CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
AGENDA
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency
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INVOCATION
McLean
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. Council will also discuss each individual item during the course of the meeting with the exception of the Consent Calendar, which may be approved in its entirety by one motion, unless there is a request to pull an item for discussion. No action will be taken on public agenda items during the Executive Meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on items NOT listed on the agenda. The City Council will not act upon these items at this meeting other than to review and/or provide direction to staff. All speakers must submit a speaker’s card to the City Clerk PRIOR to the beginning of this portion of the meeting. Thirty minutes are allotted for public input at this time. The FIRST TEN people to submit a speaker card prior to the beginning of Public Participation will be heard.
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. FIRST RESPONDERS TRIBUTE PROJECT - This item considers awarding a contract for the purchase of three statues for the First Responders Tribute Project, honoring local first responders.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Review the First Responders Tribute Project and, if acceptable, award a contract to Big Statues, LLC, for the purchase of three first responder tribute statues for a total contract amount not to exceed $203,400.
2. Authorize the transfer of $124,936 from The Rink Sports Pavilion account number A3004602-516101 (Civic Art Fund) and $78,464 from Contingency Account 1009300-701001 (General Fund) to First Responders Tribute Project account number A3005602-516101 (Civic Art Fund); increase transfers in account 602-600100 and transfers out account 1009500-710602 in the amount of $78,464.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
NEW BUSINESS
2. FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 MID-YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENTS - As the organization approaches the middle of the fiscal year, it is standard procedure to perform a mid-year review of the City's budgetary and financial position to ensure any deviations from the initial budget projections are proactively addressed. Staff also reviews requests for appropriations to address new priorities that are unfunded or under-funded.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council and the City Council acting as Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita:
1. Adopt a resolution amending the budgets for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
2. Adopt a resolution amending the classification plan and salary schedules and providing changes to benefit contributions for employees and retirees of the City of Santa Clarita.
3. Adopt a resolution amending the schedule of fees and charges for City services.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion by the City Council. The items are not individually discussed by the City Council unless a request is made by a member of the public or the Council, in which case, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately.
3. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES – The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the minutes of the November 25, 2025 Special Meeting.
4. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the minutes of the November 25, 2025 Regular Meeting.
5. CHECK REGISTER NO. 25 - Check Register No. 25 for the Period 10/31/25 through 11/13/25 and 11/20/25. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period of 11/03/25 through 11/14/25.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 25.
6. SANTA CLARITA 2026 EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM - This document will provide guidance to City of Santa Clarita staff on legislative and regulatory issues of interest to the City Council and assist City staff in conducting legislative advocacy at the federal and state levels.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the Santa Clarita 2026 Executive and Legislative Platform.
7. LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT ANNEXATION L-101
RESOLUTIONS OF INTENT AND INITIATING PROCEEDINGS - Approval of this item would initiate proceedings associated with Santa Clarita Landscape and Lighting District Annexation L-101, approving an Engineer's Report for the purpose of annexing specific parcels throughout the City, including the Riverview and River Walk projects, into Streetlight Maintenance District Zone B.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to approve the Engineer’s Report declaring its intention to annex parcels, including Riverview Community (Master Case 21-205); River Walk Mixed Use (Master Case No. 25-008); Sierra West Senior Living Facility (Master Case 18- 235); Newhall Avenue McDonalds (Master Case 22-244); and various other parcels into the Santa Clarita Landscape and Lighting District (LLD), Streetlight Maintenance District Zone B.
2. Adopt a resolution to initiate proceedings, make certain designations in connection with the annexation of parcels into the LLD, and to levy assessments beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27.
3. Set a public hearing for February 24, 2026, at a time and place to hear comments on this proposed action, and close the time period to receive ballots.
8. SUMMARY VACATION OF SLOPE AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED AT 26313 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD (DRINKPAK INDUSTRIAL BUILDING) - Approval of this resolution would provide for the summary vacation of a slope and drainage easement located at 26313 Golden Valley Road, DrinkPak Industrial Building.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of an easement for slope and drainage purposes, as described and shown on Exhibit “A” Legal Description and Exhibit “B”
Exhibit Map, of the attached resolution.
2. Direct the City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s office.
9. LMD ZONE 33 (SAND CANYON PLAZA) FORMATION - INTENT/INITIATION - Approval of this item would provide for the annexation of the Sand Canyon Plaza properties into a newly created Zone within Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, as required by the conditions of approval adopted during the project’s entitlement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Engineer’s Report, declaring its intention to order the annexation of properties into and the creation of a new zone within Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, designated as Zone 33 (Sand Canyon Plaza), and to levy assessments beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27.
2. Adopt a resolution initiating proceedings and making certain designations in connection with the proposed annexations into Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 33 (Sand Canyon Plaza), and the levy of assessments beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27.
3. Set a public hearing for February 10, 2026, as the time and place to hear comments on the proposed action and to close the ballot submission period.
10. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MULTIWAY STOP CONTROL FOR THE INTERSECTION OF ARCADIA STREET AND 8TH STREET - This item considers the installation of a multi-way stop control at the intersection of Arcadia Street and 8th Street for pedestrian safety.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to establish a multi-way stop control for the intersection of Arcadia Street at 8th Street.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
11. CITRUS BUILDING TENANT IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT F1030 - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - This item considers awarding a construction contract for the Citrus Building Tenant Improvements project. The improvements include the construction of a new sound stage and support space for the City of Santa Clarita’s public television channel, SCVTV.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Citrus Building Tenant Improvements, Project F1030.
2. Award the construction contract to Waisman Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,586,000 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $317,200, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,903,200.
3. Approve the “piggyback” purchase of office furniture using OMNIA Partners contract number R240102 with Allsteel LLC/Corporate Business Interiors in the amount of $82,160 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $8,216, for a total contract amount not to exceed $90,376.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
12. MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY BEAUTIFICATION, PHASE I, PROJECT B1019 - PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - This item considers awarding a construction contract for the Magic Mountain Parkway Beautification, Phase I project. The improvements include the continuation of the existing landscaped median, curb, and gutters and overlay of Magic Mountain Parkway from Tourney Road to McBean Parkway.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Magic Mountain Parkway Beautification, Phase I, Project B1019.
2. Find the Magic Mountain Parkway Beautification project exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Article 19 Section 15301.
3. Award the construction contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $6,908,231 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $1,036,235, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,944,466.
4. Award the professional services contract to Encompass Consultant Group, Inc., to provide construction support services in the amount of $233,534 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $23,353, for a total contract amount not to exceed $256,887.
5. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $5,000,000 from the Miscellaneous Federal Grants (Fund 229) to expenditure account B1019229-516101 and decrease expenditure account B1019233-516101 (TDA Art 8 Fund) by $5,000,000. Increase Miscellaneous Federal Grants Fund revenue account 229-442409 by $5,000,000.
6. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated
documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
13. MCBEAN PARKWAY REALIGNMENT, PROJECT S1047 - PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - This item considers awarding a construction contract for the McBean Parkway Realignment project. The improvements include enhanced circulation on McBean Parkway at Orchard Village Road and enhancements to ingress and egress at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the McBean Parkway Realignment, Project S1047.
2. Award the construction contract to Sully-Miller Contracting Company, in the amount of $2,387,825 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $358,174, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,745,999.
3. Award the professional services contract to Ardurra Group, Inc., to provide construction administration and construction support services in the amount of $112,827 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $11,283, for a total contract amount not to exceed $124,110.
4. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $2,110,000 from the Developer Fees Fund (Fund 306) to expenditure account S1047306-516101 and increase Developer Fees Fund revenue account 306-457501 by $2,110,000.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated 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 January 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
CERTIFICATION
On December 4, 2025, I, Mary Cusick, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita and that the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall.
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Mary Cusick
City Clerk
Santa Clarita, California
Agenda Item: 1
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: December 9, 2025
SUBJECT: FIRST RESPONDERS TRIBUTE PROJECT
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
PRESENTER: McKenzie Bright
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Review the First Responders Tribute Project and, if acceptable, award a contract to Big Statues, LLC, for the purchase of three first responder tribute statues for a total contract amount not to exceed $203,400.
2. Authorize the transfer of $124,936 from The Rink Sports Pavilion account number A3004602-516101 (Civic Art Fund) and $78,464 from Contingency Account 1009300- 701001 (General Fund) to First Responders Tribute Project account number A3005602- 516101 (Civic Art Fund); increase transfers in account 602-600100 and transfers out account 1009500-710602 in the amount of $78,464.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
On January 28, 2025, City of Santa Clarita (City) staff was directed to explore a sculpture-based tribute project honoring local first responders. On May 13, 2025, the City Council directed staff to develop options, have the Arts Commission review the project, and return to the City Council.
On November 13, 2025, the Arts Commission reviewed the Project and expressed its support.
This First Responders Tribute Project (Project) will install life-size statues of a Los Angeles County Firefighter, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy, and local Emergency Medical Technician at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex.
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The City conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified vendors to create bronze statues of first responders. The RFP was published and circulated via the City’s e- procurement system BidNet on October 7, 2025. The City transmitted the solicitation to 873 vendors on BidNet, of which 31 vendors downloaded the RFP. Six companies provided proposals for consideration.
These proposals were reviewed and evaluated based on each company’s ability to meet the specific needs of the City. An evaluation panel comprised of City staff scored the responses using the following categories of weighted criteria:
• Understanding of scope of work and plan for completion of scope of work (15 points) • Experience on similar projects/qualifications (15 points) • Thoroughness of proposal and ability to provide services to meet project objectives (15 points)
• rtistic quality, craftsmanship, and level of realism of concept rendering (15 points) • Timeline (10 points)
• Cost (30 points)
The evaluation team scored the responses based on a 100-point system, with the results outlined below:
Rank Company Location Cost Score
1 Big Statues, LLC Provo, UT $203,400 92
2 Honorable Sculptures, Inc. Loveland, CO $253,800 86
3 Slatoff Collaborative Los Angeles, CA $450,000 75
4 Adonis Bronze Alpine, UT $249,951 74
5 Olson Studios Layton, UT $252,900 60
6 Oaktree Engraving and Monuments Beaumont, CA $261,000 20
In reviewing proposals, the evaluation team awarded the highest score to Big Statues, LLC. The evaluation team determined that Big Statues’ proposal offered the best overall value to meet the Project needs. The sculptures feature clearly identifiable figures representing a Los Angeles County Firefighter, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy, and local Emergency Medical Technician, as shown in the attached concept renderings. After completing a due-diligence review of professional references for Big Statues, LLC, staff determined its work history meets the City’s standards and performance expectations. Based on the above, staff recommends awarding the contract to Big Statues, LLC.
Project savings in the amount of $124,936 from The Rink Sports Pavilion Civic Art project were identified to be transferred to this Project. The remaining $78,464 could be transferred from the City Council contingency account to support the contract cost.
Upon award, Big Statues, LLC, will work with City staff to prepare final designs of the statues, then fabricate, deliver, and install them. Installation of concrete pedestals will be completed by City staff. The project is anticipated to be complete 16 months after the contract award.
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ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the recommended actions, $124,936 will be transferred from The Rink Sports Pavilion contractual services expenditure account A3004602-516101 (Civic Art Fund) and $78,464 will be transferred from Contingency Account 1009300-701001 (General Fund) to First Responders Tribute Project contractual services expenditure account A3005602-516101 (Civic Art Fund) for the purchase and installation of three tribute statues.
ATTACHMENTS
Concept Rendering
Proposal for Big Statues, LLC (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 1 Packet Pg. 11
First Responders Tribute Project
Big Statues, LLC Concept Renderings
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Attachment: Concept Rendering (FIRST RESPONDERS TRIBUTE PROJECT)
Agenda Item: 2
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
NEW BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: December 9, 2025
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 MID-YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENTS DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Brittany Houston
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council and the City Council acting as Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita:
1. Adopt a resolution amending the budgets for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and Fiscal Year 2025- 2026.
2. Adopt a resolution amending the classification plan and salary schedules and providing changes to benefit contributions for employees and retirees of the City of Santa Clarita.
3. Adopt a resolution amending the schedule of fees and charges for City services.
BACKGROUND
As the organization approaches the middle of the fiscal year (FY), City of Santa Clarita (City) staff evaluates the adopted budget, revenue projections, and economic conditions for the remainder of the fiscal year. It is standard procedure to perform a mid-year review of the City’s budgetary and financial position to ensure any deviations from the initial budget projections are proactively addressed. Staff also reviews requests for appropriations to address new priorities that are unfunded or under-funded.
Revenues
Recommended mid-year revenue budget amendments total $4,883,907. By fund, the revenue amendments are as follows:
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General Fund 6,693,729$
Other Revenue Funds 1,987,536
Various Grant Funds 1,559,619
Impact Fees Fund 896,613
Gas Tax/SB1 RMRA Funds 318,559
Pension Liability Fund (2,000,000)
Transit & Transportation Funds (4,572,149)
Total Proposed Revenue Amendments 4,883,907$
In the General Fund, the recommended net revenue increase of $6,693,729 reflects several adjustments. It includes higher revenue estimates of $2.6 million for sales tax and $200,000 for property tax due to higher growth than anticipated; a $5.7 million interfund transfer from the Self Insurance Fund as a result of excess workers’ compensation reserves based on the most recent actuarial report; and an $89,430 transfer in from the Fire Facilities Fund for the City’s 5 percent share of fire district administrative fees. These increases are partially offset by decreases totaling $1.8 million in development revenues, due to factors such as slower than anticipated permit submittals for new construction and tract homes, largely driven by elevated interest rates and the shift in revenue activities from plan review to permit issuance; as well as a $100,000 reduction in Grading Inspection Permit revenue due to anticipated revenues being received in the prior fiscal year. Additional reductions include $80,000 in Child Development revenue following the implementation of Universal Pre-K classes for four-year-olds and school district adoption of Universal Dismissal; a $55,000 decrease in contract classes due to minimal enrollment resulting in cancellation of classes; as well as a $50,000 decrease in animal license revenue resulting from changes to the licensing timeline.
Recommended revenue adjustments in the Other Revenue Funds total $1,987,536 and include $1.7 million in Park Dedication revenue collected as part of the Sand Canyon Plaza development and $320,286 in transfers for Hart Park operations.
The recommended revenue increases of $1,559,619 in Various Grant Funds include $644,000 state grant funding for the Orchard Pedestrian and Bike project; $393,000 in federal Surface Transportation Block Grant funding for the 2024-25 Federal Overlay and Slurry Seal Program; $263,601 in CDBG prior year savings to support current operations; $186,503 in federal funding for the Canyon Country Class II Buffered Bike Lane project; and $72,515 in Prop C grant funds for the 2025-26 Overlay and Slurry Seal Project.
The recommended revenue increase of $896,613 in the Impact Fee Fund includes revenues collected in Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare Fees for $333,060; $300,000 in Site Improvement Fees collected as part of the Hartwell project in Downtown Newhall to be used for future public parking at the south end of Main Street; $200,797 in Fire Facilities Fees; $33,390 in Transit Mitigation Fees; and $29,366 in Law Enforcement Fees.
The recommended revenue increase of $318,559 in the Gas Tax and SB1 Funds reflects updated state revenue estimates.
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reduced transfers for payment toward the City’s Pension Unfunded Accrued Liability as a result of CalPERS returns exceeding the 6.8 percent discount rate for the last two fiscal years.
The recommended net revenue decrease of $4,572,149 in the Transit and Transportation Funds includes a $4,622,048 reduction in transfers from Proposition A Local Return for transit operations and an increase of $49,899 in Measure M ATP funding for the Saugus Phase I Bouquet Trail Project.
