Santa Clarita City Council
April 28, 2026

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, April 28, 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
Pursuant to Government Code section 54954.3 members of the public are afforded the opportunities to address the City Council. You may address the Council once per meeting during Public Participation on any matter within the Council's jurisdiction that is not listed on the agenda. Public Participation speaker's cards must be submitted to the City Clerk BEFORE this portion of the meeting begins. To address the Council regarding an item on the agenda, please fill out a speaker's card and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor announces the item.

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INVOCATION
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
Mary Cusick Retirement Recognition

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

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

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

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve the minutes of the April 14, 2026 Regular Meeting.

2. CHECK REGISTER NO. 09 - Check Register No. 09 for Period 03/20/26 through 04/02/26 and 04/09/26. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 03/23/26 through 04/03/26.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 09.

3. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36516 - Government Code Section 36516(a) allows regular adjustments to the City Council compensation. The second reading of the ordinance increases Councilmember compensation by a total of 5 percent effective 2027. The last increase of Councilmember compensation was effective in 2025.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled "AN

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.04.048 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING CITY COUNCIL SALARY."

4. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE AND HOUSING LAW UPDATE - SECOND READING - Second reading of amendments to the Santa Clarita Municipal Code, regarding the City of Santa Clarita's accessory dwelling unit ordinance, the two- unit development ordinance, and Housing Element Policy HP-2.1.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Find the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance and Housing Law Updates project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as adoption of an ADU ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code § 21080.17, adoption of a Senate Bill 9 ordinance is exempt from CEQA under Government Code § 66411.7(n), and implementation of Housing Element Program HP-2.1 is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code of Regs. § 15000, et seq.) Section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense exemption.

2. Adopt an ordinance entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 26- 011 (UDC26-001), AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE.”

5. AGENDA MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SOFTWARE
CONTRACTS - The software for the City's agenda management platform will sunset in the near term. This item requests City Council consideration of a new agenda management system and public engagement platform.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve the use of a cooperative agreement through OMNIA Partners contract #23-

6692-01 and award a three-year contract to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for the eScribe Agenda Management software platform in the amount of $160,025, and authorize a five percent contingency in the amount of $8,001 for potential additional services or unforeseen costs, for a total contract amount not to exceed $168,026.

2. Approve the use of a cooperative agreement through NASPO contract #AR2472 and award a one-year contract to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for the PublicInput public engagement software platform in the amount of $25,568, and authorize a five percent contingency in the amount of $1,278 for potential additional services or unforeseen costs, for a total contract amount not to exceed $26,846.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two additional one-year renewal options for both contracts, each not to exceed the annual contract amount, inclusive of contingency and any approved price escalations, and subject to annual appropriation by the City Council.

4. Appropriate a one-time appropriation of $16,783 from the Computer Replacement (Fund 720) to Expenditure Account 720220-516101, and $74,482 from the General Fund (Fund 100) to Expenditure Account 1002200-516101.

5. Appropriate $51,039 and $52,570 from the General Fund (Fund 100) to Expenditure Account 1002200-516101 for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 respectively, subject to City Council appropriation through the annual budget process.

6. Contingent upon execution of the renewal options for both contracts, appropriate additional funds from the General Fund (Fund 100) to Expenditure Account 1002200- 516101 in the amount of $23,268 for FY 2026-27, $24,198 for FY 2027-28, $54,149 for FY 2028-29, and $55,773 for FY 2029-30, subject to City Council appropriation through the annual budget process.

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

6. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR LMD ZONE 29 VILLA METRO, ZONE 30 PENLON, AND ZONE 31 RIVER VILLAGE - City Council consideration to award a contract to Stay Green, Inc., to provide recurring landscape maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone 29 (Villa Metro), Zone 30 (Penlon) and Zone 31 (Five Knolls).

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a five-year contract to Stay Green, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone 29 (Villa Metro), Zone 30 (Penlon), and Zone 31 (Five Knolls), for a total contract amount not to exceed $733,370.

2. Appropriate an ongoing budget increase, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27, from the

Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) in the amount of $2,100 to expenditure account 3572460-516110 and $21,758 to expenditure account 3572461- 516110, contingent upon appropriation of funds by the City Council in each fiscal year.

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

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

7. BUS SERVICES FOR USE BY RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS CONTRACT - Transportation services are needed for several Recreation and Community Services programs including Camp Clarita, Junior Lifeguards, and offerings available at the Canyon Country and Newhall Community Centers. In order to provide for the transportation of program participants, bids were solicited from bus service providers.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a one-year contract to Zūm Services, Inc., to provide bus services for the Recreation and Community Services Division in the amount of $93,775, and authorize a contingency of $9,378, for a total contract not to exceed $103,153.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two additional one-year renewal options, each not to exceed the annual contract amount, plus any adjustments consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor, and contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year.

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

8. VALENCIA GLEN PARK POOL RE-PLASTER P0026 PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - This item considers awarding a construction contract for the Valencia Glen Park Pool Re-Plaster. The improvements include re-plastering of the pool, and replacement of the underwater lights, skimmers, lane line anchors, main drain covers, and depth markers.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Valencia Glen Park Pool Re-Plaster Project P0026.

2. Award a construction contract to National Pools Inc. for pool re-plaster services in the

amount of $277,160 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $27,716, for a total contract amount not to exceed $304,876.

3. Find the Valencia Glen Park Pool Re-Plaster Project P0026 exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Article 19, Section 15301.

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

9. HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY REPAIR CONTRACT - The City of Santa Clarita Neighborhood Services Department administers maintenance operations for all City-owned facilities. This item is to secure contracted services for ongoing heating and air conditioning maintenance and emergency repairs to ensure reliable and efficient operation of City facilities.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve the use of a cooperative agreement through Sourcewell contract #080824- JHN and award a five-year contract to Johnson Controls, Inc., for heating and air conditioning maintenance and emergency repair services for all City-owned facilities for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,986,786.

2. Authorize an ongoing appropriation to the Contractual Services accounts listed on Exhibit A for a total amount of $4,753 in Fiscal Year 2027-28, $4,849 for Fiscal Year 2028-29, $4,946 for Fiscal Year 2029-30, and $5,045 for Fiscal Year 2030-31, contingent upon the appropriation of funds in the annual budget for such fiscal years.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, and to modify the awardees in the event of project withdrawal or abandonment, subject to City Attorney review.

10. 2025-26 FEDERAL CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, PHASE IV, PROJECT C1018 - PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS - This item considers awarding a construction contract for the 2025-26 Federal Circulation Improvement Program, Phase IV project. The improvements will enhance traffic circulation at the intersection of Valencia Boulevard and McBean Parkway. Improvements include construction of triple left-turn lanes on eastbound and westbound Valencia Boulevard, improvements to the existing traffic signal, street lighting adjustments, hardscape installation, roadway widening, traffic signage and striping, and landscaping improvements.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2025-26 Federal Circulation Improvement Program, Phase IV, Project C1018.

2. Find and determine that the 2025-26 Federal Circulation Improvement Program, Phase IV project was identified as a traffic mitigation measure (TR-5) and previously analyzed within the Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted for the Valencia Town Center by the City of Santa Clarita’s Planning Commission (Resolution P20-01), and that no further environmental review is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162.

3. Award a construction contract to C.A. Rasmussen, Inc., for the 2025-26 Federal Circulation Improvement Program, Phase IV project in the amount of $2,263,315 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $339,497, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,602,812.

4. Award a professional services contract to Dokken Engineering, to provide construction support services for the 2025-26 Federal Circulation Improvement Program, Phase IV project in the amount of $67,920 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $6,792, for a total contract amount not to exceed $74,712.

5. Award a professional services contract to Allan E. Seward Engineering Geology, Inc., for the 2025-26 Federal Circulation Improvement Program, Phase IV project to provide materials testing and geotechnical inspection services in the amount of $70,874 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $7,087, for a total contract amount not to exceed $77,961.

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

11. SUMMARY VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER

PURPOSES AT SHAPELL - PLUM CANYON APARTMENTS (WHITES
CANYON ROAD) - Approval of this resolution would provide for the summary vacation of a sanitary sewer easement at the Plum Canyon Apartments, located at 19300 Maybrook Lane.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of an easement for sanitary sewer purposes, as described in Exhibit “A” Legal Description and shown on 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.

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 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 May 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.

CERTIFICATION
On April 23, 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

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, April 14, 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 6:05 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.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Councilwoman McLean recognized those who support individuals on the autism spectrum and announced the upcoming FestAbility event at West Creek Park, which celebrates individuals with special needs through inclusive activities and community participation. Councilwoman McLean announced that the City proclaims April as Autism Awareness Month and invited members of Agape Village to the dais to receive the proclamation and take a photo.

Mayor Weste recognized the contributions of City volunteers who support programs, events, and community initiatives. Mayor Weste announced that the City proclaims April as National 1 Packet Pg. 9
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Volunteer Month. Members of the Junior Chamber International of Santa Clarita, along with graduating high school students who received the Civic Service Impact Award for completing over 100 volunteer hours, were invited to the dais to accept the proclamation and take a photo.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Peter Fehler, regarding wildfire mitigation; Mark Armendariz, regarding San Francisquito open space; and Margie Reid, regarding the oak tree ordinance amendment.

STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin provided clarification on the oak tree ordinance amendment. He commented that after the Council passed the ordinance to a second reading, City staff was made aware of legal issues that required further review and study; therefore, the ordinance was put on hold until further review occurs. Mr. Striplin advised that staff will be in contact with the speaker to attempt to assist in resolving the speaker's issues.

Regarding San Francisquito open space, Mr. Striplin stated he received and responded to the speaker's email and will investigate and respond if violations exist.

COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Ayala commented on the City of Santa Clarita's first-ever Tree-mendous Arbor Day, the first-ever May the 4th Be With You event at Central Park, and Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros at the Santa Clarita Library on April 25. Mayor Pro Tem Ayala thanked several organizations, including the William S. Hart School District, The Boss Ladies! She Means Business Network, City of Hope Hospital, and Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley.

Councilmember Miranda commented on the grand reopening of the William S. Hart Museum and spoke of the opportunities available to the attendees.

Councilwoman McLean commented on the first-ever Art Hop celebration and the event activities. Councilwoman McLean shared that the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council unanimously approved the bylaws amendment that she put forth, providing clarification for the bylaw committee on how Santa Clarita could qualify for its own district in SCAG, and it will now move on to the General Assembly in May.

Councilwoman McLean thanked staff for the preservation of the William S. Hart Museum and commented on the North County Transportation Coalition meeting discussion of a new high- speed rail business plan that includes an above-ground route.

Mayor Weste commented on the 30th Anniversary of the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival and all the festivities, including honoring Gary Combs and the Happy family as the newest inductees to the Walk of Western Stars, the first SENSES Block Party of 2026; the inaugural Line Dance Competition; and the festival itself at William S. Hart Park. Mayor Weste concluded her comments by requesting adjournments in honor of Rick Patterson and Richard Musella.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

ITEM 1
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE AND HOUSING LAW UPDATES – FIRST

READING
Amendments to the Santa Clarita Municipal Code, regarding the City of Santa Clarita's accessory dwelling unit ordinance, the two-unit development ordinance, and Housing Element Policy HP-2.1.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Conduct the public hearing.

2. Find the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance and Housing Law Updates project exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense exemption.

3. Introduce an ordinance entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 26-011 (UDC26-001), AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE,” and pass to second reading.

Mayor Weste opened the Public Hearing.

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

Associate Planner Andy Olson provided the staff report.

City Attorney Joseph Montes discussed the letter from Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment (SCOPE) regarding the project. He stated that Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) applications require a sixty-day approval, and the City cannot require anything with respect to oak trees. Regarding the high fire severity zones, the City looked at several studies and jurisdictions, and found there would not be a rationale that would satisfy the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Mr. Montes stated that two additional statutory CEQA exemptions will be added to the ordinance if the Council moves forward with the first reading.

Addressing the Council was Lynne Plambeck, representing SCOPE.

Mayor Weste closed the public comment period.

Mayor Pro Tem Ayala asked what the City's restrictions are, and Associate Planner Andy Olson stated that the state ties the City's hands with the regulations; she asked how can the City ensure that new ADUs are not creating any additional public safety risks in high fire severity zones, and Mr. Olson replied that ADUs will still need to comply with the building codes and current standards; she inquired about impacts on infrastructure, and City Manager Ken Striplin stated 1 Packet Pg. 11
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that an analysis can be done, but the state has made it clear that local control is being removed and an analysis would not change anything. Mayor Pro Tem Ayala encouraged the use of social media to communicate state legislation to the constituents of Santa Clarita.

Councilmember Miranda voiced his concern about the continued erosion of local control.

Mayor Weste remarked that the ordinance is a compliance update.

RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 1]
MOVER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
SECONDER: Patsy Ayala, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Laurene Weste, Patsy Ayala, Bill Miranda
NAYS: Marsha McLean
ABSENT: Jason Gibbs

NEW BUSINESS

ITEM 2

INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING COUNCILMEMBER
COMPENSATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36516
City Government Code Section 36516(a) allows regular adjustments to the City Council compensation. City Council to consider Councilmember compensation increase to be effective 2027. The last increase of Councilmember compensation was effective in 2025.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Review and discuss City Council compensation and determine increase to be effective after the November 2026 election.

2. Introduce and pass to a second reading an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.04.048 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING CITY COUNCIL SALARY."

City Manager Ken Striplin provided the staff report.

Councilwoman McLean stated that 2.5 percent is consistent with prior increases.

Councilmember Miranda stated that councilmembers earn less than minimum wage and recommended higher pay for future councilmembers.

Councilwoman McLean made a motion for an increase of 2.5 percent per year, not compounded, and consistent with the last increase.
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RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 1]
MOVER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
SECONDER: Patsy Ayala, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Laurene Weste, Patsy Ayala, Marsha McLean
NAYS: Bill Miranda
ABSENT: Jason Gibbs

ITEM 3
ARTS MASTER PLAN 2035: VISION AND ACTION
City Council review and consider adoption of the Arts Master Plan 2035: Vision and Action.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council receive report and adopt the Arts Master Plan 2035: Vision and Action.

