Santa Clarita, CA

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to open the public hearing process for the Princessa Crossroads Specific Plan (Master Case 17-104), a proposed mixed-use development on about 146 acres east of Golden Valley Road along the future extension of Via Princessa. The applicant, SC Landco, LLC, seeks a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Specific Plan, Tentative Tract Map, Conditional Use Permit, and other entitlements for up to 300 multifamily dwelling units and up to 1,500,000 square feet of business park development. The Commission is also asked to approve minutes of the September 1, 2026 regular meeting and to continue the Princessa Crossroads hearing to November 17, 2026. No decisions on the project itself are scheduled; the meeting is an introduction and public comment session.

• Princessa Crossroads Specific Plan (MC17-104): up to 300 multifamily units and up to 1,500,000 sq ft of business park on ~146 acres east of Golden Valley Road along the future Via Princessa extension
• Applicant SC Landco, LLC requests General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Specific Plan, Tentative Tract Map, Conditional Use Permit, Hillside Development Review, Ridgeline Alteration Permit, Development Review, and EIR
• Draft Environmental Impact Report anticipated the week of October 12; hearing continued to November 17, 2026
• Approval of minutes from the September 1, 2026 regular meeting
• Staff states the project is not subject to the five-meeting limit under the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 (SB 330)

Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd. The main agenda item is a staff overview of operations and planned programming at The Rink Sports Pavilion, a new 25,000-square-foot facility at the George A. Carvalho Sports Complex scheduled to open Friday, October 9. The Commission will also vote to approve minutes of its September 3, 2026 regular meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public participation and staff comment periods.

• Receive overview of operations and planned programming at The Rink Sports Pavilion, opening October 9 at the George A. Carvalho Sports Complex
• The Rink features a 12,000-square-foot roller skating rink convertible to basketball, pickleball and volleyball courts, plus stadium seating, a DJ booth, and a commercial kitchen with concession stand called The Wheel
• Approve minutes of the September 3, 2026 Regular Meeting
• Public participation period for items not on the agenda (speakers must submit a card, 3-minute limit)

Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board - Special Meeting

The Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board of Santa Clarita holds a special meeting on September 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM in the City Hall Mural Room. All four agenda items are listed as discussion only, with no votes or actions scheduled: a summer trolley recap, an advertising agency update, the Economic Development Manager's report, and a 2026 future meetings schedule naming December 8. The agenda includes time for public participation.

• Summer trolley recap (discussion only)
• Advertising agency update (discussion only)
• Economic Development Manager's report (discussion only)
• Future meetings schedule set for December 8, 2026 (discussion only)
• Public participation allowed under Government Code 54954.3

City Council - Study Session

The Santa Clarita City Council and Arts Commission will hold a joint study session to receive a presentation on the 2027 Public Art Report and the Arts Commission's work plan. The session is for informal discussion and understanding of the city's public art projects and the commission's priorities under the Arts Master Plan 2035. Public comment is limited to the agenda item, with one minute per speaker.

• Presentation on 2027 Public Art Report
• Arts Commission 2027 work plan and priorities
• Update on public art projects per City's Public Art Planning and Selection Process
• Discussion of Arts Master Plan 2035: Vision and Action

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council will consider approving a $13 million purchase of the former Santa Clarita Elementary School site from the Saugus Union School District, along with several routine consent items including contracts, a tract map, and proclamations. The meeting includes a joint session with the Board of Library Trustees and public participation periods.

• Purchase and Sale Agreement for 9-acre former Santa Clarita Elementary School site at 27177 Seco Canyon Road for $13,000,000 plus $8,000 escrow fees
• Award contract to Michael Baker International for General Plan update, total not to exceed $363,000
• Approve Final Tract Map for Tract No. 83605 (Riverview)
• Purchase of pool pumps, motors, and manway covers for Santa Clarita Aquatics Center, not to exceed $158,700
• Award contract to ZeroUp Energy for temporary hydrogen refueling services, not to exceed $1,726,000

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council and Arts Commission will hold a joint study session to receive a presentation on the 2027 Public Art Report and the Arts Commission's work plan, including priorities under the Arts Master Plan 2035. This is an informational discussion, not a decision-making meeting.