Expenditures
Recommended mid-year expenditure budget additions total $3,556,913. By fund, the expenditure amendments are as follows:
General Fund (869,667)$
Internal Service Funds 5,701,020
Transit & Transportation Funds 714,485
Impact Fees Fund 89,430
Various Grant Funds 72,515
Other Revenue Funds (19,453)
Special District Funds (131,417)
Pension Liability Fund (2,000,000)
Total Proposed Expenditures Amendments 3,556,913$
In the General Fund, the recommended net expenditure decrease of $869,667 includes a $2.0 million reduction in the transfer to the Pension Liability Fund as a result of CalPERS returns exceeding the 6.8 percent discount rate for the last two fiscal years; an $81,000 decrease in Building and Safety contractual services due to lower development revenues; and a $36,000 reduction in contract classes costs resulting from class cancellations caused by low enrollment.
These decreases are offset by several expenditure increases, including $375,000 funding for the Valencia Glen Park multipurpose building and pool; a $320,286 transfer for Hart Park operations; and $207,753 in overtime salaries for Public Works inspectors required to work off- hours on major utility projects to ensure appropriate safety measures are maintained in the public right-of-way. Additional increases include $123,000 for higher industrial waste costs and $40,000 for the rental of vehicle barriers to enhance public safety at City special events.
The recommended expenditure increase of $5,701,020 in the Internal Service Funds includes a $5.7 million interfund transfer to the General Fund as a result of excess workers’ compensation reserves based on the most recent actuarial report.
The expenditure increases of $714,485 in the Transit and Transportation Funds include $687,000 in TDA Article 8 funding for Circulation Improvements at Copperhill Drive at West Hills and Bouquet Canyon Road at Central Park; $100,000 for upgrading commuter fleet wireless routers to maintain reliable GPS tracking for transit operations; and a net decrease of $72,515 reflecting funding adjustments for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 Overlay and Slurry Seal Programs.
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Fund for the City’s five percent share of the Fire District administrative fee.
The recommended net increase of $72,515 in Various Grant Funds includes a funding adjustment, with a $704,957 increase for the 2025-26 Overlay and Slurry Seal Project and a $632,442 decrease for the 2024-25 Overlay and Slurry Seal Project to maximize Prop C Grant Funds approved by Metro.
The net expenditure decreases of $19,453 in Other Revenue Funds includes a funding adjustment, with a $3.7 million increase in the Park Dedication Fund and a corresponding $3.7 million decrease in the Facilities Fund for the construction of The Rink Sports Pavilion; a $196,000 increase for furniture, fixtures and equipment at The Rink Sports Pavilion; and $62,850 and $10,000 for Hart Park staff vehicle and internet and telephone utilities, respectively.
The recommended net expenditure decrease of $131,417 in the Special District Funds includes a $375,000 reduction in the Landscape Maintenance District Fund for repairs at the Valencia Glen Park multipurpose building and pool, an increase of $97,000 in the Areawide Fund for a gator, ball field groomer, and zero-turn mower for the anticipated opening of David March Park in Spring 2026; $84,000 in the Streetlights Maintenance District Fund for Circulation Improvements at Copperhill Drive at West Hills, and Bouquet Canyon Road at Central Park; and $60,000 in the Vista Canyon Wastewater Fund to repair both vertical turbine pumps installed in 2018.
The recommended decrease of $2.0 million in the Pension Liability Fund reflects a reduced contribution toward the City’s Pension Unfunded Accrued Liability as a result of CalPERS returns exceeding the 6.8 percent discount rate for the last two fiscal years.
Amendment to the FY 2024-2025 Budget
Upon review of the revenues and expenditures for the year ending June 30, 2025, and in anticipation of future facilities funding needs, it is staff’s recommendation to amend the FY 2024-2025 budget and transfer funds from the General Fund to the Facilities Fund in the amount of $16.6 million.
Changes to Fee Schedule
Since the Council’s adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services, two necessary fee adjustments have been identified. Consistent with Resolution No. 25-23, a Resolution of the City Council establishing a Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services, the City has established a policy of recovering the full costs reasonably borne of providing services. The fee schedule adopted by Resolution No. 25-23 had two clerical errors that misstated the adjusted fee amounts for those two fees. To recover the full cost of providing Precise Grading Inspections and Over Excavate Inspections, adjustments for the two fees are recommended based on the 3.42 percent December 2024 Consumer Price Index for the urban consumers of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area as shown in fee resolution Exhibit A.
Amend the Classification Plan and Salary Schedules, Provide Changes to Benefit Contributions for Employees and Retirees of the City
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This resolution amends the City’s classification plan and salary schedule, provides changes to City-paid benefit contributions for active and retired employees effective January 2026.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 mid-year budget amendments will increase estimated revenues for all funds by $4,883,907 and budgeted expenditures by $3,556,913. Additionally, the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget will be amended by $16,600,000.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution Amending the Budgets for FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 Resolution Amending Classification Salary Schedule and Benefit Contributions Resolution Amending Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services 2 Packet Pg. 17
RESOLUTION NO. 25-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGETS FOR FISCAL
YEARS 2024-2025 AND 2025-2026
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita (City) may authorize amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City may authorize amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The budget for the Fiscal Year, commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, shall be amended to incorporate budget adjustments detailed in Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. The budget for the Fiscal Year, commencing July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, shall be amended to incorporate budget adjustments detailed in Exhibit A.
SECTION 3. All obligations and expenditures shall be incurred and made in the manner provided by and pursuant to State law and City ordinances, resolutions, and policies relative to purchasing and contract.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 9th day of December 2025.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
DATE:__________________________
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Attachment: Resolution Amending the Budgets for FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 [Revision 3] (FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 MID-YEAR BUDGET
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 9th day of December 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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CITY CLERK
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Attachment: Resolution Amending the Budgets for FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 [Revision 3] (FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 MID-YEAR BUDGET
Expenditure Budget Revenue Budget
Transfers Total Transfers Total
Fund Name Operating CIP Out Expend. Adjust. Revenue In Revenue Adjust. 100 General Fund 259,628$ -$ (1,679,714)$ (1,420,086)$ 904,299$ 5,789,430$ 6,693,729$ 100 Personnel Budget Adjustments 175,419 - - 175,419 - - 601 General Fund-Capital Projects - 375,000 - 375,000 - - - Subtotal General Fund 435,047 375,000 (1,679,714) (869,667) 904,299 5,789,430 6,693,729 106 Pension Liability Fund (2,000,000) - - (2,000,000) - (2,000,000) (2,000,000) 140 Hart Park Fund 72,850 - - 72,850 - 320,286 320,286 202 STBG - - - - 393,000 - 393,000 203 CDBG - - - - 263,601 263,601 229 Misc. Federal Grant - - - - 186,503 - 186,503 230 Gas Tax - - - - 123,475 - 123,475 233 TDA Article 8 Streets - 687,000 - 687,000 - - - 259 Miscellaneous Grants - - - - 644,000 - 644,000 261 Proposition A LR - - - - (4,622,048) - (4,622,048) 264 Measure R LR - (72,515) - (72,515) - - - 265 Prop C Grant - 72,515 - 72,515 72,515 - 72,515 267 SB1 RMRA - - - - 195,084 - 195,084 268 Measure M ATP - - - - 49,899 - 49,899 305 Park Dedication Fund - 3,700,000 - 3,700,000 1,664,667 - 1,664,667 354 Streetlights Maintenance District (Ad-V) - 84,000 - 84,000 - - - 357 Landscape Maintenance District - (375,000) - (375,000) - - - 359 Streetlights Maintenance District (Levy) - - 2,583 2,583 - - - 367 Areawide Fund 97,000 - - 97,000 - - - 368 Vista Canyon Wastewater Standby - 60,000 - 60,000 - - - 401 Fire Facilities Fees - - 89,430 89,430 200,797 - 200,797 402 Law Enforcement Facilities - - - - 29,366 - 29,366 404 Transit Facilities Fees - - - - 33,390 - 33,390 431 Site Improvement Fees - - - - 300,000 - 300,000 452 Eastside B&T Fees - - - - 333,060 - 333,060 500 General Debt Service - - - - - 2,583 2,583 700 Transit Fund 100,000 - - 100,000 - - - 721 Self-Insurance Fund 1,020 - 5,700,000 5,701,020 - - - 723 Facilities Fund - (3,504,000) - (3,504,000) - - - Non-GF Personnel Budget Adjustments (288,303) - - (288,303) - - - TOTAL (1,582,386)$ 1,027,000$ 4,112,299$ 3,556,913$ 771,608$ 4,112,299$ 4,883,907$
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Mid-Year Budget Amendments - Summary By Fund
FY 2025-2026
Exhibit A
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Exhibit A
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Mid-Year Budget Amendments - Operations
FY 2025-2026
Item Division Title Fund Title Division
No. Object Object Title Title of Request Mid-Year
Request On-going Cost Reason for Requesting Mid-Year Adjustment 1 Information Services Hart Park
Fund 1402200 513103 Telephone
Utility
Telecom Expenses
(Internet and Phone
lines)
10,000 10,000 Contract cost for fiber internet service and phone lines with AT&T and Spectrum assumed by the City when it took over the operations of Hart Park from LA County.
AS TOTAL 10,000 10,000
2 Building and Safety General
Fund 1003800 516141 Industrial
Waste Industrial Waste 123,000 123,000 Funding adjustments to align actual industrial waste cost which have risen significantly over the past three years. Expenditures are offset by increase in revenue. 3 Building and Safety General
Fund 1003800 516101 Contractual
Services Budget adjustment (81,000) Adjust the expenditure budget to reflect the lower development revenue.
CD TOTAL 42,000 123,000
4 Arts & Events General
Fund 1003618 516101 Contractual
Services
Vehicle Barrier Rental
for Special Events 40,000 40,000
To provide for enhanced safety at City Special Events, specifically, Light Up Main Street. These barriers provide secure, flexible vehicle access control, accommodate event growth, improve the attendee experience, and foster better relationships with local businesses impacted by event setup.
5 Transit Transit
Fund 7003702 520102 Equipment
Commuter Fleet
Wireless Router
Upgrades
100,000 -
Grant funding to replace outdated 3G wireless routers on the commuter fleet with either 4G or 5G compatible routers. The existing routers are no longer supported, resulting in inconsistent GPS tracking that negatively impacts internal operations and limits real-time ETA information available to the public.
ED TOTAL 140,000 40,000
1004300 500301 Overtime Pay 207,753 -
PW TOTAL 207,753 -
7 Pension Liability
Pension
Liability
Fund
1069006 501116
Unfunded
Accrued
Liability
UAL reduction (2,000,000) - Funding adjustment to the Pension Liability Fund for the Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL) payment.
ND TOTAL (2,000,000) -
Parks Ground
Maintenance
Areawide
Fund 3677303 520102 Equipments (3)
and Supplies 100,975 15,900 NS TOTAL 100,975 15,900
9 Contract Classes General
Fund 1005106 516102 Contractual
Services Budget adjustment (36,000) Expenditure adjustments to offset a reduction in Contract Classes revenue attributable to class cancellations caused by low enrollment and instructor unavailability.
Hart Park - Rec Admin Hart Park
Fund 1405100 520103 Vehicle 65,770 5,740 RC TOTAL 29,770$ 5,740$
TOTAL OPERATING (1,469,502) 194,640
Personnel Adjustments (112,884) (112,884)
GRAND TOTAL (1,582,386)$ 81,756$
8 Purchase of essential equipment, including a utility gator, ball field groomer, and zero-turn mower, to ensure the park can be properly maintained upon opening. 6 Engineering Services General
Fund
Increase in Overtime
Expenditure Budget
To provide for night and weekend inspection requirements and ensure appropriate safety measures are followed for work conducted in the public right-of-way. Projects that typically require overtime inspections include water and utility company work, as well as offsite development improvements.
10 Hart Park Truck,
Outfitting, and Supplies
David March Park
Purchase of a half-ton, four-wheel drive extended cab truck that will serve as the main vehicle for staff to move equipment within Hart Park and transport supplies for events and activities.
Fund Title of Request Budget
Impact Reason for Requesting Mid-Year Adjustment
General
Fund Personnel adjustments $ 175,419
Update personnel budget and other employee maintenance. Includes increase in minimum wages for part-time employees, in compliance with State law. Includes reclassification of one Administrative Assistant to Executive Administrative Assistant.
Non-GF Personnel adjustments $ (288,303) Update personnel budget and other employee maintenance.
Total (112,884)$
Exhibit A
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Mid-Year Personnel Amendments
FY 2025-2026
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Fund Account Title Mid-Year
Adjustment Reason for Requesting Mid-Year Adjustment
General Fund Transfers In from Fire Facilties Fund 89,430$ Adjust FY 24-25 5% fire admin fees General Fund Transfers In from Self Insurance Fund 5,700,000 Adjust transfer to General Fund Pension Liability Fund Transfers In from General Fund (2,000,000) Adjust transfer to Pension Liability Fund Hart Park Fund Transfers In from General Fund 320,286 Adjust transfer for Hart Park maintenance General Debt Service
Fund
Transfers In from Streetlights
Maintenance District Fund 2,583 Adjust transfer for Streetlights Bond Payoff interest TOTAL - TRANSFERS IN 4,112,299$
General Fund Transfers Out to Pension Liability Fund (2,000,000)$ Adjust transfer from General Fund General Fund Transfers Out to Hart Park Fund 320,286 Adjust transfer for Hart Park maintenance Streetlight Maintenance
District Fund Transfers Out to Debt Service Fund 2,583 Adjust transfer for Streetlights Bond Payoff interest Fire Facilities Fee Transfers Out to General Fund 89,430 Adjust FY 24-25 5% fire admin fees Self Insurance Fund Transfers Out to General Fund 5,700,000 Adjust transfer from Self Insurance Fund TOTAL - TRANSFERS OUT 4,112,299$
Fund Account Title Adjustment Reason for Requesting Adjustment Facilities Fund Transfers In From General Fund 16,600,000$ Additional fund transfer for future facilities projects.
General Fund Transfers Out to Facilities Fund 16,600,000$ Additional fund transfer for future facilities projects.
Exhibit A
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Budget Amendments - Interfund Transfers
FY 2024-2025
Exhibit A
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Mid-Year Budget Amendments - Interfund Transfers
FY 2025-2026
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RESOLUTION 25- ___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND SALARY SCHEDULES
AND PROVIDING CHANGES TO BENEFIT CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE EMPLOYEES
AND RETIREES OF THE CITY
WHEREAS, Section 37206 of the Government Code requires the City Council to prescribe the time and method of paying salaries, wages, and benefits for employees of the City;
WHEREAS, the City Council has authorized and directed, under provisions of the Municipal Code of the City of Santa Clarita, Section 2.080.060, the City Manager to prepare a proposed salary plan for all employees of the City;
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5, CalPERS requires governing bodies of local agencies contracting with CalPERS to approve and adopt a publicly available pay schedule for every employee position in accordance with public meeting laws ; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the City’s classification plan and salary schedules for all regular, seasonal, temporary and part-time positions.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The attached Classification Plan and Salary Schedule effective January 1, 2026, is hereby approved and adopted in accordance with the requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5. This plan includes classifications and salaries for regular, unrepresented positions; City Manager and Councilmember positions; Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) represented positions; and part-time, temporary, seasonal (PTS) positions. The Classification Plan and Salary Schedule will be posted on the City’s website, and will be made available for public inspection for not less th an five (5) years. Any amendments or revisions to the Classification Plan and Salary Schedule shall be submitted to the City Council for approval and adoption.