Continued to a date uncertain; and return to the Arts Commission.

RESULT: CONTINUED

CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Patsy Ayala, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Laurene Weste, Patsy Ayala, Marsha McLean, Bill Miranda ABSENT: Jason Gibbs

ITEM 4
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES – The minutes are submitted for approval.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 24, 2026, Special Meeting.

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

RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 24, 2026, Regular Meeting.

ITEM 6
CHECK REGISTER NO. 07 AND 08
Check Register No. 07 for the Period 02/20/26 through 03/05/26 and 03/12/26. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period of 02/23/26 through 03/06/26. Check Register No. 08 for the Period 03/06/26 through 03/19/26 and 03/26/26. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period of 03/09/26 through 03/20/26.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 07 and 08.

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ITEM 7
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
Per California Government Code Section 53646, the City Treasurer may annually present the City's Investment Policy to the City Council to reaffirm or make any changes to the existing policy.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council adopt the City of Santa Clarita's Fiscal Year 2026-27 Statement of Investment Policy, and direct staff to submit the policy to the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada for certification in their annual award program.

ITEM 8

PORTABLE DOCUMENT FORMAT ACCESSIBILITY AND REMEDIATION SOFTWARE Authorization to implement DocAccess, a PDF remediation and accessibility software solution, to ensure City documents comply with ADA, Section 504, and WCAG standards. This initiative supports equitable public access to information while reducing legal and compliance risks associated with inaccessible digital content.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a three-year contract to CivicPlus, LLC, for the use of the DocAccess PDF remediation and accessibility application, for a total contract amount not to exceed $83,965.

2. Appropriate funding from the General Fund (Fund 100) to Technology Services expenditure account 1002200-516101 in the amount of $28,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27, $27,300 in Fiscal Year 2027-28, and $28,665 in Fiscal Year 2028-29. Funding for future fiscal years are contingent upon the appropriations funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year.

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

ITEM 9
WILLIAM S. HART PARK BARNYARD ANIMAL FEED EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY

INCREASE
The purpose of this item is to increase expenditure authority with Fox Feed for the purchase of animal feed for the William S. Hart Park Barnyard.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Authorize an increase in expenditure authority in the amount of $40,004 with Fox Feed for animal feed at the William S. Hart Park Barnyard, for an annual amount not to exceed $90,000.

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

ITEM 10
NEWHALL COMMUNITY CENTER PLAYGROUND RENOVATION P2027-DESIGN

CONTRACT
City Council consideration of a design services contract for the Newhall Community Center Playground Renovation.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a design contract to Architerra Design Group, for design services for the Newhall Community Center Playground Renovation Project, in the amount of $74,720 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $7,472 for a total contract amount not to exceed $82,192.

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

ITEM 11
PUBLIC ART DONATION: ENDANGERED FOSSILS
Consideration of accepting a donation from artist Judith Modrak for the temporary public artwork, Endangered Fossils, located at West Creek Park into the City of Santa Clarita's permanent public art collection.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council accept the donation of Judith Modrak’s artwork, Endangered Fossils, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with Ms. Modrak, subject to City Attorney approval.

Addressing the Council was Mr. Jasik.

ITEM 12

BUS HYDROGEN REFUELING STATION CONSULTING AND PROJECT

MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT AMENDMENT
This item considers amending the existing contract with Hydrogen Technology & Energy Corporation to provide for Bus Hydrogen Refueling Station consulting and project management services.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Amend the existing contract with Hydrogen Technology & Energy Corporation (HTEC) for Bus Hydrogen Refueling Station consulting and project management services to increase expenditure authority in the amount of $231,684, plus a 15 percent contingency of $34,753, for a total increase of $266,437, for a total not to exceed amount of $748,847, and extend the contract term with HTEC through final acceptance of the hydrogen production and fuel station currently under construction.

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2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $266,437 to Transit Capital Contractual Services Expenditure Account (7003702-516101), and increase Miscellaneous Federal Grants Revenue Account (700-442409) by $266,437.

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

ITEM 13

TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY EV CHARGERS CONTRACT
This agenda item considers the award for the purchase and installation of three electric vehicle chargers at the Transit Maintenance Facility.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Award a contract to Beam Global for the purchase of two EV ARC™ solar powered electric vehicle chargers for the Transit Maintenance Facility in the amount of $198,294.

2. Award a contract to ChargePoint, Inc., for the purchase of one electric vehicle charger for the Transit Maintenance Facility in the amount of $57,222.

3. Award a contract to H&S Electric, Inc., for the installation of one electric vehicle charger at the Transit Maintenance Facility in the amount of $43,000, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $4,300, for a total contract amount not to exceed $47,300.

4. Appropriate funds in the amount of $255,516 to Transit Capital Equipment Expenditure Account (7003702-520102) and $47,300 to Transit Capital Contractual Services Expenditure Account (7003702-516101), increase SB1 State of Good Repair Revenue Account (700- 442414) by $257,039 and increase Miscellaneous Revenue Account (700-462101) by $45,777.

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

ITEM 14

MV TRANSPORTATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT EXTENTION

OF THE CITY'S TRANSIT SERVICE SYSTEM
City Council consideration to extend the contract between the City of Santa Clarita and MV Transportation for the operation and maintenance of the City's transit service system through June 30, 2028.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

City Council:

1. Authorize the remaining two-year contract extension with MV Transportation, Inc., extending the contract through June 30, 2028, and authorize an increased expenditure authority in the amount of $3,190,106 for Fiscal Year 2026-27, in an annual amount not to exceed $32,056,649, and an additional four percent, or $1,282,266 for FY 2027-28, in an 1 Packet Pg. 16
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annual amount not to exceed $33,338,915.

2. Appropriate ongoing funds from the Transit Fund (Fund 700) starting Fiscal Year 2026-27 in the amount of $1,339,485 to Transit Local Bus Service Expenditure Account (7003700- 516116); $540,222 to Transit Dial-A-Ride Service Expenditure Account (7003700-516117); $391,736 to Transit Commuter Bus Service Expenditure Account (7003700-516118); $666,891 to Transit Contract Administration Expenditure Account (7003700-516119); and $251,772 to Transit GO Transit Expenditure Account (7003700-516121).

3. Adjust the Fiscal Year 2026-27 billing rates for MV Transportation, Inc., as follows: local and special services to $108.48 per revenue hour, Dial-A-Ride $55.80 per trip, commuter services $108.48 per revenue hour, on demand $93.69 per revenue hour, fuel $13.78 per revenue hour, and administration fee $563,503 per month, and authorize an additional four percent increase for FY 2027-28.

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

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council was Lynn Plambeck, regarding evacuation in high fire zones and density bonuses, as well as ADUs.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Rick Patterson and Richard S.

Musella at 7:30 p.m.

______________________________________

MAYOR
ATTEST:

______________________________________

CITY CLERK
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Agenda Item: 2

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: April 28, 2026
SUBJECT: CHECK REGISTER NO. 09
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Brittany Houston

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 09.

BACKGROUND

Check Register No. 09 for the Period 03/20/26 through 04/02/26 and 04/09/26 in the aggregate amount of $16,387,558.99 inclusive of Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 03/23/26 through 04/03/26 in the aggregate amount of $2,457,592.83.

FISCAL IMPACT

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

ATTACHMENTS
Memo - Check Register No. 09
Check Register No. 09 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 2 Packet Pg. 18

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Agenda Item: 3

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: April 28, 2026
SUBJECT: SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING

COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 36516
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources and Library Services
PRESENTER: Kenneth W. Striplin

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.04.048 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING CITY COUNCIL SALARY."

BACKGROUND

At the regular meeting of the City Council of April 14, 2026, the City Council introduced an ordinance concerning City Councilmember salary. City Council approved a salary adjustment of

2.5 percent per year for a total of 5 percent. City Council passed the ordinance to a second reading.

Members of the Santa Clarita City Council are compensated monthly by the City of Santa Clarita (City), under specific provisions of state law, for the substantial amount of time and effort they contribute leading our local government. In addition to participating in regular meetings, City Councilmembers represent the City on regional and statewide boards and commissions and organizations. Councilmembers also participate in a wide variety of community events and meet with constituents on issues of concern to residents of the City.

Government Code Section 36516(a) sets forth basic provisions which allow regular adjustments to the City Council compensation. Government Code Section 36516.5 requires City Council compensation adjustments be adopted by the present City Council to be effective after a future City Council election. The Government Code also provides for Councilmember compensation to be increased up to 5 percent for each calendar year from the effective date of the last salary adjustment or up to an amount equal to inflation, based on the California Consumer Price Index, 3 Packet Pg. 22

but not to exceed 10 percent per calendar year.

On January 1, 2025, Councilmember compensation was increased to $2,444.69 per month. This increase was equal to 2.5 percent per year for the calendar years 2023 and 2024. This compensation increase was less than the 5 percent per year allowed by Government Code. The City Council has not received a salary adjustment since January 1, 2025, and the earliest the next increase can be effective is January 1, 2027.

Consistent with the Government Code, Councilmember compensation may be reviewed for consideration of a salary adjustment anytime prior to the November 2026 election. City Council discussed and approved a salary adjustment for a total pay increase of 2.5 percent (not compounded) for the calendar years 2025 and 2026, for a total increase of 5 percent, to go into effect January 1, 2027, or after the November 2026 election results are certified by the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder and the Santa Clarita City Clerk, whichever date is later.

The approved monthly salary adjustment is as follows:

Current Salary Approved Salary
$2,444.69 $2,566.92

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

The maximum budget impact would be $122.23 per month per Councilmember or an annual increase to the City budget of $7,333.80 for all five Councilmembers. The annual percent change for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Los Angeles Area since the last Council salary adjustment is 3 percent for January 2025. The annual percent change for California Consumer Price Index (CCPI) for 2025-26 is 3.1 percent. The annual percent change for CCPI for 2026-27 is not yet available.

ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. 26-___

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.04.048

OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE

CONCERNING CITY COUNCIL SALARY

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That Section 2.04.048 is amended to read as follows:
"2.04.048 City Council Salaries

The salary for City Councilmembers shall be increased as provided for in Government Code Section 36516 from the amount of $2,444.69 to $2,566.92 per month effective on January 1, 2027 or after the November 2026 election results are certified by the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder and the Santa Clarita City Clerk, whichever date is later. This salary increase represents a total pay increase of 2.5 percent (not compounded) for the calendar years 2025 and 2026, for a total increase of 5 percent. Such salary shall be payable on a monthly basis and in the same manner as salaries are paid to other officers and employees of the City of Santa Clarita."

SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as set forth in Government Code section 36937, but the date set forth in section 2.04.048 reflects that the change in salary will not apply to any Councilmembers during their current term of office. Instead, it shall apply after one or more members of the council has become eligible for such change in salary by virtue of commencing a new term of office, at which time it shall apply to all Councilmembers.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published as required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 28th day of April, 2026.

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MAYOR
ATTEST:

CITY CLERK

DATE:________________________

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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )

I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance 26- was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 14th day of April 2026. That thereafter, said ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 28th day of April 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance No. 26- and was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C. 40806).

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CITY CLERK

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Agenda Item: 4

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: April 28, 2026
SUBJECT: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE AND HOUSING

LAW UPDATE - SECOND READING
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
PRESENTER: Andy Olson

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Find the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance and Housing Law Updates project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as adoption of an ADU ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code § 21080.17, adoption of a Senate Bill 9 ordinance is exempt from CEQA under Government Code § 66411.7(n), and implementation of Housing Element Program HP-2.1 is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code of Regs. § 15000, et seq.) Section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense exemption.

2. Adopt an ordinance entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 26-011 (UDC26- 001), AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE.”

BACKGROUND

On April 14, 2026, the City Council conducted a public hearing to consider an ordinance that would amend the City of Santa Clarita’s (City) Municipal Code to: 1) change regulations regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs); 2) change regulations regarding two-unit residential development (Senate Bill 9 [SB9]); and 3) implement Housing Element Program HP-2.1. After hearing City staff’s presentation, considering comments from the public, and deliberation by the City Council, the City Council passed a motion to approve the project and pass the ordinance to a second reading by a vote of 3-1.

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ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact.

ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance
Proposed SCMC Amendments - Clean Version
Notice of Exemption
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ORDINANCE NO. 26-__

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 26-011 (UDC26-001), AMENDING THE

SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT FOR MASTER CASE 26-011. The City Council makes the following findings of fact:

A. The City periodically updates the Santa Clarita Municipal Code (SCMC), including the subdivision regulations (Title 16) and zoning regulations (Title 17).

B. The City Council adopted the City’s accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance on January 26, 2021. The ordinance was submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), which provided a review letter in March 2023.

The City responded in April 2023, and HCD’s next review letter was provided in December 2025.

C. The City Council adopted the City’s two-unit development (Senate Bill 9 [SB9]) ordinance on January 25, 2022. HCD provided comments on the ordinance in its December 2025 review letter.

D. The City Council adopted the 6th Cycle Housing Element on June 27, 2023, and HCD certified the Housing Element on August 22, 2023. The Housing Element included Program HP-2.1: Zoning Code Changes for Consistency with state law.

E. The City seeks to amend the SCMC to implement HCD’s recommendations regarding regulating ADUs, two-unit developments, and the City’s adopted Housing Element (Project).

F. The Project was duly noticed for a public hearing before the Planning Commission in accordance with the public hearing noticing requirements of the SCMC, and a one-eighth page advertisement was placed in The Signal Newspaper on February 24, 2026.

G. The City reviewed the Project’s environmental impacts pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.) and the CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq.; collectively, “CEQA”).

H. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the project commencing on March 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., or later, at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California.

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I. At the public hearing, the Planning Commission considered the entire administrative record, including, without limitation, the staff presentation, staff report, and public testimony. At the close of the public hearing, the Planning Commission in a 3-2 vote, recommended the City Council approve Master Case 26-011 and its associated entitlements, as shown in attached Exhibits A and B, which are incorporated by reference.

