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Home My WebLink About2026-06-09 - AGENDA REPORTS - REG MINO CITY OF SANTA CLARITA L.0-1 City Council Regular Meeting Joint Meeting with Board of Library Trustees Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency Hereinafter the titles Mayor, Mayor Pro 1 em, 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, May 26, 2026 —Minutes— M�[IIll a iy� INVOCATION Councilwoman McLean delivered the invocation. City Council Chambers U CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weste called to order the Joint Regular Meeting of the City Council and Board of Library Trustees at 6:07 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. 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. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council were Laura Smith, regarding e-bikes; Jason Hole, regarding a safety issue in Castaic; Mark Hershey, regarding the community garden; Mark Niehaus, regarding Santa Clarita Amateur Radio Club Field Day; Rosie L'Heureux, regarding e-bikes; Keith Lobert, regarding e-bikes; Becca Rillo, regarding e-bikes; Valerie Bradford, regarding Bouquet Canyon Road closure; and Mik Prajapati, regarding Bouquet Canyon Road closure. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager Ken Striplin responded to comments regarding e-bikes, stating that the issue is a priority for the City, and that an agenda item will be brought to the Council for discussion to give Packet Pg. 92 O the public an opportunity for input after the summer break. Mr. Striplin commented that the community garden is a successful project and a great partnership for the City. He also commented that the City continues to work with the businesses impacted by the Bouquet Canyon Road closure. Councilwoman McLean asked if it would be feasible to partner with the sheriff s department to create a neighborhood watch -like program to monitor e-bikes. Mr. Striplin said he would incorporate possible solutions into the future agenda item. Councilmember Miranda requested information regarding e-bike training programs. Mayor Weste requested the City provide the public with information regarding e-bikes and commented on her concern for the businesses impacted by the Bouquet Canyon Road closure. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Miranda commented his congratulations to the City of Santa Clarita's Communications Division for receiving seven awards at the California Association of Public Information Officials conference. U Mayor Pro Tem Ayala commented on attending the California Contract Cities Association Annual Municipal Seminar; the Senior Awards Night at Hart High School, Golden Valley High School and Canyon High School; and the Memorial Day Tribute to celebrate fallen heroes at Eternal Valley. Mayor Pro Tem Ayala provided a construction update on The Rink Sports Pavilion. Councilmember Gibbs commented on attending the Memorial Day Tribute and thanked Jerry Rhodes for his speech, and invited residents to attend the David March Park Expansion Ribbon Cutting on Monday, June 1 st. Councilwoman McLean commented on attending the Valencia Industrial Association's monthly lunch with guest speaker Dr. Jasmine Ruys and the Northern Corridor Cities meeting. Councilwoman McLean asked, and the Council concurred to commemorate Ara Najarian, Chair of the Northern Corridor Cities meeting and Metro Board Member, for his support of the City of Santa Clarita's transportation projects. Councilwoman McLean invited residents to attend the Great American Campout at William S. Hart Park on June 6 and 7. Councilwoman McLean encouraged voters to educate themselves on Proposition ER before casting their ballot. Mayor Weste commented on the upcoming Fourth of July Parade celebrating 250 years of our nation, attending several events, including the Critter Fair at William S. Hart Park, a multicultural night at Mountain View Elementary, attending the Saugus High School Senior Awards Night, the Loving Hearts Youth Gala honoring volunteer work, and touring Bouquet Canyon Road with the City Manager. Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting in honor of Gordon Uppman. Page 2 Packet Pg. 93 O PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM 1 FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget was discussed with the City Council along with the Planning Commission; the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and the Arts Commission on May 5, 2026. This item conducts the public hearing for the adoption of the budget. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council and City Council acting as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita: 1. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Operating Budget and c Capital Improvement Program. v c m 2. Make a finding by minute action that the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program c is consistent with the City's General Plan. 0 3. Schedule the budget for adoption at the June 9, 2026, City Council meeting. Mayor Weste opened the Public Hearing. Deputy City Clerk Angelica Aguirre reported all notices required by law have been provided. City Council waived the staff report. No requests to speak were received. Mayor Weste closed the public comment period. Councilmember Gibbs asked, and City Manager Ken Striplin confirmed, that if the entire budget for a capital project is not spent, project funds will be rolled over into the next fiscal year. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilwoman AYES: Weste, Ayala, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda ITEM 2 ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF FEES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE FEE SCHEDULE City Council consideration for Fiscal Year 2026-27 staff recommendations on development - related fees and charges, to be increased by the December year-end Consumer Price Index for the urban consumers of the Los Angeles -Long Beach -Anaheim area. The percentage increase, as reported by the United States Department of Labor, is 3.01 percent. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Conduct the public hearing on the proposed fee adjustments. 