Agenda packet — Santa Clarita City Council, October 14, 2025

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, October 14, 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
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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

FLAG SALUTE

EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. Council will also discuss each individual item during the course of the meeting with the exception of the Consent Calendar, which may be approved in its entirety by one motion, unless there is a request to pull an item for discussion. No action will be taken on public agenda items during the Executive Meeting.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Aakash Ahuja Jr. Cisco Certified Network Associate Recognition Team USA Latin American Baseball Classic Players Recognition Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation
Filipino American History 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.

COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

STAFF COMMENTS

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ASSESSMENT INCREASE FOR ZONES T44 (BOUQUET CANYON), T48 (SHADOW HILLS), AND T62 (CANYON HEIGHTS) - Public Hearing related to assessment increases for Landscape Maintenance District Zones T44 (Bouquet Canyon), T48 (Shadow Hills), and T62 (Canyon Heights).

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed assessment increases for the City of Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance Districts, and open and tabulate the ballots.

2. Adopt a resolution declaring the results of the property owner protest ballot proceedings for the levy of increased assessments in Zones T44 (Bouquet Canyon), T48 (Shadow Hills), and T62 (Canyon Heights) within the Santa Clarita Landscaping and Lighting District.

3. If no majority protest exists, adopt a resolution for Zone T44 (Bouquet Canyon), confirming the Assessment Diagram and assessment for the zone, and authorizing the levy and collection of increased assessments, including annual consumer price index adjustments, effective Fiscal Year 2026-27.

4. If no majority protest exists, adopt a resolution for Zone T48 (Shadow Hills), confirming the Assessment Diagram and assessment for the zone, and authorizing the levy and collection of increased assessments, including annual consumer price index adjustments, effective Fiscal Year 2026-27.

5. If no majority protest exists, adopt a resolution for Zone T62 (Canyon Heights), confirming the Assessment Diagram and assessment for the zone, and authorizing the levy and collection of increased assessments, including annual consumer price index adjustments, effective Fiscal Year 2026-27.

NEW BUSINESS

2. PROPOSITION 50: THE ELECTION RIGGING RESPONSE ACT - Proposition 50 is a legislative constitutional amendment, which will appear on the November 5, 2025, Special Election ballot. The ballot measure establishes new boundary lines for Congressional districts and would go into effect immediately.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council discuss and provide direction to staff.

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3. CITYWIDE HIGH-SPEED FIBER INTERNET SERVICE - City Council consider approval to grant access to the City's right-of-way and lease dark fiber strands to Aspire Broadband to build, own, and operate a Fiber to the Premises network to deliver Citywide High-Speed Fiber Internet Service to businesses and residents.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Determine that the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines § 15301, 15303, and 15304, as a Class 1 (Existing Facilities), Class 3 (New Construction of Small Structures) and Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land) categorical exemption.

2. Approve a 20-year, non-exclusive Agreement with three additional, optional and successive, 10-year terms, with Aspire Broadband Holdings, Inc. for access to and use of the City’s right-of-way for fiber optic cable installation and accessory facilities for its network; inclusive of a lease of certain City-owned dark fiber strands, subject to availability and to detailed terms set forth in the Agreement.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement in substantially the form provided in the City Clerk’s reading file, subject to City Attorney approval, with such non-substantive revisions as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.

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.

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

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve the minutes of the September 23, 2025 Special Meeting.

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

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve the minutes of the September 23, 2025 Regular Meeting.

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6. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 20 AND 21 - Check Register No. 20 for the Period 08/22/25 through 09/04/25 and 09/11/25. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period of 08/25/25 through 09/05/25. Check Register No. 21 for the Period 09/05/25 through 09/18/25 and 09/25/25. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period of 09/08/25 through 09/19/25.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 20 and 21.

7. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR LMD ZONE T51 (VALENCIA HIGH SCHOOL) AND ZONE 16 (VALENCIA INDUSTRIAL CENTER) - City Council consideration to award a contract to Stay Green, Inc., to provide recurring landscape maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone T51 (Valencia High School) and Landscape Maintenance District Zone 16 (Valencia Industrial Center).

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a five-year contract to Stay Green, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone T51 (Valencia High School) and Zone 16 (Valencia Industrial Center), for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,655,074.

2. Appropriate a one-time budget increase in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) to expenditure account 3572437- 516110 in the amount of $66,846.

3. Appropriate an ongoing budget increase, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27, from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) to expenditure account 3572437-516110 in the amount of $96,633, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for each fiscal year.

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

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

8. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR LMD ZONE 20 (GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH COMMERCIAL) AND ZONE 21 (GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH RESIDENTIAL) - City Council consideration to award a contract to Marina Landscape Services, Inc., to provide recurring landscape maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone 20 (Golden Valley Ranch Commercial) and Zone 21 (Golden Valley Ranch Residential).

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RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a five-year contract to Marina Landscape Services, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone 20 (Golden Valley Ranch Commercial) and Zone 21 (Golden Valley Ranch Residential), for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,533,260.

2. Appropriate a one-time budget increase in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) to expenditure account 3572441- 516110 in the amount of $18,450 and to expenditure account 3572442-516110 in the amount of $60,417.

3. Appropriate an ongoing budget increase, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27, from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) in the amount of $24,600 to expenditure account 3572441-516110 and $80,556 to expenditure account 3572442-516110, contingent upon appropriation of funds by the City Council in each fiscal year.

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

9. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR LMD ZONE T52
(STONECREST) - City Council consideration to award a contract to Stay Green, Inc., to provide recurring landscape maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone T52 (Stonecrest).

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a five-year contract to Stay Green, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone T52 (Stonecrest), for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,513,908.

2. Appropriate a one-time budget increase in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) to expenditure account 3572427- 516110 in the amount of $102,276.

3. Appropriate an ongoing budget increase, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27, from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) to expenditure account 3572427-516110 in the amount of $169,423, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for each fiscal year.

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

10. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION CONTRACT FOR DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREAS 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, AND 24 - City Council consideration to award contract and authorize a one-time appropriation for preventative maintenance and inspection at Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, and 24.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a one-year contract to Flo-Services, Inc., for Drainage Benefit Assessment Area preventative maintenance and inspection services in the amount of $172,910.

2. Authorize the one-time appropriation of funds in the amount of $11,800 from Stormwater Fund (Fund 356) to expenditure account 3567220-514101 for FY 2025- 26 and $2,650 for FY 2026-27.

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

11. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY EASEMENT ON CITY- OWNED PROPERTY ADJACENT TO BOUQUET CANYON ROAD - This item recommends approving an easement on City property with Southern California Edison Company.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve an easement on Assessor Parcel Number 2812-008-900 with Southern California Edison Company for the purpose of relocating transmission lines.

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

12. AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO ASSUME

MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL FACILITIES

WITHIN CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JURISDICTION - This item considers approval of agreements authorizing the City of Santa Clarita to operate California Department of Transportation-owned traffic signals at five intersections along Sierra Highway.

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RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve the Delegated Maintenance Agreement and Electrical Facilities Cost Sharing Agreement from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to accept maintenance responsibility for traffic signals within Caltrans jurisdiction.

2. Increase revenue account 354-462101 (Streetlight Maintenance Fund Miscellaneous Revenue) by $35,000 annually and appropriate ongoing $35,000 to expenditure account 3544402-514107 (Traffic Signal Maintenance) annually, contingent upon the appropriation of funds in the annual budget for each fiscal year.

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

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
This time has been set aside for any speakers that have turned in speaker cards and were not heard in the first thirty minutes allotted to address the City Council on items that are NOT on the agenda. Speaker cards may not be submitted relating to any items listed on the agenda.

STAFF COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held October 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.

CERTIFICATION
On October 9, 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

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 2025

WHEREAS, breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer death among women overall, and a growing number of new cases are diagnosed annually; and WHEREAS, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a nationwide campaign in October to increase awareness and highlight the importance of education, research, screening, and access; and WHEREAS, as the City of Santa Clarita observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we salute the women and men who dedicate themselves to prevention, detection, and treatment; we show our support for every individual and every family struggling with breast cancer; and we pause to remember those we have lost; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita encourages citizens, government agencies, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and all other interested groups to join in activities that will increase awareness of what Americans can do to prevent breast cancer and the importance of early detection, access, and treatment.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim the month of October, 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and specifically October 13th as Metastatic Breast Cancer Day.

Signed this 14th day of October, 2025.

William A. Miranda, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California
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PROCLAMATION

Filipino American History Month
October 2025

WHEREAS, Filipino Americans are the second largest Asian American group in the United States, the second largest ethnic group in California, and the largest Asian group in Santa Clarita; and WHEREAS, the celebration of Filipino American History Month in October commemorates the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States, which occurred on October 18, 1587, when “Luzones Indios” came ashore from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Esperanza and landed at what is now Morro Bay, California; and
WHEREAS, Filipino American History Month provides an opportunity to promote the study of Filipino American history and culture, and recognize the richness of the Filipino American ethnicity; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita is proud to celebrate Filipino American History Month and commemorate the valuable contributions and accomplishments that Filipino Americans have made in this country.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim October 2025, as Filipino American History Month.

Signed this 14th day of October, 2025.

William A. Miranda, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California
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Agenda Item: 1

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: October 14, 2025
SUBJECT: SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
ASSESSMENT INCREASE FOR ZONES T44 (BOUQUET CANYON),
T48 (SHADOW HILLS), AND T62 (CANYON HEIGHTS)
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Andrew Adams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed assessment increases for the City of Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance Districts, and open and tabulate the ballots.

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BACKGROUND

The City of Santa Clarita (City) administers and manages 62 Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) zones covering over 2,300 acres of landscaped areas, including street medians, parkways, paseos, parks, monument signs, and more than 60,000 trees. These zones are funded through special assessments authorized under the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972.

Assessment rates for LMD Zones T44 (Bouquet Canyon), T48 (Shadow Hills), and T62 (Canyon Heights) have remained static for over 25 years, primarily because these zones were established without annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments in their assessment methodologies, and any increases now require property owner approval under Proposition 218. The County of Los Angeles transferred these zones to the City in Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13. As a result of the original assessment structures, the City has been unable to automatically adjust rates to keep pace with rising costs for labor, water, equipment, and infrastructure maintenance. This funding limitation has constrained maintenance activities, including irrigation system repairs, tree trimming, upkeep of brush and plant life, and fire prevention measures in the non-irrigated areas of the zones.