SECTION 2. The City’s Classification Plan and Salary Schedule is hereby amended effective January 1, 2026, as follows:
(A) The starting salary for the salary range for PTS Office Clerk will be increased to meet the California minimum wage rate of $16.90 per hour, with a maximum salary of $21.00 per hour
(B) The hourly salary for PTS Lifeguard Candidate will be increased to meet the California minimum wage rate of $16.90 per hour.
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SECTION 3. Effective January 1, 2026, the City-paid benefit contribution for all active employees will be adjusted as shown below. Active employees include City Council members, regular unrepresented employees, and regular employees covered by the Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) who are actively working for the City. The City has a two tier plan for City-Paid benefit allowances:
• Tier 1 includes active employees hired into regular, benefitted positions prior to January 1, 2018
• Tier 2 includes active employees hired or re-hired after a break in service into benefitted positions on or after January 1, 2018. A break in service is defined as when the employee voluntarily or involuntarily separates from city service and is later rehired.
For active employees hired before January 1, 2018 (TIER 1) who enroll in a City- provided health insurance plan, the maximum monthly benefit allowance will be based on the level of medical coverage selected (i.e., employee only, employee plus one, or family). For 2026, the benefit allowances will be as described in the schedule below:
• Employee only coverage: Up to $1,426.12 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums
• Employee plus one coverage: Up to $1,686.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums
• Employee family coverage: Up to $2,200.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums
For active employees hired or re-hired on or after January 1, 2018 (TIER 2) who enroll in a City-provided health insurance plan, the maximum monthly benefit allowance will be based on the level of medical coverage selected (i.e., employee only, employee plus, or family). For 2026, the benefit allowances will be as described in the schedule below:
• Employee only coverage: Up to $845.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums
• Employee plus one coverage: Up to $1,686.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums
• Employee family coverage: Up to $2,200.00 per month to cover health, dental, and vision premiums
Active employees hired prior to January 1, 2011, will receive a monthly taxable cash amount of $1,016.58 less any applicable health, dental, and vision premiums. This taxable cash amount is inclusive of the benefit allowances listed above, not in addition to those amounts.
Active employees hired or re-hired on or after January 1, 2011, who are not enrolled in a City- provided health insurance plan, will receive a monthly taxable cash amount of $426.28 less any
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applicable dental and vision premiums. This amount is equal to half of the employee only rate for the lowest cost CalPERS’ health insurance plan available to City employees who reside in Santa Clarita. For 2026, this plan is Blue Shield Trio HMO.
Benefit allowances and taxable cash will be pro-rated for employees who are part-time, benefitted, regular employees based on their work hours and leave accrual hours used per pay period.
The maximum benefit allowances may be adjusted based on changes to health, dental, and vision plans. Changes to future benefit allowances for active employees will be subject to City Council approval.
SECTION 4. Effective January 1, 2026, the retiree health care contribution for City Council members and regular employees, both unrepresented and SEIU, hired prior to January 1, 2008, and retiring from the City before January 1, 2012, will be a monthly medical benefit up to $1,480.22. Effective January 1, 2026, the retiree health care contribution for City Council members and regular employees, hired prior to January 1, 2008, and retiring from the City on or after January 1, 2012, will be a monthly medical benefit up to the employee plus one dependent rate for the lowest cost health insurance plan offered by CalPERS. For 2026, this plan is Health Net Salud Y Mas HMO. This monthly maximum rate will be $1,480.22 effective January 1, 2026. This maximum amount includes the minimum employer health premium contribution under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA). Retirees include City Council members, regular unrepresented employees, and regular employees covered by the SEIU who left in good standing from the City and retired from CalPERS within 120 days of leaving the City.
The actual amounts for each individual retiree are based on the costs of the City-provided health insurance plan selected by the retiree, any applicable vesting schedules, and any applicable provisions in the SEIU Memorandum of Understanding. The surviving spouses or other dependents of retirees are only eligible for the CalPERS minimum contribution.
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2008, are only eligible for the CalPERS minimum contribution. Changes to future retiree healthcare contributions will be subject to City Council approval.
SECTION 5. All prior resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution are hereby rescinded.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 9th day of December 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 25 - was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 9
th day of December 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
______________________________
CITY CLERK
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18 Office Assistant 1
$26.16 $27.47 $28.84 $30.28 $31.80
18 Mail Clerk $26.16 $27.47 $28.84 $30.28 $31.80
18 Preschool Teacher $26.16 $27.47 $28.84 $30.28 $31.80 23 Account Clerk $29.60 $31.08 $32.63 $34.26 $35.98
23 Animal Care Specialist $29.60 $31.08 $32.63 $34.26 $35.98 23 Library Assistant $29.60 $31.08 $32.63 $34.26 $35.98 23 Program Specialist $29.60 $31.08 $32.63 $34.26 $35.98 24 Graffiti Worker $30.34 $31.86 $33.45 $35.12 $36.88
26 Administrative Assistant $31.87 $33.47 $35.14 $36.90 $38.74 27 Graffiti Specialist $32.67 $34.30 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71 27 Mail Services Specialist $32.67 $34.30 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71 28 Permit Specialist $33.49 $35.16 $36.92 $38.77 $40.70 28 Planning Technician $33.49 $35.16 $36.92 $38.77 $40.70 29 General Accounting Specialist $34.32 $36.04 $37.84 $39.74 $41.72 32 Buyer $36.96 $38.81 $40.75 $42.79 $44.93
32 Executive Administrative Assistant $36.96 $38.81 $40.75 $42.79 $44.93 32 Human Resources Technician $36.96 $38.81 $40.75 $42.79 $44.93 32 Payroll Technician $36.96 $38.81 $40.75 $42.79 $44.93 32 Project Technician $36.96 $38.81 $40.75 $42.79 $44.93 34 Arts and Events Coordinator $38.84 $40.78 $42.82 $44.96 $47.20 34 Graffiti Coordinator $38.84 $40.78 $42.82 $44.96 $47.20 City of Santa Clarita
Classification Plan and Salary Schedule
Effective January 1, 2026
Classifications and Salaries - Regular, Unrepresented Positions Pay
Grade Classification Title
Hourly Salaries
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34 Recreation and Community Services Coordinator $38.84 $40.78 $42.82 $44.96 $47.20 36 Assistant Planner I $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59 36 Circulation Supervisor $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59 36 Deputy City Clerk $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59 36 Engineering Technician $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59 36 Executive Office Administrator $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59 36 Librarian $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59
36 Museum Curator $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59
36 Traffic Signal Technician $40.80 $42.84 $44.98 $47.23 $49.59 38 Environmental Field Specialist $42.87 $45.01 $47.26 $49.62 $52.11 38 Information Technology Specialist $42.87 $45.01 $47.26 $49.62 $52.11 38 Landscape Maintenance Specialist $42.87 $45.01 $47.26 $49.62 $52.11 38 Supervisor $42.87 $45.01 $47.26 $49.62 $52.11
39 Administrative Analyst $43.94 $46.14 $48.44 $50.86 $53.41 39 Communications Specialist $43.94 $46.14 $48.44 $50.86 $53.41 39 Tree Specialist $43.94 $46.14 $48.44 $50.86 $53.41
40 GIS Technician $45.04 $47.29 $49.65 $52.14 $54.74
42 Arts and Events Supervisor $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Assistant Planner II $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Museum Supervisor $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Project Development Coordinator $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Recreation and Community Services Supervisor $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Senior Building Inspector $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Senior Code Enforcement Officer $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 Pay
Grade Classification Title
Hourly Salaries
Classifications and Salaries - Regular, Unrepresented Positions
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42 Senior Librarian $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51
42 Supervising Public Works Inspector $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Supervising Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 42 Traffic Signal Specialist $47.32 $49.68 $52.17 $54.78 $57.51 45 Acquisition Analyst $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94
45 Arts and Events Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Assistant Engineer $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Financial Analyst $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Human Resources Analyst $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Information Technology Analyst $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Landscape Maintenance Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Library Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Management Analyst $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Museum and Archives Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Parks Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Project Manager $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94
45 Recreation and Community Services Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Stormwater Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Supervising Building Inspector $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Transit Analyst $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94
45 Transportation Planning Analyst $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 45 Urban Forestry Administrator $50.96 $53.50 $56.18 $58.99 $61.94 47 Associate Planner $53.53 $56.21 $59.02 $61.97 $65.07 Classifications and Salaries - Regular, Unrepresented Positions Pay
Grade Classification Title
Hourly Salaries
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47 Economic Development Associate $53.53 $56.21 $59.02 $61.97 $65.07 49 Senior Management Analyst $56.25 $59.06 $62.01 $65.11 $68.37 50 Associate Engineer $57.65 $60.53 $63.56 $66.74 $70.08 50 Senior Project Manager $57.65 $60.53 $63.56 $66.74 $70.08 50 Senior Information Technology Analyst $57.65 $60.53 $63.56 $66.74 $70.08 51 City Clerk $59.09 $62.05 $65.15 $68.41 $71.83
51 Senior Financial Analyst $59.09 $62.05 $65.15 $68.41 $71.83 51 Senior Human Resources Analyst $59.09 $62.05 $65.15 $68.41 $71.83 51 Senior Planner $59.09 $62.05 $65.15 $68.41 $71.83
52 Engineer $60.57 $63.60 $66.78 $70.12 $73.62
53 Environmental Administrator $62.08 $65.19 $68.45 $71.87 $75.46 53 Payroll Administrator $62.08 $65.19 $68.45 $71.87 $75.46 53 Purchasing and Contracts Administrator $62.08 $65.19 $68.45 $71.87 $75.46 56 Finance Administrator $66.86 $70.20 $73.71 $77.40 $81.27 56 Senior Engineer $66.86 $70.20 $73.71 $77.40 $81.27
56 Senior Traffic Engineer $66.86 $70.20 $73.71 $77.40 $81.27 56 Traffic Signal System Administrator $66.86 $70.20 $73.71 $77.40 $81.27 57 Intergovernmental Relations Officer $68.53 $71.96 $75.55 $79.33 $83.30 61 Arts and Events Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Communications Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Community Preservation Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Community Services Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Economic Development Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Environmental Services Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 Classifications and Salaries - Regular, Unrepresented Positions Pay
Grade Classification Title
Hourly Salaries
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61 Facilities Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 General Services Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Parks Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95
61 Parks Planning and Open Space Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Planning Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95
61 Recreation and Community Services Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 61 Special Districts Manager $75.64 $79.43 $83.40 $87.57 $91.95 62 Assistant City Engineer $77.53 $81.41 $85.48 $89.76 $94.24 62 City Building Official $77.53 $81.41 $85.48 $89.76 $94.24 63 Assistant to the City Manager $79.47 $83.45 $87.62 $92.00 $96.60 63 City Librarian $79.47 $83.45 $87.62 $92.00 $96.60
63 Finance Manager $79.47 $83.45 $87.62 $92.00 $96.60
63 Human Resources Manager $79.47 $83.45 $87.62 $92.00 $96.60 63 Transit Manager $79.47 $83.45 $87.62 $92.00 $96.60
65 Information Services Manager $83.50 $87.67 $92.05 $96.66 $101.49 70 City Engineer $94.47 $99.19 $104.15 $109.36 $114.83
74 Director of Administrative Services $104.28 $109.49 $114.96 $120.71 $126.75 74 Director of Community Development $104.28 $109.49 $114.96 $120.71 $126.75 74 Director of Economic Development $104.28 $109.49 $114.96 $120.71 $126.75 74 Director of Human Resources and Library Services $104.28 $109.49 $114.96 $120.71 $126.75 74 Director of Neighborhood Services $104.28 $109.49 $114.96 $120.71 $126.75 74 Director of Recreation and Community Services $104.28 $109.49 $114.96 $120.71 $126.75 78 Director of Public Works $115.10 $120.86 $126.90 $133.24 $139.91 79 Assistant City Manager $117.98 $123.88 $130.07 $136.57 $143.40 1 Office Assistant: Y-rated salary $32.83/hour
Classification Title
Hourly Salaries
Classifications and Salaries - Regular, Unrepresented Positions Pay
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124 General Maintenance Worker $30.34 $31.86 $33.45 $35.12 $36.88 124 Groundskeeper I $30.34 $31.86 $33.45 $35.12 $36.88
127 Aquatics Specialist $32.67 $34.30 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71 127 General Maintenance Specialist $32.67 $34.30 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71 127 Groundskeeper II $32.67 $34.30 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71 127 Street Maintenance Worker $32.67 $34.30 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71 127 Tree Trimmer $32.67 $34.30 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71
133 Building Inspector I $37.89 $39.78 $41.77 $43.86 $46.05 133 Code Enforcement Officer I $37.89 $39.78 $41.77 $43.86 $46.05 137 Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic $41.82 $43.91 $46.11 $48.41 $50.83 138 Building Inspector II $42.87 $45.01 $47.26 $49.62 $52.11 138 Code Enforcement Officer II $42.87 $45.01 $47.26 $49.62 $52.11 138 Public Works Inspector $42.87 $45.01 $47.26 $49.62 $52.11 VMT Vehicle Maintenance Technician $34.84 $36.58 $38.41 $40.33 $42.34 Classification Title
Hourly Salaries
Classification Title Salaries
Classifications and Salaries - City Manager and City Councilmember $189.49/hour per resolution
Classifications and Salaries - SEIU Represented Positions $2,444.69/ month per resolution
Pay
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AP01 PTS Assistant Pool Manager $24.93 $25.68 n/a
CA07 PTS Camp Assistant Director $19.41 $19.99 $20.59
CC08 PTS Camp Counselor $17.53 n/a n/a
CD09 PTS Camp Director $21.63 $22.28 $22.95
CG18 PTS Crossing Guard $23.38 n/a n/a
CG19 PTS Crossing Guard Lead $25.12 n/a n/a
IA10 PTS Inclusion Aide I $18.06 $18.60 $19.16
IA11 PTS Inclusion Aide II $19.41 $19.99 $20.59
IA12 PTS Inclusion Aide III $21.63 $22.28 $22.95
IN20 PTS Intern - Graduate Level
IN21 PTS Intern - Undergrad Level
LA01 PTS Library Aide I $18.06 $18.60 $19.16
LA02 PTS Library Aide II $19.41 $19.99 $20.59
LG02 PTS Lifeguard I $19.68 $20.27 n/a
LG03 PTS Lifeguard II $21.00 $21.63 n/a
LG04 PTS Lifeguard III $23.62 $24.33 n/a
RO06 PTS Lifeguard Candidate $16.90 n/a n/a
MW22 PTS Maintenance Worker I $19.02 n/a n/a
MW23 PTS Maintenance Worker II $22.28 n/a n/a
OA24 PTS Office / Administrative Support
OC28 PTS Office Clerk
PM05 PTS Pool Manager $28.87 $29.74 n/a
PT13 PTS Preschool Teacher $24.87 $25.62 $26.39
Class
Code Classification Title
Range from $16.90 to $21.00
Range from $21.14 to $56.21
Range from $26.78 to $32.13
Range from $20.06 to $25.41
Classifications and Salaries - Part Time, Temporary, Seasonal (PTS) Positions Hourly Salaries
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PT14 PTS Preschool Teacher's Aide $18.06 $18.60 $19.16
RL15 PTS Recreation Leader I $18.06 $18.60 $19.16
RL16 PTS Recreation Leader II $19.41 $19.99 $20.59
RL17 PTS Recreation Leader III $21.63 $22.28 $22.95
SA27 PTS Sports Attendant $17.53 n/a n/a
SU26 PTS Youth Employment Services $17.53 n/a n/a
Class
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Hourly Salaries
Classifications and Salaries - Part Time, Temporary, Seasonal (PTS) Positions
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR CITY SERVICES ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 25-23
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita (City) adopted an updated schedule of fees and charges via Resolution No. 25-23 after conducting an extensive and exhaustive analysis of its services, the costs reasonably borne of providing those services, the beneficiaries of those services, and the revenues produced by those paying fees and charges for special services; and WHEREAS, that schedule inadvertently misstated the updated amounts for two inspection fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Fee Schedule Amendment. The schedule of fees adopted by Resolution No. 25-23 is hereby amended to reflect the 2025-2026 adjusted fee amounts set forth in the attached Exhibit A.
