Santa Clarita public meetings in 2023

Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will receive an overview of the 2024 art exhibits planned for the city's eight gallery spaces. It will also receive an update on research into increasing the Arts Grants Program, as recommended by the Arts Master Plan, including case studies from other cities. The meeting includes approval of the November 9, 2023 minutes and public comment.

• 2024 Art Exhibits overview for eight city gallery spaces
• Research on Arts Master Plan Recommendation 6B.1 to increase Arts Grants Program by $10,000
• Arts Grants Program currently funded at $100,000 for 2023-24, below $144,000 benchmark
• Case studies of arts grants in Ventura, Simi Valley, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Rancho Cucamonga, Newport Beach
• Approval of November 9, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a public hearing on modifying the Sand Canyon Village mixed-use project's construction timing, then consider mid-year budget adjustments for FY 2023-24, a request to change MetroWalk residential unit types from apartments to for-sale townhomes, and several routine consent items including contracts and budget amendments.

• Public hearing on revising Sand Canyon Village Mixed Use Project condition PL4 (Master Case 23-182)
• FY 2023-24 mid-year budget adjustments, including classification plan and salary schedule amendments
• MetroWalk Specific Plan modification: change unit types to for-sale townhomes in Planning Areas 1 and 2, reduce units, eliminate market-rate senior apartments
• Contract with Wildscape Restoration for irrigation controller replacement, total not to exceed $73,979
• Transit contract amendment with MV Transportation, appropriating $1,222,372 and adjusting billing rates

City Council - Special Meeting-Council Reorganization

This special meeting is solely for the annual council reorganization. The council will honor the outgoing mayor, then nominate and swear in a new mayor and mayor pro tem for 2024. No other business or decisions are on the agenda.

• Presentation to outgoing mayor by city manager and non-city officials
• City Clerk opens nominations for mayor 2024
• Swearing-in of new mayor
• Nominations for mayor pro tem 2024

Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board - Special Meeting

The Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to discuss tourism-related topics, including a recap of CalTravel, Six Flags Magic Mountain, an advertising campaign, the visitor guide, a special events list, and a report from the Economic Development Director. The board will also set its 2024 meeting schedule. All items are listed for discussion only, with no formal action items on the agenda.

• Discussion of CalTravel recap
• Discussion of Six Flags Magic Mountain
• Discussion of advertising campaign
• Discussion of visitor guide
• 2024 meeting schedule: March 19, June 11, September 17, December 10

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will receive an update on winter season recreational programming, including camps, classes, and events at community centers, sports complex, and open space trails. The meeting also includes approval of the October 5, 2023 minutes. No other substantive actions are on the agenda.

• Winter season programming update presented by Lance O'Keefe
• Approval of October 5, 2023 regular meeting minutes

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will receive an update on winter season recreational programming, including camps, classes, and events at community centers, sports complex, and open space trails. The meeting also includes approval of the October 5, 2023 minutes and public comment. No votes on policy or funding are scheduled.

• Winter season programming update presented by Lance O'Keefe
• Approval of October 5, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Public participation period for non-agenda items

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council is meeting jointly with the Board of Library Trustees. The agenda includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, a check register, and a federal grant, plus a developer agreement for the McBean Parkway realignment project involving Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. The meeting also includes presentations and public comment periods.

• Developer agreement for McBean Parkway realignment with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and HCN G&L Valencia Sub, LLC
• Accept $23,677 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
• Approve Parcel Map No. 83898 and abandon easement at 23206 Lyons Avenue at Wayman Street
• Approve Check Register No. 24 for period 10/20/23-11/09/23
• Approve Local Appointments List for boards, commissions, and committees

City Council - Special Meeting

This special meeting is solely for a closed session to conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager, as permitted by state law. No other business is scheduled, and the public is limited to commenting on agenda items before the closed session.

• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation for City Manager
• Public comment period for agenda items (1 minute per speaker, 2 for translators)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Santa Clarita City Council, held to conduct a closed-session performance evaluation of the City Manager. The agenda includes only the closed session, with no public action items or discussion. The meeting will recess to closed session and reconvene for the City Attorney's announcement.

• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation (City Manager)
• Meeting location: City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita

City Council Committee - Legislative Committee Meeting

The Legislative Committee will discuss and recommend adoption of the Santa Clarita 2024 Executive and Legislative Platform, which outlines the city's policy positions on federal and state legislative issues. The draft includes new positions opposing preemption of judicial discretion in sentencing and supporting public health orders based on local data. The platform guides city staff and advocacy efforts in Washington and Sacramento.

• Adds opposition to preempting judicial discretion in misdemeanor/felony sentencing
• Adds support for public health orders based on local data and input
• Supports funding for Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial
• Opposes limits on local authority over small cell wireless siting
• Opposes converting RHNA from planning to production standard

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council will vote on consent calendar items including contracts for three hydrogen fuel cell and two compressed natural gas transit buses totaling over $5.3 million, a $747,500 design contract modification for The Rink Sports Pavilion, and a $602,030 playground renovation contract for Bouquet Canyon Park. The meeting also includes proclamations for Native American Heritage Month, Pet Adoption Week, and Small Business Saturday, plus approval of prior meeting minutes and check registers.

• Contract with El Dorado National Corp. for 3 hydrogen fuel cell buses, not to exceed $3,629,434
• Contract with Gillig Corp. for 2 compressed natural gas buses, not to exceed $1,681,081
• Design contract modification for The Rink Sports Pavilion (P3034) with Anil Verma Associates, Inc., $747,500 total
• Bouquet Canyon Park Playground Renovation (P4026): $393,204 equipment purchase and $602,030 construction contract
• Landscape maintenance contracts with Stay Green, Inc. for LMD Zones 3, 5, 6, T-31 totaling $623,138 over two years

City Council - Special Meeting

This special meeting is entirely a closed session. The City Council will discuss one matter of anticipated litigation and labor negotiations with both represented (SEIU Local 721) and unrepresented city employees. No public action or decisions are scheduled on the open agenda.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one matter)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with unrepresented employees
• Closed session: labor negotiations with SEIU Local 721 represented employees

Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will receive updates on the Regional Strategic Arts Education Plan and the SantaClaritaArts.com website. The meeting also includes approval of the October 12, 2023 minutes and a spotlight on the Raising the Curtain Foundation. No binding decisions are expected; the items are informational.

• Update on Santa Clarita Regional Strategic Arts Education Plan
• Overview of SantaClaritaArts.com website updates, marketing, and analytics
• Approval of October 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Arts Spotlight: Raising the Curtain Foundation

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will receive updates on the Regional Strategic Arts Education Plan and the SantaClaritaArts.com website. The meeting also includes approval of the October 12, 2023 minutes and a spotlight on the Raising the Curtain Foundation. No binding decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Update on Santa Clarita Regional Strategic Arts Education Plan progress
• Overview of SantaClaritaArts.com website updates, marketing, and analytics
• Approval of October 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Arts spotlight: Raising the Curtain Foundation

City Council Committee - Public Safety Committee Meeting

The Public Safety Committee will hold a special working meeting to receive an update on local public safety. The discussion will include information regarding crime rates and current trends.

• Public safety update on crime rates and trends

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Study Session

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will receive a presentation and discuss progress made in 2023 on the Parks and Recreation 5-Year Plan, which was launched in 2020 to guide community programming and internal initiatives. The discussion will cover work completed across the plan's four themes and focus areas. No formal decisions are expected; this is a study session for informal discussion.

• Year 3 progress update on the Parks and Recreation 5-Year Plan
• Discussion of work completed in 2023 across four specified themes
• Plan launched in 2020 as update to 2008 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
• Plan aligns with City of Santa Clarita 2025 Strategic Plan presented March 23, 2021

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting dedicated solely to a sexual harassment and abusive conduct prevention training session for the City Council, various commissions, and other public entities. The training is conducted by attorneys from Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, and no official decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Training on sexual harassment prevention (AB1825) and abusive conduct prevention (AB2053)
• Conducted by Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP attorneys
• Open to public comment per Brown Act requirements

Santa Clarita Public Television Authority - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Public Television Authority will consider seating a new board member, reorganizing its leadership, and directing staff to negotiate a two-year agreement with SCVTV to continue managing public television operations. The current five-year contract expires June 30, 2024.

• Seat Bob Brauneisen as new board member representing Castaic Union School District
• Elect new Board President, Vice President, and appoint Secretary
• Direct staff to negotiate two-year agreement with SCVTV
• SCVTV annual update and Citrus Street property update presentations

City Council - Special Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council is holding a special meeting solely for the State of the City address. The agenda includes only the call to order, roll call, the address, public participation, and adjournment, with no other business items.

• State of the City address
• Public comment period (1 minute per speaker, 2 minutes for non-English speakers using a translator)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council will discuss and recommend a new council member to serve on the Los Angeles County Executive Committee on Homelessness, after Mayor Pro Tem Smyth requested to be replaced. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, a check register, and several contracts, including landscape maintenance, bridge inspection, and building plan review services. The council will also consider ratifying a local emergency related to the MV Transportation bus driver strike and approving a $475,000 agreement with the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging for senior services.