As shown in the following chart, there is an annual shortfall within each zone, with Zones T44 and T48 experiencing the greatest impact, as evidenced by their negative fund balances as of June 30, 2025. Without additional revenue, these shortfalls will continue, further limiting the City’s ability to maintain service levels and invest in necessary infrastructure improvements.

Zone Fund Balance
(6/30/25)
Average Annual Shortfall
(Last 10 fiscal years)
T44 - Bouquet Canyon ($233,813) ($23,300) T48 - Shadow Hills ($385,449) ($28,466)
T62 - Canyon Heights* $128,832 ($7,233) * Note: Zone T62, while maintaining a positive fund balance, is trending negative, as evidenced by the average annual shortfall.

Over recent years, service levels have been reduced as a cost-containment measure, which has led to resident concerns about deteriorating landscaping, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent maintenance. The proposed assessment increases are necessary not only to restore service levels and address deferred maintenance, but also to prevent ongoing annual shortfalls, ensuring sustainable funding for the long-term upkeep and enhancement of landscaping improvements tailored to the unique needs of each zone. If approved, the updated assessment methodology for each zone will also incorporate an annual CPI adjustment, as reflected in the Engineer’s Report, enabling rates to keep pace with rising costs over time.

Outreach Efforts

Beginning in March of this year, staff implemented a comprehensive outreach plan as outlined below to ensure property owners were informed and engaged:

• March: Citywide Press Release announced the initiative and the need for assessment increases.
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• April: Brochures mailed to property owners, explaining the rationale and inviting participation in outreach sessions.
• April-June: Outreach sessions held, five sessions in total (three in-person, two virtual) addressing questions and providing detailed information. • June: Doorhangers disseminated to each property, encouraging participation in outreach sessions and sharing information.
• June-July: Door-to-door outreach conducted two weeks prior to ballot mailing and one week after ballot mailing to facilitate discussions with property owners.

Through these efforts, nearly 50 property owners from the three zones participated in the outreach meetings, raising concerns about the lack of maintenance in their communities, highlighting issues such as deteriorating landscaping and aging infrastructure. Some noted that the City should have addressed these deficiencies earlier. Feedback received also reflected a general understanding and support for an increased assessment, though many expressed dissatisfaction with current service levels and reluctance to approve significant increases.

Additional concerns included the methodology used to calculate assessments, the potential discontinuation or further reduction of City maintenance in the event of a failed ballot measure, and a strong interest in sharing information with neighbors. Staff also received multiple phone calls over the past few months from residents with questions about the assessment increases, as well as numerous questions following the distribution of the ballot. Staff addressed these concerns through direct follow-up, outreach sessions, and the distribution of informational materials. In general, there was overall support for an assessment increase to address both current and future maintenance needs in each zone.

Proposed Increases

Below is a summary of the proposed assessment increases by zone:

Zone Parcels Current
Rate
Proposed
Rate Increase Annual Revenue
Increase
T44 - Bouquet Canyon 302 $300 $ 600 $300 $ 90,600 T48 - Shadow Hills 105 $455 $1,125 $670 $ 70,350 T62 - Canyon Heights -
Residential
214 $600 $ 875 $275 $ 58,850
T62 - Canyon Heights -
Commercial *
1 $600 $ 875 $275 $ 4,910
Total 622 - - - $224,710
*Note: The commercial parcel in Zone T62 (1.764 acres, APN 3244-119-054) is assessed at 3.57 Equivalent Benefit Units (EBUs) per acre (6.2974 EBUs total), proportionate to special benefits conferred, as detailed in the Engineer’s Report.

These increases will directly improve the care and safety of the landscaped slopes and trees behind and adjacent to homes in each zone. Funding would allow for increased landscaping manpower; timely response to resident requests; and replacement or repair of aging irrigation systems, pumps, enclosures, V-ditches, backflow devices, and related infrastructure. The increases would also strengthen fire prevention through brush clearance on non-irrigated slopes 1 Packet Pg. 13

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and improve tree care, including trimming and health monitoring. Together, these improvements would restore service levels, address deferred maintenance, and sustain the functional and aesthetic benefits, including slope stabilization, erosion control, wildfire risk reduction, and property buffering, that directly serve the assessed parcels in each zone.

Special vs. General Benefit

The proposed assessments have been calculated to reflect the special benefits conferred to each parcel within the zones, consistent with the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 and Proposition 218. The Engineer’s Report identifies and quantifies the improvements maintained within each zone, which include irrigated slope landscaping, trees, drought-tolerant plantings, turf areas, irrigation systems, walls and fencing, and non-irrigated areas designated for fire clearance. These improvements are typically located within public rights-of-way or landscape easements adjacent to private parcels and provide direct, measurable benefits to those parcels, including aesthetic enhancement, erosion control, slope stabilization, wildfire risk reduction, and property buffering.

District funds are used solely for the maintenance and servicing of these improvements, including labor, water, electricity, materials, contracting services, and administration, ensuring that assessments are proportionate to the special benefits received by the assessed parcels and do not fund general public benefits.

Legal Process

1. California’s AB 2257, effective January 1, 2025, requires property owners to submit written objections to proposed assessment increases prior to the public hearing as a prerequisite for filing litigation challenging the rates. In compliance with this requirement, the City mailed ballots and informational sheets to property owners in Zones T44, T48, and T62 on July 31, 2025. The deadline for submitting written objections was September 15, 2025. The City received no timely written objection meeting the requirements of AB 2257. However, the City received one letter from a property owner expressing concerns regarding Zone T62, which is included as a reading file attachment for reference.

2. In accordance with Proposition 218 (Article XIII(D), Section 4 of the California Constitution), the City Council will provide property owners a final opportunity to submit written protests before the close of public testimony during this public hearing. The City Clerk, or designee, will tabulate the ballots received. A majority protest exists for any of the three Zones if the weighted value of ballots submitted in opposition to the proposed assessment for that Zone exceeds the value of ballots submitted in favor of the proposed assessment for that Zone.

If a majority protest exists in any zone, the City Council may not approve the proposed assessment increases for that zone, and existing rates will remain in place, which will result in significant service reductions and lead the City to consider vacating the zone and transferring maintenance responsibilities to individual property owners. In such a case, staff would return to the City Council at a future date with a recommendation. If no majority protest exists in a zone, the City Council may adopt the attached resolution, ordering the levy of increased assessments for that zone, including an annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment, effective Fiscal Year 2026-27.
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ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other direction as determined by the City Council.
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FISCAL IMPACT

If ballots support the proposed assessment increases, Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Zones T44 (Bouquet Canyon), T48 (Shadow Hills), and T62 (Canyon Heights) will see increased revenues. These funds will ensure continued landscape maintenance and related services in these communities.

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution Declaring Results For All Zones
Resolution - Zone T44
Resolution - Zone T48
Resolution - Zone T62
Zones T44 T48 T62 Aerial Maps
Response to Resident in Zone 62 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Engineer's Report Zones T44 T48 T62 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 1 Packet Pg. 15

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RESOLUTION NO. 25-_______

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

CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE PROPERTY OWNER PROTEST

BALLOT PROCEEDING CONDUCTED FOR THE LEVY OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO LANDSCAPING ZONES T44 (BOUQUET CANYON), T48 (SHADOW HILLS), AND T62 (CANYON HEIGHTS) WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

WHEREAS, on July 31, 2025, the City of Santa Clarita mailed a notice of public hearing (which included an assessment ballot) to each property owner within Landscaping Zones T44 (Bouquet Canyon), T48 (Shadow Hills), and T62 (Canyon Heights) (referred to collectively as Zones; and referred to individually as Zone, T44, T48, or T62) within the City of Santa Clarita Landscaping and Lighting District; and

WHEREAS, on October 14, 2025, consistent with the notice, and pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 being Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (Act), and the California Constitution Article XIII D (Constitution), the City Council duly held a public hearing to consider approval of (a) proposed increased assessments for the Zones, and (b) the proposed annual levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the improvements connected therewith; and

WHEREAS, the annual levy of assessments, as presented to the affected property owners of record in this ballot proceeding, included and identified the initial maximum assessment rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27, the proportional assessment amount balloted for each benefiting property, as well as the annual inflationary adjustment applicable to future assessments and the total amount balloted for each Zone; and

WHEREAS, these assessments as presented are intended to fund the special benefit costs and expenses related to the ongoing maintenance, operation, and servicing of the landscaping within public rights-of-way and dedicated landscape easements within various tracts and on individual parcels located throughout the City of Santa Clarita; and

WHEREAS, as of the close of the public hearing held on October 14, 2025, the City Council directed the City Clerk to publicly unseal and tabulate all assessment ballots received from the landowner(s) of record within T44, T48, and T62, and thereafter the City Clerk determined that those landowner(s) did cast their ballots, weighted by the proportional financial obligation of each ballot, the results of which are illustrated below:

Zone Total Ballots
Cast Yes Total Yes % No Total No %
T44 (Bouquet Canyon) _________ _________ _________ _________ ________ T48 (Shadow Hills) _________ _________ _________ _________ ________ T62 (Canyon Heights) _________ _________ _________ _________ ________

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

SECTION 1: The above recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2: The property owner protest ballot proceeding for the proposed increased assessments for the Zones were conducted pursuant to the provisions of California Constitution Article XIII D, Section 6, and Government Code Section 53753, with ballots presented to the affected property owner(s) for receipt by the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the public hearing on October 14, 2025, with each ballot weighted according to the proportional financial obligation of the affected property.

SECTION 3: The public unsealing, tabulation, and canvass of the property owner protest ballots was conducted by the City Clerk or their designee on October 14, 2025, and all timely, valid protest ballots received by the City of Santa Clarita from the affected property owners were counted, the results of which as shown herein and were presented to the City Council on this day.

The City Council hereby confirms the dollar amounts of Total Ballots Cast, Yes Total, and No Total, as set forth in the recitals to this resolution.

SECTION 4: The City Clerk is hereby directed to enter this resolution into the minutes of the City Council, which shall constitute the official declaration of the result of such property owner assessment protest proceeding for the Zones.

SECTION 5: This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption, and the City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this resolution.