J. The Project was duly noticed in accordance with the public hearing noticing requirements of the SCMC, and a one-eighth page advertisement was placed in The Signal Newspaper on March 24, 2026.

K. The City Council held a duly noticed hearing on Master Case 26-011 on April 14, 2026.

At this hearing, the City Council introduced, and passed this ordinance to a second reading on April 28, 2026; and

L. The City Council held a duly noticed second reading on Master Case 26-011 on April 28, 2026. This ordinance, and its findings, are made based upon the evidence presented to the City Council at its April 14, 2026 hearing including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Community Development Director.

SECTION 2. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF MASTER CASE 26-011. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council finds as follows:

A. A Notice of Exemption for this project was prepared in compliance with the CEQA.

1. Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 states that the adoption of an ADU ordinance by a city or county to implement Section 65852.1 of, or Article 2 (commencing with Section 66314) or Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333) of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of, the Government Code, is exempt from CEQA.

2. California Government Code Section 66411.7(n) states that adoption of an ordinance to implement the provisions of Senate Bill 9 are exempt from CEQA under Division 13 of the Public Resources Code (commencing with Section 21000);

3. The Project is exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3), the common sense exemption. The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.

B. The documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is based is the Master Case 26-011 project file and that

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this project file is located within the Community Development Department and is in the custody of the Director of Community Development.

C. Based upon the findings set forth above, the City Council finds the Project to be categorically exempt from additional environmental review and that the Director prepared the Notice of Exemption for this Project in compliance with CEQA.

SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE 26-011. Based on the foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 26-011, the City Council determines as follows:

A. That the proposal is consistent with the General Plan;

The proposed amendments themselves do not include any new development. Adoption of the proposed amendments will implement California law, including, without limitation, ADU and SB9 legislation, and will further implement the City’s Housing Element.

Specifically, the amendments are consistent with the following Land Use and Planning objectives and policies:

Objective LU 3.1: Provide for a diversity of housing types available to provide safe and suitable homes for all economic levels, household sizes, age groups and special needs groups within the community.

Policy LU 3.1.1: On the Land Use Map, designate adequate land for residential use at various densities to provide a mix of housing opportunities for all segments of the population, including attached, detached, senior, and mixed-use housing types, which are consistent with community character and meet the region’s housing goals.

Policy LU 3.1.2: Provide a mix of housing types within neighborhoods that accommodate households with varied income levels.

Policy LU 3.1.5: Promote development of housing that is affordable to residents, including households with incomes in the very low, low, and moderate income classifications, through provision of adequate sites on the Land Use Map, allowance for density bonuses and other development incentives.

The proposed amendments are consistent with the objectives and policies listed above.

Two-unit developments and ADUs provide diversity in the local housing stock, increasing the number of homes available. In addition, the proposed amendments are necessary to comply with changes to California legislation since the time the City’s ADU and SB9 ordinances were adopted.

The proposed amendments also would implement several provisions within Housing Element Program HP-2.1. This includes addressing changes to California law regarding

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transitional housing, supportive housing, emergency shelters, low barrier navigation centers, employee and agricultural worker housing, ADUs, and group homes.

B. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of the Unified Development Code (UDC);

The proposed amendments do not require a consistency finding with the existing code because the project would amend the SCMC in general. While no consistency finding is required, the proposed amendments would not change development densities or the City’s zoning map; the proposed amendments implement and memorialize existing state legislation that applies to development in the City today, bringing the SCMC into consistency with California law.

C. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located; and

The proposed amendments are necessary to implement the requirements of California regulations, and would bring the SCMC into compliance with state law.

D. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal’s physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use;

2. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sufficient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such proposal would generate;

3. Public protection services (e.g. Fire protection, Sheriff protection, etc.) are readily available; and

4. The provision of utilities (e.g. potable water, schools. Solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site.

The proposed amendments do not include development of any specific site, and would amend the SCMC in general. Development of ADUs, two-unit developments, and other residential-related uses described in the amendments would be developed in compliance with California law and would be regulated by the City to maximum extent feasible. The City currently receives service from the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The City is likewise served by all applicable utilities. Nothing in the proposed amendments would increase the need for fire or police protection services, or increase demand for utilities.

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SECTION 4. ADDITIONAL FINDINGS FOR UDC26-001. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 26-011, including UDC26-001, the City Council finds as follows:

A. The amendments are consistent with the adjacent area, if applicable;

The proposed amendments would apply to properties throughout the City and are consistent with the principles of the General Plan as described above. No new development is included with the proposed amendments.

B. The amendments are consistent with the principles of the General Plan;

The proposed amendments would not alter the General Plan Land Use Map or Zoning Map, nor would the proposed amendments change development densities or population projections for the City. The proposed amendments reflect the requirements of current state legislation as well as implementation of the City’s Housing Element.

C. Approval of the amendments will be in the interest of public health, convenience, safety, and general welfare and in conformity with good zoning practice;

The proposed amendments are necessary to implement the requirements of California regulations, and would bring the SCMC into compliance with state law. The City would continue to regulate these uses and development types to the extent permitted under California law, including, without limitation, issuance of building permits and conduction of building inspections.

D. The amendments are consistent with other applicable provisions of this code; and

The proposed text amendments to the SCMC were drafted to be consistent with all other provisions of the SCMC.

E. Is necessary to implement the General Plan and/or that the public convenience, the general welfare or good zoning practice justifies such action.

The proposed amendments are required to implement Program HP-2.1 and to address current state legislation regarding ADUs and SB9. Therefore, the amendments would promote the general welfare and public convenience and would constitute good zoning practice.

SECTION 5: DETERMINATION; APPROVALS. The City Council approves Master Case 26-011, consisting of the proposed SCMC amendments as described above and set forth in attached Exhibits A and B, which are incorporated by reference.

SECTION 6: RELIANCE ON RECORD. Each and every one of the findings and determinations in this ordinance are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and

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determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.

SECTION 7: SUMMARIES OF INFORMATION. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record. The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

SECTION 8. This ordinance becomes effective 30 days after its passage and adoption.

SECTION 9. The City Clerk will certify to the passage of this ordinance and cause it to be published as required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this ___th day of ______, 2026.

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MAYOR
ATTEST:

CITY CLERK

DATE:________________________

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )

I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 26- ___was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the __th day of _______ 2026. That thereafter, said ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the __th day of _____2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance No. 26- and was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C. 40806).

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CITY CLERK

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1 Exhibit A

16.28 Urban Lot Split Subdivision Requirements
This section is repealed.

17.11.020 Definitions.
“Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)” is defined pursuant to California law as may be amended from time to time, including without limitation, Government Code Section 66323means “an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated. An ADU also includes an efficiency unit as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code and may include manufactured homes as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code,” as defined in Government Code Section 65852.2, and as may be later amended. ADUs are incentivized to qualify as affordable housing units as described in Section 17.57.040(L)(4). “Junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU)” is defined pursuant to California law as may be amended from time to time, including without limitation, Government Code Section 66323.means an accessory dwelling unit “that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within a single-family residence,” which “may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure,” and which includes an efficiency kitchen, which shall include “a cooking facility with appliances” and “a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the junior accessory dwelling unit,” as defined in Government Code Section 65852.22, and as may be later amended.

17.22.090 Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit.

The Class I application ministerial process shall apply to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units. Accessory dwelling units shall be permitted subject to the requirements of Section 17.57.040(L), Accessory Dwelling Units, and all other relevant sections of this code. Accessory dwelling units shall also comply with all State of California requirements, including California Government Code Sections 65852.2 and 65852.22. (Ord. 21-1 § 6 (Exh. A), 1/26/21)

17.35 Mixed Use Zones

17.35.010 Mixed Use Corridor (MXC) Zone. Subsection (B)

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2 Residential Use Types

1. Accessory Dwelling Unit P

21. Caretaker’s Residence P

32. Community Care Facility C

43. Dwelling
a. Single-Family P
b. Two (2) Family P
c. Multifamily P

54. Family Day Care Homes P

65. Home-Based Cottage Food Operation AP

76. Home Occupation Business P

78. Joint Living/Working Quarters M

98. Model Homes T
910. Residential Health Care Facility C
101. Residential Service/Care Home C

12. Supportive Housing C

13. Transitional Housing C

17.35.020 Mixed Use Neighborhood (MXN) Zone. Subsection (B) Residential Use Types

1. Accessory Dwelling Unit P

1.2. Caretaker’s Residence P

2.3. Community Care Facility C

3.4. Dwelling
a. Single-Family P
b. Two (2) Family P
c. Multifamily P

4.5. Family Day Care Homes P

5.6. Home-Based Cottage Food Operation AP

6.7. Home Occupation Business P

7.8. Joint Living/Working Quarters M

8.9. Model Homes T

9.10. Residential Health Care Facility C

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10.11. Residential Service/Care Home C

12. Supportive Housing C

13. Transitional Housing C

17.35.030 Mixed Use Urban Village (MXUV) Zone. Subsection (B) Residential Use Types

1. Accessory Dwelling Unit P

1.2. Caretaker’s Residence P

2.3. Community Care Facility C

3.4. Dwelling
a. Single-Family P
b. Two (2) Family P
c. Multifamily P

4.5. Family Day Care Homes P

5.6. Home-Based Cottage Food Operation AP

6.7. Home Occupation Business P

7.8. Joint Living/Working Quarters M

8.9. Model Homes T

9.10. Residential Health Care Facility C

10.11. Residential Service/Care Home C

12. Supportive Housing C

13. Transitional Housing C

17.36 Open Space Zones

17.36.010 Open Space (OS) Zone. Subsection (B)
Residential Use Types

1. Accessory Dwelling Unit P

12. Caretaker’s Residence P

23. Dwelling—Single-Family P

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34. Home-Based Cottage Food Operation AP

45. Home Occupation Business P

56. Family Day Care Homes—Adult P

67. Family Day Care Homes—Family P

78. Residential Service/Care Home P

9. Supportive Housing P

10. Transitional Housing P

17.36.020 Open Space—Agriculture (OS-A) Zone. Subsection (B) Residential Use Types

1. Accessory Dwelling Unit P

1.2. Caretaker’s Residence P

2.3. Dwelling—Single-Family P

3.4. Home-Based Cottage Food Operation AP

4.5. Home Occupation Business P

5.6. Family Day Care Homes—Adult P

6.7. Family Day Care—Family P

7.8. Residential Service/Care Home P

9. Supportive Housing P

10. Transitional Housing P

17.36.030 Open Space—National Forest (OS-NF) Zone. Subsection (B) Residential Use Types

1. Accessory Dwelling Unit P

2. Caretaker’s Residence P

3. Dwelling—Single-Family P

4. Family Day Care Homes—Adult P

5. Family Day Care Homes—Family P

6. Residential Service/Care Home P

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7. Supportive Housing P

8. Transitional Housing P

17.36.040 Open Space—Bureau of Land Management (OS-BLM) Zone.

Subsection (B)
Residential Use Types

1. Accessory Dwelling Unit P

1.2. Caretaker’s Residence P

2.3. Dwelling—Single-Family P

3.4. Family Day Care Homes—Adult P

4.5. Family Day Care Homes—Family P

5.6. Residential Service/Care Home P

7. Supportive Housing P

8. Transitional Housing P

17.37.020 Public/Institutional (PI) Zone
Residential Use Types

1. Accessory Dwelling Unit P

2. Caretaker’s Residence P

3. Dwelling—Single-Family P

4. Family Day Care Homes—Adult P

5. Family Day Care—Family P

6. Fraternity/Sorority Houses C

7. Residential Service/Care Home P

8. Supportive Housing P

9. Transitional Housing P

17.38.050 MU – Mixed Use Overlay Zone Subsection (E)

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1. Accessory Dwelling Unit P

2. Caretaker’s Residence P

3. Community Care Facility C

4. Dwelling
a. Single-Family P
b. Two (2) Family P
c. Multifamily P

5. Family Day Care Homes P

6. Home-Based Cottage Food Operation AP

7. Home Occupation Business P

8. Joint Living/Working Quarters M

9. Model Homes M

10. Residential Health Care Facility C

11. Residential Service/Care Home C

12. Supportive Housing C

13. Transitional Housing C

17.42.010 Residential Use Types.

1. Accessory Dwelling Unit Parking
An attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one (1) or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated (refer to Government Code Section 65852.2). An ADU also includes an efficiency unit as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code and may include manufactured homes as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code. For zoning purposes, an accessory dwelling unit, whether attached or detached, shall not be considered to exceed the allowed density on a lot, and shall be in accordance with Chapter 17.57 (Property Development Standards—Residential). Residential parcels that contain accessory dwelling units shall be subject to subsection (14) of this section (Rooming House) and Chapter 23.50 (Residential High Occupancy Licensing and Registration). 1 space per unit or
bedroom, whichever is less,
in addition to required
parking for the primary
dwelling unit.

Notwithstanding the above,
per State law, no parking
space is required for an
accessory dwelling unit if
(a) the accessory dwelling
unit is within 1/2 mile
walking distance of public
transit; (b) the accessory
dwelling unit is entirely
within the proposed or
existing primary residence

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7 or accessory structure; (c)
the accessory dwelling unit
has no bedrooms; (d) when
on-street parking permits
are required but not
offered to the accessory
dwelling unit; or (e) where
there is a car share vehicle
located within 1 block of
the accessory dwelling unit.

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P P P P P P P P P P X X X X X

21. Caretaker’s Residence Parking
Includes permanent or temporary housing that is secondary or accessory to the primary nonresidential use on the same property. Caretaker’s housing shall be used exclusively for occupancy by a caretaker for security or monitoring of the primary use. Caretaker’s residences shall comply with the parking standards for single-family residential uses.
2 fully enclosed spaces;
spaces may be tandem
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P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P

32. Community Care Facility Parking
Includes any residential facility which is planned, designed and managed to include facilities and common areas that maximize the residents’ potential for independent living. The facility may be occupied by elderly or disabled persons or households as defined in the Health and Safety Code. Direct services that may be provided include those relating to nutritional, social, recreational, housekeeping and personal needs of the residents.