• Re-nomination to LA County Executive Committee on Homelessness
• Landscape maintenance contracts for LMD Zones T-68 and T-69 totaling up to $878,558 over two years
• Copper Hill Drive Bridge Widening inspection contract with NV5, Inc. for up to $608,203
• Resolution ratifying local emergency due to MV Transportation bus driver strike
• Agreement with Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging for $475,000

City Council - Special Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to enter a closed session to discuss real property negotiations with Lennar Homes of California, LLC. The negotiations concern the price and terms of payment for a 57.1-acre parcel east of Santa Catarina Road and Leon Court. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54956.8 for real property negotiations
• Property: 57.1 +/- acres east of Santa Catarina Road and Leon Court (APN 2812-054-026)
• Negotiating party: Lennar Homes of California, LLC
• City's authorized negotiator: City Manager
• Under negotiation: price and terms of payment

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Santa Clarita City Council, convened primarily for a closed session to discuss real property negotiations with Lennar Homes of California, LLC. The council will consider the price and terms of payment for a 57.1-acre parcel east of Santa Catarina Road and Leon Court. No other substantive public business is scheduled.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54956.8 for real property negotiations
• Property: 57.1 +/- acres east of Santa Catarina Road and Leon Court (APN 2812-054-026)
• Negotiating party: Lennar Homes of California, LLC
• City's authorized negotiator: City Manager

Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts Commission will consider approving a Request for Proposals for the 2024 Temporary Public Art: Trailhead Art project. This project seeks three sculptural pieces to be displayed on concrete pads along city trails for three-year terms. The Commission will also receive updates on business development services and upcoming programs at The MAIN.

• Approval of Request for Proposals for Temporary Public Art along City trails
• Proposed $5,000 honorarium per artist for three-year artwork display
• Proposed $1,500 insurance stipend and $2,000 engineering stipend for artists
• Overview of business development services for creative businesses
• Overview of 2024 programming and events at The MAIN

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council will consider approving the purchase of a 15,000-square-foot commercial building at 26326-26330 Citrus Street for $5,590,373 to relocate Santa Clarita Public Television. The meeting also includes consent items such as contract amendments, landscape maintenance awards, and final tract map approvals. Several proclamations will be presented for awareness months.

• Purchase of 26326-26330 Citrus Street for $5,590,373 (includes $5,550,000 purchase price)
• Transfer $4,178,160 from General Fund and $1,412,213 from PEG Fund to Citrus Facility Fund
• Amend contract with Robert Half International Inc. by $50,000 (total not to exceed $100,000)
• Award landscape maintenance contracts to Marina Landscape Services, Inc. ($39,640 for T-17, $68,000 for T-29)
• Approve final tract maps for Tract No. 53074-01 (Sand Canyon Plaza) and Tract No. 83564 (Valley Street Condominiums)

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Santa Clarita City Council, convened primarily for a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation. The council will confer with legal counsel on a case involving the City of Whittier and two other potential legal matters. No public action is scheduled; the meeting is procedural and limited to these legal discussions.

• Closed session on existing litigation: City of Whittier et al. v. Superior Court (LASC Case No. 23STCP03579)
• Closed session on anticipated litigation: two matters
• Public comment period for agendized items (one minute per speaker)

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will receive a presentation on the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center's 20-year community impact, including its role in local swimming events and partnerships with schools and clubs. The commission will also approve the minutes from the September 7, 2023 meeting. No other substantive actions are on the agenda.

• Presentation on Santa Clarita Aquatic Center's 20-year community impact
• Approval of September 7, 2023 regular meeting minutes

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will receive a presentation on the community impact of the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center over the past 20 years. The meeting also includes approval of the September 7, 2023 minutes and public comment.

• Presentation on the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center's 20-year community impact
• Approval of minutes from September 7, 2023 regular meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council will receive a presentation on three decorative lighting options for the Central Park Buildout project and provide direction. The council will also discuss the city's membership in the League of California Cities, which lapsed after dues were not paid. The agenda includes routine consent items such as minutes, check register, and a bus stop sign contract.

• Decorative lighting options at Central Park Buildout: plaza lights ($900,000), stairs lights ($1 million), or both ($1.3 million)
• Discussion on League of California Cities membership; annual dues approx. $45,000; membership lapsed after non-payment
• Contract award to Sterndhal Enterprises, LLC for QR code bus stop signs at 692 stops, total $216,414
• Proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2023 special and regular meetings

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a request to continue a wireless communications facility application for an AT&T tower, and a proposal for a new appointment-only tattoo studio. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 18, 2023 meeting.

• Continuance of Master Case 23-071: AT&T wireless facility on existing SCE tower near Grace Baptist Church (APN 3244-032-020)
• Conditional Use Permit 23-005 for G-Ink Tattoo Studio at 27720 Avenue Scott, Unit 120 (APN 2866-018-151)
• CEQA Class 1 exemption for tattoo studio under Section 15301
• Approval of minutes from July 18, 2023 regular meeting

Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will consider approving requests for proposals and qualifications for three public art projects: the 2024 Sidewalk Poetry Project, a civic art piece at Old Orchard Park, and a civic art piece at David March Park. The commission will also receive an overview of the 2024 Arts Grants Program and the 2023 Artober programming, and approve the July 13, 2023 meeting minutes.

• 2024 Sidewalk Poetry Project: approve RFP, $150 honorarium per selected poet, theme 'through the eyes of a child'
• Civic Art at Old Orchard Park: approve RFQ, $46,000 budget for permanent sculpture
• Civic Art at David March Park: approve RFQ for permanent installation
• 2024 Arts Grants Program: appoint commissioner to Peer Review Panel
• Artober overview: receive programming details for October 2023

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council will discuss and recommend a councilmember to serve on the Los Angeles County Executive Committee on Homelessness, a new body tasked with developing a countywide plan. The council will also consider routine consent items, including approving minutes, check registers, a groundwater agency contribution, speed limit changes, a dump truck purchase, and the second reading of a zoning ordinance for the Shadowbox Studios project.

• Nomination to LA County Executive Committee on Homelessness
• Appropriate $20,000 annually for Santa Clarita Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency membership
• Adopt resolution establishing prima facie speed limits for 13 highway segments
• Approve purchase of 2025 Freightliner CNG dump truck for $327,733
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone Shadowbox Studios project to Mixed-Use Neighborhood with Jobs Creation Overlay

The City Council approved a zoning change and the establishment of a jobs creation overlay zone for the Shadowbox Studios project. Other actions included appointing a representative to a county homelessness committee and approving a new dump truck purchase.

• Approved zoning change and jobs creation overlay for Shadowbox Studios project (4-0)
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Smyth to the LA County Executive Committee on Homelessness (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Freightliner CNG dump truck not to exceed $327,733 (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $20,000 annually for Santa Clarita Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency dues (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-72 establishing prima facie speed limits for 13 highway segments (Unanimous)
• Approved August 22, 2023, Regular Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Ratified payments in Check Register No. 17 and No. 18 (Unanimous)

City Council - Study Session

The Santa Clarita City Council and Arts Commission will hold a study session to informally discuss two items: the 2024 Arts Commission Work Plan, which includes the status of prior Arts Master Plan recommendations and new priorities for the coming year, and the 2024 Arts Commission Public Art Report. No formal decisions are expected; the recommended action is to receive both documents.

• Review of 2024 Arts Commission Work Plan, including status of Santa Clarita Arts Master Plan recommendations
• Review of 2024 Arts Commission Public Art Report
• Public comment allowed on agenda items, with 3 minutes per speaker (double for non-English speakers using a translator)

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting held solely for closed-session discussions. The City Council will confer with real property negotiators about a property at 23743 West Valencia Boulevard and with legal counsel on existing and anticipated litigation. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Closed session on real property negotiations for 23743 West Valencia Blvd with Mary Bustamante, Judicial Council of California
• Closed session on existing litigation: City of Santa Clarita v. County of Los Angeles (LASC Case No. 22STCP01395)
• Closed session on existing litigation: Santa Clarita LLC et al. v. City of Santa Clarita et al. (USDC Case No. 2:22-cv-04261-JLS)
• Closed session on 2 matters of anticipated litigation, one related to an attached letter

The council called the meeting to order, heard a public comment about anticipated litigation, and entered a closed session to discuss pending legal matters. After reconvening, the City Attorney reported that no action was taken that required reporting. The meeting was then adjourned.

City Council Committee - Legislative Committee Meeting

The City Council Legislative Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss the city's membership in the League of California Cities. The committee will provide direction to staff on this matter. Public comment is limited to this item.

• Discussion of League of California Cities membership

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will receive an overview of recently completed capital projects and an introduction to new projects beginning in Fiscal Year 2023-24. The meeting also includes approval of the June 1, 2023 minutes and public participation. No decisions are expected on the capital projects; the item is informational only.

• Overview of completed Parks Planning capital projects
• Introduction to new capital projects for FY 2023-24
• Approval of June 1, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Public participation for items not on the agenda

Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board - Special Meeting

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will receive an overview of recently completed capital projects and an introduction to new projects starting in Fiscal Year 2023-24. The meeting also includes approval of the June 1, 2023 minutes and public comment. No votes on projects are scheduled; it is an informational update.

