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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
Hereinafter the titles Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember, City Manager, City Attorney, and City
Clerk may be used also to indicate Mayor/Chair/President, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/Vice President,
City Manager/Executive Director, City Attorney/Counsel, and City Clerk/Secretary
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
-Minutes-
6:00 PM
INVOCATION
Councilwoman McLean delivered the invocation.
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Miranda called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of
Library Trustees at 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilwoman McLean led the flag salute.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further
information that may be needed. Council will also discuss each individual item during the course
of the meeting with the exception of the Consent Calendar, which may be approved in its entirety
by one motion, unless there is a request to pull an item for discussion. No action will be taken on
public agenda items during the Executive Meeting.
Councilwoman McLean requested to pull items 6 and 7 for discussion.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Councilmember Gibbs recognized the achievements of the Los Angeles Sports Club Santa
Clarita Valley Under 14 Boys soccer team for making history by winning the program's first -
ever National Cup Championship and invited them to the dais to accept their certificates and take
a photo.
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Mayor Bill Miranda recognized the extraordinary strength, courage, and resilience of children
and families who face the fight against childhood cancer every single day, announced the City of
Santa Clarita proclaims September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and invited the
founders, board, and family members of the Michael Hoefflin Foundation for Children's Cancer
to the dais to accept the proclamation and take a photo.
Councilmember Ayala recognized the efforts of those working to address food insecurity in our
community and beyond, announced the City proclaims September 2025 as Hunger Action
Month, and invited representatives from the SCV Food Pantry to the dais to accept the
proclamation and take a photo.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the City Council were Diane Zimmerman regarding New California State; Glenda
(no last name provided) regarding Master Case 25-089; TimBen Boydston regarding Council v
decorum; Tony Maldonado regarding the battery storage facility community meeting; and
Patrick Swain regarding traffic.
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STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin made no comments.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilwoman McLean spoke of attending Southern California Association of Governments
Transportation Policy Committee and Regional Council meetings that focused on LA28
Olympics plans, commented on how involved the Council wanted to be and participate, and
spoke of her interest in the matter and benefits to the community; congratulated the leadership at
Saugus High School, faculty, and students on their 50th year celebration; and requested an
adjournment in memory of Frederick Louis Gruchalla. Councilwoman requested support to
agendize a Proposition 50 discussion for a future meeting agenda and received consensus.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste spoke of cars running red lights and the Sheriffs response to the issue,
eBike safety, and the opportunity for traffic safety education through the City's creative staff -
developed programs; Mayor Pro Tem Weste requested an adjournment in memory of Sheila
Miller.
Councilmember Ayala commented upon the lithium battery facility community meeting; spoke
of the City's pavement project and roads in the state's jurisdiction; requested recognition of
Suicide Awareness Month and Hispanic Heritage Month in September; spoke of attending City
events, including Concerts in the Park and the Evening of Remembrance with other members of
the Council; recognized the 70th anniversary of Santa Clarita Concessions; thanked Hart High
School for inviting her to the first football game of the season; and spoke of representing the City
at meetings of the Valley Industry Association and California Contract Cities Association.
Mayor Miranda invited the community to the 2025 State of the City event on October 16,
celebrating the history of William S. Hart Park, the City's 40th park; announced the ribbon -
cutting of the revitalized Old Orchard Park on September 30; narrated a slide show of the
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Concerts in the Park finale celebrating 35 years of music under the stars; and spoke of friend,
artist, and entrepreneur Matthew Moghadasian.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM 1
SHUTTLE SERVICE PILOT PROGRAM
City Council to receive an update on the Shuttle Service Pilot Program that operated in Old
Town Newhall in July and August 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Receive an update and analysis on the Shuttle Service Pilot Program in Old Town Newhall
2. Provide staff with direction for future service.
Adrian Aguilar, Transit Manager, provided the staff presentation.
Addressing the City Council were TimBen Boydston, representing the Canyon Theatre Guild,
and Tony Maldonado.
Councilwoman McLean read aloud comments from social media posts, further commented that
additional outreach would be beneficial, and would support strategizing with the business
community for the future of the program.
Council discussed the pilot program, agreed to pause it, and allow staff time to reassess before
reconsidering implementation.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented that the proposed parking structure at the south end of Main
Street would solve many of the parking issues, and Councilwoman McLean asked how many
parking spots would be available in the new structure. City Manager Ken Striplin reported that
staff is currently reviewing the responses to the request for proposals, seeking a public/private
partnership similar to that used for the parking structure at the northern block, and also cautioned
that the number of parking spots is limited due to development constraints. He further explained
that staff will know more over the next few months and bring back a report for Council
consideration.
