CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
AGENDA
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
How to Address the City Council
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INVOCATION
Miranda
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. Council will also discuss each individual item during the course of the meeting with the exception of the Consent Calendar, which may be approved in its entirety by one motion, unless there is a request to pull an item for discussion. No action will be taken on public agenda items during the Executive Meeting.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Black History Month Proclamation
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. 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. LMD ZONE 33 (SAND CANYON PLAZA) ZONE FORMATION - Annexation of parcels located in Tract 53074 into the City of Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 33 (Sand Canyon Plaza) to fund costs associated with the on-going landscape maintenance responsibilities.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing and open and review ballots.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Engineer's Report for annexing parcels in Tract 53074 into the City of Santa Clarita’s Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 33
(Sand Canyon Plaza), if no majority protest exists, and order levies beginning Fiscal Year 2026-27. If a majority protest exists, no action will be required.
2. RESULTS OF THE 2026-27 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY
FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - A
needs assessment process is conducted annually as part of the Community Development Block Grant program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council conduct a public hearing and receive information regarding the results of the annual Community Needs Assessment Survey conducted as part of the Community Development Block Grant Program for the 2026-27 Program Year.
NEW BUSINESS
3. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN - SANTA CLARITA PATHWAY FORWARD - Receive, discuss, and approve the City of Santa Clarita's proposed, new five-year strategic plan, Santa Clarita Pathway Forward.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council receive, discuss, and approve the City of Santa Clarita’s proposed, new five- year strategic plan, Santa Clarita Pathway Forward.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion by the City Council. The items are not individually discussed by the City Council unless a request is made by a member of the public or the Council, in which case, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately.
4. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the minutes of the January 27, 2026 Regular Meeting.
5. CHECK REGISTER NO. 03 - Check Register No. 03 for Period 12/26/25 through 01/08/26 and 01/15/26. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 12/29/25 through 01/09/26.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 03.
6. AQUATICS SCOREBOARD REPLACEMENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT - This item considers awarding a construction contract for the Aquatics Scoreboard Replacement project. The project will replace the existing aquatics scoreboard with a modern system to improve visibility, reliability, and functionality during aquatic programs and competitive events.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a contract to Hart Design Build, Inc., for replacement of aquatics scoreboards in the amount of $470,030 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $47,003, for a total contract amount not to exceed $517,033.
2. Increase General Fund Capital Projects Fund revenues in the amount of $258,517 to Revenue Account 601-462101and appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $217,033 to Expenditure Account M3042601-516101.
3. 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 public participation section allotted to address the City Council on items that are NOT on the agenda. Speaker cards may not be submitted relating to any items listed on the agenda.
STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
In memory of Tom Clark and Manuel Alejandro Lorenzana Villegas
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held February 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
CERTIFICATION
On February 5, 2026, I, Mary Cusick, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita and that the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall.
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Mary Cusick
City Clerk
Santa Clarita, California
PROCLAMATION
Black History Month
February 2026
WHEREAS, Black History Month allows for a special opportunity to celebrate the history of African Americans, and to honor the many African Americans who have contributed to the progress of our nation; and
WHEREAS, such recognition and knowledge can strengthen the insight of our community regarding the numerous accomplishments and contributions made by African Americans; and
WHEREAS, many African Americans have made important contributions to our society, including Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the nation’s greatest civil rights activists; Rosa Parks, whose famous decision to remain in her bus seat symbolized the spirit and defining moment of the Civil Rights Movement; Claudette Colvin, a 15-year-old who was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, which inspired an entire wave of the Civil Rights Movement; Jackie Robinson and Earl Lloyd, the first African Americans to integrate Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association, respectively; and Thurgood Marshall, the first African American United States Supreme Court Justice; and
WHEREAS, it is important to recognize the courage and strength demonstrated by each of these leaders, along with many other African Americans by celebrating their success and national achievement.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim February 2026, as Black History Month.
Signed this 10th day of February, 2026.
Laurene Weste, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California
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Attachment: Black History Month Proclamation 2026 (Black History Month Proclamation)
Agenda Item: 1
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: February 10, 2026
SUBJECT: LMD ZONE 33 (SAND CANYON PLAZA) ZONE FORMATION DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Andrew Adams
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing and open and review ballots.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Engineer's Report for annexing parcels in Tract 53074 into the City of Santa Clarita’s Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 33 (Sand Canyon Plaza), if no majority protest exists, and order levies beginning Fiscal Year 2026-27. If a majority protest exists, no action will be required.
BACKGROUND
On September 12, 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 development, and 147,000 square feet of assisted living facilities.