• Overview of completed Parks Planning capital projects
• Introduction to new capital projects for FY 2023-24
• Approval of June 1, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Shadowbox Studios project, a proposed 1.3 million-square-foot film and television studio campus at the northeast corner of Railroad Avenue and 13th Street in Newhall. The council will consider certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report, approving the master case (including zone change, conditional use permit, and tentative tract map), and introducing an ordinance to change zoning from Non-Urban 5 to Mixed-Use Neighborhood with a Jobs Creation Overlay Zone. The consent calendar includes routine items such as minutes, check registers, and contracts for mulch, trucks, and street improvements.

• Public hearing on Shadowbox Studios: 19 sound stages, 1.3M sq ft, zone change to Mixed-Use Neighborhood, EIR certification
• Contract with Los Angeles County for aerial imagery and elevation datasets, not to exceed $89,564
• Two-year mulch purchase and delivery contract with C & M Topsoil, Inc., annual amount not to exceed $117,000
• Purchase of two 2023 Ford F-250 trucks ($63,784 each) and one 2023 Ford F-350 truck ($73,000) from AutoNation Ford Valencia
• Drayton Street Improvements construction contract to R.C. Becker and Son, Inc., total not to exceed $656,217

The City Council conducted a public hearing regarding the development of a 1.3 million square foot film and television studio campus. The meeting included presentations from staff and the applicant, as well as testimony from supporters and opponents. The provided minutes end before a final vote or decision was recorded.

• Conducted public hearing for Shadowbox Studios Master Case 21-109

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a public hearing to consider approving the Shadowbox Studios project, a proposed 1.3 million-square-foot film and television studio campus in Newhall. The council will vote on certifying the environmental impact report, approving the master case (including zone change, conditional use permit, and other entitlements), and introducing a zone change ordinance. The consent calendar includes routine items such as minutes, check registers, a contract for aerial imagery, a mulch purchase contract, truck purchases, a street improvement contract, and sanitation district tax-sharing resolutions.

• Shadowbox Studios: 1.3M sq ft studio campus, 19 sound stages, zone change from Non-Urban 5 to Mixed-Use Neighborhood with Jobs Creation Overlay Zone
• Contract with Los Angeles County for aerial imagery and elevation datasets, not to exceed $89,564
• Two-year mulch purchase and delivery contract with C & M Topsoil, Inc., annual amount not to exceed $117,000
• Purchase of two 2023 Ford F-250 trucks ($63,784 each) and one 2023 Ford F-350 truck ($73,000) from AutoNation Ford Valencia
• Drayton Street Improvements construction contract to R.C. Becker and Son, Inc., in the amount of $570,624 plus $85,593 contingency

The City Council conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed 1.3 million square foot Shadowbox Studios film and television campus. The meeting included staff and applicant presentations, public testimony, and a detailed discussion on traffic, emergency evacuation, and environmental impacts. The provided minutes end before a final vote or decision was recorded.

• Concurred to agendize selection of a City representative for a Board of Supervisors' North County and San Fernando committee for homeless issues

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will consider recommending approval of the Shadowbox Studios project, a 1.3 million square-foot film and television studio campus on a 93-acre site. The commission will also vote on certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report and may close the public hearing. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Shadowbox Studios: 1.3M sq ft studio campus, Master Case 21-109, with EIR certification and approvals for zone change, conditional use permit, and tentative tract map
• Street improvements required before occupancy: widening 13th St to six lanes, Arch St to six lanes, 12th St to three lanes, and signalized intersections
• Emergency evacuation time from Placerita Canyon would drop from 154 to 87 minutes with project improvements
• Approval of June 20, 2023 meeting minutes

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Study Session

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission is holding a study session to informally discuss major issues. The only item is a site visit to several city parks and facilities. No decisions or formal actions are expected.

• Site visit to Valencia Community Center, Tesoro Adobe Historic Park, Skyline Ranch Park, Central Park, and the Aquatic Center

Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will review and vote on the 2024 Arts Commission Work Plan, which prioritizes six recommendations from the Arts Master Plan, and the 2024 Public Art Report, which covers public, civic, and temporary art projects. The commission will also approve the June 8, 2023 meeting minutes and hear an arts spotlight on the Include Everyone Project. The meeting is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major funding decisions.

• Approve 2024 Arts Commission Work Plan, prioritizing 6 recommendations including expanding temporary public art, creating outdoor arts hubs, and developing a new Arts Master Plan by 2026
• Approve 2024 Public Art Report covering status of public, civic, and temporary art projects
• Approve minutes of June 8, 2023 regular meeting
• Arts spotlight: Include Everyone Project
• Next regular meeting set for September 14, 2023

The Arts Commission approved the 2024 Work Plan for presentation to the City Council. The commission also approved the 2024 Public Art Report and directed staff to share it with the City Council.

• Approved 2024 Arts Commission Work Plan
• Approved 2024 Public Art Report
• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting agenda
• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the 2023 Los Angeles County Fire Code, which updates the city's fire code with higher structural and fire protection standards. The council will also consider several other items, including new animal care programs, contracts, and tract map approvals.

• Adopt 2023 LA County Fire Code (Title 32) and update city fire code (Title 22)
• Approve $50,000 for Animal Care Grant Program and $10,000 for Adoption Promotion
• Award $999,070 design-build contract for Valencia Glen Park play area (total $1.2M)
• Approve $55,000 and $46,000 geotechnical consulting contracts for drainage areas
• Approve final tract maps for Tesoro Highlands (Tract 51644-16 and -17)

The City Council adopted the 2023 Los Angeles County Fire Code and established an animal care grant program with $60,000 in total funding. The Council also approved several legislative positions and awarded geotechnical consulting contracts for drainage benefit assessment areas.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-6 updating the City Fire Code to the 2023 LA County Fire Code (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 for Animal Care Grant Program and $10,000 for Adoption Promotion (Unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Gibbs and Councilmember Weste as Active Members and Councilwoman McLean as Alternate to Animal Care Grants Ad Hoc Committee (Unanimous)
• Appointed Councilwoman McLean as Delegate and Mayor Gibbs and Mayor Pro Tem Smyth as Alternates to the 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-7 amending the Unified Development Code regarding sites in multiple planning periods (Unanimous)
• Approved Fifth Amendment to license agreement with CCATT LLC, increasing FY 2023-24 revenue by $6,000 (Unanimous)
• Awarded $55,000 contract to Applied Earth Sciences and $46,000 contract to Geosyntec Consultants for geotechnical consulting (Unanimous)
• Voted to support AB 474, AB 701, ACR 92, H.R. 2887, H.R. 3681, S. 1466, and S. 1776, and oppose AB 1308 and SB 450 (Unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council is holding a special meeting primarily for a closed session to discuss real property negotiations for 26326-26330 Citrus Street. The city manager is authorized to negotiate price and payment terms with DM Lundgren LLC. No other substantive public business is scheduled.

• Closed session under Government Code 54956.8 for property at 26326-26330 Citrus Street (APN 2861-009-040)
• Negotiating party: DM Lundgren LLC
• City's authorized negotiator: City Manager
• Negotiation topics: price and terms of payment

The City Council convened for a special meeting and entered a closed session to discuss real property negotiations for 26326-26330 Citrus Street. The City Attorney announced that no action was taken in closed session that required reporting.

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council is holding a special meeting primarily for a closed session to discuss real property negotiations for 26326-26330 Citrus Street. The only action item is authorizing the City Manager to negotiate price and terms with DM Lundgren LLC. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Closed session under Government Code 54956.8 for property at 26326-26330 Citrus Street
• Negotiating party: DM Lundgren LLC
• City's authorized negotiator: City Manager
• Subject: price and terms of payment

The City Council held a Special Meeting that included a closed session regarding real property negotiations for 26326-26330 Citrus Street. The City Attorney announced that no action was taken in the closed session that required reporting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold public hearings on special district assessments and a housing element amendment, then consider adopting the FY 2023-24 budget and capital improvement program. They will also discuss a letter opposing sheriff deputy rotation and approve several contracts, including a fiber optic upgrade and pedestrian bridge construction.

• Adopt FY 2023-24 annual budget and capital improvement program
• Award $3,289,432 contract for Citywide Fiber Optic Cable Capacity Upgrade
• Award $814,814 contract for Sand Canyon Trail pedestrian bridges
• Approve $503,420 earthquake insurance premium for city facilities
• Public hearing on housing element amendment for sites in multiple planning periods

The City Council unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2023-24 annual operating budget, capital improvement program, and appropriations limit. The Council also approved several annual levies for special districts and an amendment to the Housing Element Update.

• Approved FY 2023-24 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 annual levy of assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District, Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas, Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District, Tourism Marketing District, and Vista Canyon Wastewater Standby District (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 annual levy for Open Space Preservation District (5-0)
• Approved amendment to 2021-2029 Housing Element Update and Unified Development Code (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 annual appropriations limit (5-0)
• Approved amendments to the City's Classification Plan, Salary Schedule, and Benefit Program (5-0)
• Approved amendment to the Conflict of Interest code (5-0)

City Council Committee - Legislative Committee Meeting

The Legislative Committee is deciding whether to recommend that the City Council support two state bills: AB 474, which would direct the State Threat Assessment Center to prioritize cooperation with efforts against opioid-trafficking criminal networks, and AB 701, which would add fentanyl to the list of substances subject to weight-based sentencing enhancements for trafficking. The committee will vote on these recommendations at this meeting.

