HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-07-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - TRANSIT SVCS UNINCORPORATED SCV FY2026-27 THRU FY2028-29 AGMTAgenda Item: 10
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
.` AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: July 14, 2026
SUBJECT: OPERATION OF TRANSIT SERVICES IN THE UNINCORPORATED
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2028-29 AGREEMENT
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development
PRESENTER: Adrian Aguilar
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve an agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the City of Santa Clarita
to provide public transportation services in unincorporated areas, beginning July 1, 2026,
through June 30, 2029, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement, or
modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City
Attorney review.
BACKGROUND
Since 1991, the City of Santa Clarita (City) has assumed responsibility from the County of Los
Angeles Department of Public Works (County) for public transportation services in the Santa
Clarita Valley (Valley). In return, the County reimburses the City for transportation services
operated in the Valley's unincorporated areas. Based on the current level of public transportation
service provided, the County reimburses the City as follows:
• 14.78 percent of local bus service costs
• 22.97 percent of commuter express bus service costs
• 11.95 percent of paratransit (Dial -a -Ride) service costs
• Bus procurements shared by the County using above allocations
• 15 percent administrative overhead fee
These percentages have remained consistent over the years, and are being proposed in the next
agreement that will cover Fiscal Year 2026-27 to Fiscal Year 2028-29. City staff works closely
with the County to ensure that the level of public transportation services meets the needs of
County residents, and that the City is properly compensated for the services provided in the
unincorporated areas of the Valley.
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ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Los Angeles County maximum contribution is $3,741,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The
resources required to implement the recommended action are contained within the City of Santa
Clarita's adopted FY 2026-27 budget. Budget for FY 2027-28 is contingent upon appropriations
of funds by the City Council during the annual budget process.
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