Pursuant to the project’s conditions of approval, all landscape improvements required under these conditions and located within the public rights-of-way, or where a landscape easement exists, shall be maintained by the City of Santa Clarita’s (City) Landscape Maintenance District (LMD). The applicant is therefore required to form a new City LMD zone for the maintenance and repair of these improvements.
The proposed LMD Zone 33 will fund costs associated with the maintenance of landscape improvements, including but not limited to landscape maintenance and monitoring, irrigation system operation, utilities, administration, and the establishment of reserves for the future replacement of significant infrastructure located within this LMD zone.
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facilities and services to be funded, determines the general and special benefits received by properties within the zone, and establishes the methodology used to apportion the annual assessments. All parcels were established in accordance with the project’s conditions of approval to ensure the continued maintenance of required landscape and infrastructure improvements. As a result, each parcel within LMD Zone 33 receives a special and distinct benefit from these improvements.
The total annual costs associated with maintaining the landscape improvements within LMD Zone 33 are estimated to be $82,599. These costs include landscape maintenance, administration, and capital reserves necessary to support the long-term replacement of major infrastructure.
The annual assessment to maintain the improvements associated with 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 a rate of 0.75 EBU, reflecting the proportional special benefit received by these dwelling types, which are typically smaller than single-family homes.
The maximum assessment rate will adjust each year based on the annual change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), All Urban Consumers, for the Los Angeles–Riverside–Orange County Area.
The actual assessment levied in any fiscal year will be approved by the City Council and may not exceed the maximum assessment rate. Assessments will begin in Fiscal Year 2026–27.
The cost to prepare the Engineer’s Report to create LMD Zone 33 is estimated to be $8,500.
While the City is responsible, by law, for retaining an assessment engineering firm to prepare the report, the property owner is financially responsible for all costs associated with this action.
Funds deposited by the developer into a pass-through account, managed by the Finance division, will be used to cover costs incurred by the assessment engineer.
At the December 9, 2025, regular meeting, the City Council adopted procedural resolutions declaring its intention to form LMD Zone 33 and set the public hearing date for February 10, 2026. Ballots were mailed to the affected property owners on December 19, 2025, in accordance with Proposition 218 ballot requirements.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
1. Do not adopt a resolution to annex Tract 53074 into Landscape Maintenance 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 will be borne by the developer. If this LMD is formed, annual assessment revenue for operations and capital reserves would equal $82,599 inclusive of an annual Consumer Price Index escalator. At-large General Benefit and Special Benefits conferred to parcels outside the proposed District will be funded through non-special assessment revenues.
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ATTACHMENTS
Public Hearing Notice LMD Zone 33 Sand Canyon Plaza
Resolution Approving ER and Intent to Order Annexations (Sand Canyon Plaza 33) Engineer's Report LMD No 1 Zone 33 Sand Canyon Plaza (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
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Notice of Public Hearing
Proposed Annexation
Zone 33 (Sand Canyon Plaza) within the
City of Santa Clarita’s Landscaping and Lighting District
I. Notice
This notice informs you, as a record owner of property within Zone 33 (Sand Canyon Plaza) within the City of Santa Clarita’s Landscaping and Lighting District shown above, on December 9, 2025, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita adopted a Resolution of Intention declaring its intention to annex territory into Zone 33 (Sand Canyon Plaza) within the City of Santa Clarita’s Landscaping and Lighting District (“Zone” or “Zone 33”). A Public Hearing has been scheduled concerning these proceedings. If the annexation is approved by the property owners, the new assessment will be placed on the next property tax bill for each parcel in Zone 33.
The Public Hearing will be held during a regular meeting of the City of Santa Clarita City Council on:
February 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Council Chambers located at 23920 Valencia Blvd #120, Valencia, CA 91355. All interested persons are invited to attend the Public Hearing and express opinions on the matter of the proposed assessment.
Persons who wish to submit an assessment ballot should mail or personally deliver it as shown below and in accordance with the directions provided on the back of the ballot under: “Summary of Assessment Ballot Procedures.” ◼ Mail Delivery: If by mail, place the ballot in the mail with sufficient time to be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 10, 2026. If your ballot is not received by this time, the ballot will not be counted. Please mail the ballot to the City Clerk at 23920 Valencia Blvd #120, Valencia, CA 91355. Please note that postmarks cannot be accepted. ◼ Personal Delivery: The ballot may also be delivered directly to the City Clerk on or before the close of the Public Hearing on February 10, 2026.
