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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-09-23 - AGENDAS - REGCITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, September 23, 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 Gibbs 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 Sister Cities Young Artist and Authors Showcase Winners National Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Proclamation PUBLIC PARTICIPATION This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on items NOT listed on the agenda. The City Council will not act upon these items at this meeting other than to review and/or provide direction to staff. All speakers must submit a speaker's card to the City Clerk PRIOR to the beginning of this portion of the meeting. 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 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. Page 2 APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the September 9, 2025 Special Meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the September 9, 2025 Regular Meeting. 3. CHECK REGISTER NO. 19 - Check Register No. 19 for the Period 08/08/25 through 08/21/25 and 08/28/25. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period of 08/11/25 through 08/22/25. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 19. 4. CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES POLICIES - This item considers proposed deletions and revisions of policies for City Council and Board of Library Trustees. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the recommended deletion of and revisions to City Council policies. Santa Clarita Board of Library Trustees approve the recommended revisions to Santa Clarita Public Library policies. 5. TRANSIT HYDROGEN FUELING INFRASTRUCTURE CONTRACT FOR SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES - This item considers awarding a professional services contract for special inspections and testing services in support of the Hydrogen Production and Fueling project (F1026) at the Transit Maintenance Facility. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award a professional services contract in the amount of $358,816 to Twining, Inc., to provide special inspections and material testing services, and authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $53,822, for a total contract not to exceed $412,638. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Page 3 6. SANTA CLARITA VALLEY COMMITTEE ON AGING FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AGREEMENT - City Council to consider the Fiscal Year 2025-26 agreement with the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging that will support home -delivered meals, transit -related services, and recreation, health, and wellness programs for seniors. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve an agreement with the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging in the amount of $525,000 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 7. PARCEL MAP FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 83806 (TRIUMPH AVENUE) - Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, City Council consider approving Parcel Map No. 83806 (Triumph Ave.). The map is for subdivision purposes and is located on the east side of the City of Santa Clarita, in the Sand Canyon area. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 83806. 2. Abandon the existing easement for slope purposes as shown on the location map. Find Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 83806 exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Guideline 15061(b)(3) because the subdivision does not include any proposed development or construction. 4. Make findings as follows: This project is consistent with the provisions of Sections 66474 and 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act and should be approved. Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 83806, which indicates all special assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita are paid. 6. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk's Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 83806, which embodies the approval of said map, and abandonment of the easement shown thereon. 7. Instruct the City Surveyor to endorse the City Surveyor's Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 83806, which provides for verification that the map is technically correct. 8. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 83806, which provides for verification of substantial conformance with the Tentative Parcel Map and all provisions of local ordinances and state laws applicable at the time of approval. Page 4 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 In memory of James "Jim" Tanner FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held October 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. CERTIFICATION On September 18, 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 5 PROCLAMATION National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 — October 15, 2025 WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the rich cultural traditions and significant achievements of the Hispanic and Latino communities; and WHEREAS, 68.1 million Americans are Latinos of Hispanic Heritage and represent 20 percent of our nation's population; and WHEREAS, 36.7 percent of the City of Santa Clarita's population is comprised of Latinos who are continuously bringing a rich historical tradition to the City based upon the significant contributions made by Latino forebearers; and WHEREAS, today the premier leaders of the Latino community of the City are advancing in every area of our American life; and WHEREAS, many people of Hispanic Heritage serve as civil rights leaders and community organizers, politicians, teachers, journalists, first responders, artists, healthcare professionals, athletes, inventors, entertainers, and more; and WHEREAS, the City directly reflects the ongoing contributions in language, law, business, health, literature, food, and architecture made by Latinos; and WHEREAS, the Latino residents continue to enhance the City's artistic life in the areas of art music, dance, motion pictures, radio, and television; and WHEREAS, the influence brought by a diversity of Latinos continues to prosper and make an undying force in the City. NOW THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim September 15 to October 15, 2025, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in the City of Santa Clarita, California. Signed this 23rd day of September, 2025 William A. Miranda, Mayor Santa Clarita, California Packet Pg. 6 I PROCLAMATION National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month September 2025 WHEREAS, suicide is a serious and growing public health crisis, now the second leading cause of death for children, teens, and young adults across the nation; and WHEREAS, September is recognized nationally as Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, foster hope, and strengthen our collective resolve to prevent the tragedy of suicide in all communities, including among our most vulnerable — our youth; and WHEREAS, talking openly about mental health and suicide can reduce stigma, increase access to support, and encourage individuals who are struggling to seek help; and WHEREAS, early intervention and prevention are key, especially for children and adolescents who may be experiencing emotional distress, trauma, or mental health challenges; and WHEREAS, the Child & Family Center, serving the Santa Clarita Valley, plays a critical role in suicide prevention by providing compassionate, trauma -informed mental health services to children, teens, and families, including those impacted by crisis, violence, and emotional hardship; and WHEREAS, the Child & Family Center's team of dedicated professionals offer early childhood mental health programs, school -based support, individual and family therapy, suicide risk assessments, and education, empowering youth and families to build resilience and find hope in the face of despair; and WHEREAS, this month reminds us that suicide can be preventable, that help is available, and that no one should struggle alone; and WHEREAS, we encourage every resident to take time to learn the warning signs, support one another with compassion, and advocate for mental health awareness and services in our community. NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim September 2025, as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, in the City of Santa Clarita, California. Signed this 23rd day of September, 2025. William A. Miranda, Mayor Santa Clarita, California Packet Pg. 7