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

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MAYOR

ATTEST:

____________________________

CITY CLERK
DATE: ______________________

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )

I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25-__ was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita 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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RESOLUTION NO. 25-___

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

CALIFORNIA, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, THE

ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR
LANDSCAPING ZONE T44 (BOUQUET CANYON) WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA

CLARITA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, AND APPROVING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (Act, including Sections 22500 through 22679), on July 8, 2025, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita (City) adopted Resolution No. 25-44 (Resolution of Initiation) to initiate proceedings to levy proposed increased assessments for Landscaping Zones T44 (Bouquet Canyon), T48 (Shadow Hills), and T62 (Canyon Heights) (referred to collectively as T44, T48, and T62 or Zones; and referred to individually as Zone, T44, T48, or T62) within the City of Santa Clarita Landscaping and Lighting District; and

WHEREAS, the Resolution of Initiation also ordered the City’s Assessment Engineer to prepare the report required by Streets and Highways Code Section 22622 for T44, T48, and T62 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (the Engineer’s Report); and

WHEREAS, on July 8, 2025, after fully considering the Engineer’s Report, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 25-45 (Resolution of Intention) declaring its intention to levy and collect an increased assessment for T44, T48, and T62, preliminarily approving said Engineer’s Report, calling for a property owner protest ballot proceeding for the proposed increased assessments related thereto in accordance with the relevant provisions of “Proposition 218” (California Constitution Article XIII D, Section 4, as implemented through Government Code §§ 53750 through 53759.2), and the Act; and

WHEREAS, the Resolution of Intention set the Public Hearing for October 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., and authorized the proceedings for a Proposition 218 ballot; and

WHEREAS, on July 8, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 25-46 (Procedural Resolution) establishing assessment setting procedures for the Zones consistent with the requirements of Proposition 218 related to the consideration of assessment protest ballots submitted by record owners, as well as the requirements of “AB 2257” (Government Code §§ 53759.1 and 53759.2) to require record owners to exhaust administrative remedies by submitting a timely written objection as a condition of filing litigation to challenge the proposed assessments for the Zones; and

WHEREAS, this resolution pertains only to Zone T44 (Bouquet Canyon), as set forth herein; and

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WHEREAS, on July 31, 2025, the Notice of Public Hearing and protest ballot were mailed to the property owners of record in T44 regarding the levy of increased assessments and the assessment range formula pursuant to the applicable laws and regulations governing majority protest proceedings, including but not limited to Proposition 218 and AB 2257; and

WHEREAS, consistent with the requirements of AB 2257 and the Procedural Resolution, the Notice of Public Hearing identified a deadline of September 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., for the submission of timely written objections to the proposed updated assessments for the Zones; and

WHEREAS, on October 14, 2025, the City Council held the duly noticed Public Hearing not less than 45 days after the mailing of the notices and ballots, to consider all oral statements and all written protests and communications made or filed by any interested persons regarding the proposed increased assessments, and to receive and accept all protest ballots until the conclusion of the Public Hearing from the property owners of record within T44; and

WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the City Clerk or their designee publicly unsealed, tabulated, and canvassed all timely, valid protests submitted to the City by property owners within T44; and

WHEREAS, on October 14, 2025, by resolution, the City Council confirmed the results of the ballot tabulation and property owner protest ballot proceeding conducted in accordance with the provisions of Proposition 218, and as more fully set forth in Section 3 of this resolution.

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

SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2: Following notice duly given, the City Council held a full and fair Public Hearing regarding the proposed increased assessments and assessment range formula, and the levy and collection of assessments for the Zone. During the Public Hearing, the City Council considered all public testimony and written statements, protests and communications made or filed by interested persons, as well as all documents identified in this resolution notably including the Engineer’s Report and the Assessment Roll for T44.

SECTION 3: In accordance with the provisions of Proposition 218 (as defined herein), based on the separate resolution adopted by City Council declaring the results of the protest ballot proceedings on October 14, 2025, the City Council hereby determines that a majority protest of the proposed new assessments did not exist for T44. The City Council hereby confirms the Engineer’s Report, the Assessment Diagram, and the Assessment identified in the Assessment Roll.

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SECTION 4: City Council’s adoption of this resolution shall constitute a levy of increased assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27. A copy of the Assessment Roll, which specifies the amounts to be levied for each parcel in T44, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and will be incorporated in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Engineer’s Report and is incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fully set forth.

SECTION 5: The City Council finds that the assessments as set forth in the Assessment Roll comply with the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Article XIII D of the California Constitution, and that the City Council has complied with all laws pertaining to the levy of an annual assessment. The City Council hereby authorizes and approves annual assessments for parcels within T44 in amounts that do not exceed the assessment range formula set forth in the Engineer’s Report. Accordingly, the assessment range formula allows for annual adjustments to the maximum assessment rate based on the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, as published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Specifically, the adjustment is based on the CPI figure released in March or April of each year, reflecting year- over-year inflation within the regional economy where the District/Zone is located.

SECTION 6: Pursuant to applicable law, the City Manager or their designee is hereby authorized and directed to file as may be required the annual levy of assessments for T44 commencing in Fiscal Year 2026-27 as approved herein with the Los Angeles County Auditor/Controller along with a certified copy of this resolution; and/or other resolutions and documents as may be required by the County Auditor/Controller or County Assessor, including copies of this Engineer’s Report or Assessment Diagram confirmed by this resolution.

SECTION 7: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution, and the minutes of this meeting shall so reflect the City Council’s approval and confirmation of the increased assessments; the Engineer’s Report and Assessment Diagram prepared; and the establishment of the maximum assessment rates, assessment range formula, and the related maximum assessments so authorized commencing in Fiscal Year 2026-27 as outlined in the Engineer’s Report.

SECTION 8: This resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.

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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, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. ___ was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita 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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RESOLUTION NO. 25-_______

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

CALIFORNIA, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, THE

ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR
LANDSCAPING ZONE T48 (SHADOW HILLS) WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, AND APPROVING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (Act, including Sections 22500 through 22679), on July 8, 2025, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita (City) adopted Resolution No. 25-44 (Resolution of Initiation) to initiate proceedings to levy proposed increased assessments for Landscaping Zones T44 (Bouquet Canyon), T48 (Shadow Hills), and T62 (Canyon Heights) (referred to collectively as T44, T48, and T62 or Zones; and referred to individually as Zone, T44, T48, or T62) within the City of Santa Clarita Landscaping and Lighting District; and

WHEREAS, the Resolution of Intention set the Public Hearing for October 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., and authorized the proceedings for a Proposition 218 ballot; and

WHEREAS, this resolution pertains only to Zone T48 (Shadow Hills), as set forth herein; and

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WHEREAS, on July 31, 2025, the Notice of Public Hearing and protest ballot were mailed to the property owners of record in T48 regarding the levy of increased assessments and the assessment range formula pursuant to the applicable laws and regulations governing majority protest proceedings, including but not limited to Proposition 218 and AB 2257; and

WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the City Clerk or their designee publicly unsealed, tabulated, and canvassed all timely valid protests submitted to the City by property owners within T48; and

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

SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 3: In accordance with the provisions of Proposition 218 (as defined herein), based on the separate resolution adopted by City Council declaring the results of the protest ballot proceedings on October 14, 2025, the City Council hereby determines that a majority protest of the proposed new assessments did not exist for T48. The City Council hereby confirms the Engineer’s Report, the Assessment Diagram, and the Assessment identified in the Assessment Roll.

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SECTION 4: City Council’s adoption of this resolution shall constitute a levy of increased assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27. A copy of the Assessment Roll, which specifies the amounts to be levied for each parcel in T48, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and will be incorporated in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Engineer’s Report and is incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fully set forth.

SECTION 5: The City Council finds that the assessments as set forth in the Assessment Roll comply with the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Article XIII D of the California Constitution, and that the City Council has complied with all laws pertaining to the levy of an annual assessment. The City Council hereby authorizes and approves annual assessments for parcels within T48 in amounts that do not exceed the assessment range formula set forth in the Engineer’s Report. Accordingly, the assessment range formula allows for annual adjustments to the maximum assessment rate based on the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, as published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Specifically, the adjustment is based on the CPI figure released in March or April of each year, reflecting year- over-year inflation within the regional economy where the District/Zone is located.

SECTION 6: Pursuant to applicable law, the City Manager or their designee is hereby authorized and directed to file as may be required the annual levy of assessments for T48 commencing in Fiscal Year 2026-27 as approved herein with the Los Angeles County Auditor/Controller along with a certified copy of this resolution; and/or other resolutions and documents as may be required by the County Auditor/Controller or County Assessor, including copies of this Engineer’s Report or Assessment Diagram confirmed by this resolution.

SECTION 8: This resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.

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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, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. __ was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita 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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RESOLUTION NO. 25-_______

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

CALIFORNIA, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT, THE

ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR
LANDSCAPING ZONE T62 (CANYON HEIGHTS) WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA

WHEREAS, the Resolution of Intention set the Public Hearing for October 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., and authorized the proceedings for a Proposition 218 ballot; and

WHEREAS, this resolution pertains only to Zone T62 (Canyon Heights), as set forth herein; and

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WHEREAS, on July 31, 2025, the Notice of Public Hearing and protest ballot were mailed to the property owners of record in T62 regarding the levy of increased assessments and the assessment range formula pursuant to the applicable laws and regulations governing majority protest proceedings, including but not limited to Proposition 218 and AB 2257; and

WHEREAS, as of September 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., the City had received no timely written objections, and therefore, the City Council determined that no clarifications or reductions to the proposed assessments for the Zones was warranted under Government Code Section 53759.1(d); however, the City did receive and respond to one letter from an owner expressing concerns regarding T62, which is attached to the report to City Council accompanying the Public Hearing on October 14, 2025; and

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

SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2.: Following notice duly given, the City Council held a full and fair Public Hearing regarding the proposed increased assessments and assessment range formula, and the levy and collection of assessments for the Zone. During the Public Hearing, the City Council considered all public testimony and written statements, protests and communications made or filed by interested persons, as well as all documents identified in this resolution notably including the Engineer’s Report and the Assessment Roll for T62.

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the Engineer’s Report, the Assessment Diagram, and the Assessment identified in the Assessment Roll.

SECTION 4: City Council’s adoption of this resolution shall constitute a levy of increased assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27. A copy of the Assessment Roll, which specifies the amounts to be levied for each parcel in T62, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and will be incorporated in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Engineer’s Report and is incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fully set forth.

