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CLARITA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
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-Minutes—
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
INVOCATION
Mayor Weste 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 6:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Weste 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 he 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.
Councilmember Miranda pulled Item 13 for discussion, and Councilwoman McLean requested
amendments to the June 9, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Weste recognized Sensei Rocky Whatule, a World Karate Commission and International
Combat Organization world and national gold medal champion, for his outstanding
accomplishments in martial arts, including eaming three gold medals and one bronze medal at
the 2025 World Karate Commission World Championships. Mayor Weste commended his
dedication to teaching and mentoring local youth and invited him to the dais to receive the
recognition and take a photo. n
PRESENTATIONS 11
Mayor Weste introduced the City of Santa Clarks's 2026 Public Opinion Poll, and Management
Analyst McKenzie Bright presented the findings.
Councilmember Miranda inquired about the percentage of satisfied respondents and
Management Analyst McKenzie Bright stated that the results were consistent with previous
yews. Mayor Pro Tem Ayala asked about the survey methodology, and Ms. Bright responded
that participants were selected through a stratified random sample. Mayor Pro Tem Ayala
inquired about trust in government and City Manager Ken Striplin responded that local
government services are visible to residents on a daily basis, which helps foster trust and
engagement. Councilmember Gibbs asked whether prior survey participants were excluded from
future surveys, and Ms. Bright responded that they are not.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Theresa Todd, regarding the Fourth of July parade; Glenda (no last
name provided), regarding public safety; and Cynthia Rodriguez, regarding Master Case 21-036
(mixed -use expansion).
STAFF COMMENTS
Mayor Weste inquired about e-bikes, and City Manager Ken Striplin responded that staff
anticipates returning to the Council with recommendations in the fall. Councilmember Miranda
commented on state -mandated housing requirements and the challenges they present for local
growth management. Councilwoman McLean commented on her concerns regarding traffic and
infrastructure impacts associated with new housing developments. Mayor Pro Tem Ayala
commented on a -bike safety concerns on paseos and near schools, and requested that staff
explore available options.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilwoman McLean commented on attending the Juneteenth flag ceremony at Elks Lodge,
and a fundraising bingo event benefiting the Child & Family Center. Councilwoman McLean
provided an update on the Max Fire in Stevenson Ranch and thanked the members of the Los
Angeles County Fire Department for their efforts in responding to the incident.
Councilmember Gibbs commented on the efforts of the Los Angeles County Fire Department in
responding to the Max Fire and commented on the return of the Santa Clarita Transit Beach Bus
service to Ventura Harbor.
Councilmember Miranda commented on the upcoming Fourth of July events throughout the City
and noted the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary.
Mayor Pro Tem Ayala commented on a recent town hall meeting and thanked attendees; and I I
congratulated Newhall Elementary School graduates. Mayor Pro Tem Ayala commented on
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attending the Paseo Club Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce mixer and the Operation '..
Gratitude event. She thanked Ignite the Light for providing food and essential items to the
community and thanked the Community Gardens of Santa Clarita for their ongoing community
contributions. Mayor Pro Tern Ayala invited residents to attend the Drum Corps International',
Gold Showcase at College of the Canyons.
Mayor Weste commented on attending a flag retirement ceremony conducted by local Scouts at
the Elks Lodge, recognized Alicia Estrada for an honor received from the Zonta Club, and
commended those involved in the Juneteenth celebration at the Canyon Country Community
Center. Mayor Weste also highlighted the upcoming Fourth of July Parade.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1
THE DIAMOND PARK APARTMENTS TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
ACT (TEFRA) HEARING AND APPROVAL OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
REGULATORY AGREEMENT
Consideration of a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act resolution approving the proposed
financing by Maple Housing Foundation through the issuance of $110 million in tax-exempt
bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
009 1. Conduct a public hearing under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act and Internal
Revenue Code section 147(f) on the proposed issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds by the
California Municipal Finance Authority for the Diamond Park Apartments project.
2. Adopt a resolution approving California Municipal Finance Authority's issuance of
tax-exempt obligations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed 110 million dollars.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement with
Maple Housing Foundation.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney review.
Mayor Weste opened the Public Hearing.
Deputy City Clerk Angelica Aguirre reported all notices required by law have been provided.
Management Analyst Amber Rodriguez provided the staff report.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Weste closed the public comment period.