RESULT: RECEIVED
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Ayala, Miranda, Gibbs, McLean, Weste
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ITEM 2
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the August 26, 2025, Regular
Meeting.
ITEM 3
CHECK REGISTER NO. 18
Check Register No. 18 for the Period 07/25/25 through 08/07/25 and 08/14/25. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period of 07/28/25 through 08/08/25.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 18.
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SANTA CLARITA VALLEY WATER AGENCY EASEMENTS ON CITY -OWNED
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This item recommends approving easements on City property to the Santa Clarita Valley Water
Agency.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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City Council:
Approve an easement on APNs 2811-065-911 and 2811-067-906 with Santa Clarita Valley
Water Agency for the purpose of installing and maintaining water and drainage facilities.
2. Approve the quitclaim of the existing easement on APN 2811-067-906 to accommodate the
abandonment of the storm drain system no longer in use.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the necessary documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
ITEM 5
FACILITIES ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE CONTRACT
This item considers a three-year contract with Brightly Software, Inc., for facilities asset
management software. The software will help staff streamline and integrate asset tracking, work
order creation and history, preventative maintenance scheduling, GIS integration, and analytical
reporting to enhance operational efficiencies.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a three-year contract to Brightly Software, Inc., for a facilities asset management
software for a total contract amount not to exceed $302,291.
2. Authorize an ongoing annual appropriation effective Fiscal Year 2025-26 through Fiscal
Year 2027-28 to expenditure accounts specified in Attachment A from the General Fund
(Fund 100), Citrus Facility Fund (Fund 130), Recreation Facilities Fund (Fund 120), Hart
Park Fund (Fund 140), Public Library Fund (Fund 309), Golden Valley Ranch Open Space
Maintenance District (Fund 350), Areawide Fund (Fund 367), Vista Canyon Wastewater
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Fund (Fund 368), and Transit Fund (Fund 700) with future years 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,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 6
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS AGENCY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PRODUCTION, PRESERVATION, AND OWNERSHIP; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE;
RESEARCH AND POLICY; AND RENTER PROTECTION AND HOMELESSNESS
PREVENTION FUNDING
This item considers approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County
Affordable Housing Solutions Agency to enable the City of Santa Clarita to receive and utilize
Measure A funds for affordable housing, technical assistance, and homelessness prevention.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council to authorize City Manager or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding
with the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency for the disbursement and
use of Measure A funds in substantially the form attached hereto, subject to approval of any
further minor modifications by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Addressing the City Council was Tony Maldonado.
Councilwoman McLean commented upon the funds that the City received, and Tracy Sullivan,
Community Preservation Manager, clarified that the City's annual allocation projection is
approximately $3.4 million; Councilwoman McLean further explained that the City's return is
minuscule compared to its contributions and commented upon a Measure H funds audit.
ITEM 7
SUMMARY VACATION OF PORTIONS OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS
PLACERITA CANYON ROAD, ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FOR TRAIL PURPOSES,
AND ACCEPTANCE OF A RESTRICTED USE AREA LOCATED NEAR SIERRA
HIGHWAY
This item considers a summary vacation of portions of the public right-of-way known as
Placerita Canyon Road, acceptance of an easement for public use and trail purposes, and
acceptance of a restricted use area located near Sierra Highway.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of portions of the public right-of-way known as
Placerita Canyon Road, as described in Exhibit "A" Legal Description, and as shown on
Exhibit "B" Exhibit Map of the attached resolution.
2. Reserve easements for public utility purposes as specified in the attached resolution, as
described in Exhibit "C" Legal Description, and as shown on Exhibit "D" Exhibit Map of the
attached resolution.
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3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee to accept the dedication and grant of easement for
public use and trail purposes as shown on the attached Location Map.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee to accept the dedication and grant of restricted use
area for preserving natural resources purposes as shown on the attached Location Map.
5. Determine that the vacation of the roadway rights of way easements, the acceptance of an
easement for public use and trail purposes, and the acceptance of an easement and restricted
use area are not a project within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378, and alternatively, that if the activity is deemed a project
under CEQA, it is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to guidelines 15063(b)(3), 15301(h)
and (i), 15313, 15317 and 15325.
6. Direct the City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the Los Angeles County
Registrar -Recorder's office.
7. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Addressing the City Council was Tony Matthess, representing the property owner.
Councilwoman McLean referred to a property diagram and ask how enforceable the restricted
use area would be in the future, and City Attorney Joseph Montes explained that the restricted
use area would be an easement granted in favor of the City, and any change would require
approval of the City Council.
Adopted Resolution No. 25-49
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
There were no additional requests to speak received.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Miranda adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Frederick Louis Gruchalla and
Sheila Miller at 7:36 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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