SECTION 5: The City Council finds that the assessments as set forth in the Assessment Roll comply with the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Article XIII D of the California Constitution, and that the City Council has complied with all laws pertaining to the levy of an annual assessment. The City Council hereby authorizes and approves annual assessments for parcels within T62 in amounts that do not exceed the assessment range formula set forth in the Engineer’s Report. Accordingly, the assessment range formula allows for annual adjustments to the maximum assessment rate based on the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, as published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Specifically, the adjustment is based on the CPI figure released in March or April of each year, reflecting year- over-year inflation within the regional economy where the District/Zone is located.

SECTION 6: Pursuant to applicable law, the City Manager or their designee is hereby authorized and directed to file as may be required the annual levy of assessments for T62 commencing in Fiscal Year 2026-27 as approved herein with the Los Angeles County Auditor/Controller along with a certified copy of this resolution; and/or other resolutions and documents as may be required by the County Auditor/Controller or County Assessor, including copies of this Engineer’s Report or Assessment Diagram confirmed by this resolution.

SECTION 8: This resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.

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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, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No.___ was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita 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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Agenda Item: 2

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

NEW BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: October 14, 2025
SUBJECT: PROPOSITION 50: THE ELECTION RIGGING RESPONSE ACT DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
PRESENTER: Masis Hagobian

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council discuss and provide direction to staff.

BACKGROUND

At the September 9, 2025, regular meeting, the City Council requested to agendize a discussion item on Proposition 50: The Election Rigging Response Act. Proposition 50 is a legislative constitutional amendment that will appear on the November 5, 2025, Special Election ballot. The ballot measure establishes new boundary lines for Congressional districts and would go into effect immediately. A simple majority is required for the ballot initiative to pass. The new boundary lines established by Proposition 50 would remain in effect until subsequent new boundary lines are adopted by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission (CCRC), following the 2030 National Census.

Assembly Constitutional Amendment (ACA) 8, the legislative vehicle that established Proposition 50, was introduced by California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas on August 18, 2025. On August 21, 2025, ACA 8 passed the Assembly and Senate, reaching the minimum two- thirds vote threshold in each chamber. Senator Suzette Valladares (R-14-Santa Clarita) opposed the legislation and Assembly Member Pilar Schiavo (D-52-Chatsworth) voted in support.

Following the passage of ACA 8, Senator Valladares was part of a group of Republican State Legislators that filed two lawsuits with the California Supreme Court, claiming that the process in passing the legislation violated the California Constitution. Both lawsuits were denied by the California Supreme Court.

Proposition 50 includes a legislative finding that the ballot measure is in direct response to the Texas State Legislature’s adoption of new Congressional district maps in Texas. Following a letter from the United States Department of Justice, citing four Congressional districts in Texas as discriminatory and unconstitutional, Texas Governor Greg Abbott called a Special Session to 2 Packet Pg. 34

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address redistricting, among other issues. The Texas State Legislature passed the redistricting of Congressional districts at the end of August 2025 and Governor Abbott signed the new districts into law on August 29, 2025.

Currently, the City of Santa Clarita (City) is entirely in Congressional District 27, which also includes the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale, in addition to the unincorporated areas of Acton, Agua Dulce, Castaic, and Stevenson Ranch.

Proposition 50 proposes to remove some communities in the City from Congressional District 27 and places those areas in Congressional District 30. Additionally, Congressional District 30 would encompass the unincorporated areas of Acton and Agua Dulce and all or parts of the cities of Burbank, Glendale, Los Angeles, and West Hollywood.

The unincorporated area of Castaic would be in Congressional District 26, which would be shared by the cities of Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Camarillo, Moorpark, Oxnard, Santa Paula, and Thousand Oaks.

State law establishes the California Citizens Redistricting Commission, which is required to adjust the boundary lines of Congressional, State Senate, State Assembly, and State Board of Equalization districts following the National Census at the beginning of each decade. In developing the new districts, the CCRC must follow a set of criteria, consistent with State law.

Included as part of the criteria, the CCRC must respect the boundaries of cities, counties, neighborhoods, and communities of interest, and minimize their division, to the extent possible.

A community of interest is defined as a contiguous population that shares common social and economic interests that should be included within a single district for purposes of its effective and fair representation. Communities of interest shall not include relationships with political parties, incumbents, or political candidates.

Following the 2020 National Census, the City Council adopted recommendations regarding the redistricting of Congressional districts. Adopted at the July 13, 2021, regular meeting, the recommendations advocated to the CCRC were to have the City of Santa Clarita and Santa Clarita Valley, including the communities of Acton, Agua Dulce, Castaic, and Stevenson Ranch, entirely within only one Congressional district. Additionally, the recommendations advocated that the Congressional district encompass communities of interest outside of the Santa Clarita Valley, including the Antelope Valley and northwest communities of the San Fernando Valley.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as directed by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

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

ATTACHMENTS
Current Congressional District 27
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Proposed Congressional District 27
Proposed Congressional District 30
Proposition 50 Text
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California Congressional Districts

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Attachment: Current Congressional District 27 (Proposition 50) CA Congressional
Draft Map
District 27
Other % Latino % Asian % Black %
2020 Census
Other % Latino % Asian % Black %
Citizen Voting Age Population
Population Deviation Deviation % Other Other % Latino Latino % Asian Asian % Black Black % 760,067 1 0.0% 272,963 35.9% 346,015 45.5% 67,289 8.9% 73,800 9.7% Total CVAP Other CVAP Other CVAP % Latino CVAP Latino CVAP % Asian CVAP Asian CVAP % Black CVAP Black CVAP % 491,708 191,818 39.0% 194,051 39.5% 48,679 9.9% 57,160 11.6%

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Draft Map
District 30
Other % Latino % Asian % Black %
2020 Census
Other % Latino % Asian % Black %
Citizen Voting Age Population
Population Deviation Deviation % Other Other % Latino Latino % Asian Asian % Black Black % 760,066 -0 -0.0% 460,657 60.6% 178,511 23.5% 95,096 12.5% 25,802 3.4% Total CVAP Other CVAP Other CVAP % Latino CVAP Latino CVAP % Asian CVAP Asian CVAP % Black CVAP Black CVAP % 547,252 333,360 60.9% 110,511 20.2% 72,569 13.3% 30,812 5.6%

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Attachment: Proposed Congressional District 30 (Proposition 50)

50 TEXT OF PROPOSED LAW
PROPOSITION 50
This amendment proposed by Assembly Constitutional
Amendment 8 of the 2025–2026 Regular Session
(Resolution Chapter 156, Statutes of 2025) expressly
amends the California Constitution by adding a section
thereto; therefore, new provisions proposed to be
added are printed in italic type to indicate that they are new.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XXI
First—This measure shall be known, and may be cited,
as the “Election Rigging Response Act. ”
Second—The people of the State of California find and
declare all of the following:
(a) President Donald Trump has called on Republican-
led states to undertake an unprecedented mid-decade
redistricting of congressional seats to rig the 2026
United States midterm elections before voting begins.
(b) The State of Texas has convened a special session
of its Legislature to redraw congressional district maps to unfairly advantage Republicans.
(c) The Legislature of the State of Florida has
established a select committee to advance an
extraordinary mid-decade redistricting to unfairly
advantage Republicans.
(d) Republicans have urged the State of Ohio to
conduct its mid-decade redistricting to unfairly
produce more Republican seats in Congress.
(e) Republican officials in the States of Indiana,
Missouri, New Hampshire, Nebraska, and South
Carolina are also considering President Trump’s call for the mid-decade redistricting of congressional seats to
unfairly advantage Republicans.
(f) President Trump and Republicans are attempting to
gain enough seats through redistricting to rig the
outcome of the 2026 United States midterm elections
regardless of how the people vote.
(g) President Trump’s election-rigging scheme is an
emergency for our democracy.
(h) The 2026 United States midterm elections are
voters’ only chance to provide an essential check and
balance against President Trump’s dangerous agenda.
(i) California has long stood as a national leader for fair, independent, and nonpartisan redistricting.
(j) California calls on all other states to commit to fair and impartial drawing of maps.
(k) California has a duty to defend democracy.
(l) The 2026 United States midterm elections for
Congress must be conducted on a level playing field
without an extreme and unfair advantage for
Republicans.
(m) The people of California, not politicians, should
have the power to approve temporary congressional
district maps in response to President Trump’s
election-rigging scheme.
(n) It is the intent of the people that California’s
temporary maps be designed to neutralize the partisan
gerrymandering being threatened by Republican-led
states without eroding fair representation for all
communities.

Third—That Section 4 is added to Article XXI thereof,
to read:

SEC. 4. (a) It is the policy of the State of California to support the use of fair, independent, and nonpartisan
redistricting commissions nationwide. The people of the State of California call on the Congress of the United
States to pass federal legislation and propose an
amendment of the United States Constitution to require
the use of fair, independent, and nonpartisan
redistricting commissions nationwide.
(b) In response to the congressional redistricting in
Texas in 2025, and notwithstanding any other provision
of this Constitution or existing law, the single-member districts for Congress reflected in Assembly Bill 604 of the 2025–26 Regular Session pursuant to the
requirements of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section
21400) of Division 21 of the Elections Code shall
temporarily be used for every congressional election for a term of office commencing on or after the date this
subdivision becomes operative and before the
certification of new congressional boundary lines drawn by the Citizens Redistricting Commission pursuant to
subdivision (d).
(c) (1) The Attorney General has the sole legal standing to defend any action regarding a congressional district map adopted pursuant to subdivision (b).
(2) The California Supreme Court has original and
exclusive jurisdiction in all proceedings in which a
congressional district map adopted pursuant to
subdivision (b) is challenged.
(d) The Citizens Redistricting Commission established
pursuant to Section 1 shall continue to adjust the
boundary lines of the congressional, State Senatorial,
Assembly, and Board of Equalization districts in
conformance with the standards and process set forth
in Section 2 in 2031, and every 10 years thereafter as
provided in Section 1.

Fourth—The provisions of this measure are severable.

If any portion, section, subdivision, paragraph, clause, sentence, phrase, word, or application of this measure
is for any reason held to be invalid by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, that decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
measure. The Legislature hereby declares that it would
have proposed, and the voters hereby declare that they
would have adopted, this measure and every portion,
section, subdivision, paragraph, clause, sentence,
phrase, word, and application not declared invalid or
unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion
of this measure or application of this measure would be subsequently declared invalid.
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Agenda Item: 3

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

NEW BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: October 14, 2025
SUBJECT: CITYWIDE HIGH-SPEED FIBER INTERNET SERVICE
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Benny Ives

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement in substantially the form provided in the City Clerk’s reading file, subject to City Attorney approval, with such non- substantive revisions as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.