SECTION 2: Effective Date. This resolution shall go into full force and effect immediately.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of December 2025. ______________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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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 of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 9th day of December 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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CITY CLERK
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Adopted Fee
25/26
Adopted Fee
25/26
Adjusted FeeExplanation
Precise Grading Inspection 790$ -$ 817$ Per disturbed acre Over Excavate Inspection $ 1,185 $ 73 1,225$ Per permit Exhibit A
Mid-Year Changes to Fee Schedule FY 2025-26
Public Works
*25/26 Fees adjusted based on December 2024 CPI of 3.42% for the urban consumers of the Los Angeles-Long Beach- Anaheim area.
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Special Meeting
~Minutes~
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 4:45 PM City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Miranda called to order the Special meeting of the City Council at 4:46 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Gibbs, who arrived at 4:47 p.m.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR AGENDIZED ITEMS
No requests to speak were received.
CLOSED SESSION
Joseph Montes, City Attorney, advised of the need to conduct a Closed Session for the purpose of holding a:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
Position Title: City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) - two matters
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: California Housing Defense Fund; Californians for Homeownership, Inc., v. City of Santa Clarita
LASC Case No. 25STP03239
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - TO BE HELD IN THE CARL BOYER ROOM Mayor Miranda recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 4:47 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
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CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Joseph Montes announced that no action was taken in Closed Session that was required to be reported.
ADJOURN
Mayor Miranda adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:09 p.m. ______________________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
Hereinafter the titles Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk may be used also to indicate Mayor/Chair/President, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/Vice President, City Manager/Executive Director, City Attorney/Counsel, and City Clerk/Secretary ~Minutes~
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
INVOCATION
Councilmember Ayala delivered the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Miranda called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of Library Trustees at 6:09 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Ayala led the flag salute.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. Council will also discuss each individual item during the course of the meeting with the exception of the Consent Calendar, which may be approved in its entirety by one motion, unless there is a request to pull an item for discussion. No action will be taken on public agenda items during the Executive Meeting.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Miranda spoke of the City of Santa Clarita and Burrtec Waste Industries' partnership in recognizing Cardinal Health as a 2025 Recycling All Star and invited representatives from Cardinal Health to the dais to receive their recognition and take a photo.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste announced that City Manager Ken Striplin was the Friend of Hart Park's Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and invited him to the dais to receive his award and take a photo.
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Mayor Miranda discussed the achievements of the City of Santa Clarita's Finance Division for receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Investment Policy Certificate of Excellence Award and invited staff from the Finance Division to the dais to accept the recognitions and take a photo.
Mayor Miranda commented on the Technology Services team from Information Services Division for recently being honored by the Municipal Information Systems Association of California recognizing their outstanding governance and operational excellence and invited the team to the dais to receive their award and to take a photo.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Lisa Marie, representing America Missing Children California Chapter, regarding missing children in the United States; Cheryl Redmond, regarding the Bouquet Canyon Road closure; Douglas Zabilski, regarding Bouquet Canyon Road closure; Susan Kaplan, regarding Bouquet Canyon Road closure; Jayne Heiber, regarding Placerita Canyon and The Master's University; Linda Townsley, regarding the Justice Center and The Master's University's Cathedral; Leo Bauer, regarding Bouquet Canyon Road closure; Joseph Jasik, regarding low income housing; Mark Niehaus, regarding an emergency communications team; and Janet Carnevali, regarding the Bouquet Canyon Road closure.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin shared that staff is addressing the public's concerns with the developer regarding the Bouquet Canyon Road closure.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilwoman McLean thanked the speakers for participating in public comments and shared that the City is not done working on the Bouquet Canyon Road closure. Councilwoman McLean stated she attended several events including the Light Up Main Street event in Old Town Newhall, the Santa Clarita Community Task Force on Homelessness meeting, and the annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner. Councilwoman McLean shared an email address to protest the Judicial Council of California's proposed eight-story courthouse, and that she has seen an increase in complaints and frustrations in Placerita Canyon regarding The Master's University.
Councilwoman McLean shared her condolences for Brad Berens and would like to adjourn a future Council meeting in his honor.
Councilmember Gibbs thanked Councilwoman McLean for addressing the proposed eight-story courthouse.
Councilmember Ayala thanked residents for their comments and shared that she attended the Bridge to Home 2nd Annual Turkey Trot, the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry's 40th Anniversary, an SCV Chamber of Commerce Empowering Women event, a Newhall Community Center event, the Element U. S. Space and Defense grand opening, attended the Boys and Girls Club Festival of Tree event, and the play "Native Gardens" at The Main. 4 Packet Pg. 42
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Mayor Pro Tem Weste thanked speakers who shared concerns regarding the Bouquet Canyon Road closure. Mayor Pro Tem Weste requested adjournment of tonight's meeting in honor of Brad Berens who led the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center.
Mayor Miranda stated his admiration for those who participate in Council meetings when an issue arises. Mayor Miranda invited residents to attend The Cube Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony on December 5, 2025.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1
APPEAL OF THE WILEY CANYON MIXED USE PROJECT (MASTER CASE 20-238) Appeal of the Planning Commission determination to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report and approve the Wiley Canyon Mixed Use Project, Master Case 20-238 and its associated entitlements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing.
2. Adopt a resolution, denying Appeal 25-002, and affirming the Planning Commission decision to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2202030626) prepared for the project, including adoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
3. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal 25-002 and affirming the Planning Commission’s approval of the Wiley Canyon Mixed Use Project (Master Case 20-238).
Mayor Miranda opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated all notices required by law have been provided.
Senior Planner Erika Iverson provided the staff presentation.
The appellant provided their presentation.
The applicant provided their presentation.
Addressing the Council in a supporting position were Julie Benson Krumrine, Kyle William, Anthony Trujillo, and Patrick Lopez.
Addressing the Council in an opposition position were Stephanie Correnti, Marco Montoya, Darwin Vargas, Elsy Munoz, Annette Lucas, Kevin McDonald, Yvonne Russell, Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE, and Glenda (no last name provided).
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The applicant and the appellant provided their rebuttals.
Mayor Miranda closed the public comment portion of the hearing.
Council Member Ayala thanked the speakers and stated that balance is required when looking at need versus impact. Councilmember Ayala asked staff for clarification on traffic and the requirements of the General Plan, and Ms. Iverson responded that industry standards were used in the traffic analysis for the specific project. Councilmember Ayala confirmed with Ms. Iverson that Wabuska Street would not be closed, that Los Angeles County Fire Department can meet the level of services without expanding current conditions of approval, that there is no air quality health risk, that all required public notices were posted, that noise impacts of construction are included in conditions of approval, that pedestrian safety will be included in street improvements, that there is a surplus of fifty parking spaces, and that the project is in compliance with all CEQA requirements
Councilmember Gibbs asked the City Attorney if the Housing Crisis Act applies to High Severity Fire Zones, and City Attorney Joseph Montes stated that there is no exception to the five hearing limit due to High Severity Fire Zones, and that the applicable codes and regulations are the ones in place when the application is deemed complete. Councilmember Gibbs asked staff for confirmation on event sequencing and future road expansion, and Ms. Iverson stated the conditions of approval require road improvements to be completed before occupancy and that room for road widening is available.
Councilwoman McLean shared the need for the City to educate the public on the state's mandate to approve housing development project regardless of adequate parking, infrastructure, or quality of life for the project, and the potential litigation brought by the state if not approved.
Councilwoman McLean shared that this project is preferable to a future project that would have more units. Councilwoman McLean requested a condition to provide adequate generators for Public Service Power Shut-off events. Councilwoman McLean voiced her understanding of concerns for the project and that any protests should be taken to the state. Councilwoman McLean requested that the project adhere to architectural designs and confirmed the inclusion of a sound wall. Ms. Iverson responded that Caltrans will build an 18-foot sound wall; any area without the wall would be conditioned to have a combination of 10-foot berms and walls and clarified that building permit plans will require an additional noise study specific to the building.
Councilmember Gibbs asked staff what triggers a minimum height for a sound wall; Ms. Iverson responded that the combination of the 10-foot wall and berm would provide both soundproofing and landscape aesthetic.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste stated that double and triple glazing would reduce noise significantly.
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housing development, with the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 and fire maps that impact building design and materials. Mayor Pro Tem Weste stated that this project has 352 units, including ADUs, and is dramatically smaller than the original proposed project. Mayor Pro Tem Weste stated if this is not approved, another developer could get up to 1,400 units on the site and that the project complies with the City’s objectives and needs to be approved.
Motion by Weste, second by Gibbs to approve staff's recommended action with the following conditions: prior to issuing a building permit for the assisted living facility, a noise study will be required; architectural elevations submitted as part of the Development Review and Architectural Design Review must match the Spanish Revival style; include a backup power plan during a power outage for the assisted living facility.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 25-55 and 25-56
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
AYES: Miranda, Weste, Ayala, Gibbs, McLean
ITEM 2
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 2025
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
This ordinance adopts the 2025 California Building Standards Code with an effective date of January 1, 2026, as required by state law and also adopts local amendments to the state codes.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt an ordinance entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLES 18 THROUGH 22, TITLE 24, AND CHAPTER 25.01 OF TITLE 25; AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE,
BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ENERGY,
EXISTING BUILDING, HISTORICAL BUILDING, FIRE, WILDLAND-URBAN
INTERFACE, GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, AND REFERENCED STANDARDS CODES WITH CERTAIN APPENDICES AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS.”
Mayor Miranda opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated all notices required by law have been provided.
Council waived the staff presentation.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Miranda closed the public comment portion of the hearing.
Adopted Ordinance No. 25-5
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Nov 25, 2025 6:00 PM (Consent Calendar)
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Patsy Ayala, Councilmember
AYES: Miranda, Weste, Ayala, Gibbs, McLean
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
AYES: Miranda, Weste, Ayala, Gibbs, McLean
ITEM 3
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the October 28, 2025, Regular Meeting
ITEM 4
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 23 AND 24
Check Register No. 23 for the Period 10/03/25 through 10/16/25 and 10/23/25. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period of 10/06/25 through 10/17/25. Check Register No. 24 for the Period 10/17/25 through 10/30/25 and 11/06/25. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period of 10/20/25 through 10/31/25.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 23 and 24.
ITEM 5
FIVE-YEAR REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE CITY'S RECORDS RETENTION
SCHEDULE
The City of Santa Clarita Records Retention Schedule is brought before the City Council for approval no less than once every five years.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution approving amendments to the City of Santa Clarita Records Retention Schedule.
ITEM 6
PURCHASE OF A ZAMBONI FOR THE CUBE ICE AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER City Council consideration for a new Zamboni ice-resurfacer for The CUBE.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the “piggyback” purchase of a Zamboni from Zamboni Company USA, Inc. using Sourcewell contract #120320-FZC in an amount not to exceed $200,625. 4 Packet Pg. 46
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2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
Addressing the Council was Glenda (no last name provided).
ITEM 7
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE UPDATED SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN (SSMP)
Adopt a resolution approving the updated Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP), as required by the State Water Resources Control Board.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the updated Sewer System Management Plan.
2. Find that the Sewer System Management Plan is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Class 1, Section 15301, Existing Facilities.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make future minor updates as may be required by the State Water Resources Control Board that do not have a financial impact to the City, to comply with Waste Discharge Requirements.
4. Direct the City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s office.
ITEM 8
TAX-SHARING RESOLUTIONS FOR SANITATION DISTRICT, ANNEXATION NOS. 1134, 1137, AND 1143
The Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District provides wastewater treatment services within the District's service area. To provide wastewater treatment service to properties located outside the District's service area, the boundary must be expanded through the annexation process. The District has requested the City Council consider adopting resolutions for three annexations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District's resolutions approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District Annexation Nos. 1134, 1137, and 1143.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Nov 25, 2025 6:00 PM (Consent Calendar)
ITEM 9
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY WATER AGENCY EASEMENT ON CITY PROPERTY This item recommends the extension of an existing temporary construction easement on City property for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency's Castaic Conduit Bypass Pipeline Project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve an extension of the existing temporary construction easement with the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency on City-owned Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 2811-063-904, 2811-063- 905, 2811-063-906, and 2811-063-907 (Rye Canyon Industrial area).
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 10
FRANCHISED WASTE HAULER ANNUAL RATE ADJUSTMENT
The City of Santa Clarita's residential and commercial solid waste services provider is Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. Per the approved franchise agreement, the waste hauler may submit a request for an annual rate adjustment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution approving the annual rate adjustment request for Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc., contingent upon the implementation of Los Angeles County’s proposed residential rate in the unincorporated areas of the Santa Clarita Valley effective January 1, 2026.
Addressing the Council were Glenda (no last name provided) and Joe Morelli.
Council commented regarding the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, different technologies for trash collection, and rate adjustments.
ITEM 11
SPECIALIZED ELEVATOR CONTRACT RATIFICATION
This item considers ratifying payments in the amount of $22,646 to Specialized Elevator for elevator services at City of Santa Clarita facilities.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council ratify payments in the amount of $22,646 to Specialized Elevator for emergency repair services to city-wide elevators.
ITEM 12
CITY HALL & VALENCIA LIBRARY WINDOW SEAL & WALL JOINT REPAIR - PROJECT M1044 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS
This item considers increasing the expenditure authority for the existing contract with Angelus Waterproofing and will provide the necessary appropriations to accommodate the unanticipated labor and material costs associated with construction efforts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
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1. Authorize an increased expenditure authority for construction activity with Angelus Waterproofing and Restoration, Inc., in the amount of $93,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $477,777.
2. Appropriate $93,000 from General Fund Capital Projects Fund (Fund 601) to expenditure account M1044601-516101. Increase transfers out from General Fund (fund 100) account 1009500-710601 and increase transfers in to General Fund Capital Projects Fund (Fund 601) account 601-600100 in the amount of $93,000.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council were Scott Renolds, regarding a traffic study; Joe Morelli, regarding pyrotechnics in Placerita Canyon; Lisa G, regarding the Bouquet Canyon Road closure; Valerie Bradford, regarding the proposed courthouse and Bouquet Canyon Road closure; Diane Zimmerman, regarding New California State; Glenda (no last name provided), regarding suing the state; Dennis Smith, regarding an emergency communications team; and Roger Haring, regarding the Bouquet Canyon Road closure.
Three written comment cards were received regarding the Bouquet Canyon Road closure.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Miranda adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Brad Berens at 9:59 p.m. ______________________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________
CITY CLERK
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Nov 25, 2025 6:00 PM (Consent Calendar)
Agenda Item: 5
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: December 9, 2025
SUBJECT: CHECK REGISTER NO. 25
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Brittany Houston
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 25.
BACKGROUND
Check Register No. 25 for the Period 10/31/25 through 11/13/25 and 11/20/25 in the aggregate amount of $13,541,612.66 inclusive of Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 11/03/25 through 11/14/25 in the aggregate amount of $2,531,694.66.
FISCAL IMPACT
Adequate funds are available in the budgeted expenditure accounts to support the Check Register payments.
ATTACHMENTS
Memo - Check Register No. 25
Check Register No. 25 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 5 Packet Pg. 50
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Agenda Item: 6
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: December 9, 2025
SUBJECT: SANTA CLARITA 2026 EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE
PLATFORM
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
PRESENTER: Masis Hagobian
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt the Santa Clarita 2026 Executive and Legislative Platform.
