HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-10-13 - AGENDAS - REGCITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 13, 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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INVOCATION
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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
Filipino American History Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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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NEW BUSINESS
OLD TOWN NEWHALL FIRE RECOVERY EFFORTS - City Council will receive
an update regarding the City of Santa Clarita's ongoing recovery efforts following the
August 24, 2026, fire in Old Town Newhall.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Receive an update regarding the City of Santa Clarita's ongoing recovery efforts
following the August 24, 2026 structural fire in Old Town Newhall.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a Letter of Agreement with the
Old Town Newhall Association for the implementation of an Old Town Newhall
Shop Local Marketing Campaign and approve a one-time transfer of $40,000 from
Contingency Account (1009300-701001) to Business Development and Retention
Account (1003500-516105).
3. Provide direction to staff regarding potential beautification efforts along the fire -
affected properties on Main Street, including:
a. A proposed community art wall consisting of a wood -framed fence with paintable
panels featuring artwork by local artists;
b. Direction on the artist and art selection process for the community art wall; and
c. Holiday-themed decorative screening installed over the existing construction
fencing, along the Main Street frontage, for Light Up Main Street and throughout
the holiday season.
4. Provide direction to staff regarding a potential expansion of the SENSES Block Party
series in 2027, including the number of events and location of the event footprint, to
encourage additional visitation and support businesses in Old Town Newhall.
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 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes of the City
Council are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the minutes of the September 22, 2026 Regular Meeting.
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3. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 20 AND 21 - Check Register No. 20 for the Period
08/21/26 through 09/03/26 and 09/10/26. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period
08/24/26 through 09/04/26. Check Register No. 21 for the Period 09/04/26 through
09/17/26 and 09/24/26. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 09/07/26 through
09/18/26.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register
Nos. 20 and 21.
4. LIT FIBER SERVICE TO LOCAL INTERNET PROVIDER - City Council
consideration to approve an agreement, allowing the City to use its fiber optic network
and Downtown Los Angeles connection to provide lit transport services to EW
Infrastructure, LLC, to support high-speed fixed wireless Internet service to Santa Clarita
businesses.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve a five-year agreement, with two optional five-year extensions, that will
allow the City to provide lit transport service to EW Infrastructure, LLC.
2. Authorize an increase of $38,400 annually in Fiscal Year 2026-27 through Fiscal
Year 2031-32 to revenue account 120-431111 (Recreation Facility Fund Dark Fiber
Lease).
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated
documents, subject to City Attorney review.
5. SECURITY SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE SANTA CLARITA PUBLIC
LIBRARY - This item considers awarding a contract to American Global Security for
the purposes of security services for the Santa Clarita Public Library.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Award a two-year contract to American Global Security, Inc., to provide unarmed
security guard services for the Santa Clarita Public Library in the amount of $460,392
and authorize a contingency of $39,350 for a total not to exceed annual amount of
$499,742.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional one-year
renewal options beginning in year three, not to exceed the annual contract amount,
inclusive of contingency, 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.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated
documents, subject to City Attorney review.
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6. SUMMARY VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER
PURPOSES - CENTRE POINTE PARKWAY AND GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD -
Approval of this resolution would provide for the summary vacation of a sanitary sewer
easement at a proposed gas station located at 26355 Golden Valley Road.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of an easement for sanitary sewer
purposes, as described in Exhibit "A" Legal Description and shown on Exhibit "B"
Exhibit Map, of the attached resolution.
2. Direct the City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the Los Angeles
County Registrar -Recorder's office.
7. PURCHASE OF CHIPPER TRUCK FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS - This item
considers approving the purchase of one chipper truck to support Special Districts Urban
Forestry operations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the "piggyback" purchase of one Ford F-750 chipper truck using Sourcewell
contract number 032824-RTG with Rush Truck Centers for a total amount not to
exceed $127,998.
2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $127,998 from the Vehicle Replacement
Fund (Fund 722) to the Automotive Equipment Expenditure Account 7222103-
520103.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated
documents, subject to City Attorney review.
8. INSPECTION SERVICES CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE MICROTRENCHING
OPERATIONS - This item considers awarding a professional services contract to
provide inspection services for citywide microtrenching operations conducted by Aspire
Broadband Holdings, Inc. The inspection services will supplement City staff in
overseeing construction activities within the public right-of-way and ensuring compliance
with applicable City standards and permit and restoration requirements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a one-year contract to Twining, Inc. for Public Works inspection services and
authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to four additional one-year
renewal options beginning in year two, with a total contract amount not to exceed
$700,000 over the entire five-year term.
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2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated
documents, subject to City Attorney review.
9. SANTA CLARITA VALLEY COMMITTEE ON AGING AGREEMENT - City
Council to consider the approval of an agreement with the Santa Clarita Valley
Committee on Aging that will support home -delivered meals, transit -related services, and
recreation, health, and wellness programs for seniors.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Award an agreement to the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging in the amount
of $525,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all 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 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 Tony Newhall and Richard Sandnes
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held October 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the
Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
CERTIFICATION
On October 8, 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 Baarrtlette
City Clerk
Santa Clarita, California
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WHEREAS, Filipino Americans are the second largest Asian American group in the United States, the
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recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States, which occurred on October 18, 1587, when =
"Luzones Indios" came ashore from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Esperanza and landed at what is
now Morro Bay, California; and
WHEREAS, Filipino American History Month provides an opportunity to promote the study of Filipino
American history and culture, and recognize the richness of the Filipino American ethnicity; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita is proud to celebrate Filipino American History Month and
commemorate the valuable contributions and accomplishments that Filipino Americans have made in this
country.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim October 2026, as Filipino American
History Month.
Signed this 13th day of October, 2026
Laur•ene Weste, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California
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PROCLAMATION
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 2026
WHEREAS, breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer death among women overall,
and a growing number of new cases are diagnosed annually; and
WHEREAS, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a nationwide campaign in October to increase
awareness and highlight the importance of education, research, screening, and access; and
WHEREAS, as the City of Santa Clarita observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we salute the
women and men who dedicate themselves to prevention, detection, and treatment; we show our support
for every individual and every family struggling with breast cancer; and we pause to remember those
we have lost; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita encourages citizens, government agencies, private businesses,
nonprofit organizations, and all other interested groups to join in activities that will increase awareness
of what Americans can do to prevent breast cancer and the importance of early detection, access, and
treatment.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim the month of October, 2026 as
Breast Cancer Awareness Month and specifically October 13th as Metastatic '"yeast Cancer Day.
Signed this 13th day of October, 2026.
Laurene Weste, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California
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