Agenda Item: 11
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: June 23, 2026
SUBJECT: RIVER WALK MIXED USE PROJECT INFRASTRUCTURE
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PRESENTER: Andrew Adams
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Approve an Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement with River Walk Owner, LLC, and authorize an expenditure for a total amount not to exceed $1,135,787 for the construction of median improvements.
2. Appropriate $1,135,787 from Areawide Fund Balance (Fund 367) to expenditure account 3672400-516101.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney review.
BACKGROUND
The development of the River Walk Mixed Use Project by River Walk Owner, LLC (Developer) includes the construction of a mixed-use project consisting of residential and commercial uses along Soledad Canyon Road. The project was approved under Master Case 25-008 and includes 144 multifamily units, 10 affordable units, and approximately 8,500 square feet of commercial space.
As a condition of approval, the Developer is required to design and construct street frontage improvements along Soledad Canyon Road, including a raised landscaped median along the project frontage, as well as upgrades to adjacent median areas to meet current City standards.
In addition to these required improvements, the City of Santa Clarita (City) has requested that the Developer construct supplemental median improvements extending beyond the project frontage,
including areas west toward Sierra Highway and east toward River Circle. These supplemental improvements include the reconstruction of existing medians, installation of new median curbs, landscape, irrigation, and associated infrastructure improvements consistent with City standards.
The supplemental improvements will enhance the continuity, safety, and aesthetics of the Soledad Canyon Road corridor by ensuring that median improvements extend beyond the immediate project limits and are consistent with current Landscape Maintenance District standards.
Staff recommends entering into and authorizing a reimbursement agreement with the Developer for a total amount not to exceed $1,135,787 for the design, construction, and installation of the supplemental median improvements. This amount includes approximately $784,408 for construction, $96,954 for project management/supervision, $55,682 for landscape design and as- built documentation, and $198,743 for construction contingency and permit fees.
The reimbursement agreement allows the City to leverage the Developer’s ongoing construction to complete additional median improvements in a cost-effective manner, ensuring consistency in design and construction along Soledad Canyon Road. By incorporating the supplemental improvements into the Developer’s active project, the City benefits from economies of scale, including elimination of mobilization costs, streamlined construction coordination, and minimized disruption to the surrounding corridor. The agreement also includes provisions requiring full cost transparency and supporting documentation prior to reimbursement, ensuring that all eligible costs are reviewed and verified by the City before payment is issued. The Developer will construct the improvements in accordance with City standards, and the City will reimburse eligible costs upon completion and acceptance of the improvements.
The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements, and City staff has reviewed the submitted cost documentation and determined the costs to be reasonable and appropriate.
Pending approval of this agreement, construction of the supplemental median improvements will occur in coordination with the River Walk project, and is anticipated to be completed by early 2027. This effort supports the City’s ongoing commitment to corridor beautification, infrastructure enhancement, and implementation of the Soledad Canyon Road Corridor Plan.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Adequate funds are available in the Areawide Fund Balance (Fund 367) to support the appropriation of $1,135,787 to expenditure account 3672400-516101 for the proposed median beautification improvements.
ATTACHMENTS
River Walk Median Exhibit_Reimbursement Areas
River Walk Median Exhibit_Project Boundaries
Soledad Median Reimbursement Agreement (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)