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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-07-08 - AGENDAS - REGCITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, July 8, 2025 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AGENDA Joint Meeting with Board of Library Trustees How to Address the City Council Pursuant to Government Code section 54954.3 members of the public are afforded the opportunities to address the City Council. You may address the Council once per meeting during Public Participation on any matter within the Council's jurisdiction that is not listed on the agenda. Public Participation speaker's cards must be submitted to the City Clerk BEFORE this portion of the meeting begins. To address the Council regarding an item on the agenda, please fill out a speaker's card and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor announces the item. Each person addressing the Council is given three minutes to speak (with double the time allotted to non-English speakers using a translator) indicated by a colored light system on the Council dais. If you wish to provide information to the Council, please present the City Clerk with 10 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record. Please note use of City Council Chamber technology equipment to present electronic material during meetings is not allowed. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (661) 255-4391. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II) Pursuant to Government Code 54957.5 any writings or documents distributed to a majority of the members of the City Council regarding any open session item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120, during normal business hours. View public meeting agendas here, inclusive of all attachments and reading file material. 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 Santa Clarita Successful Bar Exam Candidates 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. Thirty minutes are allotted for public input at this time. The FIRST TEN people to submit a speaker card prior to the beginning of Public Participation will be heard. STAFF COMMENTS COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS NEW BUSINESS SUMMER SHUTTLE SERVICE PILOT PROGRAM - City Council discussion of a Summer Shuttle Service Pilot Program in Old Town Newhall. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council review and discuss the proposed Summer Shuttle Service Pilot Program in Old Town Newhall and provide direction to staff. 2. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER - City Council consideration of Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste's request to remove Planning Commissioner Denise Lite. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Based upon the June 24 request of Mayor Pro Tern Laurene Weste, discuss the removal of Planning Commissioner Denise Lite and take action as deemed appropriate. Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion by the City Council. The items are not individually discussed by the City Council unless a request is made by a member of the public or the Council, in which case, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately. 3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the June 24, 2025 Regular Meeting. 4. CHECK REGISTER NO. 14 - Check Register No. 14 for the Period 05/30/25 through 06/12/25 and 06/18/25. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period of 06/02/25 through 06/13/25. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 14. 5. RESOLUTIONS OF INTENTION TO LEVY INCREASED ASSESSMENTS FOR LMD ZONES T44, T48, AND T62 IN FY 2026-27, AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO PROPOSITION 218 AND AB 2257 - This item considers resolutions declaring the City's intention to levy and collect increased assessments in Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Landscape Maintenance District Zones T44 (Bouquet Canyon), T48 (Shadow Hills), and T62 (Canyon Heights), and establishing procedures pursuant to Proposition 218 and AB 2257. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Adopt a Resolution of Initiation to begin proceedings to levy increased assessments commencing in Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Landscaping Zones T44 — Bouquet Canyon, T48 — Shadow Hills, and T62 — Canyon Heights within the City of Santa Clarita Landscaping and Lighting District, and direct the Engineer to prepare and file a report pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 1 of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. 2. Adopt a Resolution of Intention declaring the City of Santa Clarita's intent to levy and collect increased assessments for Landscaping Zones T44 — Bouquet Canyon, T48 — Shadow Hills, and T62 — Canyon Heights within the City of Santa Clarita Landscaping and Lighting District; preliminarily approve the Engineer's Report; and initiate a property owner protest ballot proceeding for Fiscal Year 2026-27, in accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution, by calling a public hearing and submitting the proposed assessments to qualified property owners. Adopt a Resolution establishing rate -setting procedures for Landscape Maintenance Districts and Zones —including LMD Zones T44, T48, and T62—in accordance with Page 3 Proposition 218 and Government Code Sections 53759.0 through 53759.2 (including AB 2257). 6. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND ISSUED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51179 - On June 24, 2025, the City Council introduced and passed to a second reading an ordinance adopting the Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps, which were published by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) on March 25, 2025. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 51179, local agencies are required to adopt an ordinance within 120 days from when the FHSZ maps are published, designating the fire zones within its jurisdiction. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council waive reading of the text and consent to read by title only, as listed on the agenda, and adopt an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND ISSUED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51179." 7. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 MEASURE A LOCAL SOLUTIONS FUND ALLOCATION - City Council to consider approval of a contract with Los Angeles County to receive Measure A funding to support grants for Family Promise and Bridge to Home and to fund a Homeless Services Intern to implement the 2025 Community Plan to Address Homelessness. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Approve a one-year contract with Los Angeles County to receive Measure A Local Solutions Funds in the amount of $476,145 to be distributed as follows: $225,337 to Family Promise for emergency rental and financial assistance to families at risk of homelessness, $225,337 to Bridge to Home to support continued operations of its interim housing site and navigation services; and $25,471 for the Homeless Services Intern to implement the 2025 Community Plan to Address Homelessness. 2. Increase revenue account 273-462101 (Measure A Miscellaneous Revenue) by $476,145 and appropriate $25,471 to expenditure account 2733207-500201 (Measure A Homeless Initiative PTS) and $450,674 to expenditure account 2733207-516101 (Measure A Homeless Initiative Contractual Services). 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Page 4 8. 2025 ANIMAL CARE GRANT AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS - City Council consideration of the 2025 Animal Care Grant Program funding recommendations by the Grants Committee. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the 2025 Animal Care Grant Committee's funding recommendations in a total amount not to exceed $50,000, as shown in Table A. 2. Direct staff to execute Grant Agreements with the non-profit organizations approved for funding. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 9. 2024-25 FEDERAL OVERLAY AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, PROJECT M0158 - PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - This item considers awarding a construction contract for the 2024-25 Federal Overlay and Slurry Seal Program. The annual overlay and slurry seal projects are an integral part of the City of Santa Clarita's pavement management program. Each year, streets are evaluated and identified for pavement preservation and rehabilitation treatments. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2024-25 Federal Overlay and Slurry Seal Program, Project MO158. 2. Award a construction contract to R.C. Becker, Inc., for the 2024-25 Federal Overlay and Slurry Seal Program, Project MO158, in the amount of $402,604 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $40,260 for a total contract amount not to exceed $442,864. 3. Continue project funding for the 2022-23 Overlay and Slurry Seal Program, Project MO149, in expenditure account MO149260-516101 (Prop C Local Return) for $107,000 and 2024-25 Federal Overlay and Slurry Seal Program, Project MO158, in expenditure account MO158202-516101 (STPL Fund) for $393,000 from Fiscal Year 2024-25 to Fiscal Year 2025-26. 4. Authorize the transfer of project savings in the amount of $107,000 from the Prop C Local Return fund (Fund 260) in 2022-2023 Overlay and Slurry Seal Program, Project M0149, expenditure account M0149260-516101 to the 2024-25 Federal Overlay and Slurry Seal Program, Project MO158, expenditure account M0158260- 516101. 5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Page 5 10. HSIP CLASS II BUFFERED BIKE LANES, PROJECT C3022 - PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - This item considers awarding the construction contract for the HSIP Class II Buffered Bike Lanes project, Project C3022, which will enhance bicycle safety and connectivity by installing Class 11 buffered bike lanes along Kelly Johnson Parkway, Hercules Street, Constellation Road, and Golden Valley Road between Claremore Way and Plum Canyon Road. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve plans and specifications for HSIP Class 11 Buffered Bike Lanes, Project C3022. 2. Award a construction contract to Specialized Pavement Markings, LLC, for the HSIP Class 11 Buffered Bike Lanes Project in the amount of $230,470 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $23,050 for a total contract amount not to exceed $253,520. 3. Continue project funding for HSIP Class 11 Buffered Bike Lanes, Project C3022, from Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in project expenditure accounts C3022229-516101 (Miscellaneous Federal Grants Fund) for $192,457 and C3022233-516101 (TDA Article 8) for $35,361. 4. Authorize a one-time appropriation of funds in the amount of $37,225 in Miscellaneous Federal Grants (Fund 229) to HSIP Class 11 Buffered Bike Lanes, Project C3022, expenditure account C3022229-516101 and increase Miscellaneous Federal Grants Fund Revenue Account 229-442409 by $37,225. 5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 11. NEWHALL PARK IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT P2017 - DESIGN CONTRACT - This item considers awarding a design contract to provide public outreach support, conceptual design services, and cost estimates for the Newhall Park Improvements Project. The improvements include the installation of a subterranean infiltration facility and additional park improvements. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award a design contract to Pacific Coast Land Design, Inc., for the Newhall Park Improvements Project, Project P2017, in the amount of $599,553 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $59,955 for a total contract amount not to exceed $659,508. 2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $730,000 from the Measure W Safe Clean Water Regional Fund (Fund 274) to the Newhall Park Improvements Project, Page 6 Project P2017, expenditure account P2017274-516101. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 12. WILLIAM S. HART PARK CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS - The purpose of this item is to approve all associated contracts and agreements with the transfer of William S. Hart Park. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society in a form approved by the City Attorney. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Friends of Hart Park in a form approved by the City Attorney. 3. Authorize a contract increase in the amount of $171,846 to the City's Parks and Facilities Security Services Contract with Good Guard Security, Inc., to provide security services for the William S. Hart Park and Museum. 4. Authorize a contract increase in the amount of $54,634 to the City's Janitorial Services Contract with Servicon Systems Inc., to provide janitorial services for the William S. Hart Park and Museum. 5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION This time has been set aside for any speakers that have turned in speaker cards and were not heard in the first thirty minutes allotted to address the City Council on items that are NOT on the agenda. Speaker cards may not be submitted relating to any items listed on the agenda. STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held August 26, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. Page 7 CERTIFICATION On July 3, 2025, I, Mary Cusick, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita and that the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall. Mary Cusick City Clerk Santa Clarita, California Page 8