II. Assessment Information
1. Name of Assessment: City of Santa Clarita Landscape and Lighting District, Zone 33 (Sand Canyon Plaza)
2. The Total Proposed Maximum Assessment for the Entire District: $82,599.03
3. Your Proposed Total Assessment: The proposed maximum assessment on your property is shown on the assessment ballot.
4. Duration of the Proposed Assessment: The assessment for the maintenance of the landscaping and streetlighting improvements will be levied annually or until such time as the City no longer maintains the landscaping and streetlighting improvements.
5. Reason for the Annexation: To fund annual maintenance and operation of the landscaping and streetlighting public facilities of Zone 33.
6. Calculation of the Assessment: The assessment will continue on all parcels that receive direct and special benefit from the maintenance and servicing of the landscaping and streetlighting improvements in Zone 33.
The amount of the proposed assessment was calculated based upon the proportional special benefit received by each parcel to be assessed. The exact method and formula of spreading the assessment is set forth in the Assessment Engineer's Report for Zone 33, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk and available for review.
The assessment shown on the ballot is the maximum amount that can be charged commencing in Fiscal Year 2027/28 and can be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index of the Los Angeles, Long B each and Anaheim Area All Urban Consumers Index (“CPI-U”), published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, or equivalent index should the CPI -U be discontinued.
Adjustments are based on the change of the CPI -U prior year/month as compared to the year/month assessments are determined . The actual assessments levied in any fiscal year will be as approved by the City Council and may not exceed the maximum assessmen t rate without receiving property owner approval for the increase.
7. Assessment Balloting Results: If 50% or more of the weighted assessment ballots returned support the annexation, the maximum assessment shown on the enclosed ballot may be imposed. If a majority of the ballots returned oppose the annexation, the assessment will not be imposed. Assessment Ballots are weighted proportionally by each parcel’s proposed assessment amount. ( Simplified, this means 1 vote for each $1 of assessment.)
III. Questions Regarding These Proceedings
If you have any questions about this process, please contact Andrew Adams at the City of Santa Clarita at 661-290-2210. Please leave a message with your name and phone number, and your call will be returned.
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Attachment: Public Hearing Notice LMD Zone 33 Sand Canyon Plaza (LMD ZONE 33 (SAND CANYON PLAZA) FORMATION - PUBLIC HEARING)
RESOLUTION 26-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE ASSESSMENT BALLOT TABULATION, APPROVING A FINAL ENGINEER’S REPORT, ORDERING ANNEXATIONS INTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, PROVIDING
FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS THEREIN, AND
TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita (City) has initiated proceedings to annex properties in the City into Zone 33 (Sand Canyon Plaza) within Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) No. 1 (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, 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, (collectively the “Assessment Law”), to fund the costs of installation, servicing, and maintenance of landscaped improvements within public rights-of-way and dedicated landscape easements within the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council did order and subsequently receive a report prepared by Harris and Associates (Assessment Engineer), prepared in accordance with the Assessment Law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did set the time and place for a Public Hearing to consider the Annexation and to authorize the annual levy of assessments therein, and did order that notice of such Public Hearing, accompanied by assessment ballots, be given to the record owners of property within the proposed Annexation in accordance with the provisions of the Assessment Law; and
WHEREAS, notice of such Public Hearing accompanied by assessment ballots were mailed to the record owners of property within the proposed Annexation in accordance with the provisions of the Assessment Law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered all oral and written statements, protests, and communications made or filed by any interested persons; and
WHEREAS, a Final Engineer’s Report has been duly presented by the City Clerk for consideration and has been fully considered by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, following conclusion of the Public Hearing, assessment ballots received by the City were tabulated by the City Clerk, and a majority protest did not exist.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Recitals: The above recitals are true and correct.
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Attachment: Resolution Approving ER and Intent to Order Annexations (Sand Canyon Plaza 33) (LMD ZONE 33 (SAND CANYON PLAZA)
SECTION 2: Procedures: The City Council hereby finds and determines that the procedures for the consideration of the levy of the assessments have been undertaken in accordance with the Assessment Law.
SECTION 3: Assessment Ballot Procedures: Assessment ballots were mailed as required by Assessment Law to the record owners of all properties within the Annexation, which are proposed to be assessed. The assessment ballots that were completed and received by the City Clerk prior to the close of the Public Hearing have been tabulated in accordance with the procedures established by Assessment Law and the City Council, and the results of such tabulation have been submitted to the City Council.
The City Council hereby finds that the assessment ballots submitted in favor of the levy of assessments, as weighted in accordance with Assessment Law, exceed the assessment ballots submitted in opposition to such levy, also as weighted in accordance with Assessment Law; therefore, no majority protest to the levy of assessments within the Annexation has been found to exist.
