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Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency
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—Minutes—
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
INVOCATION
Councilwoman McLean delivered the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council, Board of Library
Trustees, and Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency at 7:09 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present, with the exception of Councilmember Gibbs.
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 pulled item 10 for discussion.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Linda Townley, regarding The Master's University; Chris
Townley, regarding The Master's University; Cheryl Child, regarding The Master's University;
.� Jayne Heiber, regarding Placerita Canyon and public trust; Alan Ferdnam, regarding code
enforcement; Joseph Jasik, regarding Santa Clarita Elementary School.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin addressed comments regarding The Master's University, that the
proposed amendments to the specific plan will be presented to the Planning Commission next
year where the issues being raised will be discussed. Mr. Striplin clarified that the City did not
purchase any property from Mayor Weste as a part of the Dockweiler project.
Councilwoman McLean asked if something could be done before next year regarding Placerita
Canyon. City Manager Ken Striplin responded that private roads and private property are not
monitored by law enforcement. Mr. Striplin stated the City's hands are tied in terms of what it
can and cannot do regarding the high occupancy residential pemrits and noted these complaints
should continue to be given to The Master's University.
Councilwoman McLean asked if there was anything staff could share regarding the Saugus
school property.
City Manager Ken Striplin responded that the Saugus School District posted an agenda stating
they have received an offer from a home developer named Marc Homes, LLC. The agenda item
was regarding acquisition, price, and terms, which the City is not familiar with. The City sent
two letters to the district expressing interest in being involved in the process, and is waiting as
the district goes through the Surplus Land Act and other processes to determine how they will
dispose of the land.
Mayor Pro Tem Ayala requested that the City collect and forward all complaints to The Master's
University and asked if the City would have a representative at the Saugus School District
meeting.
City Manager Ken Striplin stated that there will be a City representative, but that it is a closed
session meeting.
Mayor Weste stated the City should send a letter to the Saugus School District, restating the
desire for acquisition and to work to get a dialogue going.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Miranda commented on attending The Cube Tree Lighting and invited families
to visit The Cube during the holidays.
Councilwoman McLean spoke of spending time with Pack 48 Cub Scout Troop helping them
earn merit badges. Councilwoman McLean stated the Southern Californian Association of
Governments (SLAG) Joint Policy Committee provided the 2025 Southern California Economic
Update and the Los Angeles 2028 Games Economic Impact. Councilwoman McLean stated
SCAG Regional Council unanimously approved accepting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 and FY
2027-28 Project List, including the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and the
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program, bringing in a total of
S 1,025,000,000 of federal funding for transportation issues. Councilwoman McLean commented ^
on attending the Family Literary Festival at the Newhall Library.
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Mayor Pro Tem Ayala thanked volunteers for giving back to the community during
Thanksgiving and thanked the Triumph Foundation for the fundraiser at Route 66.
Mayor Weste invited families to attend the River of Lights at Central Park and the Barnyard
Light Tour at Hart Park.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM 1
FIRST RESPONDERS TRIBUTE PROJECT
This item considers awarding a contract for the purchase of three statues for the First Responders
Tribute Project, honoring local first responders.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Review the First Responders Tribute Project and, if acceptable, award a contract to Big
Statues, LLC, for the purchase of three fast responder tribute statues for a total contract
amount not to exceed $203,400. - -
2. Authorize the transfer of $124,936 from The Rink Sports Pavilion account number
A3004602-516101 (Civic Art Fund) and $78,464 from Contingency Account 1009300-
701001 (General Fund) to First Responders Tribute Project account number A3005602-
am 516101 (Civic Art Fund); increase transfers in account 602-600100 and transfers out account
1009500-710602 in the amount of $78,464.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
Management Analyst McKenzie Bright provided the staff report.
Councilwoman McLean stated the rendering does not look like what was requested, that all types
of fast responders should be represented, and that women should be more significantly
represented.
Councilmember Miranda stated that the City is working with a budget, the cost of all first
responders would be too high, and that he likes the renderings provided. Councilmember
Miranda continued that the pieces are meant to represent all fast responders, someone will find
fault with any option presented, and suggested that the plaques could be worded to reflect all first
responders.
Mayor Pro Tern Ayala stated this is a beautiful way to honor the people who do the difficult
work and that small details, including badges, could make it more representative of the local
community.
Mayor Weste requested that the Highway Patrol be included.