BACKGROUND
Many cities, special districts, and other organizations that frequently take positions on federal and state legislation adopt an annual legislative program or platform. The legislative platform outlines policy statements regarding legislative and regulatory issues that are of interest to the organization and are likely to come forward during the congressional session or state legislative session. The City Council adopted the Santa Clarita 2025 Executive and Legislative Platform on December 10, 2024.
The attached Santa Clarita 2026 Executive and Legislative Platform outlines policy statements regarding legislative and regulatory issues that are of interest to the City of Santa Clarita (City) and may come forward during the 119th Congress and the California Legislature’s 2025-26 Session.
The proposed changes to the 2026 Executive and Legislative Platform include:
• Adding the following as Item 10 in the State section: “Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions that increase penalties for the act of metal theft, including but not limited to, public and utility infrastructure.”
• Adding the following as Item 11 in the State section: “Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions that increase penalties for the theft of catalytic converters or possession of stolen catalytic converters.”
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The 2026 Executive and Legislative Platform is consistent with previous positions adopted by the City Council and is designed to provide City staff, as well as the City’s federal and state legislative delegation, with general guidance on legislative and regulatory issues of interest and concern to the City Council. The 2026 Executive and Legislative Platform will also inform organizations with an advocacy presence in Washington and Sacramento of the Santa Clarita City Council’s legislative interests. Finally, the document will assist City staff in communicating about legislative and regulatory issues of interest and concern and will enable City staff to quickly respond in the event an issue of direct impact to the City requires immediate action.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other direction, as provided by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
No additional resources beyond those contained within the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget are required for implementation of the recommended action.
ATTACHMENTS
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1 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA
20265 Executive and Legislative Platform
An executive and legislative platform, approved by the City Council, enables City of Santa Clarita elected officials and staff to act quickly in reaching out to legislators, executive branch elected officials, and legislative, administrative, or regulatory staff in communicating the City’s interests at the federal and state levels of government. The components within the 20265 Executive and Legislative Platform are primarily based upon positions previously adopted by the City Council.
The Santa Clarita City Council establishes the City of Santa Clarita’s official policy position on all legislative, administrative, and regulatory matters with which the City is involved.
Position statements regarding legislative, administrative, regulatory, and other matters for which City Council established policy exists may be communicated by the City Manager or designated staff to legislators, legislative staff, administration officials, administrative staff, regulatory board members, and other entities, as appropriate, reflecting the City Council’s adopted policy.
For those matters in which no City Council policy exists, bills and other legislative, administrative, or regulatory matters will be brought to the City Council Legislative Committee for a recommendation to the full City Council. These matters may also be brought directly to the City Council, upon the request of the Council or in the event that timeliness of action by the City Council is required.
The purpose of the Santa Clarita 20256 Executive and Legislative Platform is to outline the position of the City Council on priority issues and matters that impact the City's ability to operate effectively. City staff will monitor federal and state legislation, and administrative or regulatory proposals; taking appropriate action when required in compliance with the adopted Legislative Platform in order to safeguard and/or advance the City’s interests in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento.
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2 The statements outlined below are intended to assist the City Council and City staff to efficiently and appropriately address proposed legislation, administrative, or regulatory actions to promote City interests and protect local authority, as necessary.
FEDERAL
1. Support legislation seeking to implement the Rim of the Valley Corridor Special Resource Study; containing boundary adjustments that include portions of the Santa Clarita Valley, but does not eliminate or limit current authority of the City of Santa Clarita.
2. Support funding opportunities to be used toward the construction and long-term management of the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial and National Monument.
3. Support infrastructure legislation and direct grant funding to local governments for a federal investment in transportation, water resources, housing, and community development.
4. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions that increase penalties for possession or purchase of fentanyl with the intention to sell or administer.
5. Support legislation, administrative proposals, or grant opportunities that will secure funding for Santa Clarita’s emergency management services and pre-disaster mitigation funding, including resources to assist with wildfire mitigation and enhancements to the City’s resiliency to natural disasters.
6. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or grant applications that will bring program flexibility and funding beneficial to the City of Santa Clarita under legislation, reauthorizing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
7. Oppose legislation that limits or eliminates local discretionary review of the installation of small cell wireless equipment or any wireless technology facilities on public infrastructure or in the public right of way.
8. Oppose regulatory efforts by Congress or the Federal Communications Commission to erode, limit, or eliminate local government authority regarding siting of cellular communications towers, transmission sites, or other infrastructure.
9. Support legislation that enables local governments to enact ordinances or exercise regulatory authority governing residential recovery facilities, including, but not limited to, drugs and alcohol.
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3 10. Support legislation to increase funding for, creating enhancements to, or expanding the boundaries of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.
11. Support legislation or administrative action designating the Northern Angeles National Forest as a national monument.
12. Work with Members of Congress regarding issues related to the potential legislative establishment of a Castaic Wilderness area.
13. Support legislation and grant opportunities that will preserve or increase funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and HOME Investment Partnerships Program.
14. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative efforts that provide additional authority or direct funding to cities to address homelessness issues within their communities.
15. Support legislation or grant opportunities for local governments that provide funding for development or enhancing alternative fueling stations for vehicles.
16. Support legislation, administrative proposals, or grant opportunities that will increase funding for Santa Clarita’s community services; including, but not limited to, funding for local law enforcement Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) and enhanced Justice Assistance Grants (JAG).
17. Support legislation, administrative actions, or regulatory proposals ensuring that contract cities for law enforcement services are treated equally with municipalities providing full service or in-house law enforcement services.
18. Support legislation or funding opportunities for development of a community arts center.
19. Support funding opportunities to be used toward the operation or programming of the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center.
20. Support incentives and programs utilized by states and local governments designed to keep filming within the United States, and in particular, California.
21. Work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to secure updated community flood maps and mitigation funding.
22. Oppose the imposition of unfunded or less-than-fully-funded mandates on local governments.
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4 STATE
1. Oppose legislation that would interfere with, limit, or eliminate the decision-making authority of municipalities in the area of local land use.
2. Support legislative efforts to address the negative impacts of AB 109, Proposition 47, and Proposition 57 on local governments and provide local law enforcement with the appropriate tools to reduce criminal activity.
3. Oppose legislation, regulatory proposals, special directives, or administrative actions that preempt local prosecutorial or judicial discretion in the review and sentencing of misdemeanors and felonies, including the issuance of bail.
4. Support legislation that increases penalties for possession of date rape drugs with the intention of committing sexual assault.
5. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions that increase penalties for possession or purchase of fentanyl with the intention to sell or administer.
6. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions to accelerate the development and implementation of enhanced electrical utility infrastructure, including replacing overhead bare wire with covered conductor and undergrounding of utility equipment, to enhance reliability of utility service and public safety and reduce the use of public safety power shutoffs.
7. Support legislation that would increase local involvement in the review and petition of a person’s parole.
8. Oppose legislation or regulatory action that seeks to limit or eliminate municipal authority to regulate or ban commercial growing, processing, licensing, sale, or transport of cannabis or cannabis products for recreational or medical use.
9. Support legislation that authorizes a local agency the authority to regulate the delivery of cannabis or cannabis products within its jurisdictional boundaries.
10. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions that increase penalties for the act of metal theft, including but not limited to, public and utility infrastructure
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5 10.11. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions that increase penalties for the theft of catalytic converters or possession of stolen catalytic converters.
11.12. Oppose legislation that proposes to convert the Regional Housing Need Assessment (RHNA) from a planning process to a production standard.
12.13. Oppose legislation that penalizes a city or local government if the units identified in the RHNA are not constructed.
13.14. Support legislation that authorizes a local agency to receive RHNA credit for the conversion of above-moderate income units to moderate-income or below moderate- income units.
14.15. Support legislation that seeks to revise the formula for allocating vehicle license fee adjustment amounts to restore revenues to cities that have annexed developed areas.
15.16. Support legislation to authorize state funding to assist local agencies in the development of affordable housing, infrastructure, and economic development projects.
16.17. Oppose legislation that seeks to impose district-based voting systems in municipal elections or otherwise mandates specific actions for municipalities to implement when challenged regarding compliance with the California Voting Rights Act.
17.18. Oppose legislation that removes or limits the authority of local jurisdictions to determine how best to comply with provisions of the California Voting Rights Act.
18.19. Support legislation that provides more transparency and contact between mobilehome park owners and residents; particularly in the areas of mobilehome park owner/tenant relations, conversion of senior parks to family parks, mobilehome lease agreements, mobilehome rent adjustments, and mobilehome park maintenance and evictions.
19.20. Support legislation that requires local government consultation and approval before the State of California may issue approval or permits in a manufactured housing community, which, were it not for preemptive state jurisdiction, would otherwise require local government review and approval.
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6 20.21. Oppose legislation that changes the composition of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors (Metro), resulting in a reduction of Santa Clarita’s representation or influence with the Board of Directors.
21.22. Oppose legislation that seeks to circumvent local control and local circumstances when addressing homelessness.
22.23. Support legislation, regulatory, or administrative efforts that provide additional authority or funding to cities to address homelessness issues within their communities.
23.24. Support legislation, administrative proposals, or grant opportunities that will secure funding for Santa Clarita’s emergency management services and pre-disaster mitigation funding, including resources to assist with wildfire mitigation, with the California Office of Emergency Services.
24.25. Oppose legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions to limit or eliminate local government authority or mandate by-right approvals relative to the siting or modification of telecommunications equipment or infrastructure, including small cell wireless and fiber equipment.
25.26. Oppose legislation that limits or eliminates local discretionary review of the installation of small cell wireless equipment or any wireless or broadband technology facilities on public infrastructure or in the public right of way.
26.27. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions to assure timely reimbursements of mandated reimbursements owed to the City of Santa Clarita by the State of California.
27.28. Support legislation that maintains or enhances the City’s ability to keep and protect existing state and local funding sources providing revenues to the City of Santa Clarita.
28.29. Oppose legislation that limits local control of municipal public services or imposes new financial burdens.
29.30. Support legislation that provides greater stability and security of the California Public Employees Retirement System.
30.31. Take an active approach on legislation, regulatory proposals, or other actions regarding the proposed California High-Speed Rail Authority project and work to reduce or eliminate negative impacts to the Santa Clarita Valley.
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7 31.32. Oppose legislation that would infringe upon the authority of local governments to effectively administer and consider unique local circumstances when processing permits and enforcing building and safety standards.
32.33. Oppose legislation that seeks to limit or eliminate municipal authority to regulate street or sidewalk vendors.
33.34. Support legislation requiring transparency in the state licensing requirements for alcohol and drug residential rehabilitation or recovery facilities on par with public noticing requirements for group home facilities.
34.35. Oppose legislation that seeks to limit or eliminate municipal authority to permit, regulate, or prohibit shared mobility devices.
35.36. Support legislation that provides local governments with a role in regulating the location of state licensed alcohol or drug recovery facilities.
36.37. Support legislation that will preserve or enhance the tools, incentives, and programs utilized by local governments and the state that will promote filming in California.
37.38. Advocate for measures that support the City’s continued efforts to retain and promote the growth or expansion of local businesses.
38.39. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or grant opportunities for local governments that provide funding for developing or enhancing alternative fueling stations for vehicles.
39.40. Support legislation or funding opportunities for development of a community arts center.
40.41. Support legislative and regulatory efforts to ensure Santa Clarita receives its fair share of transportation revenue; based upon appropriate population statistics or proportionate to transportation tax dollars generated in the City and increase funding for local transportation, transit programs, and projects.
41.42. Oppose legislation that would prohibit or limit local governments’ ability to contract out for the provision of services.
42.43. Oppose legislation that mandates local governments provide specific benefits to employees or removes or limits local authority to determine the level of benefits to be provided to employees.
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8 43.44. Support measures that provide funding to local agencies for training, effective disaster preparedness, sheriff’s station infrastructure, homeland security, and emergency planning.
44.45. Support legislation, regulations, or administrative actions ensuring all cities, including contract cities, have equal access to funding which increases public safety services.
45.46. Support legislation, regulations, or administrative actions ensuring all cities, including contract cities, have equal access to funding for parks, recreation, and open space.
46.47. Support legislation and administrative actions that protect the ability for a local government to preserve open space in and around a local government’s jurisdiction.
47.48. Monitor and influence legislation or other actions related to the reasonable management of water, consistent with being good water stewards, and oppose policies that preempt a local government’s use or accessibility to water.
48.49. In partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District, work with state legislators and administration officials in seeking funding to continue reduction of self-regenerating water softeners and/or provides funding for the chloride compliance project.
49.50. Support legislation that enhances transparency in the decision-making process of the State Water Resources Control Board and the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
50.51. Support full funding of the state’s obligation to support local public libraries pursuant to existing formulas established in the state’s education code.
51.52. Support legislation that directs a portion of Cap-and-Trade funds toward local transportation projects, excluding additional funds for the California High-Speed Rail project.
52.53. Oppose the imposition of unfunded or inadequately funded state mandates.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Masis Hagobian
Intergovernmental Relations Officer
[email protected]
(661) 286-4057
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Agenda Item: 7
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: December 9, 2025
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT ANNEXATION L-101
RESOLUTIONS OF INTENT AND INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Andrew Adams
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to approve the Engineer’s Report declaring its intention to annex parcels, including Riverview Community (Master Case 21-205); River Walk Mixed Use (Master Case No. 25-008); Sierra West Senior Living Facility (Master Case 18-235); Newhall Avenue McDonalds (Master Case 22-244); and various other parcels into the Santa Clarita Landscape and Lighting District (LLD), Streetlight Maintenance District Zone B.
2. Adopt a resolution to initiate proceedings, make certain designations in connection with the annexation of parcels into the LLD, and to levy assessments beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27.
3. Set a public hearing for February 24, 2026, at a time and place to hear comments on this proposed action, and close the time period to receive ballots.
BACKGROUND
The action before the City Council is the initiation of proceedings for Santa Clarita Landscaping and Lighting District (LLD) Annexation No. 2025-1 (SMD Annexation L-101). This action includes approving the draft Engineer’s Report (ER) for the purpose of annexing specific parcels into Street Lighting Zone B of the City of Santa Clarita’s (City) LLD, established under Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (1972 Act), and Article XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218).
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and levy assessments for the maintenance, operation, and administration of the District. Section 22608 of the 1972 Act provides that annexation proceedings, including resolutions, reports, notices, and protest rights, apply only to the territory proposed for annexation.
The SMD Annexation L-101 encompasses approximately 81.914 acres, consisting of 14 planned developments, each tied to a specific Master Case entitlement. Certain parcels currently within Street Lighting Zone A are being transferred to Zone B, while all remaining identified parcels— currently outside any lighting district—will be annexed directly into Zone B. The parcels proposed for transfer include APNs: 2803-010-033; 2831-007-001; 2831-012-041; 2831-012- 022; 2831-012-023; 2831-012-024; 2831-012-027; 2836-011-018; 2844-001-032; 2844-001-034; 2844-001-046; 2849-024-019; and 2849-024-029.
The draft ER establishes maximum annual assessments for each parcel, to be levied beginning in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–27, based on the proportional special benefits received from the City’s maintenance and operation of public streetlighting improvements within Zone B. These improvements include the operation, maintenance, and servicing of approximately 18,750 streetlights, 17,791 of which were transferred to City ownership following the 2018 CPUC- approved acquisition from Southern California Edison.