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Councilwoman McLean inquired and Management Analyst Amber Rodriguez clarified that
Maple Housing Foundation is the buyer and GHP Palmer is the seller of the property. Mayor Pro
Tem Ayala asked and Ms. Rodriguez confirmed the property is not affected by mold and that no f
rehabilitation work is expected. City Manager Ken Striplin clarified that the City is not involved
in the acquisition and that the public hearing is a state -mandated procedural requirement under
the Internal Revenue Code.
Adopted Resolution No. 26-37
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Bill Miranda, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Marsha McLean, Councilwoman
AYES:
Weste, Ayala, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 2
TECHNOLOGY INTERRUPTION POLICY FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS
This item considers a policy for good -faith restoration efforts when there are telephonic or
internet interruptions during City Council meetings.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a policy regarding technology interruptions during City Council Meetings, as
required by Senate Bill 707.
City Council waived the staff report.
No requests to speak were received.
Councihnembers discussed procedures for technology failures during City Council meetings.
Councilmember Gibbs asked about the procedures if the meeting system were to fail. City Clerk
Melody Bartlette explained that if the meeting system becomes unavailable, the meeting would
be paused while a good faith effort is made to restore service before reconvening. Mayor Pro
Tern Ayala inquired about available backup systems. City Attorney Joe Monies clarified that if
the technology cannot be restored within one hour, the Council most vote on whether to continue
or adjourn the meeting.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUSI
MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES: Weste, Ayala, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda
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CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Bill Miranda, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Marsha McLean, Councilwoman
AYES:
Weste, Ayala, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda
ITEM 3
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the June 9, 2026, Special
Meeting.
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the June 9, 2026, Regular
Meeting.
ITEM 5
CHECK REGISTER NO. 13
Check Register No. 13 for Period 05/15/26 through 05/28/26 and 06/04/26. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 05/18/26 through 05/29/26.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 13.
ITEM 6
GENERAL LIABILITY, PROPERTY LIABILITY, WORKERS' COMPENSATION, AND
EARTHQUAKE COVERAGE
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City Council consideration to approve premium payments for general liability, property liability,
workers' compensation, and earthquake insurance coverage for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Authorize a one-year renewal of the City of Santa Clarita's general liability, property
liability, and workers' compensation insurance coverage through the California Joint Powers
Insurance Authority at a total premium cost of $3,301,121.
2. Authorize Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., to bind earthquake coverage on behalf of the City
of Santa Clarita for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for various City of Santa Clarita facilities, securing
coverage through Amwins Special Risk Underwriters, for a total premium fee of $594,007.
3. Authorize an ongoing budget appropriation from Self Insurance Fund (Fund 721) to
expenditure account 7212306-516101 for $72,838 to support ongoing insurance program
renewals commencing in Fiscal Year 2026-27.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney review.
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ITEM 7 n
LOS ANGELES REGION IMAGERY ACQUISITION CONSORTIUM PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT
City Council consideration to approve a contract with Los Angeles County to participate in the
eighth round of the Los Angeles Region Imagery Acquisition Consortium for the purchase of
high -quality aerial imagery and elevation dwasets.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Direct staff to execute a Participant Agreement with Los Angeles County and approve a
contract for an amount not to exceed $94,042 for the purchase of high -quality aerial imagery
and elevation dwasets.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents
subject to City Attorney review.
ITEM 8
ANNEXATION TO AND MODIFICATION OF CFD NO.2020-1 (COOPER STREET
PARKING STRUCTURE)
City Council consideration of declaring its intention to set a public hearing for the annexation of
certain parcels into the City of Santa Clarita Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Cooper
Street Parking Structure) in the Vista Canyon development and consider certain modifications to n
the District.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution declaring its intention to annex certain parcels into the City of
Santa Clarita Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Cooper Street Parking Structure) and
consider certain modifications to the District.
Adopted Resolution No. 26-38
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INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORY SERVICES CONTRACT
City Council consideration to award investment management and advisory services contract for
Fiscal Years 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2029-30. An investment management firm strategically
invests the City's idle funds in a manner which provides maximum security with best investment
return, while meeting the daily cash flow demands of the City and conforming to all
state/province and local statutes governing the investment of public funds.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a three-year contract to PFM Asset Management, a division of U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc., for investment management and advisory services in an amount not to
exceed $275,000 annually, for a total contract amount not to exceed $825,000. n
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two additional one-year renewal
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options beginning in year four, not to exceed the annual contract amount of $275,000 plus
r.n adjustments necessary for changes in portfolio size in accordance with the fee schedule.