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City Manager Ken Striplin responded that the previous discussion with the Council resulted in
three fast responders customized to match local first responders. He stated if the Council would
like to add a fourth statue, $70,000 would need to be added to the budget.
Councilwoman McLean stated that there are examples of more inclusive pieces and that she is in
favor of honoring our first responders, and asked for clarification on whether the piece being
approved was final or if changes could be made. City Manager Ken Striplin responded the
badges on the statues are Los Angeles County, and they can request the artist highlight that more
prominently.
Councilmember Miranda moved to approve the staff recommendation, amended to include a
California Highway Patrol statue, increase the budget by $75,000, and highlight the local
department badges.
RESULT:
APPROVED AS AMENDED 13 TO 11
MOVER:
Bill Miranda, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Patsy Ayala, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES:
Bill Miranda, Laurene Weste, Patsy Ayala
NAYS:
Marsha McLean
ABSENT:
Jason Gibbs
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 2
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 MID -YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENTS
As the organization approaches the middle of the fiscal year, it is standard procedure to perform
a mid -year review of the City's budgetary and financial position to ensure any deviations from
the initial budget projections are proactively addressed. Staff also reviews requests for
appropriations to address new priorities that are unfunded or under -funded.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council and the City Council acting as Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Santa Clarita:
1. Adopt a resolution amending the budgets for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and Fiscal Year 2025-
2026.
2. Adopt a resolution amending the classification plan and salary schedules and providing
changes to benefit contributions for employees and retirees of the City of Santa Clarita.
3. Adopt a resolution amending the schedule of fees and charges for City services.
Finance Manager Brittany Houston provided the staff report.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 25-72, 25-73, 25-74 n
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RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Marsha McLean, Councilnember
SECONDER:
Patsy Ayala, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES:
Bill Miranda, Laurene Weste, Patsy Ayala, Marsha McLean
ABSENT:
Jason Gibbs
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Marsha McLean, Coancihnember
SECONDER:
Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES:
Bill Miranda, Laurene Weste, Patsy Ayala, Marsha McLean
ABSENT:
Jason Gibbs
ITEM 3
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the November 25, 2025,
Special Meeting.
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the November 25, 2025,
Regular Meeting.
ITEM 5
CHECK REGISTER NO. 25
Check Register No. 25 for the Period 10/31/25 through 11/13/25 and 1120/25. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period of 11/0325 through 11/1425.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 25.
ITEM 6
SANTA CLARITA 2026 EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
This document will provide guidance to City of Santa Clarita staff on legislative and regulatory
issues of interest to the City Council and assist City staff in conducting legislative advocacy at
the federal and state levels.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the Santa Clarita 2026 Executive and Legislative Platform.
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ITEM 7
LANDSCAPE AND LIGFITING DISTRICT ANNEXATION L-101 RESOLUTIONS OF
INTENT AND INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
Approval of this item would initiate proceedings associated with Santa Clarita Landscape and
Lighting District Annexation L-101, approving an Engineer's Report for the purpose of annexing
specific parcels throughout the City, including the Riverview and River Walk projects, into
Streetlight Maintenance District Zone B.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to approve the Engineer's Report declaring its intention to annex parcels,
including Riverview Community (Master Case 21-205); River Walk Mixed Use (Master
Case No. 25-008); Sierra West Senior Living Facility (Master Case 18-235); Newhall
Avenue McDonalds (Master Case 22-244); and various other parcels into the Santa Clarita
Landscape and Lighting District (LLD), Streetlight Maintenance District Zone B.
2. Adopt a resolution to initiate proceedings, make certain designations in connection with the
annexation of parcels into the LLD, and to levy assessments beginning in Fiscal Year
2026-27.
3. Set a public hearing for February 24, 2026, at a time and place to hear comments on this
proposed action, and close the time period to receive ballots.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 25-69 and 25-70
ITEM 8
SUMMARY VACATION OF SLOPE AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED AT 26313
GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD (DRINKPAK INDUSTRIAL BUILDING)
Approval of this resolution would provide for the summary vacation of a slope and drainage
easement located at 26313 Golden Valley Road, DrinkPak Industrial Building.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of an easement for slope and drainage purposes,
as described and shown on Exhibit "A" Legal Description and 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.