• Presentation on 2027 Public Art Report
• Arts Commission 2027 work plan and priorities
• Update on public art projects per City's Public Art Planning and Selection Process
• Discussion of Arts Master Plan 2035: Vision and Action

Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will consider the 2027 Work Plan and Public Art Report to prioritize recovery from the Main Street fire and support for performing arts. Members will also discuss the 2027 Arts Grants Program and receive an overview of the upcoming Business for Artists Conference.

• 2027 Arts Commission Work Plan and Public Art Report
• 2027 Arts Grants Program peer review panel appointment
• 2026 Business for Artists Conference overview
• Approval of July 9, 2026, meeting minutes

City Council - Special Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a special meeting to enter closed-session negotiations regarding the potential acquisition of three adjacent properties on Main Street. The City Manager will negotiate price and payment terms with Main Street Hardware, LLC, while the public participation portion follows standard procedures for remote and in-person comment.

• Closed-session negotiation for Main Street properties (24322, 24320, 24318 Main Street)
• Negotiating parties: Main Street Hardware, LLC and City Manager
• Focus: Price and terms of payment for parcel 2831-012-027

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a public hearing on establishing a Business Assistance Grant Program to provide temporary financial aid to businesses affected by the Bouquet Canyon Road closure, funded by a $640,000 transfer. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, a check register, and several contracts, including a sports field sod contract and a concession agreement.

• Public hearing on Bouquet Canyon Business Assistance Grant Program with $640,000 transfer
• Second reading of ordinance for multifamily and mixed-use objective design standards
• Parcel Map No. 84435 approval at Lyons Avenue and Orchard Village Road
• Award $307,269 contract to West Coast Turf for Central Park sports field sod
• Award three-year concession contract to Top Shelf Bar and Grille at The Rink Sports Pavilion

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will review a proposal for a Global War on Terror Story Station at Veterans Historical Plaza. Additionally, staff will provide an update regarding recent open space acquisitions.

• Presentation on proposed Global War on Terror Story Station at Veterans Historical Plaza
• Update on recent Open Space acquisitions

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three permit requests: a five-year temporary use permit for Amazon fleet parking at 23658 Sierra Highway, a conditional use permit for an AT&T wireless facility on a Trader Joe's roof at 19031-19037 Golden Valley Road, and a conditional use permit for distilled spirits sales at a 7-Eleven at 27222 Whites Canyon Road. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 18, 2026 meeting. All items are recommended for approval with CEQA Class 1 categorical exemptions.

• Extended-term temporary use permit for Amazon fleet parking at 23658 Sierra Highway (up to 5 years, 61 fleet vehicles)
• Conditional use permit for AT&T wireless facility on rooftop of Trader Joe's at 19031-19037 Golden Valley Road
• Conditional use permit for distilled spirits sales at 7-Eleven at 27222 Whites Canyon Road
• Approval of August 18, 2026 meeting minutes

Arts Commission - Study Session

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will hold a study session to discuss priorities within the newly adopted Arts Master Plan 2035 and give staff direction on what to include in the 2027 Arts Commission Work Plan. This follows a June 25, 2026 study session where commissioners formed working groups to review the plan. Based on this direction, staff will draft the 2027 work plan for the next regular meeting on September 10, 2026.

• Discussion of priorities from the Arts Master Plan 2035, adopted by City Council on July 14, 2026
• Direction to staff on recommendations for the 2027 Arts Commission Work Plan
• Follow-up to June 25, 2026 study session and commissioner working groups
• Draft 2027 work plan to be presented at the September 10, 2026 regular meeting

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting that consists entirely of closed-session items with the City Attorney. The council will discuss one matter of anticipated litigation and two existing lawsuits, including a federal case involving Santa Clarita LLC. No public action or decision is scheduled; the meeting will recess to closed session and reconvene only for the City Attorney's announcement.