• Recommend support for AB 474 (Rodriguez) on State Threat Assessment Center cooperation against opioid trafficking
• Recommend support for AB 701 (Villapudua) adding fentanyl to weight-based trafficking penalty enhancements
• Both bills passed the Assembly 78-0-2 on May 25, 2023; AB 474 is scheduled for Senate Public Safety Committee hearing on June 27, 2023
• Staff report cites 32 fentanyl overdoses in Santa Clarita Valley in 2022 (LASD)
• City Council previously supported similar bills (SB 13, SB 44, AB 367) on March 14, 2023

Arts Commission - Study Session

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission is holding a study session to review and discuss the 2024 Arts Commission Work Plan, including potential prioritized recommendations and updates on previously identified recommendations. This is an informal discussion item, with no final decisions expected. Public comment is limited to this specific agenda item.

• Review and discussion of 2024 Arts Commission Work Plan
• Potential prioritized recommendations for 2024
• Update on previously identified recommendations

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will receive staff responses to prior questions on the proposed Shadowbox Studios film and television campus, a nearly 1.3 million square-foot project, and is expected to continue the public hearing to July 18, 2023. The commission will also hold a public hearing on the Santa Clarita Commerce Center at Springbrook, four industrial buildings proposed by Covington Development Partners. The agenda includes approval of the June 6, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Shadowbox Studios Project (Master Case 21-109): 1.3 million sq ft studio campus, continue hearing to July 18
• Santa Clarita Commerce Center at Springbrook (Master Case 20-091): four industrial buildings, 50-55 ft tall, at Oak Ridge Drive and Railroad Avenue
• Adopt Resolution P23-10 for Springbrook project, including Mitigated Negative Declaration and permits
• Approve minutes of June 6, 2023 regular meeting

The Planning Commission approved the construction of four industrial buildings at the Santa Clarita Commerce Center at Springbrook. A public hearing for the Shadowbox Studios project was continued to a later date.

• Approved Master Case 20-091 for four industrial buildings at Oak Ridge Drive and Railroad Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution P23-10 and Mitigated Negative Declaration for Santa Clarita Commerce Center at Springbrook (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for Shadowbox Studios project (Master Case 21-109) to July 18, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board - Special Meeting

The Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board held a special meeting to discuss conference recaps, the summer trolley, Visit California, and a special events list. No votes or binding decisions were recorded on the agenda; all items were listed for discussion only. The meeting also included a report from the Economic Development Managers and a review of future meeting dates.

• Discussion of the Summer Trolley
• Discussion of the Special Events List
• Discussion of Visit California
• Discussion of Conference Recaps
• Economic Development Managers Report

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 operating budget and capital improvement program, as well as annual fee adjustments tied to a 4.93% CPI increase. They will also consider an ordinance setting the stormwater pollution prevention fee. The council will review a feasibility analysis for potentially taking over William S. Hart Regional Park from the county. Several routine consent items are also on the agenda, including contracts and purchases.

• Public hearing on FY 2023-24 budget and capital improvement program; adoption scheduled for June 27
• Proposed fee increase of 4.93% (CPI) for development-related fees
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Fee ordinance for FY 2023-24
• Feasibility analysis for transferring ownership of William S. Hart Regional Park from LA County
• Measure H contract with LA County for $266,743 for homeless services and interim housing

The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program, scheduling its adoption for June 27, 2023. Council also approved fee adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index and moved forward with the potential acquisition of William S. Hart Regional Park from Los Angeles County.

• Approved public hearing for FY 2023-24 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-32 increasing development-related fees by 4.93% (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance for FY 2023-24 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Fee (5-0)
• Approved proceeding with next steps to assume ownership of William S. Hart Regional Park from LA County (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 5, 6, 7, and 8 (5-0)

Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will receive an overview of local nonprofit arts organizations, focusing on groups formed in the last five years, to help the commission advocate and support them. The meeting also includes approval of the May 11, 2023 minutes, an arts spotlight on the Include Everyone Project, recognition of CalArts' 50th anniversary, and status updates on the Arts Master Plan and public art.

• Overview of local arts nonprofits, with focus on new groups from last five years
• Approval of May 11, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Arts Spotlight: Include Everyone Project
• Arts Recognition: California Institute of the Arts 50th Anniversary
• Status updates: Arts Master Plan and Public Art (June 2023)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development projects: a new outdoor soccer practice field at 26541 Ruether Avenue and a 174,000-square-foot industrial warehouse on Newhall Ranch Road. The Commission will also review the Draft Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program for consistency with the General Plan and approve the May 16, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for new outdoor soccer practice field at 26541 Ruether Avenue (Master Case 23-005, Conditional Use Permit 23-001, Development Review 23-002)
• Public hearing for 174,000 sq ft industrial/warehouse building on 13-acre site north of Sheriff's Station on Newhall Ranch Road (Master Case 22-074, APN 2836-016-083)
• Review of Draft FY 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program for General Plan consistency
• Approval of May 16, 2023 regular meeting minutes

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the construction of a 174,000-square-foot industrial building and a new outdoor soccer practice field. The Commission also found the Draft Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program consistent with the City's General Plan.

• Approved Draft Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program consistency with General Plan (5-0)
• Approved construction of outdoor soccer practice field at 26541 Ruether Avenue (5-0)
• Approved 174,000-square-foot industrial building at APN: 2836-016-083 with amended conditions for EV parking, rideshare, and landscaping (5-0)

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council approved an ordinance to establish district elections and selected Map 113 as the official boundary map. The council designated District 1 and District 3 as the seats up for election in 2024.

• Adopted Map 113 for district elections (4-1)
• Selected District 1 and District 3 for the 2024 election (4-1)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to establish by-district elections (4-1)

City Council - Special Meeting

This special meeting is solely for a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with both represented (SEIU Local 721) and unrepresented city employees. The City Manager or designee will serve as the agency negotiator. No public action or decision is scheduled; the meeting is procedural and limited to this closed-session item.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54957.6 for labor negotiations with unrepresented employees
• Closed session under Government Code Section 54957.6 for labor negotiations with SEIU Local 721 represented employees

The City Council held a special meeting that consisted primarily of a closed session for conferences with labor negotiators. City Attorney Joseph Montes announced that no action was taken in closed session that required reporting.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a regular meeting with a joint session with the Board of Library Trustees, including public hearings and a consent calendar. Key actions include approving a substantial amendment to the 2020-21 CDBG Annual Action Plan, awarding multiple construction and service contracts for road maintenance, and accepting grants for solar permitting and park projects. The meeting also includes proclamations and recognitions.

• Award $4,161,750 to Sully-Miller Contracting for Overlay A, $4,537,666 to Toro Enterprises for Overlay B, and $2,177,080 to American Asphalt South for Slurry Seal, plus contingencies
• Approve $95,000 contract to Camino Technologies for automated solar permitting platform, funded by California Energy Commission grant
• Approve $1,200,000 annual contract to Clean Site Services for citywide street sweeping, with 5% contingency and five-year term
• Approve $3,162,845 five-year contract to PERC Water for Vista Canyon Recycled Water Factory operations
• Approve Final Tract Map for Tract No. 52455-13 (West Creek-Area D) west of McBean Parkway and Copper Hill Drive

The City Council unanimously approved a substantial amendment to the 2020-21 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan. The Council also approved a $95,000 contract for an automated solar permitting platform and authorized a grant application for the Via Princessa Park project.

• Adopted substantial amendment to 2020-21 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan (Unanimous)
• Awarded $95,000 contract to Camino Technologies for automated solar permitting platform
• Appropriated $100,000 for Building and Safety Grant and $20,000 annual maintenance for solar platform
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-25 appointing Councilwoman Marsha McLean to Board of Library Trustees
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-26 to apply for Land and Water Conservation Act grant for Via Princessa Park
• Approved Final Tract Map for Tract No. 52455-13 (West Creek-Area D)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-27 incorporating SB 1 road funds into the Capital Improvement Program
• Approved May 9, 2023, Special and Regular meeting minutes

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings. The main item is the continued hearing for the Shadowbox Studios project, a proposed 1.3 million-square-foot film and television studio campus, where the commission will receive staff responses to prior comments and set a hearing schedule. Other items include a time extension for the Canyon Brook subdivision, a medical office condo conversion, and a hillside home with an oak tree permit. The meeting also includes approval of the April 18, 2023 minutes.

• Shadowbox Studios: 1.3 million sq ft studio campus, 19 sound stages, parking structure, at Railroad Ave & 13th St; continued to June 20, 2023
• Canyon Brook Project: two-year time extension for Vesting Tentative Map 68601, expiration May 17, 2025, at Oak Spring Canyon Road
• Soledad Medical Office Condo Conversion: up to 8 commercial condominium units at 17909 Soledad Canyon Road
• Wildwood Canyon Hillside Review: new 3,419 sq ft two-story home, attached garage, oak tree permit on Wildwood Canyon Road
• Approval of April 18, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a time extension for the Canyon Brook project, a medical office condo conversion, and a new residence on Wildwood Canyon Road. The public hearing for the Shadowbox Studios project was continued to June 20, 2023, pending additional information.