Adopted Resolution No. 25-71
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ITEM 9
LMD ZONE 33 (SAND CANYON PLAZA) FORMATION - INTENVINITIATION
Approval of this item would provide for the annexation of the Sand Canyon Plaza properties into
a newly created Zone within Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, as required by the
conditions of approval adopted during the project's entitlement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Engineer's Report, declaring its intention to order the
annexation of properties into and the creation of a new zone within Landscape Maintenance
District No. 1, designated as Zone 33 (Sand Canyon Plaza), and to levy assessments
beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27.
2. Adopt a resolution initiating proceedings and making certain designations in connection with
the proposed annexations into Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 33 (Sand Canyon
Plaza), and the levy of assessments beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27.
3. Set a public hearing for February 10, 2026, as the time and place to hear comments on the
proposed action and to close the ballot submission period.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 25-67 and 25-68
ITEM 10
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MULTIWAY STOP CONTROL FOR THE
INTERSECTION OF ARCADIA STREET AND 8TH STREET
This item considers the installation of a multi -way stop control at the intersection of Arcadia
Street and 8th Street for pedestrian safety.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to establish a multi -way stop control for the intersection of Arcadia Street
at 8th Street.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Addressing the Council were Joel Secor, Alex Avlas, Dan Rhoden, Garth Holsinger, and Dillon
Negrete.
Councilwoman McLean stated her opinion changed after hearing all the neighbors speak in
support of this stop sign, she requested and received Council consensus for a study on Wayman
Street.
�-+ Adopted Resolution No. 25-75
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ITEM I
CITRUS BUILDING TENANT IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT F1030 -CONSTRUCTION Ij"jl
CONTRACT
This item considers awarding a construction contract for the Citrus Building Tenant
Improvements project. The improvements include the construction of a new sound stage and
support space for the City of Santa Clarita's public television channel, SCVTV.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Citrus Building Tenant Improvements,
Project F1030.
2. Award the construction contract to Waisman Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,586,000
and authorize a contingency in the amount of $317,200, for a total contract amount not to
exceed $1,903,200.
3. Approve the "piggyback" purchase of office furniture using OMNIA Partners contract
number R240102 with Allsteel LLC/Corporate Business Interiors in the amount of $82,160
and authorize a contingency in the amount of $8,216, for a total contract amount not to
exceed $90,376.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY BEAUTIFICATION, PHASE I, PROJECT B 1019 -
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This item considers awarding a construction contract for the Magic Mountain Parkway
Beautification, Phase I project. The improvements include the continuation of the existing
landscaped median, curb, and gutters and overlay of Magic Mountain Parkway from Tourney
Road to MCBean Parkway.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Magic Mountain Parkway Beautification, Phase
I, Project B1019.
2. Find the Magic Mountain Parkway Beautification project exempt from review under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations Article 19 Section 15301.
3. Award the construction contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $6,908,231 and
authorize a contingency in the amount of $1,036,235, for a total contract amount not to
exceed $7,944,466. ^
4. Award the professional services contract to Encompass Consultant Group, Inc., to provide I '
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construction support services in the amount of $233,534 and authorize a contingency in the
amount of $23,353, for a total contract amount not to exceed $256,887.
5. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $5,000,000 from the Miscellaneous Federal
Grants (Fund 229) to expenditure account B 1019229-516101 and decrease expenditure
account B1019233-516101 (TDA Art 8 Fund) by $5,000,000. Increase Miscellaneous
Federal Grants Fund revenue account 229-442409 by $5,000,000.
6. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 13
MCBEAN PARKWAY REALIGNMENT, PROJECT S1047 - PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - -
This item considers awarding a construction contract for the McBean Parkway Realignment
project. The improvements include enhanced circulation on McBeabiParkway at-9�chard Village
Road and enhancements to ingress and egress at Henry Mayo Newhall M&il6rial Hospital.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the McBean Parkway Realignment, Project 51047.
.� 2. Award the construction contract to Sully -Miller Contracting Company, in the amount of
$2,387,825 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $358,174, for a total contract
amount not to exceed $2,745,999.
3. Award the professional services contract to Ardurra Group, Inc., to provide construction
administration and construction support services in the amount of $112,827 and authorize a
contingency in the amount of $11,283, for a total contract amount not to exceed $124,110.
4. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $2,110,000 from the Developer Fees Fund
(Fund 306) to expenditure account S 1047306-516101 and increase Developer Fees Fund
revenue account 306457501 by $2,110,000.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION H
No additional requests to speak were received.
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STAFF COMMENTS
Mayor Weste wished everyone a safe and merry Christmas.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:33 p.m.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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