0.5 spaces per unit; plus
guest parking at 1 space
per each 8 units
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X X X X X X X C C C C C C X X

43. Dwelling Parking
Includes a building or portion of a building with a single room or group of internally connected rooms that is designed exclusively for the long-term habitation of a family and contains facilities for sleeping, eating, sanitation and a kitchen.
a. Single-Family—a detached building designed exclusively for occupancy by a single family.
2 fully enclosed
spaces
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P P P P P P P P P P X X X X X
b. Two (2) Family—includes a duplex, or other building designed for occupancy by two (2) families living independently of each other, which may be owned individually or by a single landlord.
2 fully enclosed
spaces per unit
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8 43. Dwelling Parking

X X X X X X X P P P X X X X X
c. Multifamily—includes a building designed and intended for occupancy by three (3) or more families living independently of each other, each in a separate dwelling unit, which may be owned individually or by a single landlord. Includes apartments, townhomes, row houses, triplexes, and fourplexes. Accessible parking stalls shall be required in accordance with the Building Code.
(1) Studio—1
enclosed parking
space per unit
(2) One bedroom—2
enclosed parking
spaces per unit
(3) Two bedroom—2
enclosed parking
spaces per unit
(4) Guest parking—1
parking space per
each two units (for
complexes with more
than 3 units)
(5) For senior/age
restricted
developments, one
parking space per
each two units, plus
required guest
parking
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I
X X X X X X X P P P M1, 2 C2 C2 X X
1Notwithstanding the above, a multifamily project that includes at least twenty percent (20%) of total project units as affordable to lower income households shall be permitted without need for use permit on any of the following parcels: 2861-058-072, 2861-058-073, 2861-058-074, 2861-058-075, 2861-058-076, 2861-058-077, 2861-058-079, 2861-058-080, 2861-058-081, 2861-058-082, 2861-058-083, 2861-058-084, 2861-058-085, and 2861-058-071.
2Projects subject to and compliant with all requirements of Government Code Section 65913.4 are permitted without a conditional use permit or any other nonlegislative discretionary approval.

54. Family Day Care Homes Parking
Includes a private single-family dwelling where nonmedical care and protection are provided to individuals for periods less than twenty-four (24) hours.
a. Adult—up to six (6) adults.
b. Family—up to fourteen (14) children. Family day care homes shall be licensed by the State and consistent with Section 1597.30 of the Health and Safety Code.
2 fully enclosed spaces
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P P P P P P P P P P P P X X X

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9 65. Fraternity and Sorority Houses Parking
Includes buildings containing sleeping rooms, bathrooms, common rooms and a central kitchen and dining room maintained exclusively for fraternity/sorority members and their guests or visitors and affiliated with an institution of higher learning.

0.75 spaces per bed
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X X X X X X X C C C X X X X X

76. Home-Based Cottage Food Operation Parking
Includes an enterprise which produces and sells cottage food products in the home kitchen of a primary residential dwelling unit. A cottage food operation shall be considered an accessory use and shall not operate as a food facility or wholesale food manufacturer. Home-based cottage food operations shall be in accordance with Section 17.66.025 (Cottage Food Operations).

No additional parking
required
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AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP X X

87. Home Occupation Businesses Parking
Includes office businesses which are incidental and accessory to a residential use and do not include the storage of materials of any kind or product manufacturing of any kind. Home occupation businesses shall be in accordance with Chapter 17.65 (Home Occupations).

No additional parking
required
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P P P P P P P P P P P P X X X

98. Joint Living and Working Quarters (Live/Work Units) Parking Includes a dwelling occupying a building designed for commercial or industrial occupancy and includes adequate working space reserved for, and regularly used by, one or more persons residing therein. Joint living and working quarters shall be in accordance with Section 17.66.080 (Joint Living and Working Quarters).
2 fully enclosed spaces for
residential use, plus
parking for commercial use
as per the parking
requirements contained in
this code
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X X X X X X X C C C M C C C C
109. Model Homes Parking
Includes dwellings initially constructed for the purposes of displaying the different housing models offered for sale within a residential development.

Model homes shall be developed in accordance with Section 17.67.030(C) (temporary uses).
3 spaces per model
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T T T T T T T T T T T T T X X

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10 1110. Mobilehome Park Parking
Includes sites containing spaces with the required improvements and utilities that are leased for the long-term placement of mobile or manufactured homes and may include services and facilities for residents. 2 spaces per unit; spaces
may be tandem; plus 1
space per 2 units for guest
parking
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C C C C C C C C C C X C X X X
1112. Residential Health Care Facility Parking
Includes residential facilities usually occupied by the elderly that provide rooms, meals, personal care and health monitoring services under the supervision of a professional nurse or other professional health care provider and that may provide other services, such as recreation, social and cultural activities, financial services and transportation. Typical uses include convalescent homes.

0.5 spaces for each unit
and/or bed
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X X X X X X X M M M C C C C X
1312. Residential Service/Care Home Parking
Includes a private single-family residence where twenty-four (24) hour care, nonmedical services, supervision, treatment or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living to six (6) or fewer persons is provided.

Residential service/care home shall be consistent with Section 1500 et seq. of the Health and Safety Code and any other applicable State law. 2 fully enclosed spaces
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I

P P P P P P P P P P X X X X X
1413. Rooming House Parking
Means a dwelling unit (other than a hotel or motel) where three (3) or more rooms are rented individually or separately to tenants under separate rental agreements where tenants do not share common financial responsibility for use of the dwelling unit as a whole. Rent may be paid in money, goods, labor, or otherwise. Rental agreements may be written or oral. Housing protected by Federal or State law, including housing for persons protected under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. Section 3604(F)) and the California Fair Housing Act (California Government Code Section 12920 et seq.), or housing otherwise subject to treatment as a single-family dwelling unit by the provisions of State law shall not constitute a rooming house.
2 fully enclosed stalls;
plus one parking stall for
each resident 18 years or
older
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X X X X X X X P* P* P* X X X X X
*Rooming houses are not permitted in neighborhoods that are comprised predominantly of single-family detached residential units.

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11 1514. Supportive Commercial Uses Serving the Local Area Parking Supportive commercial uses serving the local area, such as grocery stores, restaurants, personal services, and retail sale of specialty goods, may be permitted in a proposed development project, new establishment, or conversion of a residence; provided, that the size, location, design, and use types are determined to be compatible with the surrounding area. Such supportive commercial uses in the NU4 and NU5 zones shall be located in activity areas, must be at least one (1) mile from any commercial land use designation, and must not exceed five (5) acres in size. A change in use in an established activity area shall be subject to the required entitlement for such use in the CN zone. However, a permitted use in the CN zone shall require a MUP.

Parking as determined by
the Director
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M M M M M M M M M M X X X X X

16. Supportive Housing Parking
Includes housing with no limits on length of stay that is linked to on-site or off- site services that assist a resident in retaining housing, improving his/her health conditions and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community.
1 space for each staff
member; plus 1 space for
each resident using a
motor vehicle
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P P P P P P P P P P C C X X X

17. Transitional Housing Parking
Includes buildings configured as a rental housing development but operated under program requirements. Upon termination of assistance, the unit shall be recirculated as an assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined point in time where length of stays shall be no less than six (6) months and no more than two (2) years.
1 space for each resident
over 18 years of age
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P P P P P P P P P P C C X X X

17.42.020 State-Designated Housing Use Types
A. The following residential use types are defined or governed by state law in all zones.

1. Accessory Dwelling Unit
Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted pursuant to California law as may be amended from time to time, including without limitation, Government Code Section 66323.

2. Employee and Agricultural Worker Housing
Employee housing serving six or fewer employees and agricultural employee housing consisting of not more than 36 beds in a group quarters or 12 units or spaces designed for use by a single family or

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12 household are permitted pursuant to California law, as may be amended from time to time, including, without limitation, Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6.

3. Low-Barrier Navigation Centers
Low Barrier Navigation Centers are reviewed and ministerially permitted pursuant to California law as may be amended from time to time, including without limitation, Government Code Sections 65662, et. seq.

4. Supportive Housing
Supportive Housing is permitted pursuant to California law, as may be amended from time to time, including without limitation, Government Code Section 65583. Supportive Housing includes housing with no limits on length of stay that is linked to on-site or off-site services that assist a resident in retaining housing, improving his/her health conditions and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community.

5. Transitional Housing
Transitional Housing is permitted pursuant to California law, as may be amended from time to time, subject to only those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone. Transitional Housing includes buildings configured as a rental housing development but operated under program requirements. Upon termination of assistance, the unit shall be recirculated as an assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined point in time where length of stays shall be no less than six (6) months and no more than two (2) years.

17.51.030 Landscaping and Irrigation Standards. Subsection (C)(6)(a)(vii)
vii. Accessory Dwelling Unit. If an accessory dwelling unit is located along a street frontage, one (1) twenty-four (24) inch box tree shall be planted in the front or corner yard setback of the unit. If the new unit is located off of a street frontage, this requirement shall be waived at the discretion of the Director.

17.57.020 Residential Development Standards
H. Modifications of Garages. Conversions of existing required garages into habitable space are permitted only following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a new garage consistent with the residential parking requirements, except as otherwise provided by California Law, including, without limitation, Government Code 66323. Modifications are not permitted which reduce the interior dimensions to less than twenty (20) feet by twenty (20) feet for two (2) car garages, or two (2) ten (10) foot by twenty (20) foot garages in the case of single car garages.

Clear entry must be provided for all garages at a minimum of sixteen (16) feet for two (2) car garages and eight (8) feet for single car garages. Accessory dwelling units located within a garage are subject to Section 17.57.040(L). Wall-mounted equipment within the minimum

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13 required garage space identified above must clear a minimum of three and one-half (3 1/2) feet above the ground and may not impede vehicle parking.

S. Residential units shall be limited to one (1) electric service meter per residential unit. An accessory dwelling unit or guest house shall not be considered a residential unit for this section.

17.57.025 Two-Unit Residential Development
Amended and Restated
Two-Unit Residential Development
A. The purpose of this section is to implement California law mandating approval of not more than two residential units within a single-family residential zone and urban lot splits, including, without limitation Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7, respectively, as may be amended from time to time. This section controls in the event of any conflict with other sections of this code. California law controls and supersedes any conflicting part of this code.

B. Development. The Director must consider proposed developments containing not more than two residential units within a single-family residential zone ministerially, so long as the proposed development meets all requirements of applicable law including this code.

1. Standards. All developments proposed under this section must satisfy the objective development standards required in the underlying zoning designation, unless otherwise exempt pursuant to California law.

C. Urban lot splits. An application to review and approve a parcel map for an urban lot split must be ministerially reviewed and approved if the application satisfies all requirements of California law and this section.

1. All lot splits proposed under this section must satisfy the objective parcel map standards in Title 16 of this Code, unless otherwise exempt pursuant to California law.

2. All uses allowed on a lot created by this section are limited to residential uses.

3. An applicant for an urban lot split must prepare and execute an affidavit on a form approved by the City Attorney before the Building Official issues any final certificate of occupancy, requiring owner-occupancy of one of the two units as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the approval of the urban lot split, unless otherwise exempt pursuant to California law.

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14 D. Certificate of occupancy. Before the Building Official issues any final certificate of occupancy for any two-unit development proposed pursuant to this section, the property owner must record with the County Recorder a covenant running with the land stating that all units developed pursuant to this section must be for a term of 30 days or longer. The covenant required by this Section must be approved as to form by the City Attorney.”

17. 57.040 Accessory Buildings and Structures
Amended and Restated
L. Accessory Dwelling Units. This subsection implements California law governing accessory dwelling unit (“ADU”) and junior accessory dwelling unit (“JADU”) mandates, including, without limitation, Government Code Section 66323, as may be amended from time to time, pursuant to California law. Should any conflict arise between this subsection and California law, California law controls with respect to the conflicting portions of this subsection and all other portions of this subsection will be deemed to be in full effect. An accessory dwelling unit is a residential use that is consistent with the City’s General Plan, residential zone designations, and density.

1. Definitions. Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this Chapter. Undefined words and phrases and have the same meaning as set forth in this Code or in Applicable law.
“Applicable law” means Title 7, Division, 1, Chapter 13 of the California Government Code, beginning at Government Code section 66310, et. seq., and the SCMC. “Primary dwelling” means a residential structure on a single parcel with provisions for living, sleeping, eating, a single kitchen for cooking, and sanitation facilities. Where more than one residential structure exists on a lot, the "primary dwelling" will either be the residential structure that was first issued a valid certificate of occupancy, or, when applicable, the largest residential structure on the lot.

2. Certificate of Occupancy.
a. Except as allowed by Applicable law, the Building Official will not issue a final certificate of occupancy for an ADU or JADU before the Building Official issues a final certificate of occupancy is issued for the primary dwelling(s).

3. Limitations.

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15 a. ADUs may not be used in violation of this code, and any rental of the ADU must be for a term of 30 days or longer.
b. JADU may not be sold separately; has size and attribute restrictions required by this code; and the property owner must occupy either the single-family residence in which the JADU is permitted, or the newly created JADU, unless exempt pursuant to Applicable law, including without limitation Government Code Section 66333(b). The JADU cannot be rented for any period less than 30 days.

4. Application for Address Number. ADUs and JADUs that do not include an internal connection to the primary dwelling must submit an application for an address number.

A JADU with an internal connection to the primary dwelling will not receive an address number unless determined necessary for safety purposes by the Building Official.

Address numbers will be determined by the Building Official pursuant to the procedures outlined in this code. Address numbers must be placed over the entrance to the ADU or JADU or on some other place where the number can be visible from the street. When required by the Fire Chief, or designee, address identification must be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response.