• Approved two-year time extension for Canyon Brook Project (VTM 68601) (5-0)
• Approved creation of up to eight commercial condo units at 17909 Soledad Canyon Road (5-0)
• Approved construction of a 3,419 sq ft residence on Wildwood Canyon Road (5-0)
• Continued Shadowbox Studios project review to June 20, 2023

Arts Commission - Study Session

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission is holding a study session to discuss the Museum and Cultural Center concept with consultants from M. Goodwin Museum Planners. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of the feasibility study; no formal action is scheduled. The meeting is otherwise procedural, including roll call, flag salute, and approval of the agenda.

• Discussion with M. Goodwin Museum Planners on Museum and Cultural Center concept
• Feasibility study for a Museum and Cultural Center
• No formal action or vote scheduled on the concept

Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts Commission approved the Request for Qualifications for a civic art project at the Santa Clarita Roller Rink. The commission also approved a communication 'one sheet' document to share goals and accomplishments with the community.

• Approved Santa Clarita Roller Rink Civic Art Request for Qualifications
• Requested staff prepare a project information memo for City Council regarding the Roller Rink project
• Approved the Arts Commission One-Sheet communication document
• Approved regular meeting minutes

City Council - Special Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council is holding a special meeting primarily for a closed session to discuss existing litigation in the case Michael Cruz et al. v. City of Santa Clarita (LASC Case No. 21STCV47451) and one matter of anticipated litigation. Public comment is limited to agenda items, and no other business is scheduled.

• Closed session on existing litigation: Michael Cruz et al. v. City of Santa Clarita
• Closed session on anticipated litigation (one matter)
• Public comment period for agenda items only
• Meeting held at City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd.

The City Council held a special meeting and entered a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation. Following the closed session, the Council unanimously authorized the filing of a complaint.

• Unanimously authorized the filing of a complaint

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved a comprehensive analysis of animal sheltering services and provided staff direction to enhance programs. The Council also approved several contracts for investment management, bus services, and pedestrian safety enhancements via the consent calendar.

• Approved animal sheltering services analysis and staff direction (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 expenditure increase for PFM Asset Management LLC contract
• Awarded $123,008 bus services contract to Student Transportation of America
• Awarded $256,634 pedestrian safety construction contract to R.C. Becker and Son, Inc.
• Approved April 25, 2023, Regular Meeting minutes
• Approved May 1, 2023, Special Meeting minutes
• Ratified payments in Check Register No. 09

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will receive presentations on youth sports programming for spring and summer 2023, and on the Drug-Free Youth in Santa Clarita Valley (DFY in SCV) program for the 2022-23 school year. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from the April 6, 2023 meeting.

• Youth Sports Spring and Summer 2023 programming update
• DFY in SCV program update for 2022-23
• Approval of April 6, 2023 meeting minutes

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission heard presentations on spring/summer 2023 youth sports programming and the Drug-Free Youth in SCV program, but took no formal votes or decisions. Commissioners discussed topics including a potential pickleball league, a multigenerational tournament, and parent involvement in DFY. The meeting was procedural only.

• Approved minutes of April 6, 2023 regular meeting (motion by Vice Chair Waymire, seconded by Commissioner Rodriguez)
• Approved agenda (motion by Vice Chair Waymire, seconded by Commissioner Cruikshank)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:53 p.m. (motion by Vice Chair Waymire, seconded by Commissioner Rodriguez)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will receive presentations on youth sports programming for spring and summer 2023, and on the Drug-Free Youth in Santa Clarita Valley (DFY in SCV) program for the 2022-23 school year. The commission will also consider approving the minutes of the April 6, 2023 regular meeting. No votes on policy or funding are scheduled.

• Youth Sports Spring and Summer 2023 programming update
• DFY in SCV program update for 2022-23
• Approval of April 6, 2023 meeting minutes

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission received informational updates on youth sports programming, the Drug-Free Youth (DFY) in SCV program, and several park projects. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was purely procedural and informational.

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council convened for a special meeting to hold a closed session regarding existing litigation. No action was taken during the closed session that required reporting.

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing to select a district map for by-district elections, choose which two district seats will be up for election in 2024, and introduce an ordinance codifying the change. This action follows a settlement agreement and consent decree in a California Voting Rights Act lawsuit. The meeting is the first reading of the ordinance, with a second reading to follow.

• Select a district map from options including the revised Map 110 and public maps 111 and 112
• Choose two district seats for the 2024 election, with the remaining three seats in 2026
• Introduce ordinance adding Section 2.04.005 to the Municipal Code establishing by-district elections
• Declare the ordinance exempt from CEQA review
• Public hearing on district maps with testimony from residents

The City Council held a continued public hearing regarding the establishment of by-district elections and the selection of a district map. The Council decided to continue the meeting to May 30, 2023, to allow the demographer to incorporate changes to the Shangri-La HOA lines and population deviations.

• Approved motion to continue the meeting to May 30, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider approving the 2023-24 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Act programs. The consent calendar includes routine items like minutes, check registers, and contract awards. Notable actions include increasing DocuSign expenditure authority, awarding a landscape maintenance contract, and approving library vendor contracts.

• Approve 2023-24 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME programs
• Increase DocuSign expenditure authority by $17,700 to $67,700 total
• Award two-year landscape maintenance contract to American Heritage Landscape, LP for $167,548
• Award library material vendor contracts totaling $2,150,000 over two years
• Award bridge maintenance construction contract to Peterson-Chase for $459,691

The City Council unanimously approved the 2023-24 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Act Programs. The Council also approved a consent calendar including several vendor contracts and expenditure increases.

• Approved 2023-24 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Act Programs (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved $17,700 increase in expenditure authority for DocuSign, Inc. for a total of $67,700
• Approved Reciprocal Easement Agreement with Tesoro del Valle Master Homeowners Association for Tesoro Adobe Park
• Awarded two-year landscape maintenance contract to American Heritage Landscape, LP not to exceed $167,548
• Awarded two-year contracts to seven library material vendors (including Baker & Taylor LLC and OverDrive Inc.) for a combined total not to exceed $2,150,000
• Approved minutes for April 11 and April 13, 2023 meetings
• Ratified payment for Check Register Nos. 07 and 08

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission received a presentation and public testimony regarding the proposed Shadowbox Studios film and television campus. Commissioners requested additional information on traffic, oak tree mitigation, and emergency protocols. The public hearing was continued to a future date for further review.

• Approved agenda as posted (5-0)
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Continued Shadowbox Studios public hearing to May 16, 2023 (5-0)

Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will consider recommending artist Blessing Hancock's proposal for a civic art installation at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. The commission will also review and discuss its One Sheet document outlining vision and goals. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public participation.

• Recommend Blessing Hancock for Sheriff's Station civic art, $190,623 budget
• Review Arts Commission One Sheet
• Approve March 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Arts Spotlight: 'Birthing Justice' screening
• Recognition: CalArts 50th Anniversary

The Arts Commission reviewed a proposed artist and concept for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station civic art project but requested further clarification on the design. The item was postponed to the June 8, 2023, meeting. The commission also reviewed the Arts Commission One Sheet document.

• Approved April 13, 2023 agenda
• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled recommendation for Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station civic art project until June 8, 2023

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council held a public hearing to consider the formation of city council districts and reviewed maps proposed by the public. Council agreed to develop two maps: one based on map 107 with SCV Chamber of Commerce and demographer adjustments, and a second incorporating changes agreed upon by plaintiffs. The public hearing was continued to May 1, 2023.

• Agreed to create a map incorporating changes to map 107 suggested by SCV Chamber of Commerce and the demographer
• Agreed to create a second map incorporating changes agreed upon by plaintiffs, if necessary
• Continued public hearing to May 1, 2023

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council convened a special meeting to conduct a closed session regarding existing litigation. No reportable actions were taken during the session.

• Held closed session regarding Michael Cruz et al. v. City of Santa Clarita
• Held closed session regarding City of Santa Clarita v. County of Los Angeles
• City Attorney announced no reportable action was taken in closed session

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a public hearing to adjust the Consolidated Fire Protection District developer fee, and consider amendments to the Vista Canyon Transit Funding Agreement including a parking reduction and waivers of penalties. The council will also introduce ordinances updating oversized vehicle parking rules and consider several contracts and purchases.

• Adjust fire district developer fee from $1.4316 to $1.5499 per square foot
• Amend Vista Canyon Transit Funding Agreement: reduce parking from 500 to 400 spaces, allow phased construction, grant city easement
• Waive penalties and interest for Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 and Vista Canyon Wastewater Standby Assessment District
• First reading of ordinances amending oversized vehicle parking regulations and 72-hour parking rules
• Award $3,962,302 construction contract to Sully-Miller Contracting for Federal Overlay and Slurry Seal Program

The City Council unanimously approved an increase in Consolidated Fire Protection District developer fees and amendments to the Vista Canyon Transit Funding Agreement. The Council also passed a first reading of updated municipal codes regarding oversized vehicle parking, which will be enforced reactively based on complaints.

