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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-04-14 - AGENDAS - REGCITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, April 14, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AGENDA Joint Meeting with Board of Library Trustees How to Address the City Council Pursuant to Government Code section 54954.3 members of the public are afforded the opportunities to address the City Council. You may address the Council once per meeting during Public Participation on any matter within the Council's jurisdiction that is not listed on the agenda. Public Participation speaker's cards must be submitted to the City Clerk BEFORE this portion of the meeting begins. To address the Council regarding an item on the agenda, please fill out a speaker's card and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor announces the item. Each person addressing the Council is given three minutes to speak (with double the time allotted to non-English speakers using a translator) indicated by a colored light system on the Council dais. If you wish to provide information to the Council, please present the City Clerk with 10 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record. Please note use of City Council Chamber technology equipment to present electronic material during meetings is not allowed. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (661) 255-4391. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II) Pursuant to Government Code 54957.5 any writings or documents distributed to a majority of the members of the City Council regarding any open session item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120, during normal business hours. View public meeting agendas here, inclusive of all attachments and reading file material. INVOCATION Weste CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL 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. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Autism Acceptance Month Proclamation National Volunteer Month Proclamation PUBLIC PARTICIPATION This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on items NOT listed on the agenda. The City Council will not act upon these items at this meeting other than to review and/or provide direction to staff. All speakers must submit a speaker's card to the City Clerk PRIOR to the beginning of this portion of the meeting. The FIRST TEN people to submit a speaker card prior to the beginning of Public Participation will be heard. STAFF COMMENTS COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS PUBLIC HEARINGS ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE AND HOUSING LAW UPDATES — FIRST READING - 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. Conduct the public hearing. 2. Find the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance and Housing Law Updates project exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Page 2 pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense exemption. 3. Introduce 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," and pass to second reading. NEW BUSINESS 2. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36516 - City Government Code Section 36516(a) allows regular adjustments to the City Council compensation. City Council to consider Councilmember compensation increase to be effective 2027. The last increase of Councilmember compensation was effective in 2025. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Review and discuss City Council compensation and determine increase to be effective after the November 2026 election. 2. Introduce and pass to a second reading an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF 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." 3. ARTS MASTER PLAN 2035: VISION AND ACTION - City Council review and consider adoption of the Arts Master Plan 2035: Vision and Action. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council receive report and adopt the Arts Master Plan 2035: Vision and Action. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion by the City Council. The items are not individually discussed by the City Council unless a request is made by a member of the public or the Council, in which case, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately. 4. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 24, 2026 Special Meeting. Page 3 5. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 24, 2026 Regular Meeting. 6. CHECK REGISTER NO. 07 AND 08 - Check Register No. 07 for the Period 02/20/26 through 03/05/26 and 03/12/26. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period of 02/23/26 through 03/06/26. Check Register No. 08 for the Period 03/06/26 through 03/19/26 and 03/26/26. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period of 03/09/26 through 03/20/26. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 07 and 08. 7. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY - Per California Government Code Section 53646, the City Treasurer may annually present the City's Investment Policy to the City Council to reaffirm or make any changes to the existing policy. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the City of Santa Clarita's Fiscal Year 2026-27 Statement of Investment Policy, and direct staff to submit the policy to the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada for certification in their annual award program. 8. PORTABLE DOCUMENT FORMAT ACCESSIBILITY AND REMEDIATION SOFTWARE - Authorization to implement DocAccess, a PDF remediation and accessibility software solution, to ensure City documents comply with ADA, Section 504, and WCAG standards. This initiative supports equitable public access to information while reducing legal and compliance risks associated with inaccessible digital content. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Award a three-year contract to CivicPlus, LLC, for the use of the DocAccess PDF remediation and accessibility application, for a total contract amount not to exceed $83,965. 2. Appropriate funding from the General Fund (Fund 100) to Technology Services expenditure account 1002200-516101 in the amount of $28,000 in Fiscal Year 2026- 27, $27,300 in Fiscal Year 2027-28, and $28,665 in Fiscal Year 2028-29. Funding for future fiscal years are contingent upon the appropriations 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 review. Page 4 9. WILLIAM S. HART PARK BARNYARD ANIMAL FEED EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY INCREASE - The purpose of this item is to increase expenditure authority with Fox Feed for the purchase of animal feed for the William S. Hart Park Barnyard. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Authorize an increase in expenditure authority in the amount of $40,004 with Fox Feed for animal feed at the William S. Hart Park Barnyard, for an annual amount not to exceed $90,000. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 10. NEWHALL COMMUNITY CENTER PLAYGROUND RENOVATION P2027- DESIGN CONTRACT - City Council consideration of a design services contract for the Newhall Community Center Playground Renovation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Award a design contract to Architerra Design Group, for design services for the Newhall Community Center Playground Renovation Project, in the amount of $74,720 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $7,472 for a total contract amount not to exceed $82,192. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 11. PUBLIC ART DONATION: ENDANGERED FOSSILS - Consideration of accepting a donation from artist Judith Modrak for the temporary public artwork, Endangered Fossils, located at West Creek Park into the City of Santa Clarita's permanent public art collection. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council accept the donation of Judith Modrak's artwork, Endangered Fossils, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with Ms. Modrak, subject to City Attorney approval. 