5. Fees.
a. Except as provided in Applicable law, all ADUs and JADUs are subject to development impact fees. ADU development impact fees will be charged proportionally related to the square footage of the Primary dwelling unit in accordance with this code. b. Except as provided by Applicable law, each ADU and JADU must install a separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility, which is subject to a connection fee or capacity charge, that is proportionate to the burden of the proposed ADU on the water or sewer system based on its square footage or drainage fixture units. A JADU with internal connection to the primary dwelling must install a separate utility connection if required by the Building Official. The fee or charge may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the services. c. The City may charge reasonable inspection and construction fees for inspections and for all required permits. The fees will be established by City Council resolution, as may be amended or superseded from time to time, and be assessed on the property owner.

17.66.070 Homeless Shelters.

The following standards apply to all homeless shelters:

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16 A. Homeless shelters shall maintain a maximum occupancy not to exceed sixty (60) individuals, permitted by right. Occupancy in excess of sixty (60) individuals may be approved subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit.

B. Homeless shelters shall provide on-site waiting and intake areas screened from public view.

C. The homeless shelter shall provide on-site management with security during operational hours.

D. Parking areas shall be paved to the satisfaction of the Fire Department and City Engineer.

ED. The homeless shelter shall be well lit during operational hours and be in conformance with Section 17.51.050 (Outdoor Lighting Standards).

FE. Homeless shelters shall be allowed to have intake between the hours of five p.m. to eight p.m. or at dusk, whichever is sooner, and may discharge patrons from eight a.m. to ten a.m. the following day.

GF. Homeless shelters shall abide by all applicable development standards as set forth in this code.

HG. A homeless shelter shall not be located within three hundred (300) feet of another homeless shelter. Homeless shelters that are located outside of the Homeless Shelter Overlay Zone shall not be located within three hundred (300) feet of aa private or public primary or secondary school, public or private parks and community centers.

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Proposed SCMC Amendments

16.28 Urban Lot Split Subdivision Requirements
This section is repealed.

17.11.020 Definitions.
“Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)” is defined pursuant to California law as may be amended from time to time, including without limitation, Government Code Sections 66313(a) and 66323. “Junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU)” is defined pursuant to California law as may be amended from time to time, including without limitation, Government Code Sections 66313(d) and 66323.

17.22.090 Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit.

The Class I application ministerial process shall apply to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units (Ord. 21-1 § 6 (Exh. A), 1/26/21)

17.35 Mixed Use Zones

17.35.010 Mixed Use Corridor (MXC) Zone. Subsection (B) Residential Use Types

1. Caretaker’s Residence P

2. Community Care Facility C

3. Dwelling
a. Single-Family P
b. Two (2) Family P
c. Multifamily P

4. Family Day Care Homes P

5. Home-Based Cottage Food Operation AP

6. Home Occupation Business P

7. Joint Living/Working Quarters M

8. Model Homes T

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9. Residential Health Care Facility C

10. Residential Service/Care Home C

17.35.020 Mixed Use Neighborhood (MXN) Zone. Subsection (B) Residential Use Types

1. Caretaker’s Residence P

2. Community Care Facility C

3. Dwelling
a. Single-Family P
b. Two (2) Family P
c. Multifamily P

4. Family Day Care Homes P

5. Home-Based Cottage Food Operation AP

6. Home Occupation Business P

7. Joint Living/Working Quarters M

8. Model Homes T

9. Residential Health Care Facility C

10. Residential Service/Care Home C

17.35.030 Mixed Use Urban Village (MXUV) Zone. Subsection (B) Residential Use Types

1. Caretaker’s Residence P

2. Community Care Facility C

3. Dwelling
a. Single-Family P
b. Two (2) Family P
c. Multifamily P

4. Family Day Care Homes P

5. Home-Based Cottage Food Operation AP

6. Home Occupation Business P

7. Joint Living/Working Quarters M

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8. Model Homes T

9. Residential Health Care Facility C

10. Residential Service/Care Home C

17.36 Open Space Zones

17.36.010 Open Space (OS) Zone. Subsection (B)
Residential Use Types

1. Caretaker’s Residence P

2. Dwelling—Single-Family P

3. Home-Based Cottage Food Operation AP

4. Home Occupation Business P

5. Family Day Care Homes—Adult P

6. Family Day Care Homes—Family P

7. Residential Service/Care Home P

17.36.020 Open Space—Agriculture (OS-A) Zone. Subsection (B) Residential Use Types

1. Caretaker’s Residence P

2. Dwelling—Single-Family P

3. Home-Based Cottage Food Operation AP

4. Home Occupation Business P

5. Family Day Care Homes—Adult P

6. Family Day Care—Family P

7. Residential Service/Care Home P

17.36.030 Open Space—National Forest (OS-NF) Zone. Subsection (B) Residential Use Types

1. Caretaker’s Residence P

2. Dwelling—Single-Family P

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3. Family Day Care Homes—Adult P

4. Family Day Care Homes—Family P

5. Residential Service/Care Home P

17.36.040 Open Space—Bureau of Land Management (OS-BLM) Zone.

Subsection (B)
Residential Use Types

1. Caretaker’s Residence P

2. Dwelling—Single-Family P

3. Family Day Care Homes—Adult P

4. Family Day Care Homes—Family P

5. Residential Service/Care Home P

17.37.020 Public/Institutional (PI) Zone
Residential Use Types

1. Caretaker’s Residence P

2. Dwelling—Single-Family P

3. Family Day Care Homes—Adult P

4. Family Day Care—Family P

5. Fraternity/Sorority Houses C

6. Residential Service/Care Home P

17.38.050 MU – Mixed Use Overlay Zone Subsection (E)
Residential Use Types

1. Caretaker’s Residence P

2. Community Care Facility C

3. Dwelling
a. Single-Family P
b. Two (2) Family P
c. Multifamily P

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4. Family Day Care Homes P

5. Home-Based Cottage Food Operation AP

6. Home Occupation Business P

7. Joint Living/Working Quarters M

8. Model Homes M

9. Residential Health Care Facility C

10. Residential Service/Care Home C

17.42.010 Residential Use Types.

1. Caretaker’s Residence Parking
Includes permanent or temporary housing that is secondary or accessory to the primary nonresidential use on the same property. Caretaker’s housing shall be used exclusively for occupancy by a caretaker for security or monitoring of the primary use. Caretaker’s residences shall comply with the parking standards for single-family residential uses.
2 fully enclosed spaces;
spaces may be tandem
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I

P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P

2. Community Care Facility Parking
Includes any residential facility which is planned, designed and managed to include facilities and common areas that maximize the residents’ potential for independent living. The facility may be occupied by elderly or disabled persons or households as defined in the Health and Safety Code. Direct services that may be provided include those relating to nutritional, social, recreational, housekeeping and personal needs of the residents.

0.5 spaces per unit; plus
guest parking at 1 space
per each 8 units
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I

X X X X X X X C C C C C C X X

3. Dwelling Parking
Includes a building or portion of a building with a single room or group of internally connected rooms that is designed exclusively for the long-term habitation of a family and contains facilities for sleeping, eating, sanitation and a kitchen.
a. Single-Family—a detached building designed exclusively for occupancy by a single family.
2 fully enclosed
spaces
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P P P P P P P P P P X X X X X

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b. Two (2) Family—includes a duplex, or other building designed for occupancy by two (2) families living independently of each other, which may be owned individually or by a single landlord.
2 fully enclosed
spaces per unit
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X X X X X X X P P P X X X X X
c. Multifamily—includes a building designed and intended for occupancy by three (3) or more families living independently of each other, each in a separate dwelling unit, which may be owned individually or by a single landlord. Includes apartments, townhomes, row houses, triplexes, and fourplexes. Accessible parking stalls shall be required in accordance with the Building Code.
(1) Studio—1
enclosed parking
space per unit
(2) One bedroom—2
enclosed parking
spaces per unit
(3) Two bedroom—2
enclosed parking
spaces per unit
(4) Guest parking—1
parking space per
each two units (for
complexes with more
than 3 units)
(5) For senior/age
restricted
developments, one
parking space per
each two units, plus
required guest
parking
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I
X X X X X X X P P P M1, 2 C2 C2 X X
1Notwithstanding the above, a multifamily project that includes at least twenty percent (20%) of total project units as affordable to lower income households shall be permitted without need for use permit on any of the following parcels: 2861-058-072, 2861-058-073, 2861-058-074, 2861-058-075, 2861-058-076, 2861-058-077, 2861-058-079, 2861-058-080, 2861-058-081, 2861-058-082, 2861-058-083, 2861-058-084, 2861-058-085, and 2861-058-071.
2Projects subject to and compliant with all requirements of Government Code Section 65913.4 are permitted without a conditional use permit or any other nonlegislative discretionary approval.

4. Family Day Care Homes Parking
Includes a private single-family dwelling where nonmedical care and protection are provided to individuals for periods less than twenty-four (24) hours.
a. Adult—up to six (6) adults.
2 fully enclosed spaces

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b. Family—up to fourteen (14) children. Family day care homes shall be licensed by the State and consistent with Section 1597.30 of the Health and Safety Code.

NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I

P P P P P P P P P P P P X X X

5. Fraternity and Sorority Houses Parking
Includes buildings containing sleeping rooms, bathrooms, common rooms and a central kitchen and dining room maintained exclusively for fraternity/sorority members and their guests or visitors and affiliated with an institution of higher learning.

0.75 spaces per bed
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X X X X X X X C C C X X X X X

6. Home-Based Cottage Food Operation Parking
Includes an enterprise which produces and sells cottage food products in the home kitchen of a primary residential dwelling unit. A cottage food operation shall be considered an accessory use and shall not operate as a food facility or wholesale food manufacturer. Home-based cottage food operations shall be in accordance with Section 17.66.025 (Cottage Food Operations).

No additional parking
required
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AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP X X

7. Home Occupation Businesses Parking
Includes office businesses which are incidental and accessory to a residential use and do not include the storage of materials of any kind or product manufacturing of any kind. Home occupation businesses shall be in accordance with Chapter 17.65 (Home Occupations).

No additional parking
required
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P P P P P P P P P P P P X X X

8. Joint Living and Working Quarters (Live/Work Units) Parking Includes a dwelling occupying a building designed for commercial or industrial occupancy and includes adequate working space reserved for, and regularly used by, one or more persons residing therein. Joint living and working quarters shall be in accordance with Section 17.66.080 (Joint Living and Working Quarters).
2 fully enclosed spaces for
residential use, plus
parking for commercial use
as per the parking
requirements contained in
this code
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X X X X X X X C C C M C C C C

9. Model Homes Parking
Includes dwellings initially constructed for the purposes of displaying the different housing models offered for sale within a residential development. 3 spaces per model

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Model homes shall be developed in accordance with Section 17.67.030(C) (temporary uses).

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T T T T T T T T T T T T T X X

10. Mobilehome Park Parking
Includes sites containing spaces with the required improvements and utilities that are leased for the long-term placement of mobile or manufactured homes and may include services and facilities for residents. 2 spaces per unit; spaces
may be tandem; plus 1
space per 2 units for guest
parking
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I

C C C C C C C C C C X C X X X

11. Residential Health Care Facility Parking
Includes residential facilities usually occupied by the elderly that provide rooms, meals, personal care and health monitoring services under the supervision of a professional nurse or other professional health care provider and that may provide other services, such as recreation, social and cultural activities, financial services and transportation. Typical uses include convalescent homes.

0.5 spaces for each unit
and/or bed
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X X X X X X X M M M C C C C X

12. Residential Service/Care Home Parking
Includes a private single-family residence where twenty-four (24) hour care, nonmedical services, supervision, treatment or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living is provided. Residential service/care home shall be consistent with Section 1500 et seq. of the Health and Safety Code and any other applicable State law.
2 fully enclosed spaces
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I

P P P P P P P P P P X X X X X

13. Rooming House Parking
Means a dwelling unit (other than a hotel or motel) where three (3) or more rooms are rented individually or separately to tenants under separate rental agreements where tenants do not share common financial responsibility for use of the dwelling unit as a whole. Rent may be paid in money, goods, labor, or otherwise. Rental agreements may be written or oral. Housing protected by Federal or State law, including housing for persons protected under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. Section 3604(F)) and the California Fair Housing Act (California Government Code Section 12920 et seq.), or housing otherwise subject to treatment as a single-family dwelling unit by the provisions of State law shall not constitute a rooming house.
2 fully enclosed stalls;
plus one parking stall for
each resident 18 years or
older
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I

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X X X X X X X P* P* P* X X X X X
*Rooming houses are not permitted in neighborhoods that are comprised predominantly of single-family detached residential units.

14. Supportive Commercial Uses Serving the Local Area Parking Supportive commercial uses serving the local area, such as grocery stores, restaurants, personal services, and retail sale of specialty goods, may be permitted in a proposed development project, new establishment, or conversion of a residence; provided, that the size, location, design, and use types are determined to be compatible with the surrounding area. Such supportive commercial uses in the NU4 and NU5 zones shall be located in activity areas, must be at least one (1) mile from any commercial land use designation, and must not exceed five (5) acres in size. A change in use in an established activity area shall be subject to the required entitlement for such use in the CN zone. However, a permitted use in the CN zone shall require a MUP.

Parking as determined by
the Director
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I

M M M M M M M M M M X X X X X

17.42.020 State-Designated Housing Use Types
A. The following residential use types are defined or governed by state law in all zones.

1. Accessory Dwelling Unit
Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted pursuant to California law as may be amended from time to time, including without limitation, Government Code Section 66323.

2. Employee and Agricultural Worker Housing
Employee housing serving six or fewer employees and agricultural employee housing consisting of not more than 36 beds in a group quarters or 12 units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household are permitted pursuant to California law, as may be amended from time to time, including, without limitation, Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6.

3. Low-Barrier Navigation Centers
Low Barrier Navigation Centers are reviewed and ministerially permitted pursuant to California law as may be amended from time to time, including without limitation, Government Code Sections 65662, et. seq.

4. Supportive Housing
Supportive Housing is permitted pursuant to California law, as may be amended from time to time, including without limitation, Government Code Section 65583. Supportive Housing includes housing with no limits on length of stay that is linked to on-site or off-site services that assist a resident in retaining housing, improving his/her health conditions and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community.

