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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-24 - MINUTES - REGCITY OF SANTA CLARITA City Council Regular Meeting Joint Meeting with Board of Library Trustees Hereinafter the titles Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, Coumilmember, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk may be used also to indicate MayorlChair/President Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/Vice President, City ManagerlExecutive Director, City Attorney/Counsel, and City Clerk/Secretary —Minutes— Tuesday, February 24, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers INVOCATION Mayor. Pro Tem Ayala delivered the invocation 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 Tem 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 Clarity 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. r� One speaker card was received for Item 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council were Linda Townsley regarding Placerita Canyon; Cheryl Child n 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. Councilwoman McLean asked Ms. Angles to provide her comments in writing so that her ideas may be researched. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Miranda commented that One Story One City returns this March at the Santa Clarita Public Library. Mayor Pro Tern 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 Tern 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. Page 2 Mayor Pro Tent 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: 1. Conduct a public hearing, open, and tabulate ballots. 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, 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 Page 3 ITEM 2 APPEAL OF THE LYONS SELF STORAGE PROJECT (MASTER CASE 25-039) n 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 3. Adopt a resolution, denying Appeal 25-003 and affirming the Planning Commission's decrial 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). Mayor Weste opened the Public Hearing. 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 n Page 4 r� RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 11 MOVER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember AYES: Patsy Ayala, Jason Gibbs, Marsha McLean, Bill Miranda NAYS: Lauer 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 -yew 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. Page 5 Mayor Pro Tem 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. ( I 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 1. Award a contract to AMS.NET, LLC DBA MGT Impact Solutions for the replacement of 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. _ 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, n SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT I I 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. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. n Page 6 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 r� 1 MAYOR Page 7