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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 Tent, Councilmember, City Manager, City Attorney, and City
Clerk may be used also to indicate Mayor/Chair/President, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-ChairlVice President,
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—Minutes—
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
INVOCATION
Councilmember Miranda 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 6:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councihnembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Miranda led the flag salute.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councihnembers 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 4 for a separate vote.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Weste and Councilmember Miranda recognized retiring City Clerk Mary Cusick for more
than three decades of service to the City of Santa Clarita and highlighted her work with the City
during her tenure. Mayor Weste thanked Ms. Cusick for her dedication, presented her with a
certificate, and invited her family and friends to the dais to take a commemorative photo.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ^
Addressing the Council were Mike PrajaPati regarding the business impacts of the Bouquet
Canyon Road closure; Sonny Morper, a member of the Belcam senior community, regarding fire
prevention; and Amy Hovsepian regarding resident complaints in the Bridgeport community.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin stated that staff will reach out to the Ms. Hovsepian to discuss ideas
to help address Bridgeport residents' concerns. Regarding fire prevention concerns, City
Manager Striplin stated that the City has responded to Mr. Morper and that Councihnember
Gibbs offered to follow up. Regarding business concerns due to the Bouquet Canyon Road
closure, City Manager Striplin stated that staff has attempted to address the issues as best as
possible, including posting signage, and is happy to maintain an ongoing dialogue with Mr.
PrajaPati, as well as other business owners in the area, to explore ways to support those
businesses.
Mayor Pro Tern Ayala asked how many businesses in the area have been affected and suggested
the City make additional efforts to help provide exposure for those impacted businesses.
Mayor Weste requested to visit Bouquet Canyon with staff and thanked the Bridgeport resident
for bringing awareness to community concerns.
Councilwoman McLean commented on the businesses impacted by the Bouquet Canyon Road
closure and stated she would like a list of businesses affected. She thanked Mr. Morper for n
working with the Firewise group, noted concerns regarding fire insurance issues, and highlighted
that the Bridgeport area needs assistance.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councihnember Miranda expressed appreciation for City Clerk Mary Cusick and acknowledged
her upcoming retirement.
Mayor Pro Tern Ayala commented on the success of the Cowboy Festival and announced the
inaugural "May the 4th Be With You" celebration at Central Park. She thanked City Clerk Mary
Cusick for her service, recognized Legacy Christian Academy, noted a Sanitation District
meeting with Supervisor Barger, congratulated Councilmember Miranda on his presentation and
book, acknowledged the Southland Regional Association of Realtors, highlighted the Senior
Center Golden Gala, and mentioned attending the Home and Garden Show.
Councihnember Gibbs commented on recent events he attended, including the Cowboy Festival
and the Senior Center Golden Gala. He recognized the Senior Center's service to the community,
thanked Kevin MacDonald and the board, congratulated Legacy Christian Academy, and
thanked City Clerk Mary Cusick for her service.
Councilwoman McLean noted that several Councilmembers attended the same events and
highlighted the Homeless Task Force's April 15 meeting and its ongoing efforts to educate the
public and address homelessness in partnership with nonprofit organizations and legislators, as
well as efforts to improve attendance and engagement at future meetings. Councilwoman
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McLean recognized the Walk of Western Stars ceremony honoring Gary Combs and the Happy
Family, and praised City staff and volunteers for their work at the Cowboy Festival. She also
referenced the California High -Speed Rail Ad Hoc Committee letter regarding concerns with the
2026 Business Plan, the successful Senior Center Gala, and the Legislative Committee's
discussion regarding a proposed 0.5 percent county sales tax increase. She encouraged the public
to review the proposal and thanked City Clerk Mary Cusick for her service.
Mayor Weste commented on staff and volunteers supporting approximately 10,000 attendees per
day at the Cowboy Festival and highlighted family activities including dancers, blacksmithing
demonstrations, and horse petting. She also discussed Friends of Hart Park and the new movie
theater in Hart Hall, noting $65,000 was raised for equipment and potential future uses. She
congratulated Liz Caddow of Trinity Classical Academy and commented on the Senior Center
Gala, noting the Bella Vida building is available for rental.
CONSENT CALENDAR
,:onsent Calendar was approved with the exception of Item 4
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Jason Gibbs, Councihnember
SECONDER:
Patsy Ayala, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES:
Weste, Ayala, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda
ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the April 14, 2026, Regular
Meeting.