• Adjusted fire protection developer fee from $1.4316 to $1.5499 per square foot (Unanimous)
• Approved Vista Canyon Transit Funding Agreement amendments to reduce parking from 500 to 400 spaces (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of oversized vehicle parking and 72-hour parking regulations (4-1)
• Awarded $4.35M construction contract to Sully-Miller Contracting, Co. for Federal Overlay and Slurry Seal Program
• Awarded $429,617 design contract to Avid Trails for Blue Cloud Bike Park
• Approved $559,620 design contract modification and $274,844 constructability review for Roller Skating Rink
• Approved purchase of 2024 Freightliner CNG dump truck not to exceed $237,659
• Renewed General Services Agreement with County of Los Angeles through June 30, 2028

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission approved the agenda and the minutes from the March 2, 2023 meeting. Members received a presentation on the City of Santa Clarita Outdoor Recreation program offerings. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will receive a presentation on the City of Santa Clarita's Outdoor Recreation program offerings, including Community Hikes, Youth Outdoor Adventures, The Trek Bike Park, and Agents of Discovery. The meeting also includes approval of the March 2, 2023 minutes and the agenda. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Update on Outdoor Recreation programming including Community Hikes, Youth Outdoor Adventures, The Trek Bike Park, and Agents of Discovery
• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2023 regular meeting

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 2, 2023, meeting and the current agenda. The session primarily consisted of a presentation on Outdoor Recreation programming and reports from various subcommittees.

• Approved regular meeting minutes of March 2, 2023
• Approved meeting agenda

City Council Committee - Legislative Committee Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council Legislative Committee will discuss and vote on recommendations for several state bills, including supporting tougher penalties for fentanyl-related deaths and opposing bills that would streamline housing approvals and limit local review. The committee will also discuss League of California Cities updates.

• Support AB 367, adding 3-5 year sentence enhancement for selling fentanyl causing injury
• Oppose AB 1490, requiring 30-day approval and fee waivers for adaptive reuse affordable housing
• Oppose AB 1532, streamlining office-to-residential conversions without CEQA review
• Oppose SB 4, streamlining housing on religious and higher-education institution land
• Oppose SB 423, removing sunset on streamlined multifamily housing approvals

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved a design-build contract and associated utility agreements for a hydrogen production and fueling station at the Transit Maintenance Facility. The Council also approved a consent calendar including a tree maintenance contract extension and a cost-sharing agreement with Los Angeles County.

• Approved $11,280,776 design-build contract with Trillium for hydrogen station (5-0)
• Approved up to $1,200,000 agreement with Southern California Edison for utility upgrades (5-0)
• Approved up to $60,000 agreement with Santa Clarita Water Company for utility upgrades (5-0)
• Approved up to $420,000 for inspections and materials testing services (5-0)
• Appropriated $13,997,638 to Expenditure Account 7003702.520102 (5-0)
• Approved two-year contract extension to West Coast Arborists, Inc. not to exceed $6,174,272 (5-0)
• Approved amendment of cost sharing Memorandum of Agreement with Los Angeles County and LA County Flood Control District (5-0)
• Approved March 14, 2023, Special and Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council is holding a special meeting primarily for a closed session to discuss real property negotiations with the County of Los Angeles. The negotiations concern specific parcels along Lyons Avenue, with the city's authorized negotiators discussing price and terms. Public participation is limited to agendized items before the closed session.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54956.8 for real property negotiations
• Properties: Assessor's Parcel Nos. 2833-001-087; 2833-004-097; 2833-005-011-014; 2833-005-902-904 and Lyons Avenue
• Negotiating parties: Laurene Weste and County of Los Angeles
• City negotiators: Kevin G. Ennis (Special Counsel) and Ken Striplin (City Manager)
• Negotiation topics: price and terms

The City Council convened for a special meeting and entered a closed session to discuss real property negotiations. City Attorney Joseph Montes announced that no action was taken in closed session that required reporting.

Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board - Special Meeting

The Santa Clarita Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board will hold a special meeting to discuss several tourism-related topics, including conferences and trade shows, the visitor guide, room night tracking, and the economic development manager's report. They will also set the 2023 meeting schedule. All items are for discussion only, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Discussion of conferences and trade shows
• Discussion of the visitor guide
• Discussion of room night tracking
• Economic Development Manager's report
• 2023 future meeting schedule: June 13, September 12, December 12

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting with only one substantive item: a closed session with legal counsel to discuss existing litigation in the case Michael Cruz et al. v. City of Santa Clarita. The council will also allow public comment on agendized items before the closed session. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session on existing litigation: Michael Cruz et al. v. City of Santa Clarita (LASC Case No. 1STCV47451)
• Public comment period for agendized items (1 minute per speaker, 2 minutes for non-English speakers using a translator)

The City Council convened for a special meeting to conduct a closed session regarding existing litigation. No substantive public decisions were made during the open session.

• Held closed session regarding Michael Cruz et al. v. City of Santa Clarita (LASC Case No. 1STCV47451)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved a consent calendar including the purchase of an emergency mobile command unit and funding for streetlight operations. The Council also supported five state legislative bills and awarded a contract for portable restrooms and fencing.

• Approved purchase of C-45X-4 Specialized Mobile Command Unit not to exceed $1,507,138 (Unanimous)
• Authorized $160,000 in one-time and $170,000 in ongoing funds for streetlight operations and pole replacements (Unanimous)
• Awarded one-year contract to Andy Gump, Inc. for portable restrooms and fencing not to exceed $97,001 (Unanimous)
• Adopted support positions for state bills AB 23, AB 1631, SB 13, SB 14, and SB 489 (Unanimous)
• Approved Check Register No. 04 for payments (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 28 and March 1, 2023 (Unanimous)

Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will consider appointing one commissioner to each of four artist selection committees for upcoming public art projects: civic art at Old Orchard Park and David March Park, the 2024 Trailhead temporary public art project, and the 2024 Sidewalk Poetry Project. The commission will also approve minutes from the February 9, 2023 meeting and receive status updates on its work plan and public art projects.

• Appoint commissioner to Artist Selection Committee for civic art at Old Orchard Park (1% of eligible project cost for art)
• Appoint commissioner to Artist Selection Committee for civic art at David March Park expansion (1% of eligible project cost for art)
• Appoint commissioner to Artist Selection Committee for 2024 Trailhead temporary public art project
• Appoint commissioner to Artist Selection Committee for 2024 Sidewalk Poetry Project
• Approve minutes of February 9, 2023 regular meeting

The Arts Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 9, 2023. Several civic art projects were discussed, but no appointments were made to the selection committees during the session.

• Approved March 9, 2023 agenda
• Approved February 9, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission is meeting to approve minutes and appoint commissioners to Artist Selection Committees for four upcoming projects. These projects include civic art for Old Orchard Park and David March Park, as well as temporary art for the Trailhead Project and the 2024 Sidewalk Poetry Project. The agenda also includes status updates on the commission's work plan and public art projects.

• Appointment of an Arts Commissioner to the Artist Selection Committee for the Old Orchard Park civic art project.
• Appointment of an Arts Commissioner to the Artist Selection Committee for the David March Park expansion civic art project.
• Appointment of an Arts Commissioner to the Artist Selection Committee for the 2024 Trailhead Project temporary public art.
• Appointment of an Arts Commissioner to the Artist Selection Committee for the 2024 Sidewalk Poetry Project.

The Arts Commission approved the agenda for the March 9, 2023, meeting and the minutes from the February 9, 2023, meeting. Several civic art projects were discussed, but no appointments were made to the selection committees.

• Approved March 9, 2023 regular agenda
• Approved February 9, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Discussed appointment of commissioner for Old Orchard Park civic art project
• Discussed appointment of commissioner for David March Park civic art project
• Discussed appointment of commissioner for Trailhead Project 2024 temporary public art
• Discussed appointment of commissioner for 2024 Sidewalk Poetry project

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting dedicated solely to AB1234 ethics training for public officials, conducted by Assistant City Attorney Rachel Richman. No policy decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is procedural and limited to the training, public comment, and adjournment.

• AB1234 ethics training for City Council, Planning Commission, Parks/Recreation/Community Services Commission, Arts Commission, and Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel
• Training led by Assistant City Attorney Rachel Richman of Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
• One-minute public comment period for agenda items

Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel - Regular Meeting

The Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel will elect officers for 2023, hear a presentation from the independent auditor on the district fund audit, and review the Fiscal Year 2021-22 financial statements and annual report. The panel will also consider approving the Open Space Acquisition Implementation Work Program for Fiscal Year 2023-24.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2023
• Presentation on audit of Open Space Preservation District fund
• Review and approval of Fiscal Year 2021-22 financial statements and Annual Financial Report
• Review and approval of Open Space Acquisition Implementation Work Program for Fiscal Year 2023-24

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will receive two presentations: an update on the design project for Old Orchard Park (originally designed in 1968, located off Lyons Avenue and Avenue Rotella in Newhall) and an overview of the City of Santa Clarita's 2023 events calendar. The commission will also approve the minutes from the February 2, 2023 regular meeting. No votes on policy or contracts are scheduled.