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3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney review.
LANDSCAPE MONITORING SERVICES CONTRACT
The City's contracted Landscape Monitor assists staff with inspecting landscape maintenance
services, coordinating corrective work, responding to resident service requests, and supporting
after-hours emergency response activities associated with Special Districts operations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a one-year base contract to Smith Landscape Management to provide landscape
monitoring services and after-hours emergency response support in an annual amount not to
exceed $205,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two additional, one-year renewal
options beginning in year two, not to exceed the annual base contract amount plus applicable
Consumer Price Index adjustments, upon request of the contractor.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney review.
ITEM 11
RIVER WALK MIXED USE PROJECT INFRASTRUCTURE REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT
This reimbursement agreement will fund the installation of landscape and irrigation similar to
existing median beautification improvements which exist along Sierra Highway and Soledad
Canyon Rd.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve an Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement with River Walk Owner, LLC, and
authorize an expenditure for a total amount not to exceed $1,135,787 for the construction of
median improvements.
2. Appropriate $1,135,787 from Areawide Fund Balance (Fund 367) to expenditure account
3672400-516101.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
review.
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ITEM 12
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR LMD ZONE 7 (CREEKSIDE) AND
ZONE 19 (BRIDGEPORT/BOUQUET)
City Council consideration to award a contract to Stay Green, Inc., to provide recurring nl
landscape maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone 7 (Creekside) and
Zone 19 (Bridgeport/Bouquet).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a five-year contract to Stay Green, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services for
Landscape Maintenance District Zone 7 (Creekside) and Zone 19 (Bridgeport/Bouquet), for a
total contract amount not to exceed $685,790.
2. Appropriate an ongoing budget increase, beginning in Fiscal Yew 2026-27, from the
Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) in the amount of $23,778 to
expenditure account 3572434-516110 and $13,506 to expenditure account 3572440-516110,
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.
ITEM 13
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR LMD ZONE T46 (NORTHBRIDGE)
AND ZONE T47 (NORTHPARK)
City Council consideration to award a contract to Marina Landscape Services, Inc., to provide
recurring landscape maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone T46
(Northpark) and Zone T47 (Northbridge).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a five -yew contract to Marina Landscape Services, Inc., to provide landscape
maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone T46 (Northbridge) and Zone
T47 (Northpark), for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,360,646.
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 $75,898 to
expenditure account 3572425-516110 and $81,706 to expenditure account 3572426-516110,
contingent upon appropriation of funds by the City Council in each fiscal yew.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney review. n
4. Find that the award of contract is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
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pursuant to Article 19 - Categorical Exemptions, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, (h)
Maintenance of Existing Landscaping.
Addressing the Council was Hunt Braly.
Mayor Pro Tem Ayala and Councilmember Miranda asked and City Manager Ken Striplin
clarified the criteria and evaluation process for the contract. Councilmember Gibbs asked, and
Mr. Striplin confirmed, that the interview process did not result in any changes to the points
awarded to the bidders.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ASSESSMENT CONTRACT AUTHORITY
AND BUDGET INCREASE FOR ZONES T44 (BOUQUET CANYON), T48 (SHADOW
HILLS), AND T62 (CANYON HEIGHTS)
City Council consideration for contract Authority and Budget Increases For LMD Zones T44
(Bouquet Canyon), T48 (Shadow Hills), AND T62 (Canyon Heights).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1.
Authorize an expenditure authority increase for landscape maintenance services for
Landscape Maintenance District Zone T-44 (Bouquet Canyon) with Specialized Landscape
Maintenance Services, Inc., in the amount of $39,484 for a revised total annual contract
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amount not to exceed $60,168.
2.
Authorize an expenditure authority increase for landscape maintenance services for
Landscape Maintenance District Zone T48 (Shadow Hills) with Specialized Landscape
Maintenance Services, Inc., in the amount of $25,416 for a revised total annual contract
amount not to exceed $46,371.
3.
Authorize an expenditure authority increase for landscape maintenance services for
Landscape Maintenance District Zone T-62 (Canyon Heights) with Specialized Landscape
Maintenance Services, Inc., in the amount of $27,764 for a revised total annual contract
amount not to exceed $67,064.