CHECK REGISTER NO. 09
Check Register No. 09 for Period 03/20/26 through 04/02/26 and 04/09/26. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 03/23/26 through 04/03/26.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 09.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING COUNCILMEMBER
COMPENSATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36516
Government Code Section 36516(a) allows regular adjustments to the City Council
compensation. The second reading of the ordinance increases Councihnember compensation by a
total of 5 percent effective 2027. The last increase of Councihnember compensation was
effective in 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF
r, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 2.04.048 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING CITY
COUNCIL SALARY."
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Adopted Ordinance No. 26-1
ITEM 4 WAS MOVED TO ITEMS PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE
ITEM 5
AGENDA MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SOFTWARE CONTRACTS
The software for the City's agenda management platform will sunset in the near term. This item
requests City Council consideration of a new agenda management system and public engagement
platform.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the use of a cooperative agreement through OMNIA Partners contract #23-6692-01
and award a three-year contract to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for the eScribe Agenda
Management software platform in the amount of $160,025, and authorize a five percent
contingency in the amount of $8,001 for potential additional services or unforeseen costs, for
a total contract amount not to exceed $168,026.
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2. Approve the use of a cooperative agreement through NASPO contract #AR2472 and award a
one-year contract to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for the Publiclnput public engagement
software platform in the amount of $25,568, and authorize a five percent contingency in the n
amount of $1,278 for potential additional services or unforeseen costs, for a total contrail
amount not to exceed $26,846.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two additional one-year renewal
options for both contracts, each not to exceed the annual contract amount, inclusive of
contingency and any approved price escalations, and subject to annual appropriation by the
City Council.
4. Appropriate a one-time appropriation of $16,783 from the Computer Replacement (Fund
720) to Expenditure Account 720220-516101, and $74,482 from the General Fund (Fund
100) to Expenditure Account 1002200-516101.
5. Appropriate $51,039 and $52,570 from the General Fund (Fund 100) to Expenditure Account
1002200-516101 for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 respectively, subject to City Council
appropriation through the antral budget process.
6. Contingent upon execution of the renewal options for both contracts, appropriate additional
funds from the General Fund (Food 100) to Expenditure Account 1002200-516101 in the
amount of $23,268 for FY 2026-27, $24,198 for FY 2027-28, $54,149 for FY 2028-29, and
$55,773 for FY 2029-30, subject to City Council appropriation through the annual budget
process.
7. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney review.
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LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR LMD ZONE 29 VILLA METRO, ZONE
30 PENLON, AND ZONE 31 RIVER VILLAGE
City Council consideration to award a contract to Stay Green, Inc., to provide recurring
landscape maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone 29 (Villa Metro),
Zone 30 (Penton) and Zone 31 (Five Knolls).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a five-year contract to Stay Green, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services for
Landscape Maintenance District Zone 29 (Villa Metro), Zone 30 (Penton), and Zone 31 (Five
Knolls), for a total contract amount not to exceed $733,370.
2. Appropriate an ongoing budget increase, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27, from the
Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) in the amount of $2,100 to
expenditure account 3572460-516110 and $21,758 to expenditure account 3572461-516110,
contingent upon appropriation of funds by the City Council in each fiscal year.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney review.
^ 4. Find that the award of contract is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to Article 19 — Categorical Exemptions, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, (h)
Maintenance of Existing Landscaping.
BUS SERVICES FOR USE BY RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
PROGRAMS CONTRACT
Transportation services are needed for several Recreation and Community Services programs
including Camp Clarita, Junior Lifeguards, and offerings available at the Canyon Country and
Newhall Community Centers. In order to provide for the transportation of program participants,
bids were solicited from bus service providers.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
I. Award a one-year contract to Zum Services, Inc., to provide bus services for the Recreation
and Community Services Division in the amount of $93,775, and authorize a contingency of
$9,378, for a total contract not to exceed $103,153.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two additional one-year renewal
options, each not to exceed the annual contract amount, plus any adjustments consistent with
the appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor, 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,
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subject to City Attorney review.
ITEM 8
VALENCIA GLEN PARK POOL RE -PLASTER P0026 PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This item considers awarding a construction contract for the Valencia Glen Park Pool Re -Plaster.
The improvements include re -plastering of the pool, and replacement of the underwater lights,
skimmers, lane line anchors, main drain covers, and depth markers.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Valencia Glen Park Pool Re -Plaster Project
P0026.
2. Award a construction contract to National Pools Inc. for pool re -plaster services in the
amount of $277,160 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $27,716, for a total
contract amount not to exceed $304,876.
3. Find the Valencia Glen Park Pool Re -Plaster Project P0026 exempt from review under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, Article 19, Section 15301.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney review.