The SMD Annexation L-101 includes MC Developments
• MC 18-235: Sierra West Senior Living Facility
• MC 25-008: River Walk Mixed Use
• MC 21-165: Single-Family Residence, Atwood Boulevard
• MC 21-205: Riverview Community
• MC 21-238: Garden Terrace Restaurant, Lyons Avenue and Main Street • MC 21-239: Commercial Expansion, Walnut Street
• MC 22-004: Starbucks Drive-Thru, McBean Parkway
• MC 22-026: Commercial Building, Pine Street
• MC 22-034: Jack in the Box Remodel, Crossglade Avenue • MC 22-244: McDonald’s, Newhall Avenue
• MC 23-027: School District Facility, Ruether Avenue
• MC 24-117: Car Wash, Center Pointe Parkway
• MC 24-212: Automated Car Wash, Valley Center Drive
• MC 25-089: Hartwell Mixed Use
Streetlighting Improvements and Benefits
Streetlighting improvements funded through Zone B include:
• Installation, operation, maintenance, and servicing of streetlights, traffic signals, and appurtenant facilities within City rights-of-way.
• Energy costs for streetlight operation.
• Debt service on bonds issued for the acquisition and conversion of streetlights.
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streetlighting system is estimated at 14.5 percent, which is not assessed to parcels but covered by other City funds.
Method of Assessment
Assessments are based on proportional special benefits, consistent with the 1972 Act and Proposition 218. The Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU) methodology is used to assign proportional benefit values to residential and non-residential parcels, considering factors such as People Use, Intensity, and Security Benefit. Residential parcels are benchmarked to a single-family unit (1 EBU), with multi-family or commercial parcels weighted proportionally.
Proposition 218 Ballot Proceedings
Upon approval of the Resolution of Intention and the draft ER, the City will initiate the Proposition 218 ballot process. Ballots will be mailed to affected property owners at least 45 days prior to the public hearing. A public hearing is scheduled for February 24, 2026, where the City Council will consider testimony, written protests, and weighted ballot results. If a majority protest exists, the annexation cannot proceed. If no majority protest exists, the Council may confirm the annexation and assessments, which will apply beginning FY 2026–27.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other direction as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Costs associated with preparation of the Engineer’s Report and balloting process are $10,000 and will be borne by the applicants conditioned to annex into the LLD.
ATTACHMENTS
SMD Annexation L101 - Resolution of Initiation
SMD Annexation L101 - Resolution of Intent
SMD Annexation No. 2025-1 Engineer's Report (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 7 Packet Pg. 66
RESOLUTION NO. 25-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF
PARCELS INTO STREET LIGHTING ZONE B WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT (SMD ANNEXATION L-101)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita (City) desires to undertake proceedings pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, being Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California (1972 Act), and in accordance with the requirements of Section 4 of Article XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218), to annex parcels into Street Lighting Zone B (Zone B) within the City of Santa Clarita Landscaping and Lighting District (District), such parcels to be annexed being designated as “SMD Annexation L-101;” and
WHEREAS, the boundaries of Zone B shall be as described on the maps previously presented to this Council and on file with the City Clerk, and the general boundaries of the parcels to be annexed as a part of SMD Annexation L-101 are attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” all of which are incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City has approved a consulting contract with Willdan Financial Services (Willdan), designating the firm as the Assessment Engineer responsible for preparing the Engineer’s Report and assisting in the assignment of the maximum assessment for parcels within SMD Annexation L-101.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council proposes to annex the SMD Annexation L-101 parcels into Zone B. The boundaries of the District, specifically Zone B, are as described on the maps previously presented to this Council and on file with the City Clerk, including the initial establishment of Street Lighting Zone B, and including all previously approved annexations to Zone B.
SECTION 2: The purpose of the proposed annexation of parcels into Zone B is related to various residential and non-residential parcels located throughout the City, generally shown in Exhibit “A,” and as will be more particularly identified in the Engineer’s Report. The purpose of SMD Annexation L-101 is to fund improvements that provide a special benefit to those annexed parcels that are equivalent to improvements currently funded by Zone B.
SECTION 3: The improvements maintained within Zone B and the improvements to be maintained by SMD Annexation L-101 confer distinct and special benefit upon the parcels identified for annexation as part of SMD Annexation L-101.
SECTION 4: The City Council designates Willdan, an engineer registered pursuant to
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the Professional Engineers Act (Chapter 7, commencing with Section 6700, of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code), to be the Assessment Engineer for the proposed annexation of parcels into Zone B, identified as SMD Annexation L-101. Willdan is hereby ordered to prepare and file an Engineer’s Report for the City Council’s review, consideration, and adoption in accordance with the 1972 Act and the laws of the State of California.
SECTION 5: The recitals to this resolution are true and correct and are incorporated herein.
SECTION 6: This resolution shall take effect immediately.
SECTION 7: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution; shall cause the same to be entered in the book of resolutions of the City; and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of the City in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is presented.
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. 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, APPROVING AN ENGINEER’S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO ORDER THE ANNEXATION OF PARCELS INTO STREET LIGHTING
ZONE B WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT, AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (SMD ANNEXATION L-101)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita (City), pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, being Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California (1972 Act), and as provided by Section 4 of Article XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218), has initiated proceedings to annex parcels into Street Lighting Zone B (Zone B) within the City of Santa Clarita Landscaping and Lighting District (District) to fund the continuing costs of installation, servicing and maintenance of improvements within public rights-of-way and dedicated easements within Zone B; and
WHEREAS, the parcels proposed to be annexed into Zone B have been designated as “SMD Annexation L-101;” and
WHEREAS, the boundaries of Street Lighting Zone B shall be as described on the maps previously presented to this Council and on file with the City Clerk, and are proposed to include the maps presented in the Engineer’s Report connected with SMD Annexation 2025-1 for the map(s) entitled “Annexation Diagram(s): SMD Annexation L-101, Street Lighting Zone B” and incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Assessment Engineer has prepared and filed with the City Clerk a report (Engineer’s Report or Report), and the City Clerk has presented to the City Council such report regarding the proposed annexation of SMD Annexation L-101 parcels into Zone B.
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 Engineer’s Report, as presented, consists of the following:
The Plans and Specifications describe the boundaries of SMD Annexation L-101, and the improvements associated therewith that provide special benefits to the parcels therein.
The Method of Apportionment details the method of calculating proportional special benefit and the annual assessment obligation for each affected parcel.
The Estimate of Improvement Costs includes the calculation of the assessments and the estimated annual funding (Budgets) required for the annual maintenance, servicing, and operation of lighting improvements and appurtenant facilities, and specifically the costs
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associated with the improvements determined to be of special benefit to parcels within SMD Annexation L-101, establishing the proposed maximum assessment rates.
The proposed Maximum Assessments shall be presented to the property owner(s) of record in a protest ballot proceeding pursuant to the California Constitution Article XIIID.
District diagram(s) outlining the parcels proposed to be annexed as part of SMD Annexation L-101.
Assessment Rolls containing the maximum assessment rate and proposed assessment amounts as of the date of the Report for each Assessor Parcel Number within SMD Annexation L-101.
SECTION 3: The Engineer’s Report is hereby approved for the purposes required by Streets and Highways Code Section 22587, as submitted or amended by direction of this City Council, and is hereby ordered to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection.
SECTION 4: The City Council hereby finds that the public interest, necessity, and convenience require the funding through assessments of parcels within SMD Annexation L-101 for the installation, servicing, and/or maintenance of the improvements, and the City Council declares its intention to: (a) annex those parcels into Zone B, and (b) to levy and collect assessments on parcels within SMD Annexation L-101. The City Council hereby declares and finds the land within the boundaries of SMD Annexation L-101 to be specially benefited by the improvements and said adjustments associated with Zone B.
SECTION 5: The purpose of the proposed annexation is to include the SMD Annexation L-101 parcels into Street Lighting Zone B, which includes parcels located throughout the City. The Engineer’s Report and its exhibits contain a full and detailed description of the improvements and the maintenance thereof, which are to be funded by the assessments, the location of the parcels proposed for annexation, and the maximum assessment rate and assessment amounts upon the assessable properties in Zone B.
SECTION 6: The proposed improvements and services for SMD Annexation L-101 may include, but are not limited to, the installation, construction, operation, and maintenance of lighting improvements, together with all appurtenant facilities, equipment, and related infrastructure authorized under the 1972 Act. Such improvements may also include any work materials or services necessary or convenient for the proper operation, maintenance, or servicing thereof.
SECTION 7: The City Council hereby determines that to provide the improvements described in Section 6 of this resolution, it is necessary to levy and collect assessments against the lots and/or parcels within SMD Annexation L-101 commencing in Fiscal Year 2026-27 and said assessments shall be outlined and described in the annexation and annual Engineer’s Reports and imposed pursuant to the provisions of the 1972 Act and the California Constitution Article XIIID.
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SECTION 8: Pursuant to California Constitution Article XIIID, a property owner protest ballot proceeding is hereby called on the matter of confirming the proposed new assessments for SMD Annexation L-101. The ballots and notices so authorized shall be distributed by first-class mail to the property owners of record as of the last County equalized roll, and each property owner may return the ballot by mail or in person to the City Clerk no later than the conclusion of the public hearing for this matter.
The provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID require that the City conduct a public hearing not less than forty-five (45) days after mailing a notice of the proposed assessment to record owners of each parcel, which will have a special benefit conferred upon them and upon which an assessment will be imposed.
SECTION 9: The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Clerk or their designee to prepare and mail the Notice of Public Hearing, and in the same or separate mailing, mail the property owner protest ballot(s) to the subject property owner regarding the proposed levy of assessments and the assessment range formula outlined in the Engineer’s Report, for return receipt on or before the date and time of closing the public hearing described in this resolution.
SECTION 10: The City Council hereby schedules a public hearing to consider approval of SMD Annexation L-101, the improvements, and the levy of assessments. Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., the City Council will hold a Majority Protest Hearing for SMD Annexation L-101. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the levy and collection of assessments related thereto commencing in Fiscal Year 2026-27, or as soon thereafter as feasible. The public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers, located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California. At this public hearing, all interested persons will be given the opportunity to speak and be heard regarding the proposed assessments.
SECTION 11: The property owner protest ballot proceeding conducted for SMD Annexation L-101 shall constitute the property owner’s approval or rejection of the annual levy of assessments and assessment range formula. The property owner may return the ballot by mail or in person to the City Clerk no later than the conclusion of the public hearing on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. After the close of the public hearing, pursuant to Section 4, Sub-Section 4 (e) of Article XIIID of the California Constitution, the City shall tabulate the ballots returned to determine if a majority protest exists. The ballots shall be weighted according to the proportional financial obligation of the affected property. Majority protest exists if, upon the conclusion of the hearing, ballots submitted in opposition to the assessment exceed the ballots submitted in favor of the assessment.
SECTION 12: This resolution shall take effect immediately.
SECTION 13: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution; shall cause the same to be entered in the book of resolutions of the City and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of the City in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is presented.
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Attachment: SMD Annexation L101 - Resolution of Intent (ANNEXATION OF PARCELS INTO LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT -
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. 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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Agenda Item: 8
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: December 9, 2025
SUBJECT: SUMMARY VACATION OF SLOPE AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED AT 26313 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD (DRINKPAK
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING)
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Amalia Marreh
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of an easement for slope and drainage purposes, as described and shown on Exhibit “A” Legal Description and Exhibit “B” Exhibit Map, of the attached resolution.
2. Direct the City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s office.
BACKGROUND
On December 15, 2003, a slope and drainage easement was granted to the City of Santa Clarita (City) as Instrument No. 03-3782236 to support the construction of Golden Valley Road. On June 6, 2023, the Planning Commission approved Master Case 22-074. This approval allowed for the construction and operation of a 174,000-square-foot industrial building located on Golden Valley Road south of Centre Pointe Parkway, as shown on the attached Location Map. Through the development of the site, which included re-grading the slope and installing an alternate drainage system as outlined in the approved project site plan, the slope and drainage easement is no longer necessary. Therefore, staff is recommending the unnecessary easement be vacated.
Per Division 9, Part 3, Section 8333 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the legislative body of a local agency may summarily vacate an easement if any of the following conditions exists:
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for five consecutive years immediately preceding the proposed vacation.
(b) The date of dedication or acquisition is less than five years, and more than one year, immediately preceding the proposed vacation, and the easement was not used continuously since that date.
(c) The easement has been superseded by relocation, or determined to be excess by the easement holder, and there are no other public facilities located within the easement.
City staff has determined that the easement as described and shown on Exhibits “A” and “B” of the attached resolution have been determined to be excess by the easement holder, and there are no other public facilities located within the easement. Therefore, staff is recommending the easement be summarily vacated by adopting the resolution.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The resources required to implement the recommended action are contained within the City of Santa Clarita's adopted FY 2025-26 budget.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution and Exhibits
Location Map
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-_____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY VACATING SLOPE AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT
LOCATED AT THE SITE OF THE APPROVED DRINKPAK INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AT 26313 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD
WHEREAS, the easement being summarily vacated fully meets the conditions of Division 9, Part 3, Section 8333 of the California Streets and Highways Code, which states: "The legislative body of a local agency, or any public officer or employee authorized by the legislative body as provided in subdivision (a) of Section 8335, may summarily vacate a public service easement in any of the following cases: (a) The easement has not been used for the purpose for which it was dedicated or acquired for five consecutive years immediately preceding the proposed vacation. (b) The date of dedication or acquisition is less than five years, and more than one year, immediately preceding the proposed vacation, and the easement was not used continuously since that date. (c) The easement has been superseded by relocation, or determined to be excess by the easement holder, and there are no other public facilities located within the easement." The current owner requests that these easements be vacated; and
WHEREAS, under Division 9, Part 3, Chapter 4 of the California Streets and Highways Code, no public hearing is required and no public hearing was held.
NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9, PART 3, SECTION 8333 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That it is hereby found and determined that south of Centre Pointe Parkway an easement for slope and drainage purposes, along Golden Valley Road, as described in Exhibit "A" Legal Description and as shown on Exhibit "B" Exhibit Map, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, which real property located in the City of Santa Clarita, County of Los Angeles, State of California, fully meets the requirements of Section 8333 of the Streets and Highways Code, which states: "The legislative body of a local agency, or any public officer or employee authorized by the legislative body as provided in subdivision (a) of Section 8335, may summarily vacate a public service easement in any of the following cases: (a) The easement has not been used for the purpose for which it was dedicated or acquired for five consecutive years immediately preceding the proposed vacation. (b) The date of dedication or acquisition is less than five years, and more than one year, immediately preceding the proposed vacation, and the easement was not used continuously since that date. (c) The easement has been superseded by relocation, or determined to be excess by the easement holder, and there are no other public facilities located within the easement," and such easement is therefore vacated.
SECTION 2. That within the easement to be vacated, there are no public utility facilities that would be affected.
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SECTION 3. That the City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita is instructed to record the certified original resolution in the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s office, at which time the easement summarily vacated will no longer be a public service easement.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this ____ day of _____________ 2025.
______________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________
CITY CLERK
DATE:__________________________
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution 25- _____ was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California at a regular meeting thereof, held on the ___ day of ___________ 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
______________________________
CITY CLERK
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Attachment: Resolution and Exhibits (SUMMARY VACATION OF SLOPE AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED AT 26313 GOLDEN VALLY RD.