4.
Authorize an expenditure authority increase for tree maintenance services with West Coast
Arborists, Inc., in the amount of $35,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed
$6,735,548.
5.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to incorporate the revised contract amounts into all
applicable renewal options for the Specialized Landscape Maintenance Services, Inc., and
West Coast Arborists, Inc., agreements, inclusive of Consumer Price Index adjustments,
contingent upon appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such
fiscal year.
6.
Appropriate corresponding budget increases within the Landscape Maintenance District Fund
(Fund 357), as detailed in Attachment A.
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7. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, n
subject to City Attorney review.
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TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT ADVERTISING CONTRACT
A request to award a contract to provide marketing and advertising services for the Tourism
Marketing District.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a one-year contract to Commune Communication to provide marketing and
advertising services for the Tourism Marketing District, for a total contract amount not to
exceed $438,000.
2. Approve ongoing transfers of $50,495 from the Tourism Marketing District Fund (Fund 360)
Tourism Marketing District -Professional Services Expenditure Account (3603504-516102)
and $12,000 from Tourism Marketing District -Promotion and Publicity Expenditure Account
(3603504-516105) to Tourism Marketing District -Advertising Expenditure Account
(3603504-516104).
3. Appropriate ongoing funds in the amount of $87,000 from the Tourism Marketing District
Fund (Fund 360) to Tourism Marketing District -Advertising Expenditure Account (3603504- ^
516104).
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional, one-year renewal
options beginning in year two, not to exceed the annual contract amount, plus an adjustment
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.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney review.
ITEM 16
PRESERVATION OF 82 +/- ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY,
WP CANYON COUNTRY ASSOCIATES PROPERTY, ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS. 2854-
004-017 AND 2854-004-018.
This item considers the acquisition of this property supporting the City's commitment to preserve
open space land in an effort to fortify the open space greenbelt surrounding the Santa Clarita
Valley.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the purchase of 82+/- acres of real property northeast of the City of Santa Clarita,
Assessor Parcel Numbers 2854-004-017 and 2854-004-018, at a total cost of $251,322,
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which includes the purchase price, escrow, title, and due diligence costs.
2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $251,322 from Open Space Preservation
District Fund (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Accounts
3587501-520104 ($246,000) and 3587501-516102 ($5,322).
3. Appropriate ongoing funds in the amount of $16,480 from the Open Space Preservation
District Fund (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Accounts
3587501-518503 ($11,480) and 3587501-511105 ($5,000) for annual property taxes and
ongoing maintenance.
4. Find this acquisition exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to Article 19, Section 15313 (Class 13); Section 15317 (Class 17); and Section
15325 (Class 25).
5. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
review.
PRESERVATION OF 500 +/- ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY,
WH PARK PLACE 492 LLC. (TICK CANYON) PROPERTY, ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS.
2853-007-003, 3211-018-058, 3211-019-017, 2854-003-005, 2854-003-006, 2854-021-004,
2854-021-005, 2854-021-006, 2854-021-007, 2854-021-022, 2854-021-023, 2854-021-024,
2854-021-025,2854-021-026,2853-006-005, AND 2853-007-002
This item considers the acquisition of this property supporting the City's commitment to preserve
open space land in an effort to fortify the open space greenbelt surrounding the Santa Clarita
Valley.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the acquisition of 500+/- acres of real property northeast of the City of Santa
Clarita, Assessor Parcel Number's 2853-007-003, 3211-018-058, 3211-019-017, 2854-003-
005, 2854-003-006, 2854-021-004, 2854-021-005, 2854-021-006, 2854-021-007, 2854-021-
022, 2854-021-023, 2854-021-024, 2854-021-025, 2854-021-026, 2853-006-005, and 2853-
007-002, at a total cost of $3,557,625, which includes property purchase price, escrow, title,
and due diligence costs.
2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $3,557,625 from Open Space Preservation
District Fund (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account
3587501-520104 ($3,500,000) and 3587501-516102 ($57,625).
3. Appropriate ongoing funds in the amount of $90,000 from the Open Space Preservation
District Fund (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Accounts
3587501-518503 ($70,000) and 3587501-511105 ($20,000) for annual property taxes and
ongoing maintenance.
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4. Find this acquisition exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15313 (Class 13); Section 15317 (Class 17); and
Section 15325 (Class 25).
5. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
review.
ITEM 18
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE
ANNUAL STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
This item considers making a determination and approval of the rates for the Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Fee for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE ANNUAL
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27."
Adopted Ordinance No. 26-3
COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING PLAN IMPLEMENTATION CONTRACT
AND NPDES PERMIT COMPLIANCE CONTRACT AND MEMORANDUM OF ^
AGREEMENT I I This item considers a contract to implement the Upper Santa Clara River Coordinated Integrated
Monitoring Plan for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit compliance and a
Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita, County of Los Angeles, and Los
Angeles County Flood Control District.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a three -yew contract to Larry Walker and Associates to provide Coordinated
Integrated Monitoring Plan (CIMP) implementation, water quality monitoring, data analysis
and results investigation, and reporting assistance consistent with the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System Permit compliance, in the amount not to exceed $1,926,237,
2. Approve a Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Santa Clarita, County of Los
Angeles, and Los Angeles County Flood Control District, for CIMP implementation cost
share for a five -yew term in the amount not to exceed$3,602,112.
3. Increase Stormwater Fund Miscellaneous Revenues Account 356462101 and authorize an
ongoing appropriation from the Stormwater Fund (Fund 356) to Stormwater Professional
Services Expenditure Account 3567200-516102 as outlined in the Budget Impact.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two additional one-year contract I I
renewal options beginning in Fiscal Year 2029-30, and any adjustment consistent with the
appropriate Consumer Price Index, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City
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Council in the annual budget for such fiscal years.
HART PARK POOL HOUSE RETAINING WALL REPLACEMENT, PROJECT P2026 -
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This item considers awarding a construction contract for the Hart Park Pool House Retaining
Wall Replacement project. The improvements include rebuilding the retaining wall near the Pool
House at the William S. Hart Park, which supports the uphill slope, access road, and museum.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Hart Park Pool House Retaining Wall
Replacement, Project P2026.
2. Find the Hart Park Pool House Retaining Wall Replacement project is exempt from review
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 of the
California Code of Regulations, Article 19, Section 15302.
3. Award the construction contract to Leonida Builders, Inc., in the amount of $328,370 and
authorize a contingency in the amount of $49,256, for a total contract amount not to exceed
$377,626.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
review.
ITEM 21
NEWHALL PARK POOL PUMP ROOM REPLACEMENT, PROJECT P2021 - PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This item considers awarding a construction contract for the Newhall Park Pool Pump Room
Replacement project. The improvements include replacing the building that houses the pool's
water circulation, filtration, and chemical treatment equipment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Newhall Park Pool Pump Room Replacement,
Project P202 1.
2. Find the Newhall Park Pool Pump Room Replacement project exempt from review under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, Article 19, Sections 15302 and 15304.
3. Award the construction contract to Golden Sun Enterprise, Inc., in the amount of $2,800,977
and authorize a contingency in the amount of $280,098, for a total contract amount not to
exceed $3,081,075.
4. Award the professional services contract to Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc., to
provide construction support and inspection services in the amount of $91,194 and authorize
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a contingency in the amount of $9,119, for a total contract amount not to exceed $100,313.
5. Authorize the transfer of project savings in the amount of $220,000 from the General Fund —
Capital Projects (Fund 601) in the Corporate Yard Evaporative Cooler Replacement, Project
M1047, expenditure account M1047601-516101 to the Newhall Park Pool Pump Room
Replacement, Project P2021, expenditure account P2021601-516101.
6. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $400,000 from the General Fund- Capital
Projects (Fund 601) to the Newhall Park Pool Pump Room Replacement, Project P2021,
expenditure account P2021601-516101; increase Transfers In account 601-600100 and
Transfers Out account 1009500-710601 in the amount of $400,000.
7. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
review.
THE CUBE ICE AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER OPERATOR AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT
This item seeks approval to extend the term of the existing management agreement for The Cube
Ice and Entertainment Center.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Authorize an amendment to the existing agreement with JV Ice at the Cube, LLC to extend fl
the term until September 30, 2026, for management of The Cube Ice and Entertainment
Center and increase expenditure authority in the amount $644,379, for a total contract
amount not to exceed $3,175,783.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract amendment and all
associated documents, subject to City Attorney review.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION H
No additional requests to speak were received.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:25 p.m.
MAYOR
AAEST:
CITY CLERY
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