BACKGROUND

For years, City of Santa Clarita (City) residents and businesses alike have expressed their desire and need for greater choice, access, speeds, and competitive prices for high-speed, fiber-based Internet service. Since the 2015 launch of the City’s five-year strategic plan, known as Santa Clarita 2020, the City Council identified goals to enhance economic vitality, which included establishing “a revenue generating program that utilizes existing fiber infrastructure to leverage resources and potentially promote greater bandwidth access to the community.” In the years since this measure was identified, the City has made significant progress and investments to position and market Santa Clarita as the premiere destination for new Internet Services Providers 3 Packet Pg. 41

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(ISP) in which to invest.

The first step in this effort was a Broadband Feasibility Study (study) completed in 2018, which reported on the state of broadband in the City. The study concluded that Santa Clarita has two predominant ISPs, AT&T and Spectrum, and stated that “service offerings are too expensive, are too slow, offer poor value for the monthly price, and that there is not enough competition.” The study also made several recommendations, most notably expanding the City’s fiber optic footprint, achieving a connection to a datacenter in Los Angeles, and pursuing a public-private- partnership to offer high-speed internet access and services to the community.

Leveraging a twenty-year strategy of installing fiber-optic cabling to connect City infrastructure, such as traffic signals, parks, and other City facilities to enable real-time services and high-speed access to the Internet, the City is now equipped with more than 100 miles of fiber-optic cabling that enables City staff to provide timely and responsive government services across twenty City properties. Subsequently, in June 2019, the City achieved a years-long effort to obtain a dark fiber connection to One Wilshire, the largest Internet Point-of-Presence and data exchange on the west coast. In doing so, the City positioned itself to introduce lower barriers of entry to potential new ISPs that might consider servicing the City with high-speed Internet access and service utilizing the City’s Fiber Optic Network (FON).

To aid in this effort, in August 2020, the City released a Request for Proposal (RFP) called “Public-Private Partnership to Provide High-Speed Internet Service to Local Businesses.” The RFP was downloaded by 56 entities, with 5 providing proposals. However, with the uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to rising interest rates and economic concerns beginning in 2021-2022, no agreement was reached. In the years since, the City has focused on conditioning eligible, new developments with its “Connected City” program to install ‘last mile’ conduit infrastructure from private developments to a meet-me point in the public right-of-way for the purpose of connecting them to the City’s FON to access high-speed Internet in the future.

CITYWIDE HIGH-SPEED FIBER INTERNET SERVICE PROJECT

In October 2024, the City was approached by Aspire Broadband Holdings, Inc. (Aspire) regarding a Citywide High-Speed Fiber Internet Service project to install, own, and operate a vast, high-speed, fiber-optic network capable of delivering symmetrical (same upload and download speeds), gigabit speeds at least ten times faster than what many City residents and businesses currently have access to at their home or business. While select residential areas of the City have access to fiber-based Internet services from AT&T, the vast majority of Santa Clarita citizens do not. Residents and businesses without access to fiber are limited to either cable or DSL, which offer slower upload speeds than download speeds, delivered using shared bandwidth and capacity. Furthermore, with the continued uptrend in video streaming, online gaming, and large file downloads, accessing the Internet using fiber optic technology is the way of the future.

Approximating an investment around $80 million dollars, Aspire would utilize microtrenching construction to install nearly 1,000 linear miles of fiber-optic infrastructure to reach upwards of 80,000 passings, or customers, at full build-out (see photos attached). In October 2021, the State 3 Packet Pg. 42

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of California passed Senate Bill 378, “Broadband Deployment Acceleration Best Practices Act of 2021,” which required local agencies to allow microtrenching in the public right-of-way for the installation of underground fiber optic cable. In doing so, the State of California removed the City’s authority to prohibit microtrenching in its right-of-way. However, the City does have some discretion over standards, specifications, and engineering conditions related to microtrenching.

The use of microtrenching, as distinguished from traditional deeper trenching, had the effect of dramatically decreasing the cost of installing new fiber optic networks into existing roadways.

Compared to conventional trenching, microtrenching is much faster and much cheaper because there is less excavation and less repair work involved. The cost savings from microtrenching has changed the economics of deploying fiber optic networks.

To reach its full potential, Aspire would lease 675 fiber strand miles along the City’s fiber optic network to expedite its ability to deliver Citywide High-Speed Fiber Internet Service to the community. Aspire’s use of City infrastructure coupled with its intent to build, own, and operate a robust fiber optic network would essentially fulfill the City’s goal of establishing a public- private-partnership to offer high-speed Internet access and services to the community.

Aspire does not possess a “Certificate of Public Need and Necessity” issued by the California Public Utilities Commission to officially qualify as a utility, it therefore does not have a Statewide franchise and right to access local public rights-of-way; however, Aspire may acquire that access through an agreement with the City, as owner of the public right-of-way (ROW).

The attached Project Agreement (Agreement) with Aspire would grant it non-exclusive, Citywide access to public ROW coupled with a lease to utilize 675 fiber strand miles of City fiber to supplement and “light up” its network across Santa Clarita. In consideration for this access and rights to use City fiber, the City would receive the following direct benefits:

• Ten percent (10%) revenue share of Aspire’s gross income for all services provided within City limits, inclusive of minimum guarantee amounts. • Zero cost for two (2) 10 Gbps fault-tolerant Internet connections for City operations. • Up to fifty (50) future fiber optic demand points to connect traffic signals and City- owned properties or facilities.
• Cash sponsorship of $50,000 per year towards City events and programs.

As significant, businesses and residents would receive the following benefits:

• A new choice in Internet Service Provider
• High-speed Internet service delivered over fiber optic technology • Range of symmetrical services: 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 5 Gbps • No limits on data usage
• Thirty-dollar ($30) discount per month for low-income households • Ten percent (10%) discount for seniors

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notably lack of choice, low speeds, difficult access, and high price (poor value) when compared to service offering. A sample of Aspire’s planned pricing in comparison to existing ISP’s is shown here:

Provider Connection
Type Tier Download
Speed
Upload
Speed
*1st Year
Introductory
Price
*Regular
Price
Fiber Optic Service
Aspire Fiber 500 Mbps 500 Mbps 500 Mbps $60 $70
AT&T Fiber 500 Mbps 500 Mbps 500 Mbps $75 $75
Aspire Fiber 1 Gbps 1 Gbps 1 Gbps $80 $90
AT&T Fiber 1 Gbps 1 Gbps 1 Gbps $75 $90
Aspire Fiber 2 Gbps 2 Gbps 2 Gbps $100 $110
AT&T Fiber 2 Gbps 2 Gbps 2 Gbps $135 $155
Aspire Fiber 5 Gbps 5 Gbps 5 Gbps $180 $190
AT&T Fiber 5 Gbps 5 Gbps 5 Gbps $165 $255

Cable / DSL Service
AT&T DSL Internet 75 75 Mbps 20 Mbps $70 $70
AT&T DSL Internet 100 100 Mbps 20 Mbps $70 $70
Spectrum Cable Advantage 100 Mbps 20 Mbps $30 $50
Spectrum Cable Premier 500 Mbps 20 Mbps $50 $80
Spectrum Cable Gig 1 Gbps 35 Mbps $70 $100
*Advertised prices shown not including autopay discounts, taxes, fees or equipment fees *Pricing shown is just a sample based on publicly available information. 1 Gbps = 1,000 Mbps

The City has no control over Aspire’s pricing model, which is subject to change and is not fixed or otherwise regulated by this Agreement. Similarly, the City has no regulatory control over AT&T’s or Spectrum’s tier structures or pricing. However, the City is requiring that Aspire offer a discount for low-income households according to eligibility requirements similar to the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program, which was offered to low- income households during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, Aspire will also offer a ten percent discount to individuals over the age of 65.

As part of the Agreement and in coordination with City staff, Aspire mapped the entire City into ten areas for purposes of its construction timeline (see attached map). Development of the mapped areas took several factors into consideration including areas unserved by fiber, areas with minimal service providers, and areas with low data speeds. Proximity to access the City’s dark fiber assets was also a consideration. At least four areas are forecasted to be built per year, leading to a total anticipated project construction timeline close to three years to complete the Citywide build-out.

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their necessary approval to deploy its high-speed, fiber optic services. Aspire has indicated it will be able to begin construction of its network as early as April 2026.

ABOUT ASPIRE BROADBAND HOLDINGS, INC

Aspire was founded in 2019 by Stephen Weatherford, who began his career in telecommunications as a field technician and worked his way up through the industry.

Established in Florida as a design-build fiber contracting company, Aspire quickly expanded to meet growing demand for turnkey outside plant construction and fiber-to-the-home deployments.

In 2023, Aspire expanded into California. To date, Aspire has deployed over 10 million feet of fiber optic cable, constructed 100,000 plus passings, and supported tens of thousands of subscriber activations across multiple states.