12. BUS HYDROGEN REFUELING STATION CONSULTING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT AMENDMENT - This item considers amending the existing contract with Hydrogen Technology & Energy Corporation to provide for Bus Hydrogen Refueling Station consulting and project management services. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Amend the existing contract with Hydrogen Technology & Energy Corporation Page 5 (HTEC) for Bus Hydrogen Refueling Station consulting and project management services to increase expenditure authority in the amount of $231,684, plus a 15 percent contingency of $34,753, for a total increase of $266,437, for a total not to exceed amount of $748,847, and extend the contract term with HTEC through final acceptance of the hydrogen production and fuel station currently under construction. 2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $266,437 to Transit Capital Contractual Services Expenditure Account (7003702-516101), and increase Miscellaneous Federal Grants Revenue Account (700-442409) by $266,437. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 13. TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY EV CHARGERS CONTRACT - This agenda item considers the award for the purchase and installation of three electric vehicle chargers at the Transit Maintenance Facility. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Award a contract to Beam Global for the purchase of two EV ARCTM solar powered electric vehicle chargers for the Transit Maintenance Facility in the amount of $198,294. 2. Award a contract to ChargePoint, Inc., for the purchase of one electric vehicle charger for the Transit Maintenance Facility in the amount of $57,222. Award a contract to H&S Electric, Inc., for the installation of one electric vehicle charger at the Transit Maintenance Facility in the amount of $43,000, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $4,300, for a total contract amount not to exceed $47,300. 4. Appropriate funds in the amount of $255,516 to Transit Capital Equipment Expenditure Account (7003702-520102) and $47,300 to Transit Capital Contractual Services Expenditure Account (7003702-516101), increase SB1 State of Good Repair Revenue Account (700-442414) by $257,039 and increase Miscellaneous Revenue Account (700-462101) by $45,777. 5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Page 6 14. MV TRANSPORTATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT EXTENTION OF THE CITY'S TRANSIT SERVICE SYSTEM - City Council consideration to extend the contract between the City of Santa Clarita and MV Transportation for the operation and maintenance of the City's transit service system through June 30, 2028. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Authorize the remaining two-year contract extension with MV Transportation, Inc., extending the contract through June 30, 2028, and authorize an increased expenditure authority in the amount of $3,190,106 for Fiscal Year 2026-27, in an annual amount not to exceed $32,056,649, and an additional four percent, or $1,282,266 for FY 2027-28, in an annual amount not to exceed $33,338,915. 2. Appropriate ongoing funds from the Transit Fund (Fund 700) starting Fiscal Year 2026-27 in the amount of $1,339,485 to Transit Local Bus Service Expenditure Account (7003700-516116); $540,222 to Transit Dial -A -Ride Service Expenditure Account (7003700-516117); $391,736 to Transit Commuter Bus Service Expenditure Account (7003700-516118); $666,891 to Transit Contract Administration Expenditure Account (7003700-516119); and $251,772 to Transit GO Transit Expenditure Account (7003700-516121). Adjust the Fiscal Year 2026-27 billing rates for MV Transportation, Inc., as follows: local and special services to $108.48 per revenue hour, Dial -A -Ride $55.80 per trip, commuter services $108.48 per revenue hour, on demand $93.69 per revenue hour, fuel $13.78 per revenue hour, and administration fee $563,503 per month, and authorize an additional four percent increase for FY 2027-28. 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION This time has been set aside for any speakers that have turned in speaker cards and were not heard in the public participation section allotted to address the City Council on items that are NOT on the agenda. Speaker cards may not be submitted relating to any items listed on the agenda. STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT In memory of Rick Patterson Page 7 FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held April 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. CERTIFICATION On April 9, 2026, I, Mary Cusick, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita and that the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall. Mary Cusick City Clerk Santa Clarita, California Page 8 O PROCLAMATI ION Autism Acceptance Month April 2026 WHEREAS, autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges and is the fastest growing developmental disorder; and WHEREAS, in the United States, autism affects an estimated one in 36 children and one in 45 adults; and WHEREAS, every April, the Autism Society works to build an inclusive community where autistic individuals are embraced and supported to achieve the highest quality of life possible; and WHEREAS, the Autism Society was founded in 1965 and hosted one of its first nationwide efforts of an awareness campaign called National Autistic Children's Week in 1972, which subsequently evolved in to Autism Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, in 2021, Autism Awareness Month was renamed Autism Acceptance Month to foster acceptance and ignite changes. The Autism Society deeply understands the need to foster awareness and acceptance to ignite change and a healthier lifestyle through improved opportunities for people with autism; and WHEREAS, the aims for Autism Awareness Month are to inform the general public about the potential needs of people with autism and to stress the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention, as well as the importance of providing appropriate support that continues through adulthood. NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim April 2026, as Autism Acceptance Month, and will continue to create disability awareness and inclusion for all members of our community. Signed this 141h day of April, 2026. Laurene Weste, Mayor Santa Clarita, California g Packet Pg. 9 O PROCLAMATION National Volunteer Month April 2026 WHEREAS, the month of April has been designated nationwide as the time to recognize the hard work, commitment, and passion of volunteers; and WHEREAS, along with the rest of the country, we celebrate volunteers during National Volunteer Month, April 1-30, 2026; and WHEREAS, every year, thousands of Santa Clarita volunteers accomplish significant projects and help with events in the community; and WHEREAS, in 2025, the City of Santa Clarita had 2,707 individual volunteers, with 71 volunteers dedicating more than 100 hours throughout the year. WHEREAS, we partner with residents, businesses, faith -based organizations, schools, and community -based organizations to make a difference and make Santa Clarita a better place to live, work, and play; and WHEREAS, our volunteers are vital to Santa Clarita's economic and social well-being; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita celebrates National Volunteer Month by recognizing our valued volunteers. NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim April 1-30, 2026, as National Volunteer Month, and encourage residents to recognize the positive impact of volunteerism in our community, to thank those who serve, and to find ways to volunteer and give back to our community. Signed this 141h day of April, 2026. Laurene Weste, Mayor Santa Clarita, California Packet Pg. 10