SECTION 4: Approval of Final Engineer’s Report: The Final Engineer’s Report, including the plans, specifications, general descriptions, estimate of the cost of installation, servicing, and maintenance of landscaped and appurtenant improvements within public rights-of- way and dedicated landscape easements within various areas in the City (Improvements) and incidental expenses in connection therewith, the diagram and the proposed assessments, is hereby approved as filed and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 5: Annexation of Territory: The City Council hereby orders the Annexation.
SECTION 6: Creation of LMD Assessment Zones: The City Council hereby orders the creation of LMD Assessment Zone No. 33 (Sand Canyon Plaza).
SECTION 7: Determination and Confirmation: Based upon the Final Engineer’s Report and the testimony and other evidence presented at the Public Hearing, the City Council hereby makes the following determinations regarding the assessments proposed to be imposed commencing with Fiscal Year 2026-27 and the annual assessment proposed to be imposed to pay for the estimated costs of the maintenance of all the improvements to ultimately be maintained upon the completion and acceptance of thereof:
A. The proportionate special benefit derived by each parcel assessed has been determined in relationship to the entirety of the cost of the operations and maintenance expenses.
B. The assessments do not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on each parcel.
C. Only the special benefits have been assessed.
The maximum assessments for the Annexation contained in the Final Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026-27 are hereby confirmed. Subsequent annual assessments in
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Attachment: Resolution Approving ER and Intent to Order Annexations (Sand Canyon Plaza 33) (LMD ZONE 33 (SAND CANYON PLAZA)
amounts not to exceed the maximum annual assessment of the estimated costs of the maintenance of all the improvements to ultimately be maintained upon the completion and acceptance of thereof as set forth in the Final Engineer’s Report may be subsequently confirmed and levied without further assessment ballot proceedings pursuant to the Assessment Law. Each fiscal year after the base year, Fiscal Year 2026-27, the maximum assessment shall be increased 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, without further compliance with the assessment ballot procedures required under the Assessment Law.
SECTION 8: Ordering of Maintenance: The public interest and convenience requires, and this legislative body does hereby order, the maintenance work to be made and performed as said maintenance work is set forth in the Final Engineer’s Report.
SECTION 9: Filing with Secretary: The above-referenced diagram and assessment shall be filed in the Special Districts' office. Said diagram and assessment, and the certified copy thereof, shall be open for public inspection.
SECTION 10: This resolution shall take effect immediately.
SECTION 11: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution, cause the same to be entered in the book of resolutions of the City, and make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is presented.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 10th day of February 2026.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
DATE: __________________________
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Attachment: Resolution Approving ER and Intent to Order Annexations (Sand Canyon Plaza 33) (LMD ZONE 33 (SAND CANYON PLAZA)
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. 26- __ was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 10th day of February 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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CITY CLERK
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Attachment: Resolution Approving ER and Intent to Order Annexations (Sand Canyon Plaza 33) (LMD ZONE 33 (SAND CANYON PLAZA)
Agenda Item: 2
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: February 10, 2026
SUBJECT: RESULTS OF THE 2026-27 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT
SURVEY FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
PRESENTER: Tracy Sullivan
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council conduct a public hearing and receive information regarding the results of the annual Community Needs Assessment Survey conducted as part of the Community Development Block Grant Program for the 2026-27 Program Year.
BACKGROUND
Each year, the City of Santa Clarita (City) receives approximately $1.4 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist low- and moderate-income residents in the areas of housing and expanded economic opportunities.
To receive and administer CDBG funds, the City is required to prepare and implement a Consolidated Plan (Con Plan). The City’s current Con Plan, approved by City Council on May 14, 2024, establishes priorities for the use of CDBG funds over a five-year period, covering Fiscal Years (FY) 2024-25 through 2028-29. In addition, the City must adopt an Annual Action Plan each year, which outlines how that year’s CDBG allocation will be used to advance the priorities identified in the Con Plan. This process is informed by an annual needs assessment that evaluates current community conditions and emerging priorities.
For FY 2026-27, City staff conducted the needs assessment through a Community Needs Assessment Survey (Survey), along with in-person outreach at community events. The feedback and data collected through these efforts will be used to guide the development of the FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan.
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SURVEY SUMMARY
The Survey was open from September 22, 2025, through November 17, 2025, and was available in both English and Spanish. Respondents were asked to rate three categories in order of importance, based on the priorities identified in the City’s current Con Plan: 1) Affordable Housing, 2) Public Services, and 3) Public Facilities and Infrastructure.