Aspire is already active in the region, with ongoing projects in Ventura County. This local presence underscores Aspire’s commitment to Ventura and Los Angeles Counties and demonstrates its ability to successfully deliver public-private partnerships with cities in close proximity to Santa Clarita. In April 2024, Aspire signed a public-private-partnership agreement with the City of Moorpark to install, own, and operate a citywide fiber-optic network. Aspire is on schedule to activate its first customers in the City of Moorpark later this year.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION

This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1), Section 15303 (Class 3), and Section 15304 (Class 4). A Class 1 exemption consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private facilities, including utility services. A Class 3 exemption consists of the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures. A Class 4 exemption consists of minor alterations to land, including minor trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored. Therefore, the City has determined, based upon information submitted by Aspire, that there is no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment and is not subject to any exception to categorical exemptions, 14 CCR §15300.2.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

The City will receive ten percent of Aspire’s gross revenues for all services provided within City limits, which minimally guarantees the City to receive $50,000 per year beginning in Year 1, and increasing $50,000 per year thereafter until it reaches $500,000 in Year 10, and will thereafter be subject to an annual consumer price index adjustment. In total, the City is guaranteed to receive a minimum of $2,750,000 over the initial ten-year period and $5,000,000 over the subsequent ten- year period, for a total of $7,750,000 which will be deposited into the General Fund. In addition, Aspire will provide a cash sponsorship of $50,000 per year beginning in Year 2 and annually thereafter, for the duration of the contract. Aspire is responsible for paying applicable City fees per the City's adopted fee schedule, as well as lease payments associated with data center space. 3 Packet Pg. 45

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ATTACHMENTS
Notice of Exemption
Aspire Microtrenching Before and After Photos
Citywide High-Speed Fiber Internet Service Map
Aspire Citywide High-Speed Fiber Internet Project Agreement (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
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NOTICE OF EXEMPTION

TO: FROM:

[X] County Clerk City of Santa Clarita
County of Los Angeles Community Development
12400 E. Imperial Hwy., Rm. 2001 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite #302 Norwalk, CA 90650 Santa Clarita, CA 91355

[X] Office of Planning and Research
1400 Tenth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

DATE: October 14, 2025

PROJECT NAME: Citywide High-Speed Fiber Internet Service

PROJECT APPLICANT: Aspire Broadband Holdings, Inc.
(Contact: Stephen Weatherford; [email protected] )

PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Santa Clarita is approving an Agreement with Aspire Broadband for access to and use of the City’s right -of-way for fiber optic cable installation and accessory facilities for its network. Aspire proposes to install, operate, and operate a citywide high- speed fiber optic network to provide internet service. The project includes leasing of the City’s existing dark fiber optic stran d infrastructure as well as microtrenching within the existing rig ht-of-way to provide new fiber optic conduit. The project also includes installation of 27 utility cabinets in various parts of the City, within the City’s right-of-way.

This is to advise that the [ ] Director of Administrative Services [ ] Planning Com mission [ X] City Council of the City of Santa Clarita has approved the above project on October 14, 2025. Review of the project by the Department of Community Development found that the project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act.

EXEMPT STATUS: The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1), Section 15303 (Class 3), and Section 15304 (Class 4). A Class 1 exemption consists of the operation, repair, mainte nance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private facilities , including utility services . A Class 3 exemption consists of the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures. A Class 4 exemption consists of minor alterations to land, including minor trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored.

Person or agency carrying out the project: City of Santa Clarita, Administrative Services Department.

This is to certify that the Notice of Exemption with comments/responses and record of project approval is available for public review at:

City of Santa Clarita
Community Development Department
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302
Santa Clarita, California 91355
(661) 255-4330

Contact Person/Title: Andy Olson, Associate Planner

Signature:

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Attachment: Notice of Exemption (Citywide High-Speed Fiber Internet Service)

Aspire Microtrenching Photos

BEFORE AFTER

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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Special Meeting
~Minutes~
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 4:30 PM City Council Chambers

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Miranda called to order the Special meeting of the City Council at 4:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.

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

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

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: City of Santa Clarita v. Canyon View Limited et al.

Case No. PC058773, Appellate Court Case No. B320230

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

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: Tapia Canyon area
Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 2865-021-008
Negotiating Parties: Candice Butler
City’s Authorized Negotiator: City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment

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

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
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CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Joseph Montes announced that the City Council voted unanimously to authorize the filing of a nuisance abatement action and seek the appointment of a receiver to clean up the property located at 20309 Lakemore.

ADJOURN
Mayor Miranda adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:02 p.m. ______________________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________

CITY CLERK
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
Hereinafter the titles Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk may be used also to indicate Mayor/Chair/President, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/Vice President, City Manager/Executive Director, City Attorney/Counsel, and City Clerk/Secretary ~Minutes~
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 6:00 PM City Council Chambers

INVOCATION
Councilmember Gibbs delivered the invocation.

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Miranda called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of Library Trustees at 6:06 p.m.

ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.

FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Gibbs led the flag salute.

EXECUTIVE MEETING
Councilwoman McLean requested to pull agenda item 4 from consent and a correction to the September 9, 2025, regular meeting minutes; and requests to speak were received for items 4 and

6. This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. Council will also discuss each individual item during the course of the meeting with the exception of the Consent Calendar, which may be approved in its entirety by one motion, unless there is a request to pull an item for discussion. No action will be taken on public agenda items during the Executive Meeting.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Councilmember Gibbs discussed the importance of raising awareness of the issues of suicide; announced that the City proclaims the month of September as Suicide Prevention month; and invited members from the Child and Family Center to the dais to accept the proclamation and take a photo.
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Mayor Pro Tem Weste recognized the achievements of 11 outstanding local students who were named winners in the 2025 Young Artists and Authors Showcase, hosted by Santa Clarita Sister Cities, and invited the students present to the dais to receive their recognition and take a photo.

Councilmember Ayala spoke of the cultures and legacies of Americans with Hispanic ancestry; announced that the City proclaims the month of September 15 through October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month and welcomed members of the Chamber of Commerce Latino Business Alliance and the Golden Valley Folklorico Dance Team to the dais to accept the proclamation and take a photo.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the City Council were Robert Patrick, representing Harley Davidson of Santa Clarita, regarding the upcoming Love Ride benefiting Wounded Warriors; Natalie Yanez, representing Southern California Edison, regarding upcoming Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) and Wildfire Safety community meeting on September 29, 2025, at College of the Canyons; Tony Maldonado regarding the Canyon Country Lithium Battery Storage facility, the City Attorney's contract, and the City's code of ethics; Diane Zimmerman regarding New California State; and Josh Wente, representing Mission Opera, regarding the upcoming Mission Opera season.

STAFF COMMENTS
Councilwoman McLean addressed Mr. Patrick's comments and requested to add an announcement on the City's website regarding the Love Ride.

COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilwoman McLean spoke of attending a Valley Industry Association (VIA) meeting on September 19, regarding opportunities for businesses during the 2028 Olympics and suggested vendors sign up to offer Santa Clarita services. Councilwoman McLean commented on attending the Santa Clarita River Rally where many volunteers collected trash, and how the event benefits the river and gives youth knowledge that they can make a difference. Councilwoman McLean mentioned the passing of Jim Tanner; announced the grand re-opening of Old Orchard Park, featuring many amenities; and thanked Councilmember Gibbs for his invocation.

Councilmember Ayala commented on attending several events in the City, including the Evening of Remembrance, the Soroptimist of Greater Santa Clarita Valley event supporting non-profits, the JCI Veterans Resource Fair at College of the Canyons, the Santa Clarita Valley Educational Foundation Principal for a Day at Newhall Elementary School, the Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Heritage Month event, the last SENSES event of the season, and the Bob Hernandez Art Exhibition at The Main Theatre. Councilmember Ayala spoke of her attendance at the 30th Annual River Rally and thanked volunteers and residents for their time; and invited all to the upcoming City Cinemas featuring "Jaws" for the final movie of the 2025 outdoor movie night series.

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the Castaic Animal Shelter to participate in pet adoptions; and requested to adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of James "Jim" Tanner.

Mayor Miranda reminded all that the annual State of the City event will take place on October 16 at the Canyon Country Community Center.

CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Ayala, Miranda, Gibbs, McLean, Weste
ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES – The minutes are submitted for approval.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the September 9, 2025, Special Meeting.

ITEM 2
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – The minutes are submitted for approval.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the September 9, 2025, Regular Meeting.

ITEM 3
CHECK REGISTER NO. 19
Check Register No. 19 for the Period 08/08/25 through 08/21/25 and 08/28/25. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period of 08/11/25 through 08/22/25.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

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

ITEM 4

CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES POLICIES
This item considers proposed deletions and revisions of policies for City Council and Board of Library Trustees.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve the recommended deletion of and revisions to City Council policies.

Santa Clarita Board of Library Trustees approve the recommended revisions to Santa Clarita Public Library policies.

Addressing the Council was Tony Maldonado.

City Manager Ken Striplin requested to pull the Enforcement of Oversized Vehicle policy from the item, and stated a sentence was inadvertently stricken from the Library Internet Use and Safety policy in section III subsection F.
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Councilwoman McLean requested to amend the Access to Library Materials section of the Library Material Selection policy to strike the word "moral" from the policy.

Councilmember Gibbs inquired if the inclusion of a miniature horse as a service animal was a state law in the Library Code of Conduct policy and City Attorney Joseph Montes affirmed.

Council concurred with the requested changes.

ITEM 5

TRANSIT HYDROGEN FUELING INFRASTRUCTURE CONTRACT FOR SPECIAL

INSPECTIONS AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES
This item considers awarding a professional services contract for special inspections and testing services in support of the Hydrogen Production and Fueling project (F1026) at the Transit Maintenance Facility.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a professional services contract in the amount of $358,816 to Twining, Inc., to provide special inspections and material testing services, and authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $53,822, for a total contract not to exceed $412,638.

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

ITEM 6
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY COMMITTEE ON AGING FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

AGREEMENT
City Council to consider the Fiscal Year 2025-26 agreement with the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging that will support home-delivered meals, transit-related services, and recreation, health, and wellness programs for seniors.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve an agreement with the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging in the amount of $525,000 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

Addressing the Council were Tony Maldonado; and Kevin MacDonald, representing the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center.
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ITEM 7
PARCEL MAP FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 83806 (TRIUMPH AVENUE)
Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, City Council consider approving Parcel Map No. 83806 (Triumph Ave.). The map is for subdivision purposes and is located on the east side of the City of Santa Clarita, in the Sand Canyon area.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 83806.

2. Abandon the existing easement for slope purposes as shown on the location map.

3. Find Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 83806 exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Guideline 15061(b)(3) because the subdivision does not include any proposed development or construction.

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

5. Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 83806, which indicates all special assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita are paid.

6. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk’s Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 83806, which embodies the approval of said map, and abandonment of the easement shown thereon.

7. Instruct the City Surveyor to endorse the City Surveyor’s Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 83806, which provides for verification that the map is technically correct.

8. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer’s Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 83806, which provides for verification of substantial conformance with the Tentative Parcel Map and all provisions of local ordinances and state laws applicable at the time of approval.

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 James "Jim" Tanner at 7:06 p.m. ______________________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________

CITY CLERK
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Agenda Item: 6

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: October 14, 2025
SUBJECT: CHECK REGISTER NOS. 20 AND 21
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Brittany Houston

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 20 and 21.

BACKGROUND
Check Register No. 20 for the Period 08/22/25 through 09/04/25 and 09/11/25 in the aggregate amount of $8,311,525.37 inclusive of Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 08/25/25 through 09/05/25 in the aggregate amount of $1,891,292.47.