• Closed session on anticipated litigation (one matter) under Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(2)
• Closed session on existing litigation: In re: Santa Clarita LLC, USDC Case 2:22-cv-04261-MRA
• Closed session on existing litigation: City of Whittier et al. v. Superior Court, LASC Case 23STCP03579
• Public comment limited to agendized items; remote access via Zoom available

The City Council convened a special meeting to conduct closed sessions with legal counsel. The sessions addressed anticipated litigation and existing litigation involving Santa Clarita LLC and the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. No action was reported as taken during the closed sessions.

• Held closed session regarding anticipated litigation
• Held closed session regarding existing litigation (In re: Santa Clarita LLC)
• Held closed session regarding existing litigation (City of Whittier et al., v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance establishing citywide Objective Design Standards for multifamily and mixed-use residential projects, as required by state law. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, check registers, and several contracts for park, bridge, and equipment projects.

• Public hearing on Multifamily and Mixed-Use Residential Objective Design Standards (Master Case 26-038)
• Award design contracts for Newhall Park Improvements: $1,843,133 (Pacific Coast Land Design) and $428,780 (Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering)
• Award $178,155 design contract to Tetra Tech for Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program
• Approve $80,857 Use Tax Incentive reimbursement to Aerospace Dynamics International
• Approve $29,943.58 grant from LA County for fentanyl education campaign

The City Council adopted resolution 46-44 to establish objective design standards for multifamily and mixed-use housing. The Council also approved multiple contracts for park improvements, bridge maintenance, and transit equipment.

• Approved residential objective design standards (Resolution 46-44)
• Approved $2,027,446 maximum for Newhall Park Improvements design contract
• Approved $195,971 maximum for bridge maintenance design contract
• Approved $333,460 maximum for Bouquet Canyon Park parking lot refurbishment
• Approved $83,755 purchase of a mini excavator
• Approved $108,305 purchase of a skid steer loader
• Approved $129,928 maximum for bus painting contract
• Approved $423,850 maximum for Belcaro at Sand Canyon EIR contract

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The agenda for this Planning Commission meeting could not be retrieved. The provided text is only an error page from the meeting management system, so there are no agenda items to report.

Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold the second public hearing for the Belcaro at Sand Canyon project, a proposed 341-home age-restricted development, and will consider a conditional use permit to allow distilled spirits sales at an existing 7-Eleven on Seco Canyon Road. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 7 meeting. The Belcaro hearing continues a process under the Housing Crisis Act, with a final decision expected at a future third hearing.

• Belcaro at Sand Canyon: second hearing for 341 single-family homes, age-restricted (55+), with EIR, open space dedication, and off-site road improvements
• Conditional Use Permit for distilled spirits sales at 7-Eleven, 26815 Seco Canyon Road (APN 2811-004-016)
• Approval of minutes from July 7, 2026 regular meeting
• Public comment period for Belcaro DEIR closes August 21, 2026

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss real property negotiations. The City Manager is authorized to negotiate the price and terms of payment for property located at 27177 Seco Canyon Road with the Saugus Union School District.

• Property negotiation: 27177 Seco Canyon Road
• Negotiation with Saugus Union School District regarding price and terms of payment
• Anticipated litigation matter

The City Council met to discuss real property negotiations for 27177 Seco Canyon Road with the Saugus Union School District. No action was reported as taken during the closed session.

• No action taken in Closed Session

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council is holding public hearings to consider adjusting fire protection developer fees by $0.0891 per square foot and modifying the Cooper Street Parking Structure district. The council will also review adoption of the Arts Master Plan 2035. A consent calendar lists routine approvals for meeting minutes, check registers, and several service contracts. The proposed fee adjustment applies to new construction projects, while the transit agreement expands public transportation routes in unincorporated valley neighborhoods.