• Old Orchard Park design project update (Lyons Avenue and Avenue Rotella, Newhall)
• 2023 events overview including Concerts in the Park, SENSES Block Party, Fourth of July fireworks, and Light Up Main Street
• Approval of February 2, 2023 regular meeting minutes

The Commission approved the February 2, 2023, meeting minutes and the current agenda. Members received presentations regarding the Old Orchard Park design project and an overview of planned city events for 2023. No substantive policy decisions or funding approvals were made.

• Approved regular meeting minutes of February 2, 2023
• Approved meeting agenda

City Council Committee - Legislative Committee Meeting

The Legislative Committee is discussing and providing direction to staff on a statewide ballot initiative, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, which qualified for the November 2024 ballot. The measure would amend the California Constitution to require voter approval for many new or increased taxes and fees, potentially putting about $2 billion in local revenues at risk. The committee is deciding how to respond, with staff noting broad opposition from the League of California Cities and other groups.

• Ballot initiative 21-0042A1 would require voter approval for new or increased state and local taxes and fees
• Measure would retroactively void taxes adopted after January 1, 2022, unless reenacted with sunset dates
• Prohibits local advisory measures on spending of general tax dollars
• Prohibits fees for vehicle miles traveled as a condition of development
• Could require voter approval for fines and penalties on corporations and property owners

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a public hearing to consider forming City Council districts, from which future Councilmembers will be elected, per a settlement agreement in Michael Cruz v. the City of Santa Clarita. The city's demographer will present legal requirements, a starting point map, and a public mapping tool for submitting suggested district maps. After public comment, the Council is expected to continue the hearing to April 13, 2023.

• Public hearing on formation of City Council districts
• Presentation by demographer Douglas Johnson of National Demographics Corporation
• Public can submit proposed district maps via mapping tool
• Hearing expected to be continued to April 13, 2023
• Settlement agreement in Michael Cruz v. City of Santa Clarita

The City Council held a public hearing regarding the legal requirements and proposed maps for the formation of City Council districts. Following presentations and public testimony, the hearing was continued to April 13, 2023. No final decision on the maps was made.

• Continued public hearing on City Council districts to April 13, 2023

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting with no open-session action items. The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss potential initiation of litigation and existing litigation in the case Michael Cruz et al. v. City of Santa Clarita. The meeting is limited to these confidential legal matters.

• Closed session: potential initiation of litigation (one matter)
• Closed session: existing litigation — Michael Cruz et al. v. City of Santa Clarita, LASC Case No. 1STCV47451

The City Council convened a special meeting to enter a closed session regarding anticipated and existing litigation. No reportable actions were taken during the closed session.

• Entered closed session to discuss potential initiation of litigation and existing litigation (Michael Cruz et al. v. City of Santa Clarita)
• Reported no action was taken in closed session that required reporting

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council is reviewing results from the 2023-24 Community Needs Assessment Survey for the Community Development Block Grant Program. The Council will also consider several contracts for new buses and facility maintenance.

• Public hearing on 2023-24 Community Needs Assessment Survey results
• Contract with El Dorado National Corporation for two hydrogen fuel cell electric buses up to $2,500,616
• Contract with Gillig Corporation for three natural gas buses up to $2,251,825
• Contract with A-Z Bus Sales for two natural gas cutaway buses up to $437,396
• Contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. for HVAC maintenance and repair for $381,842

City Council Committee - Public Safety Committee Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council Public Safety Committee is holding a special working meeting to discuss a public safety update, including Part I Crime rates and trends. The committee will discuss the item and provide direction to staff; no final decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Public safety update on Part I Crime rates and trends
• Committee discussion and direction to staff

Planning Commission - Study Session

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will conduct site visits for two proposed developments: the Shadowbox Studios film campus and the Wiley Canyon mixed-use project. This study session is for commissioners to view the sites before future public hearings on the projects. No decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Shadowbox Studios: 1,294,500 sq ft studio campus with 19 sound stages on 93 acres at Railroad Ave and 13th St
• Wiley Canyon Mixed Use: 379 apartments, senior living facility, and 8,914 sq ft commercial on 31.8 acres
• Wiley Canyon includes new roundabouts on Wiley Canyon Road and a Class-I bike lane
• Both projects require Environmental Impact Report certification
• Site tour stops at 12th Street gate and Wiley Canyon Road gate

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: granting final two-year time extensions for the Sand Canyon Ranch subdivision maps (Tentative Parcel Map 62818 and Tentative Tract Map 63003), and recommending a zoning code amendment to implement Housing Element Program HP-1.13. The commission will also elect a chairperson and vice chairperson and approve minutes from the January 17, 2023 meeting.

• Two-year time extension for Tentative Parcel Map 62818, expiring January 20, 2025 (Resolution P23-03)
• Two-year time extension for Tentative Tract Map 63003, expiring January 20, 2025 (Resolution P23-04)
• Zoning code amendment for Housing Element Program HP-1.13 (Master Case 23-006, Resolution P23-02)
• Election of chairperson and vice chairperson
• Approval of January 17, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission granted two-year extensions for the Sand Canyon Ranch project maps and recommended a zoning code amendment to the City Council for the Housing Element Program.

• Approved two-year time extensions for Tentative Parcel Map 62868 and Tentative Tract Map 63003 (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Zoning Code Amendment 23-001 for Housing Element Program HP-1.13 (4-1)
• Elected Commissioner Burkhart as Vice-Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected Vice-Chair Berlin as Chairperson (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from the January 17, 2023 meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a public hearing on annexing a parcel into the Streetlight Maintenance District, and will discuss several new business items, including appointing a SCAG delegate, a potential contribution to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, acquiring the YMCA building, and the county weed abatement program. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as minutes, a check register, a library code ordinance, and construction contracts.

• Public hearing on annexing APN 2803-030-046 into Streetlight Maintenance District Zone B, with max annual assessment of $93.91
• Consider contribution to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital's Building for Your Health capital campaign
• Acquire YMCA building at 26147 McBean Parkway via donation and amend lease to make City tenant
• Award $643,160 construction contract to Toro Enterprises for concrete rehab and ADA ramps
• Award $625,979 design contract to Encompass Consultant Group for Magic Mountain Parkway beautification

The City Council approved a donation of $500,000 per year for four years to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital's capital campaign. The Council also approved the acquisition of a YMCA building and a contract for sidewalk and ADA ramp repairs.

• Approved $500,000 annual donation for four years to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital (Unanimous)
• Approved donation agreement for YMCA building at 26147 McBean Parkway (Unanimous)
• Approved $653,160 contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc. for concrete rehab and ADA ramps (Unanimous)
• Approved $688,576 design contract to Encompass Consultant Group, Inc. for Magic Mountain Parkway beautification (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation of parcel 2803-030-046 into Streetlight Maintenance District, Zone B (Unanimous)
• Appointed Councilwoman McLean as Delegate and Mayor Gibbs as Alternate to 2023 SCAG General Assembly (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-1 updating the Public Library Code of Conduct (Unanimous)
• Approved sending a letter to the Board of Supervisors regarding the LA County Weed Abatement and Brush Clearance Program (Unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting held solely for a closed session. The City Council will discuss existing litigation in the case Michael Cruz et al. v. City of Santa Clarita and one matter involving significant exposure to litigation. No public decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is procedural and limited to legal consultations.

• Closed session on existing litigation: Michael Cruz et al. v. City of Santa Clarita, LASC Case No. 1STCV47451
• Closed session on anticipated litigation: one matter with significant exposure to litigation

The City Attorney announced that the City will hold public hearings to establish district maps for Council elections per a settlement agreement in Cruz v. Santa Clarita. The first hearing is scheduled for March 1 at the Newhall Community Center, with the process continuing through May.

• Announced public hearings for Council election district maps starting March 1

Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will vote on final poems for the 2023 Sidewalk Poetry Project and approve selected artists for the 2023 Temporary Public Art Trailhead projects. They will also review and assign commissioners to standing committees for the coming year. The meeting includes routine items like approving the January 12, 2023 minutes.

• Approve 10 final poems for 2023 Sidewalk Poetry Project; each poet receives $150 honorarium
• Approve two Trailhead Art finalists (Ray Katz, Chad La Fever) and two alternates; each artist receives $5,000
• Assign Arts Commissioners to eight standing committees for 2023
• Approve minutes of January 12, 2023 regular meeting

The Arts Commission approved the final selected poems for the 2023 Sidewalk Poetry Project and the selected artists for the 2023 Temporary Public Art trailhead projects. The commission also elected new leadership for the coming year.

• Elected Commissioner Scott-Goss as Chair (Unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Rasmussen as Vice-Chair (Unanimous)
• Approved final selected poems for 2023 Sidewalk Poetry Project (Unanimous)
• Approved selected artists for 2023 Temporary Public Art: Trailhead Art (Unanimous)
• Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council - Study Session

The City Council, along with the Planning, Parks/Recreation/Community Services, and Arts Commissions, will receive a presentation on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. This is a study session for informal discussion, not a final decision. The budget process typically runs from January to June, ending with adoption of a balanced budget.