2. Adopt a resolution establishing a schedule of fees and charges for City services. Mayor Weste opened the Public Hearing. Deputy City Clerk Angelica Aguirre reported all Page 3 Packet Pg. 94 O notices required by law have been provided. City Council waived the staff report. No requests to speak were received. Mayor Weste closed the public comment period. Adopted Resolution No. 26-14 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember SECONDER: Patsy Ayala, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Weste, Ayala, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marsha McLean, Councilwoman SECONDER: Patsy Ayala, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Weste, Ayala, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda U ITEM 3 APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the May 12, 2026, Special Meeting. ITEM 4 APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the May 12, 2026, Regular Meeting. ITEM 5 CHECK REGISTER NO. 11 Check Register No. 11 for Period 04/17/26 through 04/30/26 and 05/07/26. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 04/20/26 through 05/01/26. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 11 ITEM 6 FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS This required procedural matter orders, approves, and sets the public hearing for the annual levy of the Landscape and Lighting District, Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas, Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District, and the Tourism Marketing District. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Adopt resolutions initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the Landscape and Lighting District, Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas, and the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District. Page 4 Packet Pg. 95 O 2. Adopt resolutions declaring the City's intention to levy assessments, preliminarily approve Engineer's Reports for the Special Districts, and set a public hearing for June 9, 2026. 3. Adopt the annual report for the Tourism Marketing District and a resolution of intent to continue a business improvement area in the City of Santa Clarita, designated as the Tourism Marketing District, and set a public hearing for June 9, 2026. Adopted Resolution Nos. 26-15, 26-16, 26-17, 26-18, 26-19, 26-20, and 26-21 ITEM 7 L FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ANNUAL LEVY FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION DISTRICT -a c Consideration and adoption of resolutions associated with the annual process of ordering, approving, and setting the public hearing on the annual levy of the Open Space Preservation ci r District as required by the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. RECOMMENDED ACTION: c City Council: 0 1. Adopt a resolution initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments within the Open Space Preservation District for Fiscal Year 2026-27. 2. Adopt a resolution declaring the City's intention to levy assessments, preliminarily approve an Engineer's Report in connection with the Open Space Preservation District for Fiscal Year 2026-27, and set a public hearing for June 9, 2026. Adopted Resolution Nos. 26-22 and 26-23 ITEM 8 RESOLUTION TO INCORPORATE SENATE BILL 1, ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017, LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS, ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION FUNDS INTO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Senate Bill 1, Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, Local Streets and Roads, Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds requires the City of Santa Clarita to identify project(s) using these funds through the adoption of a resolution at a regular public meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Adopt a resolution declaring the incorporation of a list of projects proposed to be funded by Senate Bill 1, Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, Local Streets and Roads, Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation for Fiscal Year 2026-27 into the Capital Improvement Program. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney review. Page 5 Packet Pg. 96 O Adopted Resolution No. 26-24 ITEM 9 2025-26 OVERLAY AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, OVERLAY C AND SLURRY SEAL, PROJECT M0164 - PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS This item considers awarding construction contracts for the 2025-26 Overlay and Slurry Seal Program - Overlay C and Slurry Seal projects. The annual overlay and slurry seal projects are an integral part of the City of Santa Clarita's pavement management program. Each year, streets are evaluated and identified for needed pavement preservation and rehabilitation treatments. RECOMMENDED ACTION: C City Council: m 1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2025-26 Overlay and Slurry Seal Program — ci Overlay C, Project M0164. r 2. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2025-26 Overlay and Slurry Seal Program — c ci Slurry Seal, Project M0164. 3. Award the construction contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc., for the 2025-26 Overlay and Slurry Seal Program — Overlay C project in the amount of $1,984,334 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $396,867, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,381,201. 4. Award the construction contract to Union Pavement Services, Inc., for the 2025-26 Overlay and Slurry Seal Program — Slurry Seal project in the amount of $448,160 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $89,632, for a total contract amount not to exceed $537,792. 5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney review. ITEM 10 PURCHASE OF INFIELD GROOMER FOR PARKS MAINTENANCE This item considers approving the purchase of one infield groomer to support Parks Maintenance operations. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the purchase of one ABI Force Z-23 infield groomer from California Turf Equipment & Supply for a total amount not to exceed $55,301. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney review. Page 6 Packet Pg. 97 O ITEM 11 SANTA CLARITA DODGER DAY TICKET PURCHASE RATIFICATION AND ONGOING AUTHORITY This item considers ratification of the purchase of Santa Clarita Dodger Day tickets for the FY 2025-26 event and ongoing authorization to purchase tickets for the event in future fiscal years. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Ratify payments in the amount of $86,881 to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Santa Clarita Dodger Day tickets. 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, ongoing authority to purchase Santa Clarita Dodger Day tickets in future fiscal years as necessary to accommodate annual ticket pricing increases and Santa Clarita Dodger Day program demand. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II No additional requests to speak were received. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weste adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Gordon Uppman at 7:15 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR U Page 7 Packet Pg. 98