ITEM 9
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY REPAIR
CONTRACT
The City of Santa Clarita Neighborhood Services Department administers maintenance
operations for all City -owned facilities. This item is to secure contracted services for ongoing
heating and air conditioning maintenance and emergency repairs to ensure reliable and efficient
operation of City facilities.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the use of a cooperative agreement through Sourcewell contract #080824-JHN and
award a five-year contract to Johnson Controls, Inc., for heating and air conditioning
maintenance and emergency repair services for all City -owned facilities for a total contract
amount not to exceed $1,986,786.
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2. Authorize an ongoing appropriation to the Contractual Services accounts listed on Exhibit A
for a total amount of $4,753 in Fiscal Year 2027-28, $4,849 for Fiscal Year 2028-29, $4,946
for Fiscal Year 2029-30, and $5,045 for Fiscal Yew 2030-31, contingent upon the
appropriation of funds in the annual budget for such fiscal years. n
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
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and to modify the awardees in the event of project withdrawal or abandonment, subject to
City Attorney review.
2025-26 FEDERAL CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, PHASE IV, PROJECT
C1018 - PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
This item considers awarding a construction contract for the 2025-26 Federal Circulation
Improvement Program, Phase IV project. The improvements will enhance traffic circulation at
the intersection of Valencia Boulevard and McBean Parkway. Improvements include
construction of triple left-tum lanes on eastbound and westbound Valencia Boulevard,
improvements to the existing traffic signal, street lighting adjustments, hardscape installation,
roadway widening, traffic signage and striping, and landscaping improvements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2025-26 Federal Circulation Improvement
Program, Phase IV, Project C1018.
2. Find and determine that the 2025-26 Federal Circulation Improvement Program, Phase IV
project was identified as a traffic mitigation measure (TR-5) and previously analyzed within
the Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted for the Valencia Town Center by the City of
Santa Clarita's Planning Commission (Resolution P20-01), and that no further environmental
^ review is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section
15162.
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3. Award a construction contract to C.A. Rasmussen, Inc., for the 2025-26 Federal Circulation
Improvement Program, Phase IV project in the amount of $2,263,315 and authorize a
contingency in the amount of $339,497, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,602,812.
4. Award a professional services contract to Dokken Engineering, to provide construction
support services for the 2025-26 Federal Circulation Improvement Program, Phase IV project
in the amount of $67,920 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $6,792, for a total
contract amount not to exceed $74,712.
5. Award a professional services contract to Allan E. Seward Engineering Geology, Inc., for the
2025-26 Federal Circulation Improvement Program, Phase IV project to provide materials
testing and geotechnical inspection services in the amount of $70,874 and authorize a
contingency in the amount of $7,087, for a total contract amount not to exceed $77,961.
6. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney review.
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ITEM 11
SUMMARY VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES AT
SHAPELL - PLUM CANYON APARTMENTS (WHITES CANYON ROAD)
Approval of this resolution would provide for the summary vacation of a sanitary sewer
easement at the Plum Canyon Apartments, located at 19300 Maybrook Lane.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of an easement for sanitary sewer purposes, as
described in Exhibit "A" Legal Description and shown on 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. 26-11
ITEMS PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE
ITEM 4
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE AND HOUSING LAW UPDATE - SECOND
READING
Second reading of amendments to the Santa Clarita Municipal Code, regarding the City of Santa
Clarita's accessory dwelling unit ordinance, the two -unit development ordinance, and Housing
Element Policy HP-2.1.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Find the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance and Housing Law Updates project exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as adoption of an ADU ordinance is
exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code § 21080.17, adoption of a Senate
Bill 9 ordinance is exempt from CEQA under Govemment Code § 66411.7(n), and
implementation of Housing Element Program HP-2.1 is exempt from CEQA pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code of Regs. § 15000, et seq.) Section 15061(b)(3), the
common-sense exemption.
2. Adopt an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 26-011 (UDC26-
001), AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE."
Mayor Pro Tom Ayala inquired and City Manager Ken Striplin responded to questions regarding
tracking long-term impacts of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Mayor Weste noted that the Sanitation District is also monitoring ADUs due to potential impacts
on sewage infrastructure.
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Adopted Ordinance No. 26-2
RESULT:
APPROVED 14 TO 11
MOVER:
Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Patsy Ayala, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES:
Laurette Weste, Patsy Ayala, Jason Gibbs, Bill Miranda
NAYS:
Marsha McLean
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
No additional requests to speak were received.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:53 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLEItirc
MAYOR
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