OUTREACH PROCESS
To maximize community participation and ensure broad access to the Survey, staff implemented a comprehensive outreach strategy that included multiple communication channels and in-person engagement opportunities. Outreach efforts included:
• A social media campaign broadcasted on the City’s Instagram; • Display of flyers at City facilities;
• Distribution of the Survey to all current City CDBG service providers, members of the Santa Clarita Community Task Force on Homelessness, and other agency stakeholders; • In-person outreach at City events, the Newhall Community Center’s Cafecito con Pan meetings, and the SCV Education Foundation’s Annual Touch-a-Truck Event; • Flyer distribution to the William S. Hart District’s Padres Unidos meetings and the Sulphur Springs School District’s Wellness Collaborative; • Collaboration with Recreation and Community Services staff who marketed the survey at recreation events, and via email blasts to over 1,200 participants; and, • Promotion of the Survey through an SCVTV Community Corner segment.
In-person outreach efforts at City events included the Newhall Community Center’s Halloween Fiesta and the Canyon Country Community Center’s Día de Muertos Celebration. In addition, City staff conducted outreach at California Bakery, located at the corner of Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway, to distribute Survey and materials and engage directly with community members regarding the impact of CDBG-funded programs.
SURVEY RESULTS
A total of 314 individuals completed the Survey. Demographic data indicated that 30 percent of respondents reside in Valencia, 24 percent in Canyon Country, 27 percent in Saugus, 12 percent in Newhall, and 6 percent outside of City limits.
Age distribution showed that 60 percent of respondents were between the ages of 40 and 64, 34 percent were between ages 18 and 39, and 5 percent were 65 or older. In terms of housing status, 66 percent identified as homeowners, 22 percent as renters, and 10 percent reported staying with family or friends.
Respondents were asked to identify the three highest-priority needs within each of the City’s Con Plan priorities. Survey results indicated the following to be the five highest ranked priorities per category:
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affordable housing for the disabled, energy efficiency improvements, and homeownership assistance;
• Public Services: Neglected and abused children services, youth activities, anti-crime programs, health services, and mental health services;
• Public Facilities and Infrastructure: Parks and recreation facilities; youth, teen, and childcare centers; community centers, libraries, and neighborhood improvements
Written comments were submitted by 62 respondents. The most frequently requested services and program areas included youth and sports programs, homeless services, homeownership assistance programs, and improvements in the Newhall area, including Newhall Park.
NEXT STEPS
No formal action is being requested of the City Council at this time. The 2026-27 Action Plan and recommended CDBG Funding Allocations will be presented to the City Council for consideration at a public hearing to be scheduled in April 2026.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other actions as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
ATTACHMENTS
CNA Public Hearing Notice 26-27
FY 26-27 Survey Results (available in Clerk's Reading File) 2 Packet Pg. 16
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
City of Santa Clarita
As required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Santa Clarita (City) conducts an annual Community Needs Assessment Survey as part of the development of the City’s Annual Action Plan (AAP) and five-year Consolidated Plan (Con Plan). The Con Plan outlines the City’s five-year goals and priorities for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds, and the AAP identifies how the City will allocate these funds each year to meet the needs of low and moderate-income residents.
Notice is hereby given that the City will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at or after 6:00 p.m. in the Santa Clarita City Hall Council Chambers located at 23920 Valencia Blvd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. City staff will present a summary of the 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment Survey results to the Santa Clarita City Council. The City encourages citizens to participate and provide comments on this item by attending the Public Hearing.
Copies of the City Council meeting agendas will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting date at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 120, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, or online at https://santaclarita.gov/. For additional information, please contact Julia Rodriguez, Administrative Analyst, at 661.286.4174 or by email at ejrodriguez@santa- clarita.com.
If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clarita, at or prior to, the public hearing.
Para los que hablan español, si usted tiene preguntas o desea más información sobre este producto, por favor póngase en contacto con Julia Rodriguez, Analista Administrativa, al 661.286.4174 o por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Gracias.
Dated: January 20, 2026
Mary Cusick, MMC
City Clerk
Published: The Signal – Saturday, January 24, 2026
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Attachment: CNA Public Hearing Notice 26-27 (2026-27 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT RESULTS)
Agenda Item: 3
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
NEW BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: February 10, 2026
SUBJECT: CITY OF SANTA CLARITA FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN -
SANTA CLARITA PATHWAY FORWARD
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
PRESENTER: Michael Villegas
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council receive, discuss, and approve the City of Santa Clarita’s proposed, new five-year strategic plan, Santa Clarita Pathway Forward.
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clarita (City) has a long-standing tradition of excellence and a reputation for high-quality living, exceptional customer service, and stellar parks, facilities, trails, open space, and more. These accolades are a testament to the guidance and leadership of the City Council, strong fiscal management, and effective planning. To guide the organization’s decisions over the last decade, the City has successfully implemented two five-year strategic plans, Santa Clarita (SC) 2020 and SC 2025.