Check Register No. 21 for the Period 09/05/25 through 09/18/25 and 09/25/25 in the aggregate amount of $7,867,891.20 inclusive of Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 09/08/25 through 09/19/25 in the aggregate amount of $907,644.55.

FISCAL IMPACT

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

ATTACHMENTS
Memo - Check Register No. 20
Memo - Check Register No. 21
Check Register No. 20 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Check Register No. 21 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 6 Packet Pg. 58

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Attachment: Memo - Check Register No. 20 (Check Register Nos, 20, & 21)

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Attachment: Memo - Check Register No. 20 (Check Register Nos, 20, & 21)

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Attachment: Memo - Check Register No. 21 (Check Register Nos, 20, & 21)

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Attachment: Memo - Check Register No. 21 (Check Register Nos, 20, & 21)

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Agenda Item: 7

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: October 14, 2025
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR LMD ZONE T51 (VALENCIA HIGH SCHOOL) AND ZONE 16 (VALENCIA

INDUSTRIAL CENTER)
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Andrew Adams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

2. Appropriate a one-time budget increase in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) to expenditure account 3572437-516110 in the amount of $66,846.

3. Appropriate an ongoing budget increase, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27, from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) to expenditure account 3572437- 516110 in the amount of $96,633, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for each fiscal year.

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

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BACKGROUND

The City of Santa Clarita (City) administers 62 financially independent zones within the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD), providing landscape maintenance services through contracts with private companies.

The City conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified vendors for the maintenance of LMD Zone T51 (Valencia High School) and Zone 16 (Valencia Industrial Center). The RFP was published and circulated via the City’s e-procurement system, BidNet, on August 13, 2025. The City transmitted the solicitation to 1,148 vendors on BidNet, of which 53 vendors downloaded the RFP and 9 companies provided proposals for consideration.

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

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 representing the City’s Special Districts division scored the responses using the following categories of weighted criteria:

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

The evaluation team scored the responses based on a 100-point system, with the results outlined below:

COMPANY LOCATION POINTS

AWARDED
ANNUAL
COST
Stay Green, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA 96.33 $269,361
Marina Landscape Services, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA 91.67 $299,304 Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. Irwindale, CA 90 $267,576
Oakridge Landscape, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA 83 $384,276
American Heritage Canoga Park, CA 82 $300,000
Brightview Landscape Services San Fernando, CA 72.34 $248,796 SGD Enterprises DBA Four Seasons
Landscaping
Van Nuys, CA 60.67 $264,000
Land Care USA, LLC. Upland, CA 56.67 $310,800

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As part of the RFP process, staff also requested pricing for the maintenance of a dedicated portion of LMD Zone 16 (Valencia Industrial Center), specifically the slope along Newhall Ranch Road located behind The Cube - Ice and Entertainment Center, powered by FivePoint Valencia. While this slope is formally included in Zone 16, it also overlaps with the maintenance area of Zone T51 (Valencia High School). Including this location in the RFP ensured clarity in scope, avoided potential duplication of services, and provided the City with a consolidated pricing structure for this shared maintenance area.

Upon reviewing the proposals, Stay Green, Inc., (SGI) received the highest score from the evaluation team. The team concluded that SGI’s proposal offered the best overall value for landscape maintenance in LMD Zones T51 and 16. Moreover, SGI demonstrated a robust understanding of the landscaping complexities within the zone and articulated a comprehensive approach to a rotation schedule that meets the specific demands of each maintenance area.

As a part of the evaluation process, staff also conducted a due-diligence review of SGI’s professional references and confirmed that their work history meets the City's standards and performance expectations. Based on the overall evaluation, including scoring and reference verification, staff recommends awarding the landscape maintenance contract to Stay Green, Inc.

To support this contract, staff is requesting a one-time budget appropriation of $66,846 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 specific to LMD Zone 16. In addition, staff is requesting an ongoing budget increase of $96,633 beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27, which consolidates projected future annual increases. The recommended contract amount is essential to ensure SGI can perform monthly landscape maintenance and repairs, maximize operational efficiencies, and complete tasks in a timely manner. These tasks include responding to emergencies, irrigation repairs and replacements, addressing vandalism, and executing one-time beautification enhancement projects.

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

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

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

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FISCAL IMPACT

Upon approval of the recommended actions, a one-time budget increase of $66,846 will be appropriated to Expenditure Account 3572437-516110 (Landscape Maintenance District Fund 357) in Fiscal Year 2025-26. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27, an ongoing budget increase of $96,633 will be appropriated to the same account, contingent upon appropriation of funds by the City Council during the annual budget process.

ATTACHMENTS
LMD Zones T51, 16: Published Bid Documents (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) LMD Zones T51, 16: Stay Green, Inc. Response File (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 7 Packet Pg. 68

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Agenda Item: 8

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: October 14, 2025
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR LMD ZONE 20 (GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH COMMERCIAL) AND ZONE 21
(GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH RESIDENTIAL)
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Andrew Adams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

2. Appropriate a one-time budget increase in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) to expenditure account 3572441-516110 in the amount of $18,450 and to expenditure account 3572442-516110 in the amount of $60,417.

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

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BACKGROUND

The City conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified vendors for the maintenance of LMD Zone 20 (Golden Valley Ranch Commercial) and LMD Zone 21 (Golden Valley Ranch Residential). The RFP was published and circulated via the City’s e- procurement system, BidNet, on August 13, 2025. The City transmitted the solicitation to 1,151 vendors on BidNet, of which 47 vendors downloaded the RFP and 9 companies provided proposals for consideration.

The evaluation team scored the responses based on a 100-point system, with the results outlined below:

COMPANY LOCATION POINTS

AWARDED
ANNUAL
COST
Marina Landscape Services, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA 92.33 $ 274,356 Stay Green, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA 82.67 $ 192,648
Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. Irwindale, CA 81.67 $ 450,384 Venco Western, Inc. Oxnard, CA 78.33 $ 206,256
Specialized Landscape Management
Service, Inc.

Simi Valley, CA 76.67 $ 235,320
Oakridge Landscape, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA 76.33 $ 233,220

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COMPANY LOCATION POINTS

AWARDED
ANNUAL
COST
Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. San Fernando, CA 73.67 $ 219,444 SGD Enterprises DBA Four Seasons
Landscaping
Van Nuys, CA 65.33 $ 256,560
C&M Landscape, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA 60.66 $ 225,000

Upon reviewing the proposals, Marina Landscape Services, Inc., (Marina) received the highest score from the evaluation team. The team concluded the Marina proposal offered the best balance of proposed resources, rotation schedule, timeline, and overall value for landscape maintenance in LMD Zones 20 and 21. In addition, Marina demonstrated a strong understanding of the landscaping complexities within the zones and articulated a comprehensive approach to a rotation schedule that meets the specific demands of each maintenance area.

While the annual cost of Marina’s proposal is $274,356, approximately 43 percent higher than the second-ranked proposer, Stay Green, Inc., at $192,648, Marina provides nearly 100 percent more manpower than Stay Green, Inc. Further, on a per-hour basis, Marina’s labor is roughly 40 to 50 percent less expensive. The higher total cost delivers significantly more labor hours and greater capacity to meet the specific maintenance demands of LMD Zones 20 and 21.

In March 2025, the Aliento Slopes within Zone 21 were turned over by the developer and incorporated into the zone’s scope of work. This increased the monthly maintenance cost from approximately $11,000 to about $20,000. The City was able to absorb the added cost within the existing budget during Fiscal Year 2024-25; however, staff recognized that a budget increase would be necessary in Fiscal Year 2025-26. This change prompted staff to rebid the zones and incorporate the new scope into the solicitation.

As a part of the evaluation process, staff also conducted a due-diligence review of Marina’s professional references and confirmed that their work history meets the City's standards and performance expectations. Based on the overall evaluation, including scoring and reference verification, staff recommends awarding the landscape maintenance contract to Marina.

To support this contract, staff is requesting an ongoing appropriation of $24,600 specific to LMD Zone 20 and $80,556 specific to LMD Zone 21. The recommended contract amount is essential to ensure Marina can perform monthly landscape maintenance and repairs, maximize operational efficiencies, and complete tasks in a timely manner. These tasks include responding to emergencies, irrigation repairs and replacements, addressing vandalism, and executing one-time beautification enhancement projects.

The increase in expenditure authority granted by the City Council does not guarantee additional compensation under the terms of the recommended contract. The City retains the discretion to engage alternative contractors if necessary. Any unscheduled repair work or one-time enhancement projects performed by Marina, under the contract will still require staff review and prior authorization from the City’s Special Districts division. Additionally, to enhance maintenance standards and enforce accountability, the contract includes provisions for payment reductions in the event of poor performance if the contractor fails to meet their maintenance 8 Packet Pg. 71

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obligations.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

Upon approval of the recommended actions, a one-time budget increase in Fiscal Year 2025-26 will be appropriated from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) to Expenditure Account 3572441-516110 in the amount of $18,450 and to Expenditure Account 3572442-516110 in the amount of $60,417. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27, an ongoing budget increase of $24,600 to Expenditure Account 3572441-516110 and $80,556 to Expenditure Account 3572442-516110 will be appropriated from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357), contingent upon appropriation of funds by the City Council during the annual budget process.

ATTACHMENTS
LMD Zones 20, 21: Published Bid Documents (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) LMD Zones 20, 21: Marina Landscape Services, Inc. Response File (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
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Agenda Item: 9

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: October 14, 2025
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR LMD ZONE T52 (STONECREST)
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Andrew Adams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

2. Appropriate a one-time budget increase in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) to expenditure account 3572427-516110 in the amount of $102,276.

3. Appropriate an ongoing budget increase, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27, from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) to expenditure account 3572427- 516110 in the amount of $169,423, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for each fiscal year.

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

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BACKGROUND

The City conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified vendors for the maintenance of LMD Zone T52 (Stonecrest). The RFP was published and circulated via the City’s e-procurement system, BidNet, on August 13, 2025. The City transmitted the solicitation to 1,150 vendors on BidNet, of which 52 vendors downloaded the RFP and 9 companies provided proposals for consideration.

The evaluation team scored the responses based on a 100-point system, with the results outlined below:

COMPANY LOCATION POINTS

AWARDED
WEEKLY
HOURS

PROPOSED

AVERAGE
HOURLY
RATE
ANNUAL
COST
Stay Green, Inc. Santa
Clarita, CA

94.33 140 $34.99 $ 254,736
Marina Landscape
Services, Inc.

