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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
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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, February 24, 2026
-Minutes-
6:00 PM
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tern Ayala delivered the invocation.
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the Joint Regular Meeting of the City Council and Board of Library
Trustees at 6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tern Ayala led the flag salute.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Weste discussed the achievements of women worldwide, advocating for gender equality
Mayor Weste stated that the City proclaims March 8, 2026, as International Women's Day in
Santa Clarita and invited Zonta Club members to the dais to accept the proclamation and take a
photo.
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.
One speaker card was received for Item 5.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Linda Townsley regarding Placerita Canyon; Cheryl Child
regarding The Master's University; Tony Maldonado regarding green space; Ana Franco
regarding mold in residence; Cher Gilmore, representing SCV Eco Alliance, regarding the Eco
Film Festival; Glenda regarding International Women's Day and Abelia Road; and Claire
Angles, representing the Youth Commission, regarding public transit systems.
STAFF COMMENTS
In reference to the mold issues, City Manager Ken Striplin commented that staff have been in
contact with the residents, City inspectors will be looking for any structural issues, and a letter
was sent to Supervisor Barger's office.
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Councilmember Miranda commented that One Story One City returns this March at the Santa 0
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Mayor Pro Tem Ayala commented on attending Metrolink Customer Appreciation Day; the SCV
Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Awards and Installation, which awarded Assistant City Manager
Frank Oviedo with the Public Service Award; the California Contract Cities Association's Board
of Directors meeting; Ultimate Business Awards; and commented her thanks to Ignite the Light,
Bridge to Home, and Congregation Beth Shalom. Ms. Ayala also thanked Ms. Franco for
bringing the mold situation to Council. Mayor Pro Tem Ayala commented on the La Puerta
Historic Site Recognition Ceremony on March 3.
Councilmember Gibbs complimented Assistant City Manager Frank Oviedo on his speech at the
SCV Chamber event.
Councilwoman McLean congratulated Mr. Oviedo and the many businesses that received awards
at the SCV Chamber event. Councilwoman McLean spoke of closures along the I-5 Freeway
affecting Santa Clarita through next spring; shared that while there is a state budget deficit, some
transportation projects may be funded; spoke of the many years of planning for La Puerta; and
requested Council's consensus to recognize the SCV Canyons Preservation Committee during the
La Puerta ceremony, and Council concurred. Councilwoman McLean closed her comments by
recommending the One Story One City book, The Music Shop.
Mayor Weste congratulated Congregation Beth Shalom on its 50th anniversary, congratulated
Bridge to Home on their successful fundraiser, and commented on how grateful she is for what
Bridge to Home does for their clients. Mayor Weste commented on attending the PAWS for
Love Adoption Event, shared that the Cowboy Festival is back in April, and invited families to
attend Art Hop at William S. Hart Park on March 28.
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Mayor Pro Tern Ayala requested notices of closure along Interstate 5 for citizens regarding
Councilwoman McLean's report, requested that staff provide an update on the Lithium Battery
Storage Facility, and requested an update on Bouquet Canyon Road regarding pedestrians.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1
SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 2025-1
Conduct SMD Annexation 2025-1 Public Hearing associated with the annexing of specific
parcels throughout the City into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District, Zone B.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
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1. Conduct a public hearing, open, and tabulate ballots. v
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2. Adopt resolutions approving the Engineer's Report for the annexation of specific parcels
throughout the City of Santa Clarita into the Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District, v
Zone B, and declaring the results of the majority protest proceedings; and, if no majority --
protest exists, order the levies beginning Fiscal Year 2026-27. If a majority protest exists, no
further action will be required.
Mayor Weste opened the Public Hearing.
Deputy City Clerk Angelica Aguirre reported all notices required by law have been provided
Special Districts Manager Andrew Adams provided the staff report.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Weste closed the public comment period.
Special Districts Manager Andrew Adams relocated to the Carl Boyer Room to tabulate the
ballots in an open setting.
