HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-09-08 - AGENDAS - REGULARCITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 8, 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
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Public Participation on any matter within the Council's jurisdiction that is not listed on the
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INVOCATION
McLean
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
Retirement Recognition for Rhona Jukes
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation
Hispanic Heritage 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
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
BOUQUET CANYON BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM - This item
considers establishing a Business Assistance Grant Program to provide temporary,
financial assistance to eligible businesses experiencing documented economic hardship
during the Bouquet Canyon Road closure.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC PURPOSE FOR AND APPROVING THE
BOUQUET CANYON BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM."
2. Approve a one-time transfer of $640,000 from Contingency Account (1009300-
701001) to Business Development and Retention Account (1003500-517105).
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to
administer the Bouquet Canyon Business Assistance Grant Program, including
agreements with eligible grant recipients and a third -party grant administrator,
subject to City Attorney review.
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.
2. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes of the City Council
are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the minutes of the August 25, 2026 Special Meeting.
3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes of the City
Council are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the minutes of the August 25, 2026 Regular Meeting.
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4. CHECK REGISTER NO. 18 - Check Register No. 18 for Period 07/24/26 through
08/06/26 and 08/13/26. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 07/27/26 through
08/07/26.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register
No. 18.
5. MULTIFAMILY AND MIXED -USE RESIDENTIAL OBJECTIVE DESIGN
STANDARDS (MASTER CASE 26-038) - SECOND READING - City Council
consideration of Santa Clarita Municipal Code amendments, as required by state law, to
review multifamily and mixed -use housing projects with measurable and verifiable
criteria.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SANTA
CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 17.06.130, 17.11.020, 17.23.100, AND
17.37.030 TO IMPLEMENT REGULATIONS GOVERNING OBJECTIVE DESIGN
STANDARDS."
6. PARCEL MAP FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 84435 (LYONS AVENUE) - Pursuant to
Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, City Council consider approving Parcel
Map No. 84435 (Lyons Avenue). The map is for subdivision purposes and is located on
the northwest corner of Lyons Avenue and Orchard Village Road.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 84435.
2. Find Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 84435 exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Guideline 15301 Class 1 because the
subdivision is an existing commercial building/property where no physical changes
occur.
3. Make findings as follows: This project is consistent with the provisions of Sections
66474 and 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act and should be approved.
4. Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment
Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 84435, which indicates all
special assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita are paid.
5. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk's Statement on the face of Parcel
Map for Parcel Map No. 84435, which embodies the approval of said map.
6. Instruct the City Surveyor to endorse the City Surveyor's Statement on the face of
Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 84435, which provides for verification that the map is
technically correct.
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7. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement on the face of
Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 84435, which provides for verification of substantial
conformance with the Tentative Parcel Map and all provisions of local ordinances and
state laws applicable at the time of approval.
7. 2026-27 SPORTS FIELD REPLACEMENT PROGRAM P4037, CENTRAL PARK
MULTIPURPOSE FIELDS 5 - 8, SPORTS FIELD SOD CONTRACT - This item
considers awarding a contract to West Coast Turf for the purchase and installation of
sport grass sod at four multipurpose fields at Central Park. The contract includes
materials, delivery, and installation of new sports field sod at the four fields.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Award a one-year contract to West Coast Turf for the purchase and installation of turf
sod in the amount of $307,269.
2. Find the 2026-27 Sports Field Replacement Project, P4037, exempt from review
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 of the
California Code of Regulations, Article 19, Section 15301.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated
documents, subject to City Attorney review.
8. CONCESSION AGREEMENT FOR THE RINK SPORTS PAVILION - This item
considers awarding a contract to operate The Wheel Restaurant at The Rink Sports
Pavilion. The selected vendor will offer food and beverage concessions.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a three-year contract to Top Shelf Bar and Grille for the operation of The
Wheel Restaurant at The Rink Sports Pavilion.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two additional one-year
renewal options beginning in year four.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated
documents, subject to City Attorney review.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
This time has been set aside for any speakers that have turned in speaker cards and were not
heard in the first public participation portion 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.
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STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held September 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the
Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
CERTIFICATION
On September 3, 2026, I, Melody Bartlette, 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.
Melody Bartlette
City Clerk
Santa Clarita, California
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P-RROCE"'LAMATION
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September 2026
WHEREAS, each year approximately 400,000 children and youth under the age of 19 are
diagnosed with cancer worldwide; and
WHEREAS, childhood cancer is the number one disease -related cause of death for children in
the United States and many other countries; and
WHEREAS, two-thirds of those who survive childhood cancer endure chronic health conditions
from the toxic effects of cancer treatment, including secondary cancers and other life -
threatening illnesses; and
WHEREAS, the causes of childhood cancer are largely unknown and more research is needed to
understand which treatments work best for children; and
WHEREAS, cancer treatment for children often must differ from traditional adult treatments to
take into account children's developmental needs and other factors.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim September 2026
as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and encourages residents to learn more about how
they can help children who are diagnosed with cancer and their families.
Signed this 8th day of September, 2026
Laurene Weste, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California
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National Hispanic Heritage Month
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