SHEET 1 OF 2
EXHIBIT “A”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
VACATED SLOPE AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT
PARCEL 1
THAT PORTION OF THE RANCHO SAN FRANCISCO IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1, PAGES 521 AND 522, OF PATENTS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED TO HI-SHEAR TECHNOLOGY CORP., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, RECORDED JUNE 16, 1993, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 93-1143483 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, BOTH RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LAND DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED JUNE 16, 1993; THENCE ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LAND SOUTH 00°06'07" WEST 523.19 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE SOUTH 01°38'22" WEST 116.88 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LAND; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE NORTH 89°24'38" WEST 254.59 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTHERLY LINE NORTH 27°24'52" WEST 36.55 FEET; THENCE NORTH 50°20'46" WEST 47.45 FEET; THENCE NORTH 05°05'43" EAST 475.21 FEET; THENCE NORTH 51°46'55" WEST 48.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 33°39'56" WEST 52.05 FEET; THENCE NORTH 65°30'08" WEST 77.42 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LAND; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE SOUTH 89°24'38" EAST 407.56 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PORTION LYING EASTERLY OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF A 116.00 FEET WIDE STRIP OF LAND LYING 58.00 FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LAND DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED JUNE 16 1993: THENCE ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LAND NORTH 89°24'38" WEST 98.24 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTHERLY LINE SOUTH 13°55'51" WEST 95.17 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1900.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 13°11'09" AN ARC DISTANCE OF 437.26 FEET; THENCE TANGENT TO SAID CURVE SOUTH 00°44'42" WEST 114.15 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LAND.
THE SIDELINES OF SAID STRIP OF LAND SHALL BE PROLONGED OR SHORTENED SO AS TO BEGIN AT THE NORTHERLY LINE AND TERMINATE AT THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LAND.
ALL AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "B" AND BY THIS REFERENCE MADE A PART HEREOF.
SUBJECT TO COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESERVATIONS, RESTRICTIONS, RIGHTS OF WAY AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD, IF ANY.
CONTAINING 53,336 SQUARE FEET,
MORE OR LESS.
NO. 9198
STATE OF CAL I FORNIA
Legal Description prepared by
or under the supervision of:
Eric W. Metz, L.S. 9198
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28348 Constellation Road, Suite 800
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Tel: 661-254-1928 Fax: 661-254-1929
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Agenda Item: 9
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: December 9, 2025
SUBJECT: LMD ZONE 33 (SAND CANYON PLAZA) FORMATION -
INTENT/INITIATION
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Andrew Adams
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Engineer’s Report, declaring its intention to order the annexation of properties into and the creation of a new zone within Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, designated as Zone 33 (Sand Canyon Plaza), and to levy assessments beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27.
2. Adopt a resolution initiating proceedings and making certain designations in connection with the proposed annexations into Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 33 (Sand Canyon Plaza), and the levy of assessments beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27.
3. Set a public hearing for February 10, 2026, as the time and place to hear comments on the proposed action and to close the ballot submission period.
BACKGROUND
In September 2017, the City Council approved the Sand Canyon Plaza project, Tentative Tract Map 53074, which consists of 580 residential units, approximately 45,000 square feet of retail space, and 147,000 square feet of assisted living facilities.
Pursuant to the project’s conditions of approval, the applicant is required to establish a local Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) in accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Article XIII D of the California Constitution (Proposition 218). The proposed district will be designated as Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 33 (Sand Canyon Plaza).
Zone 33 will fund the maintenance and improvement of landscaping, street trees, irrigation systems, and monument signage along the project site perimeter abutting Sand Canyon Road and 9 Packet Pg. 87
Soledad Canyon Road. All landscaping required under these conditions, including areas located within public rights-of-way, will be maintained by the City through Zone 33.
The proposed LMD Zone 33 will fund costs associated with the ongoing maintenance and operation of landscape improvements, including monitoring, irrigation, administration, and the establishment of reserves for future replacement of significant infrastructure within the zone.
The Engineer’s Report, attached as reading file material, identifies the proposed boundaries of LMD Zone 33, the facilities and services to be funded, the general and special benefits received by the subject properties, and the methodology for apportioning the annual assessments. All parcels within Zone 33 were established in accordance with the project’s conditions of approval to ensure continued maintenance of landscape and infrastructure improvements. Each parcel within the zone receives a special and distinct benefit from these improvements.
The total annual cost to maintain LMD Zone 33 is estimated at $82,599, which includes landscape maintenance, administration, and capital reserves.
The annual assessment for LMD Zone 33 will be $162.92 per equivalent benefit unit (EBU).
Multi-family residential dwellings, including apartments, condominiums, townhomes, and duplexes, will be assessed at 0.75 of an EBU. This reflects the proportionate special benefit these dwellings receive from the improvements, as they are typically smaller than single-family homes.
The public hearing scheduled for February 10, 2026, will serve as the time and place to receive public comments on the proposed formation of Zone 33 and to close the ballot submission period in accordance with Proposition 218 requirements.
The maximum assessment rate for each property will adjust annually based on changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County Area).
The actual assessment levied in any fiscal year will be subject to City Council approval and shall not exceed the maximum rate established in the Engineer’s Report. Assessments will commence in Fiscal Year 2026-27.
The cost to prepare the Engineer’s Report for the creation of LMD Zone 33 is estimated at $8,500. While the City is responsible by law for retaining an assessment engineering firm to oversee the LMD creation, the developer will be financially responsible for all associated costs.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
1. Do not adopt a resolution to annex Tract 53074 into Landscape District No. 1, LMD Zone
33. 2. Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
All expenses associated with the creation of this Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) will be borne by the developer. If this LMD is formed, annual assessment revenue for operations and capital reserves would equal $86,742, inclusive of an annual Consumer Price Index escalator. At- 9 Packet Pg. 88
large General Benefit and Special Benefits conferred to parcels outside the proposed District will be funded through non-special assessment revenues.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution - Approving Engineer's Report and Intent to Order Annexations Resolution - Initiating Proceedings
Sand Canyon Plaza Engineer's Report (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 9 Packet Pg. 89
RESOLUTION NO. 25-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ENGINEER’S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO ORDER ANNEXATIONS INTO AND CREATION OF A NEW ZONE IN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT
THEREON, AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita (the “City”) has initiated proceedings to annex various properties in the City into and create new Zones within Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) No. 1 (the “Annexation”) pursuant to the provisions of the “Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,” being Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section 22500) (the “Act”) and in accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (commencing with Section 53750 of the California Government Code), to fund the costs of installation, servicing, and maintenance of landscaped improvements within public rights-of-way and dedicated landscape easements within various areas in the City; and
WHEREAS, the boundaries of the proposed Annexations shall be as described on the maps entitled “City of Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 Zone 33 (Sand Canyon Plaza) presented to this Council and on file with the Special Districts Office and incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the Assessment Engineer, Harris and Associates, has filed with the Special Districts Office and the City Clerk has presented to the City Council a report dated November 21, 2025 (the “Engineer’s Report”) regarding the proposed Annexations and containing the matters specified in Section 22586 of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer’s Report has been duly presented by the Special Districts Office for consideration and has been duly presented to the City Council for review and consideration.
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 Engineer’s Report, including the plans, specifications, general descriptions, estimate of the cost of installation, servicing, and maintenance of landscaped improvements within public rights-of-way and dedicated landscape easements within various areas in the City (the “Improvements”) and incidental expenses in connection therewith, the diagram and the proposed assessments, is hereby approved as filed and incorporated herein by this reference. The Engineer’s Report shall stand as the report for the purpose of all subsequent proceedings under the Act and Article XIIID, except that it may be confirmed, modified, or corrected as provided in the Act.
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SECTION 3. The City Council hereby finds that the public interest, necessity, and convenience require the installation, servicing and maintenance of the Improvements, and this City Council hereby declares its intention to annex various properties into and create a new Zone within LMD No. 1. The boundaries of the Annexation shall cover the real property benefited by the Improvements and are described on the map entitled “City of Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 Zone 33 (Sand Canyon Plaza),” on file with the Special Districts Office. The City Council hereby declares and finds the land within the boundaries of the Annexation to be specially benefited by the Improvements and/or the maintenance thereof.
SECTION 4. The purpose of Annexation is to fund the costs of installation, servicing, and maintenance of improvements within public rights-of-way and dedicated landscape easements within various areas in the City of benefit to the Property within the Annexation. All improvements and work to be funded by the Annexation shall be done in accordance with the Engineer’s Report, on file in the Special Districts Office, and which is hereby referred to and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof. The Engineer’s Report and its exhibits contain a full and detailed description of the Improvements and the maintenance thereof which may be funded by the Annexation, the boundaries of the Annexation and the proposed assessments upon the assessable properties in the Annexation.
SECTION 5. As set forth in the Engineer's Report, the maximum annual maintenance assessment rates will be increased each subsequent Fiscal Year by the annual change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), during the preceding year, for All Urban Consumers, for the Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange County areas, published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (or a reasonably equivalent index if such index is discontinued). The actual assessment to be levied in each fiscal year will be as determined by the City Council and may not exceed the maximum assessment rate without receiving property owner approval for the increase. If approved, the assessment will be levied beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27.
SECTION 6. The City Council appoints February 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, as the time and place for hearing protests to the proposed Annexation thereof, the proposed levy of assessments, the amount of the individual assessments, and related matters as set forth in the Engineer’s Report, and any interested person may appear and object to the Improvements, or to the extent of the Annexation or to said proposed assessments.
SECTION 7. The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of such hearing by mailing notices thereof, together with assessment ballots, in the time, form, and manner provided by Section 53753 of the California Government Code, and upon the completion of the mailing of said notices and assessment ballots, the City Clerk is hereby directed to file with the City Council an affidavit setting forth the time and manner of the compliance with the requirements of law for mailing said notices and assessment ballots. The City Clerk shall cause notice of the public hearing to be given by mailing, postage prepaid, in the United States mail, and such notice shall be deemed to have been given when deposited in such mail. The notice shall be mailed not less than 45 days before the date of the public hearing ordered herein.
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SECTION 8. The City Council designates Andrew Adams, Special Districts Manager, and his designees, to answer inquiries regarding the assessment proceedings, the assessments or the Annexation. The Engineer’s Report and other written material about the Annexation may also be reviewed at the Special Districts' office, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California, during regular business hours.
SECTION 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
SECTION 10. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution; shall cause the same to be entered in the book of resolutions of the City, and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of the City in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is presented.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of December 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. 25-__ was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 9th day of December, 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, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS AND MAKING CERTAIN DESIGNATIONS
IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED ANNEXATIONS INTO LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita (the “City”) desires to undertake proceedings pursuant to the provisions of the “Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,” being Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section 22500) (the “Act”) and in accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (commencing with Section 53750 of the California Government Code) to annex various properties in the City into and create new Zones within Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) No. 1 (the “Annexation”) to fund the costs of installation, servicing, and maintenance of improvements within public rights- of-way and landscape easements within various areas in the City (the “Improvements”); and
WHEREAS, the boundaries of the proposed Annexation shall be as described on the map presented to this Council and on file with the Special Districts Office and incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City has approved a consulting engineer’s contract with Harris and Associates, naming Harris and Associates as the Assessment Engineer and firm responsible for preparing the Engineer’s Report and assisting in the public hearing and formation process for the proposed Annexation.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council proposes to annex various properties into and create a new zone within LMD No. 1. The boundaries of said Annexation shall be as described on the maps entitled “City of Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 Zone 33 (Sand Canyon Plaza),” on file with the Special Districts Office.
SECTION 2. The purposes of the Annexation are to fund the costs of operation, servicing, and maintenance of eligible improvements within public rights-of-way, dedicated landscape easements and parks within various areas in the City.
SECTION 3. Harris and Associates, an engineer registered pursuant to the Professional Engineers Act (Chapter 7, commencing with Section 670, of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code), has been designated Assessment Engineer for the proposed Annexations.
Harris and Associates is hereby ordered to prepare and file an “Engineer’s Report” for the City Council’s review, consideration, and adoption in accordance with the Act and the laws of the State of California.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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Attachment: Resolution - Initiating Proceedings (LMD ZONE 33 (SAND CANYON PLAZA) FORMATION - INTENT/INITIATION)
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution; shall cause the same to be entered in the book of resolutions of the City, and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of the City in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is presented.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of December 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. 25-__ was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 9th day of December, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
______________________________
CITY CLERK
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Agenda Item: 10
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: December 9, 2025
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MULTIWAY STOP CONTROL FOR THE INTERSECTION OF ARCADIA STREET AND 8TH
STREET
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Joel Bareng
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to establish a multi-way stop control for the intersection of Arcadia Street at 8th Street.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clarita (City) received a request from residents to investigate the safety of pedestrians at the intersection of Arcadia Street at 8th Street. Arcadia Street is a residential street located in the Newhall area. Arcadia Street at 8th Street is a three-legged intersection which currently has a stop control on the terminating leg of Arcadia Street, as shown in the attached location map. This intersection does not include standard curb, gutter, or sidewalk infrastructure due to the rural nature of the neighborhood.
Staff conducted field observations and observed that vehicles make sharp right turns at higher speeds from 8th Street onto Arcadia Street, resulting in limited visibility of pedestrians within the intersection. Staff completed a thorough review in accordance with the standards set forth in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and concluded that installing stop signs in all directions at the intersection will improve safety by ensuring that motorists stop and have better visibility of pedestrians.
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of the proposal.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The resources required to implement the recommended action are contained within the City of Santa Clarita’s adopted Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget; funds are available in expenditure account 2304504-514108 (Street Maintenance/Traffic Signs).
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Location Map
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A MULTIWAY STOP CONTROL AT ARCADIA STREET AND 8TH STREET
WHEREAS, Section 21354 of the California Vehicle Code allows local authorities to design any intersection under their exclusive jurisdiction as a stop control intersection; and
WHEREAS, traffic operations at the intersection of Arcadia St at 8th Street will benefit from the installation of multiway stop control; and
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That the intersection of Arcadia St and 8th Street to be designated as a multiway stop control intersection. Traffic on Arcadia St and 8th Street shall be required to stop before entering the intersection.
SECTION 2. That the stop designations, as provided herein, shall apply when appropriate signs and pavements markings, giving adequate notice hereof, have been placed as described in Section 1.
SECTION 3. That staff shall install all the necessary signs and pavement markings to affect this resolution as described in Section 1.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this __ day of ________ 2025.
______________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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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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Agenda Item: 11
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: December 9, 2025
SUBJECT: CITRUS BUILDING TENANT IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT F1030 -
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Shannon Pickett
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Citrus Building Tenant Improvements, Project F1030.
2. Award the construction contract to Waisman Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,586,000 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $317,200, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,903,200.
3. Approve the “piggyback” purchase of office furniture using OMNIA Partners contract number R240102 with Allsteel LLC/Corporate Business Interiors in the amount of $82,160 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $8,216, for a total contract amount not to exceed $90,376.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
On October 10, 2023, the City Council approved the acquisition of a facility located at 26330 Citrus Street, as shown on the attached Location Map. The facility was acquired as a long-term investment for the City of Santa Clarita (City) and for the purpose of relocating the operations of the City’s public television channel, SCVTV. On December 29, 2023, the grant deed transferring ownership of the facility to the City was recorded with Los Angeles County.
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design approximately 4,400 square feet of tenant improvements. The scope of work includes a new 1,900 square-foot sound stage and approximately 2,500 square feet of support space, including a control room, editing suite, engineering office, production equipment storage, private offices, podcast broadcasting area, and information technology room. The improvements also include a new structural support frame over the stage for a lighting grid, a new mechanical air conditioning unit on the roof, electrical, and plumbing work. This project supports the Sustaining Public Infrastructure theme of the City of Santa Clarita’s (City) five-year strategic plan, Santa Clarita 2025.
An invitation to bid was published and circulated via the City’s e-procurement system, BidNet, on September 23, 2025. The City transmitted the solicitation to 2,992 vendors on BidNet, of which 158 vendors downloaded materials. A total of five bids were submitted and opened on November 5, 2025. The results of the bids are shown below.