Santa
Clarita, CA

91.67 144 $39.97 $ 299,280
Mariposa Landscapes,
Inc.

Irwindale,
CA

85.66 156 $47.78 $ 387,588
American Heritage
Landscape

Canoga
Park, CA

81.00 76 $40.99 $ 162,000
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COMPANY LOCATION POINTS

AWARDED
WEEKLY
HOURS

PROPOSED

AVERAGE
HOURLY
RATE
ANNUAL
COST
Oakridge Landscape, Inc. Santa
Clarita, CA

80.00 127 $43.94 $ 290,160
SGD Enterprises DBA
Four Seasons
Landscaping
Van Nuys,
CA

77.33 80 $37.50 $ 156,000
Specialized Landscape
Management Services,
Inc. DBA SLM Services
Simi Valley,
CA

74.00 77 $38.84 $ 155,520
Venco Western, Inc.

Oxnard, CA 71.33 90 $36.69 $171,731
C&M Landscape, Inc. Santa
Clarita, CA

58.66 68 $34.00 $119,400

Upon reviewing the proposals, Stay Green, Inc., (SGI) received the highest score from the evaluation team. The team concluded that SGI’s proposal offered the second lowest cost per labor hour. Moreover, SGI demonstrated an appropriate crew structure, a strong understanding of the landscaping complexities within the zone and presented a comprehensive rotation schedule designed to meet the specific maintenance demands of each area.

It is important to note that some of the lower-priced proposals, while appearing more cost- effective at first glance, do not provide sufficient manpower to meet the maintenance requirements of Zone T52. For example:
• American Heritage Landscape (81 points, ranked #4) proposed 76 hours per week at an average hourly rate of $40.99, compared to SGI’s 140 hours per week at $34.99/hour. • SGD Enterprises DBA Four Seasons Landscaping (77.33 points, ranked #6) proposed 80 hours per week at $37.50/hour.
• Specialized Landscape Management Services (74 points, ranked #7) proposed 77 hours per week at $38.84/hour.

These staffing levels would be insufficient to maintain the zone to City standards and could result in slower response to irrigation repairs, emergency issues, and continued degradation of the landscape’s appearance and functionality.

To address long-standing concerns regarding the overall aesthetic and upkeep of Zone T52, the new contract provides for more than double the devoted manpower compared to the previous contract. This increase is necessary to restore and maintain the landscape to City standards, given the zone’s size and maintenance requirements. Zone T52 includes approximately 45 acres of irrigated landscaping and 21 acres of non-irrigated brush clearance areas.

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To support this contract, staff is requesting a one-time budget appropriation of $102,276 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 specific to LMD Zone T52. In addition, staff is requesting an ongoing budget increase of $169,423 beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27, which consolidates projected future annual increases. The recommended contract amount is essential to ensure SGI can perform monthly landscape maintenance and repairs, maximize operational efficiencies, and complete tasks in a timely manner. These tasks include responding to emergencies, irrigation repairs and replacements, addressing vandalism, and executing one-time beautification enhancement projects.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

Upon approval of the recommended actions, a one-time budget increase of $102,276 will be appropriated to Expenditure Account 3572427-516110 (Landscape Maintenance District Fund 357) in Fiscal Year 2025-26. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27, an ongoing budget increase of $169,423 will be appropriated to the same account, contingent upon appropriation of funds by the City Council during the annual budget process.

ATTACHMENTS
LMD Zone T52: Published Bid Documents (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) LMD Zone T-52: Stay Green, Inc. Response File (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 9 Packet Pg. 76

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Agenda Item: 10

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: October 14, 2025
SUBJECT: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION CONTRACT FOR DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREAS 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, and 24
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Darin Seegmiller

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Award a one-year contract to Flo-Services, Inc., for Drainage Benefit Assessment Area preventative maintenance and inspection services in the amount of $172,910.

2. Authorize the one-time appropriation of funds in the amount of $11,800 from Stormwater Fund (Fund 356) to expenditure account 3567220-514101 for FY 2025-26 and $2,650 for FY 2026-27.

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) administers 17 Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas (DBAA), which prevent groundwater from rising, in order to maintain slope stability or provide flooding control within a specific area. Seven of the 17 DBAA’s preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs are provided through contractors due to the requirement for specialized services.

Contractual services include measuring water depths in observation wells, maintaining and repairing pump station equipment and fixtures, maintaining hydroaugers and drains, and various inspections and preventative maintenance to ensure the objective of slope stability or flooding control.

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RFP was published and circulated via the City’s e-procurement system BidNet on April 16, 2025. The City transmitted the solicitation to 1,482 vendors on BidNet, of which 27 vendors downloaded the RFP. No proposals were received.

In accordance with the City’s Purchasing Policy, when no responsive or responsible proposals are received for an RFP, staff may reach out to qualified vendors directly and seek to negotiate proposals on the open market. Staff reached out to Flo-Services, Inc., a contractor who has previously provided these services for the City. As a result, staff negotiated a proposal with Flo- Services, Inc.

Staff recommends awarding Flo-Services, Inc., a contract to provide preventative maintenance and inspection services to the City for DBAAs 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, and 24 dewatering pumps through October 31, 2026. Amounts to award for each DBAA are shown below:

On-Going Preventative Maintenance
Facility Bid Amount
3 $ 14,550
6 $ 41,980
18 $ 33,480
19 $ 14,450
20 $ 30,575
24 $ 37,875
Total $172,910

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. The current budget appropriations from DBAA Fund (Fund 351) to expenditure accounts 3517209 (DBAA 3), 3517211 (DBAA 20), and 3517213 (DBAA 24), and LMD Fund (Fund 357) expenditure account 3572424 (Zone T31/DBAA 6 and 18) are sufficient to cover the costs associated with the award of the one-year preventative maintenance and inspection contract. Adequate funds are available in Stormwater Fund Balance (Fund 356) to support the recommended action to appropriate $11,800 in FY 2025-26 to expenditure account 3567220 (Stormwater Maintenance) for DBAA

19. Budget for $2,650 in expenditure account 3567220 for FY 2026-27 will be contingent upon the appropriations of funds by the City Council during the annual budget process.

ATTACHMENTS
Flo-Services, Inc. Bid Document (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 10 Packet Pg. 78

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Agenda Item: 11

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: October 14, 2025
SUBJECT: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY EASEMENT ON

CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ADJACENT TO BOUQUET CANYON
ROAD
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Mariela Delgado

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Approve an easement on Assessor Parcel Number 2812-008-900 with Southern California Edison Company for the purpose of relocating transmission lines.

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

BACKGROUND

On January 15, 2025, the City of Santa Clarita (City) acquired Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 2812-008-900, consisting of approximately 10 acres, from the County of Los Angeles (County).

The property is located within the City’s boundary, adjacent to Camp Joseph Scott.

On November 10, 2020, the City Council approved the Bouquet Canyon Project (Master Case 18-089) (Project). The Project includes the realignment of Bouquet Canyon Road and the development of housing units, dedicated open space areas, trails, trail heads, and landscape elements in the Saugus community.

The Southern California Edison Company (SCE) identified a need to relocate and upgrade the power line infrastructure related to the Project. As part of this effort, power lines must be placed on the recently acquired City parcel adjacent to Bouquet Canyon Road. An easement is therefore necessary to grant SCE the necessary rights to access, maintain, and relocate the power line infrastructure.

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ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact.

ATTACHMENTS
Site Map
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Agenda Item: 12

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: October 14, 2025
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO ASSUME

MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL

FACILITIES WITHIN CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION JURISDICTION
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Joel Bareng

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

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

BACKGROUND
There are currently 207 traffic signals within City of Santa Clarita (City) limits owned and operated by the City. An additional 16 signals in City limits are owned and operated by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). These signals are located at intersections of local streets and state highway routes.

In 1989, the City entered into a cost-sharing agreement with Caltrans, with the City paying a portion of the maintenance cost for Caltrans-owned and -maintained traffic signals. The specific cost share varies between signals, based on the number of approaches to the intersection. The 12 Packet Pg. 82

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agreement has subsequently been amended to include new intersections that had been constructed or to remove signals relinquished to the City.

City staff has been working with Caltrans to transition maintenance and operational responsibility of the Caltrans signals to the City to enhance coordination with the City’s traffic signal system and provide consistency in maintenance standards and operational strategies across the City’s signal network. This allows the City to quickly respond to knockdowns, outages, or detection failures without waiting for Caltrans response times. The City can adjust signal timing by including the signals in the City's synchronized corridor timings and implementing special timing plans for emergencies or special events without requiring Caltrans approvals.

Additionally, the City will upgrade the signals to integrate with the City's central traffic management system, allowing for collection of signal performance metrics and more proactive and adaptive control.

The proposed agreements authorize the City to operate Caltrans-owned signals at five intersections along Sierra Highway, located at Dockweiler Drive, Placerita Canyon Road, Golden Valley Road, Rainbow Glen Drive, and the Northbound SR-14 off ramp near Via Princessa, as indicated in the attached location map. The agreements are available in the City Clerk’s reading file.

If approved, the City will be responsible for all operation, maintenance, and emergency response for these traffic signals. Caltrans will remain responsible for highway pavement, striping, and other right-of-way elements.

The same cost-sharing allocation will remain in place with the new agreement, with Caltrans reimbursing the City for its portion of maintenance expenses, up to $35,000 annually. Electricity service to the signals will continue to be paid by Caltrans.

Staff will continue to evaluate transitioning Caltrans-owned signals into the City’s network for enhanced maintenance and service.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

Upon approval of the recommended action, budget for the Traffic Signal Maintenance expenditure account (3544402-514107) will increase by $35,000 and Streetlight Maintenance Miscellaneous Revenue account (354-462101) will increase by $35,000 for FY 2025-26. The ongoing base budget commencing FY 2026-27 will be contingent upon apporpriations of funds by the City Council during the annual budget process.

ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
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Caltrans Delegated Maintenance Agreement with the City of Santa Clarita (available in the City Clerk’s Reading File)
Caltrans Electrical Facilities Cost Sharing Agreement with City of Santa Clarita (available in the City Clerk’s Reading File)
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Santa Clarita City CouncilOctober 14, 2025

Santa Clarita City Council
October 14, 2025