyon Road” is in conformity with the City’s General Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA

STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That it is hereby found and determined that portions of the public right-of- way known as Placerita Canyon Road, as described in Exhibit “A” a legal description, and as shown on Exhibit “B” plat, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, which real property located in the City of Santa Clarita, County of Los Angeles, State of California, fully meets the requirements of Section 8331 of the Streets and Highways Code, which states “The legislative body of a local agency may summarily vacate a street or highway if both of the following conditions exist: (a) For a period of five consecutive years, the street or highway has been impassable for vehicular travel. (b) No public money was expended for maintenance on the street or highway during such period” and such portions of the public right-of-way and easement is therefore vacated, subject to Section 3 herein.

SECTION 2. General Plan Consistency. The City Council has reviewed and considered Community Development Director’s determination and finds that the proposed vacation of portions of the public right-of-way known as Placerita Canyon Road is in conformity with the General Plan of the City of Santa Clarita, including the Circulation Element.

SECTION 3. That within the street to be vacated, there are public utility facilities that would be affected by the vacation; therefore, easements are hereby reserved and excepted from the vacation for public utility purposes as described below:

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The City of Santa Clarita, a Municipal Corporation does hereby RESERVE to Southern California Edison Company, a public utility, regulated by the California Utilities Commission, an easement and rights that are necessary to use, maintain, operate, repair, replace, remove, or renew facilities upon, over, and across the real property in the City of Santa Clarita, County of Los Angeles, State of California as described in Exhibit “C” a legal description, and as shown on Exhibit “D” plat, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this ____ day of _____________ 2025.

______________________________
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, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution 25- _____ was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California at a regular meeting thereof, held on the ___ day of ___________ 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

______________________________

CITY CLERK

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LEGAL DESCRIPTION

VACATION OF PLACERITA CANYON ROAD

THOSE PORTIONS OF GOVERNMENT LOT 3 AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 15

WEST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA LYING WITHIN THE

BOUNDARIES OF PLACERITA CANYON ROAD AS DESCRIBED IN DOCUMENTS RECORDED APRIL 19, 1940 IN BOOK 17446 PAGE 186 AND RECORDED MARCH 14, 1955 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 3835 IN BOOK 47182 PAGE 104 AND JULY 11, 1941 IN BOOK 18596 PAGE 127, ALL OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS:

BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THE NORTH LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 3;

BOUNDED ON THE SOUTHEAST BY THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SIERRA HIGHWAY DESCRIBED AS PARCEL 2 IN DEED TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RECORDED APRIL 5, 1976 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 41, OF SAID OFFICIAL RECORDS;

EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PORTION OF PLACERITA CANYON ROAD AS DESCRIBED IN SAID BOOK 17446 PAGE 186 LYING WESTERLY OF THE

SOUTHWESTERLY PROLONGATION OF THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SALLY ROAD, 50 FEET WIDE, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF TRACT NO. 10699 RECORDED IN BOOK 165 PAGES 36 AND 37 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.

9-26-2024

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