Company Location Bid Amount
Waisman Construction, Inc. Canoga Park, CA $1,586,000
Monet Construction, Inc. Tujunga, CA $1,751,116
RAMSA Construction, Inc. Sherman Oaks, CA $2,089,000 CSI Services San Pedro, CA $2,676,300
Caltec Corporation Irvine, CA $2,832,800
Staff recommends the project be awarded to Waisman Construction, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. This contractor possesses a valid contractor’s license and is in good standing with the Contractors State License Board. The contractor’s bid was reviewed for accuracy and conformance to the contract documents and was found to be complete. The bid proposal adheres to the project's plans and specifications and is available in the City Clerk’s Reading File.
Procurement of Office Furniture
After conducting extensive research to find the most competitive pricing and the highest quality office furniture, staff recommends using the City’s “piggyback” purchasing option for this procurement.
The use of “piggyback” purchasing allows the City to place orders against a competitively awarded public agency contract. The City is using the cooperative purchasing contract with OMNIA Partners, which allows the City to take advantage of an existing competitive process.
The OMNIA Partners cooperative agreement utilized for this procurement is held with AllSteel, LLC. The City’s purchase will be facilitated through Corporate Business Interiors (CBI), a certified and authorized AllSteel dealer, through whom the City will execute the contract.
Corporate Business Interiors is authorized to provide AllSteel products and related services under the OMNIA agreement. This contract, which was awarded on December 17, 2024, was solicited through a competitive request for proposals process and is valid through December 31, 2027.
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contract with AllSteel, LLC/CBI provides competitive pricing, quality services, and the best value to the City. Using the OMNIA Partners cooperative purchasing contract results in a total contract amount of $90,376, including contingency.
The requested contingencies for this project will cover the cost of unforeseen site conditions such as potential utility conflicts and fees, abandoned utilities not shown in record drawings, field adjustments, additional work requested by the City or other permitting agencies, and field investigations.
The City Council appropriated $2,500,000 for this project upon adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. The project budget is $2,500,000, representing $1,903,200 for construction, $90,376 for office furniture, $120,000 for studio and control room equipment from various vendors, $50,000 for fiber optic connections, and $336,424 for project administration costs.
Project administrative costs include staff time, project management, public works inspections, environmental inspections and support, utility fees, and labor compliance monitoring.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Adequate funds in the amount of $2,500,000 are available in project expenditure accounts F1030130-516101 (Citrus Facility Fund) and F1030330 (Public Education & Government Fund) to support the recommended action and associated project costs.
ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
Bid Proposal for Waisman Construction, Inc. (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) OMNIA Partners Contract and Quote (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 11 Packet Pg. 102
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Agenda Item: 12
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: December 9, 2025
SUBJECT: MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY BEAUTIFICATION, PHASE I, PROJECT B1019 - PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Shannon Pickett
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Magic Mountain Parkway Beautification, Phase I, Project B1019.
2. Find the Magic Mountain Parkway Beautification project exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Article 19 Section 15301.
3. Award the construction contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $6,908,231 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $1,036,235, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,944,466.
4. Award the professional services contract to Encompass Consultant Group, Inc., to provide construction support services in the amount of $233,534 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $23,353, for a total contract amount not to exceed $256,887.
5. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $5,000,000 from the Miscellaneous Federal Grants (Fund 229) to expenditure account B1019229-516101 and decrease expenditure account B1019233-516101 (TDA Art 8 Fund) by $5,000,000. Increase Miscellaneous Federal Grants Fund revenue account 229-442409 by $5,000,000.
6. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
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BACKGROUND
The Magic Mountain Parkway Beautification project will provide full street improvements on the undeveloped segment of Magic Mountain Parkway from Tourney Road to Avignon Drive and will be constructed in two phases. Phase I includes the continuation of the existing landscaped median, edge curb and gutter, and overlay of the six-lane roadway on Magic Mountain Parkway from Tourney Road to McBean Parkway. In the future, Phase II will include construction of sidewalks, parkway landscape and irrigation, a Class I bike lane, lodge pole fencing, and street lighting. This project supports the Community Beautification and Sustainability theme of the City of Santa Clarita’s (City) five-year strategic plan, Santa Clarita 2025.
The Magic Mountain Parkway Beautification project is not subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article 19 Section 15301, which exempts from CEQA review projects that consist of repairs and maintenance to existing highways and streets, minor alteration of existing public facilities, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use and does not create additional automobile lanes. Section 15301 also exempts from the provision of CEQA, the addition of safety or health protection devices in conjunction with existing facilities. This agenda item meets the criteria for this exemption because the project proposes to construct raised landscaped medians, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, perform roadway rehabilitation improvements, and other minor activities in support of the project on an existing street within existing right of way and to improve public safety.
An invitation to bid was published and circulated via the City’s e-procurement system, BidNet, on October 16, 2025. The City transmitted the solicitation to 3,226 vendors on BidNet, of which 73 vendors downloaded materials. A total of four bids were submitted and opened on November 6, 2025. The results of the bids are shown below.
Company Location Bid Amount
Toro Enterprises, Inc. Oxnard, CA $6,908,231
RC Becker
Urban Habitat
Santa Clarita, CA
Palm Desert, CA
$7,152,773
$7,181,468
Environmental Construction, Inc. Woodland Hills, CA $8,473,597
Staff recommends the project be awarded to Toro Enterprises, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. This contractor possesses a valid contractor’s license and is in good standing with the Contractors State License Board. The contractor’s bid was reviewed for accuracy and conformance to the contract documents and was found to be complete. The bid proposal adheres to the project's plans and specifications and is available in the City Clerk’s Reading File.
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Contract Code does not permit a city to utilize a Support of Local Businesses policy and instead requires the contract be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
The City conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified firms to provide concept design, final design, and construction support services for the Magic Mountain Parkway Beautification, Phase I project. The RFP was published and circulated via the City’s e- procurement system, BidNet, on November 2, 2022. Firms were evaluated based on the entire scope of services. The City Council awarded a design contract for a total amount not to exceed $688,576 to Encompass Consultant Group, Inc. (ECG) at the February 14, 2023, City Council meeting. Encompass Consultant Group, Inc., is the Engineer of Record for the Magic Mountain Parkway Beautification, Phase I project.
In order to provide appropriate construction support services throughout construction, it is recommended that ECG be awarded a contract for a total of $256,887, including contingency.
This will allow ECG to provide survey monument preservation, landscape construction inspection, request for information responses, submittals, and recommended design modifications as the project is constructed. The proposal is available in the City Clerk’s Reading File.
Magic Mountain Parkway was originally constructed and maintained according to Caltrans standards. In the City’s prior experience with former Caltrans roads, there can be unusual site conditions such as abandoned utilities not included on plans. Additional contingency is requested to cover the cost of unforeseen site conditions such as potential utility conflicts and fees, abandoned utilities not shown in record drawings, field adjustments, additional work requested by the City or other permitting agencies, and field investigations.
The City Council appropriated $8,315,000 in construction funds for this project in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget; however, the City was granted $5,000,000 in Federal Congressionally Directed Funding, with support from former Representative Mike Garcia for this project. Staff recommends replacing previously approved funds with this $5,000,000 grant. The project budget for Phase I construction is $8,315,000, representing $7,944,466 for construction, $256,887 for construction support, and $113,646 for project administration costs. Project administration costs include staff time, project management, public works inspections, environmental inspections and support, permit fees, utility fees, and labor compliance monitoring.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the recommended action, $8,315,000 will be available for the construction phase of this project in expenditure accounts B1019229-516101 (Misc. Federal Grants), B1019233-516101 (TDA Art 8), B1019356-516101 (Stormwater Fund), B1019357-516101 (Landscape Maintenance District Fund), B1019367-516101 (Areawide Fund), B1019454- 516101 (Valencia B&T Fund) to support the recommended contract and associated project costs. 12 Packet Pg. 106
ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
Bid Proposal for Toro Enterprises, Inc. (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Proposal for Encompass Consultant Group, Inc. (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 12 Packet Pg. 107
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Agenda Item: 13
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: December 9, 2025
SUBJECT: MCBEAN PARKWAY REALIGNMENT, PROJECT S1047 - PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Shannon Pickett
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the McBean Parkway Realignment, Project S1047.
2. Award the construction contract to Sully-Miller Contracting Company, in the amount of $2,387,825 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $358,174, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,745,999.
3. Award the professional services contract to Ardurra Group, Inc., to provide construction administration and construction support services in the amount of $112,827 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $11,283, for a total contract amount not to exceed $124,110.
4. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $2,110,000 from the Developer Fees Fund (Fund 306) to expenditure account S1047306-516101 and increase Developer Fees Fund revenue account 306-457501 by $2,110,000.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
The McBean Parkway Realignment project will improve circulation on McBean Parkway at Orchard Village Road and improve ingress and egress at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital (HMNMH). The location is shown on the attached Location Map. The project will realign the existing medians east and west of Orchard Village Road and provide for the addition of a dedicated right turn pocket on westbound McBean Parkway into HMNMH for improved 13 Packet Pg. 109
emergency services access. A dedicated right turn pocket from eastbound McBean Parkway onto southbound Orchard Village Road will be added to improve eastbound traffic on McBean Parkway. This project supports the Building and Creating Community theme of the City of Santa Clarita’s (City) five-year strategic plan, Santa Clarita 2025.
These improvements require the removal of several trees within the project area. To construct the right-turn pockets and road widening, HMNMH has removed 26 trees along the north side of McBean Parkway. An additional 30 trees will be removed from the existing median to accommodate its relocation and the widening of McBean Parkway. A total of 19 24-inch box trees will be planted within the reconstructed median to replace trees removed during construction and HMNMH will be required to install additional trees along the parkway.
As part of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Congressionally Directed Funding request, former Representative Mike Garcia supported the City’s request for $1,120,000 to construct these improvements.
On November 28, 2023, the City Council approved the draft developer agreement which has been fully executed by the City and the hospital campus property owners: HMNMH and HCN G&L Valencia Sub, LLC (HCN Valencia). The developer agreement is available in the City Clerk's Reading File. The agreement stipulates that HMNMH and HCN Valencia deposit funding to cover all project-related costs in excess of the grant amount up to $2,110,000. Any funds not utilized will be returned to HMNMH and HCN Valencia after the project is complete.
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements were previously completed when, at its meeting on November 19, 2008, the City Council certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the Henry Mayo Hospital Master Plan and at its June 14, 2016, regular meeting the City Council adopted the addendum to the certified Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Master Plan Final Environmental Impact Report. The Henry Mayo Hospital Master Plan includes the improvements encompassed within the McBean Parkway Realignment project.
An invitation to bid was published and circulated via the City’s e-procurement system, BidNet, on May 8, 2025. The City transmitted the solicitation to 3,044 vendors on BidNet, of which 120 vendors downloaded materials. A total of three bids were submitted and opened on June 6, 2025.
The results of the bids are shown below.
Company Location Total Bid
Sully-Miller Contracting Company Brea, CA $2,387,825 R.C. Becker, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA $2,419,964
Toro Enterprises, Inc. Oxnard, CA $2,507,263
Staff recommends the project be awarded to Sully-Miller Contracting Company, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. This contractor possesses a valid contractor’s license and is in good standing with the Contractors State License Board. The contractor’s bid was reviewed for accuracy and conformance to the contract documents and was found to be complete. The bid proposal adheres to the project’s plans and specifications and is available in the City Clerk’s Reading File.
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While the City maintains a Support of Local Businesses policy that can be utilized by the City Council when warranted, the City is governed by the California Public Contract Code with regard to public works project procurement. In this type of procurement, the California Public Contract Code does not permit a city to utilize a Support of Local Businesses policy and instead requires the contract be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
The City conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified firms to provide design services for the McBean Parkway Realignment project. The RFP was published and circulated via the City’s e-procurement system PlanetBids on April 3, 2017. Firms were evaluated based on the entire scope of services. The City Council awarded a professional services contract for design services for a total amount not to exceed $299,966, inclusive of contingency, to Anderson Penna Partners, Inc., at the October 24, 2017, City Council meeting.
Anderson Penna Partners, Inc., is the Engineer of Record for the McBean Parkway Realignment project.
Anderson Penna Partners, Inc., was acquired by Ardurra Group, Inc., and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Ardurra Group, Inc. Since Anderson Penna Partners, Inc., was the Engineer of Record for this project, a single source procurement consistent with the City’s Purchasing Policy was approved on October 20, 2022, for continuation of design services. A new professional services contract was awarded to Ardurra Group, Inc., in the amount of $44,090, to prepare specifications and update construction drawings to current standards.
As the Engineer of Record and involvement with the overall project design, Ardurra Group, Inc., was determined to be the most knowledgeable, efficient, and fiscally responsible option to provide construction administration and construction support services for the McBean Parkway Realignment project. Staff recommends that Ardurra Group, Inc., be awarded the contract for construction administration and construction support for a total of $124,110, including contingency. The proposal is available in the City Clerk’s Reading File.
The requested budget appropriation, funded by HMNMH and HCN Valencia, will provide for project-related costs in excess of the grant funds obtained by the City, including labor compliance services, staff oversight, utility fees, construction engineering, inspection, and project management as referenced in the developer agreement.
The requested contingencies will cover the cost of unforeseen site conditions, such as potential utility conflicts and fees, abandoned utilities not shown in record drawings, field adjustments, additional work requested by the City, and change orders requested by the City.
The City has received $1,120,000 in Federal Congressionally Directed Funding and $2,110,000 from HMNMH and HCN Valencia. The project budget is $3,230,000, representing $2,745,999 for construction, $124,110 for construction support, and $359,891 for project administration costs. Project administration costs include staff time, project management, public works inspections, materials testing and inspection, environmental inspections and support, landscape inspection, utility fees, and labor compliance monitoring.
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ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the recommended action, $3,230,000 will be available in project expenditure accounts S1047229-516101 (Miscellaneous Federal Grants Fund) and S1047306-516101 (Developer Fees Fund) to support the recommended action and associated project costs.
ATTACHMENTS
Location Maps
Developer Agreement (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Bid Proposal for Sully-Miller Contracting Company (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Proposal for Ardurra Group, Inc. (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 13 Packet Pg. 112
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Attachment: Location Maps (MCBEAN PARKWAY REALIGNMENT - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT) L E G E N D – SHEET 1
= Demo median and construct roadway
= Construct median extension
= Demo sidewalk and construct roadway
= Demo parkway and construct sidewalk
McBean Parkway Realignment, Project S1047 (McBean Parkway - West of Orchard Village Road) NOTE: Beginning
of improvements
See Sheet 2
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Attachment: Location Maps (MCBEAN PARKWAY REALIGNMENT - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT) = Demo median and construct roadway
= Construct median extension
= Demo sidewalk and construct roadway
= Demo parkway and construct sidewalk
McBean Parkway Realignment, Project S1047 (McBean Parkway - West of Orchard Village Road) L E G E N D – SHEET 2
See Sheet 1
See Sheet 3
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Attachment: Location Maps (MCBEAN PARKWAY REALIGNMENT - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT) McBean Parkway Realignment, Project S1047 (McBean Parkway - West of Orchard Village Road) = Demo median and construct roadway
= Construct median extension
= Demo sidewalk and construct roadway
= Demo parkway and construct sidewalk
L E G E N D – SHEET 3
See Sheet 5
See Sheet 4
See Sheet 2
Traffic Signal Pole
to be replaced
Storm Drain Catch
Basin to be relocated
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= Construct median extension
= Demo sidewalk and construct roadway
= Demo parkway and construct sidewalk
L E G E N D – SHEET 4
McBean Parkway Realignment, Project S1047 (McBean Parkway - East of Orchard Village Road) NOTE: End of
improvements
See Sheet 5
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= Demo median and construct roadway
= Construct median extension
= Demo sidewalk and construct roadway
= Demo landscape and construct sidewalk
See Sheet 3
See Sheet 3
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