Santa Clarita 2020 contained 62 action items, which were completed from approximately 2016- 2020. The City’s current plan, SC 2025, which contains 88 action items, is nearing completion, with the majority of the action items having already been completed. Some of the major milestones include: several new parks, such as Vista Canyon Park, Skyline Ranch Park, Pioneer Oil Refinery Park, and William S. Hart Park; several new facilities, such as the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, the Vista Canyon Multi-Modal Center, and the Valencia Community Center; and several new programs and activities, such as the Library Express, the Celebrate Cultural Series, and the Youth Outdoor Adventure Program. All remaining projects are in the final stages and will be completed in the coming months.
Building on the successes of the City’s last two strategic plans and while looking at current and future trends, City staff have put together a proposed, new five-year strategic plan, Santa Clarita Pathway Forward (SCPF), which is attached for your review. The SCPF tentatively contains 80 action items across six redeveloped themes. Like previous plans, SCPF will continue to bring 3 Packet Pg. 18
new, high-quality amenities, services, and programs to Santa Clarita residents, while exploring ways to enhance customer experiences and evolving our organization through the use of technology. The proposed action items reflect the values, priorities, and vision for our community in the years ahead.
To develop SCPF, City staff used the feedback received from the City Council as the foundation and guide for the direction of the new strategic plan. City staff then reviewed existing data, such as various source documents, current master plans, and the results of the most recent Public Opinion Poll, which provided City staff a better understanding of needs expected and desired by the community over the past few years. Collectively, the information was used to further build out the plan, ensuring that the City meets its commitments to Santa Clarita residents now and in the future. Finally, City staff conducted numerous in-person strategic planning discussions with staff across the organization to best understand the remaining needs and opportunities for Santa Clarita, and to develop actionable measures that are both achievable and consistent with the City Council’s vision and community needs.
If SCPF is approved by the City Council, City staff will closeout SC 2025 and launch the new strategic plan concurrently, with SCPF concluding in 2030.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. All action items reflected in the proposed strategic plan will go through the appropriate funding approvals prior to implementation.
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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, January 27, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
INVOCATION
Mayor Weste delivered the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the Joint Regular Meeting of the City Council and Board of Library Trustees at 6:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Weste 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.
Councilwoman McLean requested to pull agenda item 9 from consent for comment.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Ayala recognized the achievements of three of Santa Clarita's high school marching band programs: Valencia High School Pride of the Vikings, William S. Hart High School Hart Regiment, and West Ranch High School Wildcat Marching Band and Color Guard, and invited them to the dais for a photograph and receive their recognition.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Linda Townsley, regarding Placerita Canyon, and Lynn Plambeck, regarding the oak tree ordinance updates.
STAFF COMMENTS
Councilwoman McLean commented on public outreach and education regarding the upcoming oak tree ordinance. Mayor Weste commented that there would be education regarding the oak trees. Councilmember Gibbs confirmed with the City Manager that there would be two readings of the ordinance and two opportunities for the public to comment on the ordinance. City Manager Ken Striplin confirmed there would be two readings and that the item was heard at a Planning Commission meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Miranda commented on attending the groundbreaking of Via Princessa Park and shared that it was his fifty-second wedding anniversary.
Mayor Pro Tem Ayala commented on attending the 20th anniversary of the Newhall Community Center and completing her Community Emergency Response Training. Mayor Pro Tem Ayala requested the Council consider honoring high school senior volunteers on their award night.
Mayor Weste requested that staff develop a process to select honorees, and Council concurred.
Councilwoman McLean commented on attending ongoing Homeless Task Force Executive Committee meetings, fundraiser committee meetings, and Homeless Task Force meetings.
Councilwoman McLean commented on attending the Castaic Sports Complex renaming ceremony, a memorial honoring Deputy Sheriff Ryan Clinkunbroomer, the Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Walk, the groundbreaking of Via Princessa Park, the one-year anniversary of Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley, and the North County Transportation Coalition Joint Powers Authority board meeting. Councilwomen McLean requested to adjourn the meeting in honor of Lola Williams.
Councilmember Gibbs commented on attending the Groundwater Sustainability Agency meeting and the return of One Story One City this March at the Santa Clarita Public Library
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 1
CITY COUNCIL 2026 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS LIST
On an annual basis, the Mayor and City Council undertake a discussion in open session for the purpose of updating the Council Committee Appointments List.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Review, discuss, make changes to, and approve the City Council Committee Appointments for 2026.