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Transitional Housing is permitted pursuant to California law, as may be amended from time to time, subject to only those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone. Transitional Housing includes buildings configured as a rental housing development but operated under program requirements. Upon termination of assistance, the unit shall be recirculated as an assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined point in time where length of stays shall be no less than six (6) months and no more than two (2) years.

17.51.030 Landscaping and Irrigation Standards. Subsection (C)(6)(a)(vii)
a. Single-Family Development.
i. All new residential development shall have one (1) twenty-four (24) inch box tree planted in the required front yard, to the satisfaction of the Director. This requirement may be waived or modified by the Director where it is found to be impractical due to topographical conditions, where it is not keeping with the neighborhood, or where it otherwise will not benefit the area.
ii. Landscape parkways shall be installed in all new residential development. These parkways shall be installed between the curb and sidewalk and shall be five (5) feet in width. Parkways shall not be separated by sidewalk.
iii. For single-family homes located adjacent to a parkway, either public or private right- of-way, the homeowner has the responsibility to plant, irrigate and maintain the parkway in a healthy and thriving condition, unless the parkway is maintained by the homeowners’ association or other entity. The parkway shall be planted with City-approved street trees and landscaping that is consistent with other parkways within the community the property is located within. Plant material that contains spines or thorns, poisonous-to-the-touch or noxious plants, nonliving materials that exceed six (6) inches in height, and gravel or rocks or wood chips that exceed more than fifty percent (50%) of the parkway area are prohibited in the parkway.
iv. The landscape plan shall include all areas located within the front yard and all side yard areas exposed to the street view.
v. The preferred plant palette shall include drought tolerant and low-water use landscaping. Low-water usage turf or warm season turf is recommended. vi. Turf shall be limited to a maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the total landscaped area.

Turf shall be excluded from areas difficult to irrigate (e.g., narrow pathways, parkways less than five (5) feet in width, sidewalk strips, slopes, etc.).

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H. Modifications of Garages. Conversions of existing required garages into habitable space are permitted only following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a new garage consistent with the residential parking requirements, except as otherwise provided by California Law, including, without limitation, Government Code 66323. Modifications are not permitted which reduce the interior dimensions to less than twenty (20) feet by twenty (20) feet for two (2) car garages, or two (2) ten (10) foot by twenty (20) foot garages in the case of single car garages.

Clear entry must be provided for all garages at a minimum of sixteen (16) feet for two (2) car garages and eight (8) feet for single car garages. Wall-mounted equipment within the minimum required garage space identified above must clear a minimum of three and one-half (3 1/2) feet above the ground and may not impede vehicle parking.

S. Residential units shall be limited to one (1) electric service meter per residential unit.

17.57.025 Two-Unit Residential Development
Amended and Restated
Two-Unit Residential Development
A. The purpose of this section is to implement California law mandating approval of not more than two residential units within a single-family residential zone and urban lot splits, including, without limitation Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7, respectively, as may be amended from time to time. This section controls in the event of any conflict with other sections of this code. California law controls and supersedes any conflicting part of this code.

B. Development. The Director must consider proposed developments containing not more than two residential units within a single-family residential zone ministerially, so long as the proposed development meets all requirements of applicable law including this code.

1. Standards. All developments proposed under this section must satisfy the objective development standards required in the underlying zoning designation, unless otherwise exempt pursuant to California law.

C. Urban lot splits. An application to review and approve a parcel map for an urban lot split must be ministerially reviewed and approved if the application satisfies all requirements of California law and this section.

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2. All uses allowed on a lot created by this section are limited to residential uses.

3. An applicant for an urban lot split must prepare and execute an affidavit on a form approved by the City Attorney before the Building Official issues any final certificate of occupancy, requiring owner-occupancy of one of the two units as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the approval of the urban lot split, unless otherwise exempt pursuant to California law.

D. Certificate of occupancy. Before the Building Official issues any final certificate of occupancy for any two-unit development proposed pursuant to this section, the property owner must record with the County Recorder a covenant running with the land stating that all units developed pursuant to this section must be for a term of 30 days or longer. The covenant required by this Section must be approved as to form by the City Attorney.”

17. 57.040 Accessory Buildings and Structures
Amended and Restated
L. Accessory Dwelling Units. This subsection implements California law governing accessory dwelling unit (“ADU”) and junior accessory dwelling unit (“JADU”) mandates, including, without limitation, Government Code Section 66323, as may be amended from time to time, pursuant to California law. Should any conflict arise between this subsection and California law, California law controls with respect to the conflicting portions of this subsection and all other portions of this subsection will be deemed to be in full effect. An accessory dwelling unit is a residential use that is consistent with the City’s General Plan, residential zone designations, and density.

1. Definitions. Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this Chapter. Undefined words and phrases and have the same meaning as set forth in this Code or in Applicable law.
“Applicable law” means Title 7, Division, 1, Chapter 13 of the California Government Code, beginning at Government Code section 66310, et. seq., and the SCMC. “Primary dwelling” means a residential structure on a single parcel with provisions for living, sleeping, eating, a single kitchen for cooking, and sanitation facilities. Where more than one residential structure exists on a lot, the "primary dwelling" will either be the

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2. Certificate of Occupancy.
a. Except as allowed by Applicable law, the Building Official will not issue a final certificate of occupancy for an ADU or JADU before the Building Official issues a final certificate of occupancy is issued for the primary dwelling(s).

3. Limitations.

a. ADUs may not be used in violation of this code, and any rental of the ADU must be for a term of 30 days or longer.
b. JADU may not be sold separately; has size and attribute restrictions required by this code; and the property owner must occupy either the single-family residence in which the JADU is permitted, or the newly created JADU, unless exempt pursuant to Applicable law, including without limitation Government Code Section 66333(b). The JADU cannot be rented for any period less than 30 days.

4. Application for Address Number. ADUs and JADUs that do not include an internal connection to the primary dwelling must submit an application for an address number.

A JADU with an internal connection to the primary dwelling will not receive an address number unless determined necessary for safety purposes by the Building Official.

Address numbers will be determined by the Building Official pursuant to the procedures outlined in this code. Address numbers must be placed over the entrance to the ADU or JADU or on some other place where the number can be visible from the street. When required by the Fire Chief, or designee, address identification must be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response.

5. Fees.
a. Except as provided in Applicable law, all ADUs and JADUs are subject to development impact fees. ADU development impact fees will be charged proportionally related to the square footage of the Primary dwelling unit in accordance with this code. b. Except as provided by Applicable law, each ADU and JADU must install a separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility, which is subject to a connection fee or capacity charge, that is proportionate to the burden of the proposed ADU on the water or sewer system based on its square footage or drainage fixture units. A JADU with internal connection to the primary dwelling must

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17.66.070 Homeless Shelters.

The following standards apply to all homeless shelters:

A. Homeless shelters shall maintain a maximum occupancy not to exceed sixty (60) individuals, permitted by right. Occupancy in excess of sixty (60) individuals may be approved subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit.

B. Homeless shelters shall provide on-site waiting and intake areas screened from public view.

C. The homeless shelter shall provide on-site management with security during operational hours.

D. The homeless shelter shall be well lit during operational hours and be in conformance with Section 17.51.050 (Outdoor Lighting Standards).

E. Homeless shelters shall be allowed to have intake between the hours of five p.m. to eight p.m. or at dusk, whichever is sooner, and may discharge patrons from eight a.m. to ten a.m. the following day.

F. Homeless shelters shall abide by all applicable development standards as set forth in this code.

G. A homeless shelter shall not be located within three hundred (300) feet of another homeless shelter. Homeless shelters that are located outside of the Homeless Shelter Overlay Zone shall not be located within three hundred (300) feet of a private or public primary or secondary school, public or private parks and community centers.

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NOTICE OF EXEMPTION

TO: FROM:

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

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

DATE: April 28, 2026

PROJECT NAME: 2026 Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance and Housing Law Updates

PROJECT APPLICANT: City of Santa Clarita, Department of Community Development (Contact: Andy Olson; 661.255.4973)

PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Santa Clarita is updating the Santa Clarita Municipal Code (SCMC), including text amendments to Chapter 16 (Subdivisions) and Chapter 17 (Zoning). The proposed amendments include amendments to the City’s accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance, amendments to the City’s two -unit development (Senate Bill 9) ordinance, and amendments to implement Housing Element Program HP-2.1.

This is to advise that the [ ] Director of Community Development [ ] Planning Commission [ X] City Council of the City of Santa Clarita has approved the above project on April 28, 2026. Review of the project by the Department of Community Development found that the project is exempt from the provisions of th e California Environmental Quality Act.

EXEMPT STATUS: A Notice of Exemption was prepared for the proposed project. Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 states that the adoption of an ADU ordinance by a city or county to implement Section 65852.1 of, or Article 2 (commencing with Section 66314) or Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333) of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of, the Government Code, is exempt from CEQA. Further, California Government Code Section 66411.7(n) states that adoption of an ordinance to implement the provisions of Senate Bill 9 are exempt from CEQA under Division 13 of the Public Resources Code (commencing with Section 21000) . The project further is exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (14 C al. Code of Regs. § 15000, et seq.) Section 15061(b)(3), the common sense exemption. The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.

Person or agency carrying out the project: City of Santa Clarita, Department of Community Development.

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

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

Contact Person/Title: Andy Olson, Associate Planner

Signature:

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Agenda Item: 5

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: April 28, 2026
SUBJECT: AGENDA MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

SOFTWARE CONTRACTS
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Melody Bartlette

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Approve the use of a cooperative agreement through OMNIA Partners contract #23-6692-01 and award a three-year contract to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for the eScribe Agenda Management software platform in the amount of $160,025, and authorize a five percent contingency in the amount of $8,001 for potential additional services or unforeseen costs, for a total contract amount not to exceed $168,026.

2. Approve the use of a cooperative agreement through NASPO contract #AR2472 and award a one-year contract to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for the PublicInput public engagement software platform in the amount of $25,568, and authorize a five percent contingency in the amount of $1,278 for potential additional services or unforeseen costs, for a total contract amount not to exceed $26,846.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two additional one-year renewal options for both contracts, each not to exceed the annual contract amount, inclusive of contingency and any approved price escalations, and subject to annual appropriation by the City Council.

4. Appropriate a one-time appropriation of $16,783 from the Computer Replacement (Fund 720) to Expenditure Account 720220-516101, and $74,482 from the General Fund (Fund 100) to Expenditure Account 1002200-516101.

5. Appropriate $51,039 and $52,570 from the General Fund (Fund 100) to Expenditure Account 1002200-516101 for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 respectively, subject to City Council appropriation through the annual budget process.
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6. Contingent upon execution of the renewal options for both contracts, appropriate additional funds from the General Fund (Fund 100) to Expenditure Account 1002200-516101 in the amount of $23,268 for FY 2026-27, $24,198 for FY 2027-28, $54,149 for FY 2028-29, and $55,773 for FY 2029-30, subject to City Council appropriation through the annual budget process.

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

BACKGROUND

The City of Santa Clarita (City) currently utilizes MinuteTraq Agendas & Minutes (MinuteTraq) to manage City Council and other public meetings, including agenda reports, attachments, document routing, content hosting, and video streaming. Since its implementation in 2015, MinuteTraq has provided a stable and reliable software platform that has met the City’s operational needs.

After more than a decade of use, the system is approaching the end of its useful life. The vendor has indicated the platform will be sunset (i.e., discontinued and no longer supported) in the near term, reinforcing the need for the City to transition to a new solution. While the system continues to perform its core functions, it has limitations related to workflow efficiency, system integration, reporting capabilities, user interface expectations, and technical support.

To address these limitations and improve overall efficiency, staff conducted a review of available agenda management systems and identified eScribe as a solution that offers enhanced functionality, including improved workflow automation, better integration capabilities, expanded reporting tools, and a more user-friendly interface for both staff and the public. eScribe’s services include live video streaming, hosting, and support. The eScribe platform is cloud-based and provides modern features that support transparency, accessibility, and streamlined meeting management.

The total cost for the eScribe agenda management system includes software licensing, implementation, training, live video streaming, hosting, data storage, ongoing technical support, as well as one-time costs associated with the migration of data. The initial three-year contract amount is $160,025, with predefined annual pricing and increases of three percent in the optional renewal years, allowing the City to forecast future costs.

In addition, staff is recommending the implementation of PublicInput, a public engagement software platform that enhances the City’s ability to collect, manage, and respond to public participation. The system provides tools for gathering speaker requests and written comments, and allows for comprehensive centralized reporting, allowing the City to improve accessibility and transparency in public participation.

The total cost for the PublicInput platform includes software licensing, implementation, training, and ongoing support. The first-year cost is $25,568, which includes a one-time onboarding and setup fee, with increases of approximately four percent in the optional renewal years. 5 Packet Pg. 67

Based on research and cost analysis, staff recommends using the City’s cooperative purchasing option for these procurements. The use of cooperative purchasing allows the City to place orders against a competitively awarded public agency contract. The proposed agreements for both eScribe and PublicInput will be executed through Carahsoft Technology Corp., an authorized reseller, utilizing cooperative purchasing contracts through OMNIA Partners and NASPO. This approach satisfies the City’s procurement requirements by leveraging competitively solicited and publicly awarded contracts, allowing the City to obtain favorable pricing and terms while streamlining the procurement process. The OMNIA Partners Agreement #23-6692-01 with Carahsoft Technology Corp., which was awarded on May 1, 2023, was solicited through a competitive request for proposals process and is valid through April 30, 2028. Additionally, the NASPO Agreement #AR2472, which was awarded on October 15, 2016, was solicited through a competitive request for proposals process and is valid through September 16, 2026.

Implementation of these systems will allow the City to modernize its agenda management and public engagement processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance the overall experience for staff, elected officials, and the community.