• Presentation on proposed FY 2023-2024 budget
• Joint meeting with Planning Commission, Parks/Recreation/Community Services Commission, and Arts Commission
• Public comment allowed on the budget item, with 3 minutes per speaker (6 minutes for non-English speakers using a translator)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will vote on final poems for the 2023 Sidewalk Poetry Project and approve selected artists for the 2023 Temporary Public Art Trailhead projects. They will also review committee assignments for the coming year. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments.

• Approve 10 final poems for 2023 Sidewalk Poetry Project; each poet receives $150 honorarium
• Approve two finalist artists for Trailhead Art: Ray Katz ($5,000) and Chad La Fever ($5,000)
• Approve two alternate Trailhead artists: Danette Landry and Adrian Susnea Litman
• Review and assign Arts Commission committees for the coming year
• Approve minutes of January 12, 2023 regular meeting

The Arts Commission unanimously approved the final selected poems for the 2023 Sidewalk Poetry Project and the selected artists for the 2023 Temporary Public Art trailhead projects. The commission also elected new officers for the coming year.

• Elected Commissioner Scott-Goss as Chair (Unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Rasmussen as Vice-Chair (Unanimous)
• Approved final selected poems for 2023 Sidewalk Poetry Project (Unanimous)
• Approved selected artists for 2023 Temporary Public Art trailhead projects (Unanimous)
• Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will receive updates on pickleball and disc golf projects, a new online tennis and pickleball court availability schedule, and the city's social media campaigns for parks and recreation programs. The meeting also includes approval of the December 1, 2022 minutes and election of officers.

• Update on tennis court conversion to pickleball courts at Bouquet Canyon Park
• Update on disc golf course expansion at Central Park
• Presentation on new internet-based schedule for tennis and pickleball court availability
• Report on social media campaigns for Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
• Approval of December 1, 2022 regular meeting minutes

The Commission elected Skye Ostrom as Chair and Jonathan Waymire as Vice Chair. Members received updates on pickleball, disc golf, and a new online tennis court scheduling system. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Elected Skye Ostrom as Chair
• Elected Jonathan Waymire as Vice Chair
• Approved regular meeting minutes of December 1, 2022
• Approved the meeting agenda

City Council Committee - Budget Committee Meeting

The City Council Budget Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Budget. The committee will take public comments on the budget item and provide feedback. No formal action is scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and comment only.

• Discussion of proposed FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting with a closed session only. The City Council will discuss existing litigation (Michael Cruz et al. v. City of Santa Clarita), one matter of anticipated litigation, and negotiations for the purchase of property on Lyons Avenue. No public decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session on Michael Cruz et al. v. City of Santa Clarita (LASC Case No. 21STCV47451)
• Closed session on anticipated litigation (one matter)
• Closed session on real property negotiations for Assessor's Parcel Nos. 2833-001-087; 2833-004-097; 2833-005-011, 012, 013, 014; and 2833-005-902, 903, 904 and Lyons Avenue
• Negotiating parties: Laurene Weste and County of Los Angeles; negotiators: Kevin G. Ennis and Ken Striplin

The City Council held a special meeting that included a closed session to discuss litigation and real property negotiations. City Attorney Joseph Montes announced that no action was taken in closed session that required reporting.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a public hearing on a request from BLC Tesoro, LLC to modify the Pre-Annexation Agreement for Tesoro del Valle, changing the deadline for completing the Copper Hill Bridge widening to before the issuance of the 342nd residential certificate of occupancy. The council will also discuss and recommend a member for the LA County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency board, review annual committee appointments, and vote on routine consent items including contracts, grants, and an audit report.

• Public hearing on modifying Tesoro del Valle Pre-Annexation Agreement for Copper Hill Bridge widening timing
• Landscape maintenance contracts for Zones T33, T65, T65A awarded to Stay Green, Inc., totaling up to $506,606 over two years
• Design contract for Valencia Industrial Center Bicycle, Pedestrian and Bus Stop Improvements awarded to Encompass Consultant Group, Inc. for $473,507
• 2023 Community Services and Arts Grants funding recommendations up to $200,000
• First reading of ordinance amending Library Code of Conduct (Section 2.70.040)

The City Council approved a modification to the Tesoro Del Valle agreement regarding the Copper Hill Bridge widening and nominated Mayor Gibbs to the LA County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency. The Council also awarded several landscape and design contracts and approved $200,000 in community services and arts grants.

• Approved modification to Tesoro Del Valle agreement for Copper Hill Bridge widening timing (Unanimous)
• Nominated Mayor Gibbs to the LA County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency Board of Directors (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Council Committee Appointments (Unanimous)
• Awarded three landscape maintenance contracts to Stay Green, Inc. for Zones T33, T65, and T65A (Unanimous)
• Awarded $473,507 design contract to Encompass Consultant Group, Inc. for Valencia Industrial Center improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $200,000 for 2023 Community Services and Arts Grants (Unanimous)
• Accepted $21,982 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Unanimous)
• Awarded $300,000 design contract to Pacific Coast Land Design, Inc. for Old Orchard Park (Unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving a tentative tract map and minor use permit that would allow the conversion of five single-family apartment units into residential condominium/airspace units at 24753 Valley Street. The project also includes a proposed entry gate. The commission will also approve the minutes from the December 6, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing for Master Case 22-169: Tentative Tract Map 83564 and Minor Use Permit 22-016 for condominium conversion at 24753 Valley Street
• Approval of minutes from December 6, 2022 regular meeting
• Project includes construction of an entry gate on a private driveway
• Applicant: PWP Properties, Inc.
• CEQA exemption under Class 1 (existing facilities)

The Planning Commission approved a tentative tract map and minor use permit to create up to five residential condominium units and an entry gate. This project is associated with a residential development currently under construction.

• Approved Master Case 22-169, Tentative Tract Map 83564 and Minor Use Permit 22-016 for 24753 Valley Street (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will consider approving the Old Town Newhall Mural Project Proposal, a temporary public art program to commission multiple murals along Main Street. The commission will also review funding recommendations for the 2023 Arts Grants Program and receive an overview of 2023 city events. The meeting includes approval of the November 10, 2022 minutes and public comment.

• Approve Old Town Newhall Mural Project Proposal under Temporary Public Art
• Support Peer Review Panel funding recommendations for 2023 Arts Grants Program
• Receive overview of 2023 City of Santa Clarita events
• Approve minutes of November 10, 2022 Regular Meeting
• Mural locations include 24371 Main Street, 24337 Main Street, 24316 Main Street, and others

The Arts Commission unanimously approved a proposal for a temporary public art mural project in Old Town Newhall. The commission also supported funding recommendations for the 2023 Arts Grants Program for City Council approval.

• Approved Old Town Newhall Mural Project Proposal (Unanimous)
• Approved support for Peer Review Panel's 2023 Arts Grants Program funding recommendations (Unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting minutes of November 10, 2022

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting with a single substantive item: a closed-session discussion with legal counsel about existing litigation, specifically the case Michael Cruz et al. v. City of Santa Clarita (LASC Case No. 21STCV47451). No public action or decision is listed on the agenda; the meeting is procedural and will recess to closed session and reconvene only for the city attorney's announcement.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) for existing litigation
• Case: Michael Cruz et al. v. City of Santa Clarita, LASC Case No. 21STCV47451
• Public comment limited to one minute per speaker for agendized items

The City Council convened for a special meeting to conduct a closed session regarding existing litigation. No action was taken during the closed session that required reporting.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several regular appointments for various commissions, including the Planning Commission and Arts Commission. Additionally, the Council will review a landscape maintenance contract for Circle J Ranch.

• Regular appointments for the Planning Commission, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, Arts Commission, and Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel
• City appointment to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees
• Two-year landscape maintenance contract for Landscape Maintenance District Zone 27 (Circle J) with Oak Springs, Inc. not to exceed $649,740
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS)

The City Council unanimously approved appointments to several local commissions and the Vector Control District Board of Trustees. The Council also approved a landscape maintenance contract for Zone 27 and ratified the FY 2023-24 Recognized Obligation Payments Schedule.

• Approved appointments to Planning Commission, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, Arts Commission, and Financial Accountability and Audit Panel (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Heidi Heinrich to Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees (Unanimous)
• Approved two-year landscape maintenance contract for Zone 27 (Circle J Ranch) with Oak Springs, Inc. not to exceed $649,740 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. SA 23-1 approving FY 2023-24 Recognized Obligation Payments Schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved Check Register No. 26 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes for Special Meeting, Council Reorganization, and Regular Meeting from December 13, 2022 (Unanimous)

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Santa Clarita City Council held solely to enter closed session to discuss existing litigation. The only item is a conference with legal counsel regarding the case Michael Cruz et al. v. City of Santa Clarita. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Michael Cruz et al. v. City of Santa Clarita, LASC Case No. 21STCV47451)

The meeting consisted of a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation. No action was taken during the closed session that required reporting.