2. Direct the City Clerk to update the Agency Report of Public Official Appointments Form 806 4 Packet Pg. 37
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based on the appointments made, delegate the City Manager as signatory on said form, and direct the City Clerk to place updated Form 806 on the City of Santa Clarita website.
Mayor Weste reviewed the list of Council Committee Delegates and Alternates for 2026.
After brief discussion, the following changes were made to the list of appointments set forth the in the agenda materials:
Committee 2025 2026
Sanitation Districts 1st Dir. Miranda/2nd Dir.
Weste/McLean Alt.
1st Dir. Weste/2nd Dir.
Ayala/McLean Alt.
North Los Angeles County
Transportation Coalition
McLean/Gibbs
Letz Alt.
McLean/Ayala
Gibbs Alt.
Homeless Issues Ad Hoc
Committee
McLean/Ayala Alt. McLean/Gibbs Alt.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES: Weste, Ayala, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda
ITEM 2
EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY-OWNED MAIN STREET
PROPERTY
City Council to consider entering into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Serrano Development Group for the City-Owned Main Street Property RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Serrano Development Group for the City-owned Main Street property, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
Jason Crawford, Director of Community Development, provided the staff report.
Addressing the Council were Lynn Plambeck, regarding oak trees near the project, and TimBen Boydston, regarding needed additional parking.
Council discussed working with Serrano in the past, maintaining the aesthetic of Main Street, and the options available to the City.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
SECONDER: Patsy Ayala, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Weste, Ayala, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
SECONDER: Patsy Ayala, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Weste, Ayala, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda
ITEM 3
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES – The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the January 13, 2026, Special Meeting.
ITEM 4
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the January 13, 2026, Regular Meeting.
ITEM 5
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 01 AND 02
Check Register No. 01 for the Period 11/28/25 through 12/11/25 and 12/18/25. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period of 12/01/25 through 12/12/25. Check Register No. 02 for the Period 12/12/25 through 12/25/25 and 12/31/25. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period of 12/15/25 through 12/26/25.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 01 and 02.
ITEM 6
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 LOS ANGELES COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING
SOLUTIONS AGENCY ANNUAL BUDGET FOR MEASURE A FUNDS
City Council consideration of the FY 2025-26 Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) annual budget for Measure A funds, including approval of the expenditure plan and authorization to submit the budget to LACAHSA. The budget allocates $3,502,293 across Production, Preservation, and Ownership, Technical Assistance, and Renter Protection and Homelessness Prevention categories.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget for Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency funding and authorize its submission.
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2. Increase Measure A LACAHSA revenues and corresponding appropriations as follows:
increase revenue account 275-462101 (LACAHSA PPO) by $2,424,030 and appropriate the same amount to expenditure account 2753208-517101; increase revenue account 277-462101 (LACAHSA TA) by $147,707 and appropriate the same amount to expenditure account 2773210-516102.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 7
CONTRACT AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR SOLAR INVERTER REPAIRS AT
THE TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY
This agenda item considers the award and appropriation of funds for the solar inverter repairs contract at the Transit Maintenance Facility to Nuon Energy LLC, dba McKay Roofing and Solar.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a contract to Nuon Energy LLC, dba McKay Roofing and Solar, for solar inverter repair services at the Transit Maintenance Facility in the amount of $82,565 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $8,257, for a total contract amount not to exceed $90,822.
2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $90,822 to Transit Capital Contractual Services Expenditure Account 7003702-516101, increase Miscellaneous Federal Grants Revenue Account 700-442409 by $72,658, and increase Municipal Operator Service Improvement Program Revenue Account 700-442207 by $18,164.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents and modify the award in the event of issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 8
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF
THREE NEW HYDROGEN FUEL CELL TRANSIT BUSES
City Council consideration of a purchase and delivery of three new hydrogen fuel cell transit buses.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the “piggyback” purchase of three zero emission hydrogen fuel cell local buses, inclusive of taxes, tariffs, tools, training, and spare parts, from New Flyer of America using the California Association for Coordinated Transportation/Morongo Basin Transit Authority joint procurement contract number 23-01, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,724,856.
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2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents and modify the awardees in the event of project withdrawal or abandonment, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 9
2026 COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ARTS GRANTS
City Council consideration to approve the 2026 Community Services and Arts Grants program funding recommendations by the Grants Committee and Peer Review Rating Panel.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the 2026 Community Services and Arts Grants Committee’s program funding recommendations in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for Community Services Grants and $100,000 for Arts Grants, for a total not to exceed $200,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all Grant Program Agreements with the agencies approved for funding, subject to City Attorney approval.