Deputy City Clerk Angelica Aguirre announced that 64 percent of the ballots are in favor and 36
percent are opposed. Therefore, there was no majority protest.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 26-6 and 26-7
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES:
Weste, Ayala, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda
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ITEM 2
APPEAL OF THE LYONS SELF STORAGE PROJECT (MASTER CASE 25-039)
Appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to uphold the Director of Community
Development's Denial of the Lyons Center Self Storage Facility Project proposed at 24860
Orchard Village Road.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing;
2. Determine that California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15270 provides that
environmental review is not required when disapproving of a project; and
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3. Adopt a resolution, denying Appeal 25-003 and affirming the Planning Commission's denial v
of a request by Lyons Center, LLC, to amend the Lyons Corridor Plan and to construct and �.
operate a new self -storage facility at 24860 Orchard Village Road (Master Case 25-039).
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Mayor Weste opened the Public Hearing. v
Deputy City Clerk Angelica Aguirre reported all notices required by law have been provided
Associate Planner Andy Olson provided the staff report.
The appellant, Phillip Lee, and Hunt Braly, representing Lyons Center, addressed the City
Council.
Tony Maldonado provided a written comment card in support of the recommendation. There
were no additional requests to speak and Mayor Weste closed the public comment portion of the
Public Hearing.
Council inquired, and staff and the appellant responded to questions regarding the frequency of
the appellant's engagement with potential renters, the differences with an approved project, the
portion of the building Aldi rents, alternate proposal options, parking issues, the revitalization of
Downtown Newhall and the Lyons Avenue Corridor Plan, building vacancy length, current
economic conditions, opposition and support of a study, and zoning districts.
Councilwoman McLean stated several times that she disagrees with the appellant's request,
which would set a new precedent that would alter the Lyons Avenue Corridor Plan.
Mayor Weste commented that her dissension was due to the economy.
Adopted Resolution No. 26-8
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RESULT:
ADOPTED [4 TO 1]
MOVER:
Marsha McLean, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES:
Patsy Ayala, Jason Gibbs, Marsha McLean, Bill Miranda
NAYS:
Laurene Weste
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Weste, Ayala, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda
ITEM 3
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the February 10, 2026,
Regular Meeting.
ITEM 4
CHECK REGISTER NO. 04
Check Register No. 04 for Period 01/09/26 through 01/22/26 and 01/29/26. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 01/12/26 through 01/23/26.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 04
ITEM 5
CONTRACT FOR THE CITY'S PUBLIC OPINION POLL
This item considers the award of a contract for the City's Public Opinion Poll.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a one-year contract to True North Research, Inc., for the Public Opinion Poll in the
amount of $34,964.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional one-year renewal
options, not to exceed the annual contract amount plus an adjustment in compensation
consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index, and contingent upon the appropriation
of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
Addressing the City Council was Tony Maldonado.
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Mayor Pro Tern Ayala requested that the public opinion poll include paper versions at City
facilities, and City Manager Striplin cautioned changing the inputs could change the validity of
the statistical methodology.
ITEM 6
TRANSIT SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
The City of Santa Clarita utilizes security cameras at the McBean Regional Transit Center and
the Transit Maintenance Facility for public safety and protection of City property. This item
makes a recommendation that the City Council approve an agreement to replace the obsolete
camera systems with modern, hybrid -cloud based cameras.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
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1. Award a contract to AMS.NET, LLC DBA MGT Impact Solutions for the replacement of ci
security cameras at the McBean Regional Transit Center and the Transit Maintenance
Facility in the amount of $183,516 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $18,352, for
a total contract amount not to exceed $201,868. v
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 7
2025-26 CONCRETE REHABILITATION PROGRAM, PROJECT M0163 - PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This item considers awarding a construction contract for the 2025-26 Concrete Rehabilitation
Program. Projects included in the program will improve existing sidewalk and access ramps.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2025-26 Concrete Rehabilitation Program,
Project M0163 .
2. Award a contract to MSH Development Group, Inc., for the 2025-26 Concrete Rehabilitation
Program in the amount of $460,216, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $46,022,
for the total contract amount not to exceed $506,238.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
No additional requests to speak were received.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:58 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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