Based on these factors, staff is recommending approval of agreements with Carahsoft Technology Corp. for the acquisition and implementation of the eScribe agenda management system and PublicInput public engagement software.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the recommended actions, funds will be appropriated as follows: $16,783 from the Computer Replacement Fund (Fund 720) to Expenditure Account 7202203-516101 and $74,482 from the General Fund (Fund 100) to Expenditure Account 1002200-516101. Funding for FY 2026-27 through FY 2028-29 will be contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council during the annual budget process for such fiscal year.

ATTACHMENTS
NASPO Contract #AR2472 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) OMNIA Contract #23-6692 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 5 Packet Pg. 68

Agenda Item: 6

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: April 28, 2026
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR LMD ZONE 29 VILLA METRO, ZONE 30 PENLON, AND ZONE 31 RIVER

VILLAGE
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Andrew Adams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Award a five-year contract to Stay Green, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone 29 (Villa Metro), Zone 30 (Penlon), and Zone 31 (Five Knolls), for a total contract amount not to exceed $733,370.

2. Appropriate an ongoing budget increase, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27, from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) in the amount of $2,100 to expenditure account 3572460-516110 and $21,758 to expenditure account 3572461-516110, contingent upon appropriation of funds by the City Council in each fiscal year.

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

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

BACKGROUND

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

The City conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified vendors for 6 Packet Pg. 69

landscape maintenance services in LMD Zone 29 (Villa Metro), LMD Zone 30 (Penlon), and LMD Zone 31 (Five Knolls). The RFP was published and circulated via the City’s e- procurement system BidNet on February 10, 2026. The City transmitted the solicitation to 1,301 vendors on BidNet, of which 54 vendors downloaded the RFP. Nine companies provided proposals for consideration.

Unlike a traditional low-bid procurement, where the award is based upon the lowest, most responsive bid, the RFP approach utilizes multiple weighted criteria to evaluate and score proposals. This approach reinforces performance expectations and ensures that vendors dedicate adequate staffing to service the contract. While the price for services is a component constituting 40 percent of the weighted criteria, 60 percent of the criteria concentrates on the overall value provided, including the composition and structure of the contractor’s crew, proposed maintenance scheduling, understanding of the specifications, and associated references.

These proposals were reviewed and evaluated based on each proposer’s ability to meet the specific demands of the LMD maintenance zones. An evaluation panel comprised of staff representing the City’s Special Districts division scored the responses using the following categories of weighted criteria:

• Team Composition: Contractor qualifications, staff qualifications, and number of staff provided. (15%)
• Rotation Schedule: Use and mobilization of resources. Proposed timeline to service all areas. (20%)
• Acknowledgement and Successful Understanding of Scope of Work: Proposed method and guidelines for adhering to the landscape maintenance requirements to include but not limited to: description and clarity of approach in the areas of proactiveness, responsiveness, familiarity with common concerns of the LMD areas and problem resolution. (15%)
• References (10%)
• Cost of Services Provided (10%)
• Value: Cost in relation to manpower. What makes the contractor the best candidate to provide the services requested. (30%)
The evaluation team scored the responses based on a 300-point system, with results outlined below. Proposal costs ranged from $89,579 to $208,700, reflecting a wide range of service approaches and staffing levels.

COMPANY LOCATION POINTS

AWARDED
ANNUAL
COST
Stay Green, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA 266.34 $89,579*
Marina Landscape Services Santa Clarita, CA 258.33 $148,320 American Heritage Landscape Canoga Park, CA 244.67 $103,776 Oakridge Landscape, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA 236.34 $170,164 C&M Landscape, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA 218.00 $108,000
Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. Irwindale, CA 199.33 $115,056 EMTS, Inc. Clovis, CA 187.33 $158,124
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LandCare USA LLC Austin, TX 173.67 $208,700
GreenCoast Landscapes, Inc. Somis, CA 140.33 $129,048
*(Increased to $114,674)

Stay Green, Inc. (SGI), received the highest score from the evaluation panel. Stay Green, Inc. demonstrated a strong understanding of the maintenance requirements within the three zones and proposed a well-structured staffing plan with an effective rotation schedule designed to meet service demands.

Key strengths of SGI’s proposal include:
• Comprehensive crew structure aligned with service need • Efficient and clearly defined rotation schedule
• Strong responsiveness and maintenance approach
• Verified positive performance references

SGI’s original proposal included 48 hours of weekly manpower across the three zones. Upon review, staff determined that this level of service would not be sufficient to meet the operational demands of the areas. Based on this assessment, staff identified the need for an additional 15.5 hours per week-14 hours allocated to Zone 31 and 1.5 hours to Zone 30-to ensure adequate maintenance coverage and service levels. These additional hours were incorporated during subsequent negotiations into the final scope of work and corresponding contract amount.

The resulting annual contract amount is $114,674. While this adjusted cost is approximately 10 percent higher than the lowest proposal submitted by American Heritage Landscape (AHL), it provides a substantially higher level of service. AHL’s proposal included approximately 36 hours of weekly manpower, whereas SGI’s final negotiated scope provides 63 hours per week across the three zones. This represents a 75 percent increase in total labor hours, ensuring adequate staffing to meet identified service level requirements and the operational demands of the zones.

This adjusted cost:
• Falls near the median of all submitted proposals
• Remains more than 22 percent lower than the second-ranked proposer ($148,320) • Reflects an appropriate balance between cost and required service levels

The evaluation scoring was based solely on the original proposals submitted. Finalizing scope and pricing with the top-ranked proposer ensured the contract meets operational needs while maintaining overall value.

The recommended five-year contract with Stay Green, Inc., has a total not-to-exceed amount of $733,370, which reflects the annual contract cost of $114,674, inclusive of anticipated service level adjustments over the term. To ensure sufficient funding to support the negotiated service levels and ongoing maintenance needs within the respective zones, staff recommends ongoing annual appropriations beginning in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 from the LMD Fund Balance (Fund 357) of $2,100 for Zone 30 and $21,758 for Zone 31.

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maintenance needs within the respective zones.

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

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

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

Upon approval of the recommended actions, beginning in FY 2026-27, an ongoing budget increase of $2,100 to Expenditure Account 3572460-516110 and $21,758 to Expenditure Account 3572461-516110 will be appropriated from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357), contingent upon appropriation of funds by the City Council during the annual budget process.

ATTACHMENTS
LMD Zones 29, 30, & 31: Published Bid Documents (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) LMD Zones 29, 30, & 31: Stay Green, Inc. Response File (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
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Agenda Item: 7

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: April 28, 2026
SUBJECT: BUS SERVICES FOR USE BY RECREATION AND COMMUNITY

SERVICES PROGRAMS CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Recreation and Community Services
PRESENTER: Lance O'Keefe

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Award a one-year contract to Zūm Services, Inc., to provide bus services for the Recreation and Community Services Division in the amount of $93,775, and authorize a contingency of $9,378, for a total contract not to exceed $103,153.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two additional one-year renewal options, each not to exceed the annual contract amount, plus any adjustments consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor, and contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year.

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

BACKGROUND

The Recreation and Community Services Division provides a variety of annual programs for City of Santa Clarita (City) residents. Certain programs, including Camp Clarita, Junior Lifeguards, and activities offered through the Canyon Country and Newhall Community Centers, require charter bus services to transport participants.

An invitation to bid was published and circulated via the City’s e-procurement system, BidNet, on January 27, 2026. The City transmitted the solicitation to 451 vendors on BidNet, of which 39 vendors downloaded materials. Two bids were submitted and opened on February 25, 2026. The results of the bids are shown below.

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Company Location Bid Amount
Zūm Services, Inc. Redwood Shores, CA $ 93,775 Santa Barbara Transportation Corp
dba Student Transportation of America Los Angeles, CA $105,666

Staff recommends that the contract is awarded to Zūm Services, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder. The bid was reviewed for accuracy and conformance to the contract documents and was found to be complete. The requested contingency would support emergency or unforeseen transportation needs related to programming.

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 2025-2026 budget across several accounts, including Day Camps, Newhall Community Center, Canyon Country Community Center and Aquatics. Appropriations for future fiscal years are contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year.

ATTACHMENTS
Bid Pricing Worksheet - Zum Services, Inc. Bid #RCS-25-26-23 7 Packet Pg. 74

[DISTRICT]
[RFP]
[DATE]

Bid Pricing Worksheet

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Attachment: Bid Pricing Worksheet - Zum Services, Inc. Bid #RCS-25-26-23 (BUS CONTRACT)

PRICING
Please price trips as follows (trip quantities are approximate only and may be more or less as needed) See Attachments for expected trip descriptions:

1. Cost for Camp Clarita program (as per Attachment A), total $_______

2. Cost for Community Services and Aquatics program (as per attachment “B”), total $_______

3. Add lines 1 and 2 = $_________ Sub Total

4. Additional costs (please explain ALL additions)-
Fuel Surcharge (if applicable) $_________
_____________________________________ $_________
_____________________________________ $_________
(No additional charges may be added to the contract after award) Total of additional charges $ ________
Add 3 and 4 $_________ TOTAL
Additional Information Only (do not calculate these costs in your response):

How much notification time is required to reserve a bus? ________________________ Please advise required minimums for busses:
• Cost minimum for (79) passenger bus and operator $________x_____ # of hours • Cost minimum for (60) passenger bus and operator $________x_____ # of hours Additional cost per hour, AFTER minimum:
• (79) passenger bus and operator $________
• (60) passenger bus and operator $________
77,440.00
16,335.00
Note: The quoted cost is based on the trip schedules and bus requirements outlined in Exhibits A and B and may be subject to change if the scope or schedule changes. 93,775.00
93,775.00
N/A
2 Weeks
151.25
151.25
5 5
151.25
151.25

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Agenda Item: 8

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: April 28, 2026
SUBJECT: VALENCIA GLEN PARK POOL RE-PLASTER P0026 PLANS,

SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Susan Nelson

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Valencia Glen Park Pool Re-Plaster Project P0026.

2. Award a construction contract to National Pools Inc. for pool re-plaster services in the amount of $277,160 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $27,716, for a total contract amount not to exceed $304,876.

3. Find the Valencia Glen Park Pool Re-Plaster Project P0026 exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Article 19, Section 15301.

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

BACKGROUND
The pool re-plaster project at Valencia Glen Park (VGP) was identified as a component of the Annual Parks Facilities Improvements and Repairs Program. Each year, this program identifies rehabilitation projects within the City of Santa Clarita’s (City) park system.

Over time, the pool plaster at VGP has deteriorated, developing numerous cracks and, more recently, exhibiting water leakage. The pool was originally constructed in 1970 and has been repaired numerous times. The pool was re-plastered in 1997, the deck was replaced in 2001, and in 2015, the north end of the pool was re-plastered after repairs to the drain and fill lines were completed. Temporary repairs to the pool shell have taken place to prevent leaking and to 8 Packet Pg. 77

maintain use of the site during summer programming.

A consultant specializing in commercial pool systems was hired to provide plans and specifications for the re-plaster project. A complete set of plans were developed by the consultant encompassing the most current pool codes to comply with the Los Angeles County Health Department requirements.

The scope of work for this construction contract includes repairing the cracks in the pool shell, replacing the broken skimmer housings, installing new lane line anchors, and re-plastering the pool, along with installing updated depth markers and main drain covers. Construction is expected to have a duration of nine weeks and will commence immediately after summer programming concludes.

Supporting the theme of Sustainable Public Infrastructure in Santa Clarita Pathway Forward, the City’s five-year strategic plan, the proposed contract will provide vital repairs for the pool at Valencia Glen Park. This project is necessary to maintain the pool in good serviceable condition.

An invitation to bid was published and circulated on the City’s e-procurement system, BidNet, on February 24, 2026. The City transmitted the solicitation to 2,655 vendors on BidNet, of which 37 vendors downloaded the materials. A total of six bids were submitted and opened on March 31, 2026. Each bid total included a base bid and bid alternate 1. In addition, bid alternate 2 was issued by addendum in the process of solicitation to obtain additional pricing for potential supplemental work. The basis for the award, as specified in the bid documents, was the total of the base bid and bid alternate 1. The results of the bids based on this criteria are shown below:

Company Location Bid Amount
National Pools Inc. Sylmar, CA $251,960
Ultimate Pool Remodeling Inc. Riverside, CA $292,330
California Waters Yorba Linda, CA $319,998
USA Construction LLC Cumming, GA $369,899
Adams Pool Specialties Sacramento, CA $377,814
Ankor Associates Inc. Los Angeles, CA $380,982

Staff recommends awarding the contract to National Pools Inc. (NPI) as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $251,960, consisting of $167,960 for the base bid and $84,000 for bid alternate 1, which formed the basis of the award. While bid alternate 2 was not included in the basis of award, staff recommends its inclusion at a cost of $25,200, as it provides additional improvements within the available project budget, bringing the total contract amount to $277,160. Staff further recommends authorizing a contingency of $27,716, for a total not-to- exceed amount of $304,876, to address unforeseen site conditions, field adjustments, additional work requested by the City or permitting agencies, and necessary field investigations.

The contractor possesses a valid contractor’s license and is in good standing with the Contractor’s 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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ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

Adequate funds were appropriated as part of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget in expenditure account P0026601-516101 to support the recommended contract and related administrative and miscellaneous costs for this project.

ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
PPOS-25-26-P0026 BID (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) NPI Response (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 8 Packet Pg. 79

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Agenda Item: 9

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: April 28, 2026
SUBJECT: HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE AND

EMERGENCY REPAIR CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Bryan Peck

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Approve the use of a cooperative agreement through Sourcewell contract #080824-JHN and award a five-year contract to Johnson Controls, Inc., for heating and air conditioning maintenance and emergency repair services for all City-owned facilities for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,986,786.

2. Authorize an ongoing appropriation to the Contractual Services accounts listed on Exhibit A for a total amount of $4,753 in Fiscal Year 2027-28, $4,849 for Fiscal Year 2028-29, $4,946 for Fiscal Year 2029-30, and $5,045 for Fiscal Year 2030-31, contingent upon the appropriation of funds in the annual budget for such fiscal years.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, and to modify the awardees in the event of project withdrawal or abandonment, subject to City Attorney review.