City Manager Ken Striplin provided the Council with an update on the status of applications for Community Services and Arts Grants. Mr. Striplin stated that the grants for Circle of Hope and Sulphur Springs Education Foundation should be funded pending an update due to incomplete applications; recommended to fully fund Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra for $5,000; and recommended to fully fund Canyon Theater Guild for $7,500 due to this oversight; and appropriate additional funds from Council Contingency.
Addressing the Council was TimBen Boydston regarding his appreciation.
Councilmember Gibbs made the motion to approve the amended staff recommendation and requested to hold funding for the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry until their reopening.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
No additional requests to speak were received.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the Regular Meeting at in memory of Cameron Gott and Lola Williams 7:22 p.m.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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Agenda Item: 5
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: February 10, 2026
SUBJECT: CHECK REGISTER NO. 03
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Brittany Houston
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 03.
BACKGROUND
Check Register No. 03 for the Period 12/26/25 through 01/08/26 and 01/15/26 in the aggregate amount of $8,317,267.80 inclusive of Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 12/29/25 through 01/09/26 in the aggregate amount of $1,624,582.35.
FISCAL IMPACT
Adequate funds are available in the budgeted expenditure accounts to support the Check Register payments.
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Agenda Item: 6
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: February 10, 2026
SUBJECT: AQUATICS SCOREBOARD REPLACEMENT CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Bryan Peck
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Award a contract to Hart Design Build, Inc., for replacement of aquatics scoreboards in the amount of $470,030 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $47,003, for a total contract amount not to exceed $517,033.
2. Increase General Fund Capital Projects Fund revenues in the amount of $258,517 to Revenue Account 601-462101and appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $217,033 to Expenditure Account M3042601-516101.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
Since hosting its first swim meet in 2004, the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center (SCAC) has become a premier venue for local, regional, state, and national swim competitions. A key factor in earning this reputation has been the high-quality Daktronics scoreboard system which is critical for accurately displaying official race times, lane placements, and event information in real time, supporting fair competition, efficient meet operations, and compliance with competitive swimming standards.
Several components of the existing scoreboards have recently reached the end of their useful life. Recently, the existing scoreboard’s components have begun to fail. To maintain SCAC’s reputation as a state-of-the-art facility and to continue hosting high-level competitions, it is essential to upgrade and modernize the scoreboard system. The current scoreboard is non- 6 Packet Pg. 46
operational, and relies on proprietary components that are no longer manufactured. Despite extensive efforts, City of Santa Clarita (City) staff have not been successful in locating compatible components to restore functionality.
The SCAC requires the replacement and installation of two Video Display Scoreboards and associated signage. To facilitate this, the project scope includes the removal of the existing boards, structural steel modifications, electrical and data cabling, and integration with existing timing and control systems. The replacement will improve facility operations by ensuring accurate timing and data display, and enhancing the spectator experience. This project supports the City’s efforts of sustaining public infrastructure.
An invitation to bid was published and circulated via the City’s e-procurement system BidNet on November 12, 2025. The City transmitted the solicitation to 2,054 vendors on BidNet, of which 70 vendors downloaded materials. A total of three bids were submitted and opened on January 13, 2026. The results of the bids are shown below.
Company Location Bid Amount
National Aquatic Services, Inc. Brentwood, CA $464,342 Hart Design Build, Inc. Glendale, CA $470,030
Tricore Enterprise, Inc. Riverside, CA $499,450
The apparent lowest bidder, National Aquatic Services, Inc., was determined to be non- responsive because it did not possess the required contractor’s licenses at the time of bid submission and also failed to provide all required bid documentation; therefore it was disqualified in accordance with the solicitation requirements.
Staff recommends the project be awarded to Hart Design Build, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder. The contractor possesses a valid state 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 project cost of $517,033 will be evenly divided between the City and the William S. Hart Union High School District (District), with the District contributing fifty percent of the total project cost inclusive of contingency. The District has previously contributed towards the replacement of the scoreboards in 2003 and 2015. This replacement project will also directly benefit the District by supporting continued use of the facility by the District’s high school swim and dive teams.
The project is anticipated to be completed fall of 2026. The primary driver of the schedule is the scoreboard equipment procurement, which has an estimated material lead time of approximately 15 to 20 weeks. Timely award of the contract is critical to ensure materials are delivered on schedule and installation can be completed around scheduled aquatic programs and competitive events.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the recommended actions, adequate funds totaling $517,033 will be available in project expenditure account M3042601-516101 to support the associated contract amount and revenue account 601-462101 will be increased by $258,517 to reflect the District's contribution.
ATTACHMENTS
FM-25-26-M3042 Invitation For Bid (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) FM-25-26-M3042 Hart Design Build Inc. Bid Response (available in the City Clerk's Reading File).
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