BACKGROUND

The City of Santa Clarita (City) Neighborhood Services Department administers maintenance operations for all City-owned facilities. To ensure timely and responsive service, the City has contracted with Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) since 2021 to provide routine preventative maintenance, as well as on-call and emergency response services for heating and air conditioning systems. The current contract is set to expire June 30, 2026.

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Public Works Corporate Yard, City Libraries, Transit Maintenance Facilities, Metrolink stations, and the Citrus Building. The goal is to ensure that all HVAC systems remain safe, reliable, and efficient through preventive maintenance. These services include equipment cleaning, temperature control adjustments, filter replacements, lubrication of parts, inspection and calibration of heating controls and thermostats, and checks of safety mechanisms.

After conducting extensive research to identify the most competitive pricing and the highest- quality services, the staff recommends using the City’s cooperative purchasing option for this procurement. This approach satisfies the City’s procurement requirements by leveraging a competitively solicited and publicly awarded cooperative contract, allowing the City to obtain favorable pricing and terms while streamlining the procurement process. The City is using the cooperative purchasing contract with Sourcewell, which allows the City to take advantage of an existing process. This contract, which was awarded on November 26, 2024, was solicited through a competitive request for proposals process and is valid through November 1, 2028, with up to three additional one-year extensions.

After performing a cost analysis and reviewing pricing for comparable services from other sources, it has been determined that the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract with JCI (#080824-JHN) provides competitive pricing, quality service, and the best value to the City.

Using the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract results in a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,986,786, inclusive of a 2 percent annual increase during the duration of the contract.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

Upon approval of the recommended actions, adequate funding will be available in the expenditure accounts listed in Exhibit A starting in Fiscal Year 2026-27. The ongoing base budget increase of two percent of contract amount commencing in FY 2027-28 will be contingent upon appropriations of funds by the City Council during the annual budget process.

ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A
Johnson Controls 5 Years As Needed Repairs (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Johnson Controls PSA 2026-2027 with 5 Year Renew Proposal (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
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Exhibit A
City of Santa Clarita
Citywide HVAC Maintenance & Repairs
Location - Account Name Account Number FY 2026-27
2% Increase
FY 2027-28
Appropriation
FY 2027-28
2% Increase
FY 2028-29
Appropriation
FY 2028-29
2% Increase
FY 2029-30
Appropriation
FY 2029-30
2% Increase
FY 2030-31
Appropriation
FY 2030-31

SCVTV -
Public Television 1001501-516101 3,022$ 3,082$ 60$ 3,144$ 62$ 3,206.97$ 63$ 3,271$ 64$ City Hall -
City Hall Maintenance 1007404-516101 36,781$ 37,517$ 736$ 38,267$ 750$ 39,032.29$ 765$ 39,813$ 781$ Newhall Parking Structure -
Newhall Parking Stucture Maintenance 1007405-516101 4,870$ 4,967$ 97$ 5,067$ 99$ 5,168.08$ 101$ 5,271$ 103$ Corporate Yard -
Corporate Yard Maintenance 1007410-516101 20,231$ 20,636$ 405$ 21,048$ 413$ 21,470$ 422$ 21,899$ 429$ The Arts & Events Offcice -
Incubator Facility Maintenance 1007415-516101 8,019$ 8,179$ 160$ 8,343$ 164$ 8,509.83$ 167$ 8,680$ 170$ Citrus Street Building -
Citrus Building 1307414-516101 3,942$ 4,021$ 79$ 4,101$ 80$ 4,183.28$ 82$ 4,267$ 84$ Hart Park -
Facilties Adminsitration Hart Park 1407400-516101 19,258$ 19,643$ 385$ 20,036$ 393$ 20,436.74$ 401$ 20,846$ 409$ Santa Clarita Public Libraries -
Public Library Facility Maintenance 3097412-516101 63,302$ 64,568$ 1,266$ 65,860$ 1,292$ 67,177.20$ 1,317$ 68,521$ 1,344$ Transit Maintenance Facility -
Transit Maintenance Facility Maintenance 7003701-516101 73,321$ 74,787$ 1,466$ 76,283$ 1,496$ 77,808.83$ 1,526$ 79,365$ 1,556$ Metrolink Stations -
Transit Facilities 7007407-516101 4,912$ 5,010$ 98$ 5,110$ 100$ 5,212.65$ 102$ 5,317$ 104$ Facilities Administration -
Various Accounts Various Accounts150,000$ 150,000$ -$ 150,000$ -$ 150,000.00$ -$ 150,000$ -$ 387,658$ 392,411$ 4,753$ 397,260$ 4,849$ 402,206$ 4,946$ 407,251$ 5,045$

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Agenda Item: 10

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: April 28, 2026
SUBJECT: 2025-26 FEDERAL CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, PHASE IV, PROJECT C1018 - PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Shannon Pickett

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2025-26 Federal Circulation Improvement Program, Phase IV, Project C1018.

2. Find and determine that the 2025-26 Federal Circulation Improvement Program, Phase IV project was identified as a traffic mitigation measure (TR-5) and previously analyzed within the Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted for the Valencia Town Center by the City of Santa Clarita’s Planning Commission (Resolution P20-01), and that no further environmental review is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162.

3. Award a construction contract to C.A. Rasmussen, Inc., for the 2025-26 Federal Circulation Improvement Program, Phase IV project in the amount of $2,263,315 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $339,497, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,602,812.

4. Award a professional services contract to Dokken Engineering, to provide construction support services for the 2025-26 Federal Circulation Improvement Program, Phase IV project in the amount of $67,920 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $6,792, for a total contract amount not to exceed $74,712.

5. Award a professional services contract to Allan E. Seward Engineering Geology, Inc., for the 2025-26 Federal Circulation Improvement Program, Phase IV project to provide materials testing and geotechnical inspection services in the amount of $70,874 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $7,087, for a total contract amount not to exceed $77,961. 10 Packet Pg. 84

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

BACKGROUND

The 2025-26 Federal Circulation Improvement Program, Phase IV, will implement improvements at the intersection of Valencia Boulevard at McBean Parkway, as shown on the attached Location Map. This project will add triple left-turn lanes on eastbound and westbound Valencia Boulevard to enhance traffic flow. The improvements along Valencia Boulevard between McBean Parkway and Mall Entrance include street widening, relocation of street light and traffic signal poles, and landscape modifications. The proposed improvements will require the removal of six eucalyptus trees. This project supports the Sustainable Public Infrastructure theme of the City’s strategic plan, Santa Clarita Pathway Forward.

As part of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Congressionally Directed Funding Request, former Representative Mike Garcia supported the City’s request for $2,480,000 to construct these improvements.

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements were previously completed on January 21, 2020, when the City’s Planning Commission adopted Resolution P20-01, adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving Master Case No. 19-067, Conditional Use Permit 19-008, Development Review 19-006, Architectural Design Review 19-007, and Oak Tree Permit 19-002. Notices of Determination were filed with the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder (Nos. 2020018829 and 2020077319) and the State Clearinghouse (SCH# 2020060177).

The 2025-26 Federal Circulation Improvement Program, Phase IV, implements the Traffic Mitigation Measure TR-5, included within the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration.

Construction Contract
An invitation to bid was published and circulated via the City’s e-procurement system BidNet on January 23, 2026. The City transmitted the solicitation to 2,638 vendors on BidNet, of which 99 vendors downloaded materials. A total of four bids were submitted and opened on February 23, 2026. The results of the bids are shown below.

Company Location Bid Amount
C.A. Rasmussen, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA $2,263,315
R.C. Becker, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA $2,287,019
Toro Enterprises, Inc. Oxnard, CA $2,386,840
Sully-Miller Brea, CA $2,565,572

Staff recommends the project be awarded to C.A. Rasmussen, 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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Professional Services Contract - Construction Support
The City conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified firms to provide design, survey, bid support, and construction support services for the 2020-21 Circulation Improvement Program, Phase IV, project. The RFP was published and circulated via the City’s e-procurement system BidNet on April 13, 2022. Firms were evaluated based on the entire scope of services outlined in the RFP, including design and construction support services.

The City Council awarded a design contract for design services for a total amount not to exceed $384,753 to Dokken Engineering at the July 12, 2022, City Council meeting. Dokken Engineering is the Engineer of Record for the 2025-26 Federal Circulation Improvement Program, Phase IV, project.

Since Dokken Engineering was originally evaluated and selected based on its qualifications to perform the entire scope of services outlined in the RFP, it is recommended that Dokken Engineering be awarded a contract for a total of $74,712, including contingency, to provide appropriate construction support services throughout construction. This will allow Dokken Engineering to provide construction support, necessary design modifications, and environmental monitoring as the project is constructed. The proposal is available in the City Clerk’s Reading File.

Professional Services Contract - Materials Testing and Geotechnical Inspection The City conducted an RFP to solicit proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide materials testing and geotechnical inspection for the 2025-26 Federal Circulation Improvement Program, Phase IV, project. The RFP was published and circulated via the City’s e-procurement system BidNet on March 2, 2026. The City transmitted the solicitation to 3,145 vendors on BidNet, of which 57 vendors downloaded the RFP. A total of four companies provided proposals for consideration.

These proposals were reviewed and evaluated based on each company’s ability to meet the specific needs of the City. An evaluation panel, comprised of staff from the Public Works department, scored the responses using the following categories of weighted criteria:

• Approach and Recommendations for Testing per the Quality Assurance Program and Plans (Scope of Work) - 40%
• Understanding of Construction Phasing Schedule (Schedule) - 20% • Qualifications of Personnel and Laboratory, Team Experience - 20% • Quality of Sample Daily Inspection & Final Report - 15% • References - 5%

The evaluation panel scored the responses based on a 100-point scale, with the results outlined below.

Rank Company Location Score
1 Allan E. Seward Engineering Geology, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA 89 2 R.T. Frankian & Associates Santa Clarita, CA 86
3 G3 Quality, Inc. Cerritos, CA 80
4 NV5, Inc. Ventura, CA 57

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In reviewing proposals, the evaluation panel awarded the highest score to Allan E. Seward Engineering Geology, Inc. The evaluation panel determined that the proposal from Allan E.

Seward Engineering Geology, Inc., offered the best overall value to meet the materials testing and geotechnical inspection needs.

Allan E. Seward Engineering Geology, Inc., demonstrated an in-depth understanding of the project needs and provided a detailed scope of work and approach to the project. Based on their experience with similar projects, and the completeness of their proposal for this project, staff recommends awarding the design contract to Allan E. Seward Engineering Geology, Inc. The proposal is available in the City Clerk’s Reading File.

California Government Code 4526 prescribes the selection of architectural and engineering services to be based on demonstrated competence and professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the services required and does not authorize the selection of professional architect and engineering services based on cost. City staff was able to reach an agreement with Allan E. Seward Engineering Geology, Inc., at a fair and reasonable price.

The requested contingencies will cover the cost of unforeseen design constraints, design modifications requested by the City or other permitting agencies, field investigations including potholing for utility locations and foundations, and coordination with utility companies and other agencies, which is required to address the presence of oil lines and to manage potential impacts to project phasing resulting from concurrent work by other agencies at this location. This includes potential adjustments to the civil and traffic drawings, engineering and landscape drawings, and change orders for additional work requested by the City.

The City Council appropriated $3,100,000 for this project upon adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. The project budget is $3,100,000, representing $2,602,812 for construction, $74,712 for construction support, $77,961 for materials testing, and $344,515 for project administration costs. Project administrative costs include staff time, project management, public works inspections, utility fees, and labor compliance monitoring.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION

Other action as determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

$3,100,000 is available in project expenditure accounts C1018229-516101 (Miscellaneous Federal Grants) and C1018354-516101 (SC Lighting District Fund) to support the recommended contracts and associated project costs.

ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
Bid Proposal for C.A. Rasmussen, Inc. (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Proposal for Dokken Engineering (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) 10 Packet Pg. 87

Proposal for Allan E. Seward Engineering Geology, Inc. (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
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Agenda Item: 11

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

AGENDA REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

DATE: April 28, 2026
SUBJECT: SUMMARY VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR SANITARY

SEWER PURPOSES AT SHAPELL - PLUM CANYON

APARTMENTS (WHITES CANYON ROAD)
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Amalia Marreh

RECOMMENDED ACTION

City Council:

1. Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of an easement for sanitary sewer purposes, as described in Exhibit “A” Legal Description and shown on 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

The sanitary sewer easement to be vacated was originally dedicated to the City of Santa Clarita (City) on Tract Map for Tract No. 73858, recorded on December 18, 2020. The 10-foot-wide easement, as shown on the attached Location Map, is located within the Plum Canyon multifamily apartment project approved by the City Planning Division on December 30, 2019, under Master Case No. MC19-171. The easement being vacated is no longer necessary as the sanitary sewer serving this project has been relocated and a new easement has been dedicated to the City under a separate document recorded on July 7, 2025, as Instrument No. 20250480303.

Per Division 9, Part 3, Section 8333 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the legislative body of a local agency may summarily vacate a public service easement if any of the following conditions exist:

1. 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. 11 Packet Pg. 90

2. 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.

3. 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 the easement as described and shown on Exhibits “A” and “B” of the attached resolution has been superseded by relocation. Therefore, staff is recommending the easement to 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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ESOLUTION NO. 26-

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

CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY VACATING AN EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES ON TRACT MAP FOR TRACT NO. 73858 FILED IN BOOK 1425, PAGES 77-85, INCLUSIVE OF MAPS
WHEREAS, the easement being summarily vacated fully meets the requirements 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 this easement be vacated; and WHEREAS, under Division 9, Part 3, Chapter 4, of the California Streets and Highway 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 STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF

CALIFORNIA, 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 the sanitary sewer easement, 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.

SECTION 3. That the City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, California is instructed to record the certified original resolution in the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s office, at

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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 , 2026.

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 26- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California at a regular meeting thereof, held on the day of , 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBERS:

CITY CLERK

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