• Public hearing on adjusting Consolidated Fire Protection District developer fees from $1.6710 to $1.7601 per square foot
• Public hearing and potential special election on annexing property into CFD No. 2020-1 (Cooper Street Parking Structure) and transferring operations to the City
• Approval of up to $150,000 from Riverview Project funds for reroofing the historic Saugus Train Station at Heritage Junction in William S. Hart Park
• Award of a two-year street sweeping contract to CMAX Commercial Maintenance Inc. for $1,247,285 annually plus contingency
• Contract award to Gillig Corporation for two Compressed Natural Gas buses up to $1,882,000

The City Council adopted the Arts Master Plan 2035 with an amendment regarding venue compatibility. The Council also approved several service contracts, including street sweeping, transit services, and lighting upgrades for the Golden Valley Bridge.

• Adopted Resolution No. 26-39 regarding Cooper Street Parking Structure annexation (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Cooper Street parking structure maintenance to the City (Unanimable)
• Adjusted Fire Protection District developer fees to $1.7601 per square foot (Unanimous)
• Adopted Arts Master Plan 2035 with neighborhood compatibility amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 for Saugus Train Station reroofing (4-0; Mayor recused)
• Awarded street sweeping contract to CMAX Commercial Maintenance Inc. up to $2,744,028
• Awarded Gillig Corporation contract for two CNG buses up to $1,882,000
• Approved LED conversion kit purchase for Golden Valley Bridge up to $113,701

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Study Session

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will meet for a study session and is scheduled to tour the Canyon Country Community Center, The Rink Sports Pavillion, and William S. Hart Park.

• Commission tour of Canyon Country Community Center
• Commission tour of The Rink Sports Pavillion
• Commission tour of William S. Hart Park

Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts Commission will consider approving Request for Proposals for two temporary public art projects: the 2027 Trailhead Sculpture program along city trails and the 2027 Sidewalk Poetry Project. The commission will also vote on minutes from the June 11 meeting and receive public comments on non-agenda items. Each selected trailhead sculptor will receive $8,500 compensation.

• Approve RFP for Temporary Public Art 2027: Trailhead Sculpture, with $8,500 per selected artist
• Approve RFP for 2027 Sidewalk Poetry Project on sidewalks around Santa Clarita
• Approve minutes of June 11, 2026 Regular Meeting

The Arts Commission unanimously approved Request for Proposals for two public art projects. Staff were directed to prepare information memos for these projects to be shared with the City Council.

• Approved Request for Proposals for Temporary Public Art trail sculptures (Unanimous)
• Approved Request for Proposals for 2026 Sidewalk Poetry Project (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 11, 2026, Regular Meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on citywide Objective Design Standards (ODS) for multifamily and mixed-use residential projects, and a related zoning code amendment. They will also receive a project introduction and draft EIR for the Belcaro at Sand Canyon development. The commission is expected to vote on recommending the ODS to the City Council.

• MC26-038: Citywide multifamily and mixed-use Objective Design Standards and SCMC amendments to implement Housing Element programs HP-2.1 and HP-2.2
• Belcaro at Sand Canyon project introduction and draft Environmental Impact Report (Master Case 24-093)
• Public hearing on Belcaro to be continued to August 18, 2026
• Approval of May 19, 2026 regular meeting minutes

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on proposed citywide objective design standards for multifamily and mixed-use residential projects, which would implement the city's Housing Element. They will also receive a project introduction and draft EIR for the Belcaro at Sand Canyon development, and approve minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting.

• Continued public hearing on MC26-038: Citywide Multifamily and Mixed-Use Residential Objective Design Standards and related SCMC amendments
• Public hearing introduction for Belcaro at Sand Canyon project (Master Case 24-093) and discussion of Draft Environmental Impact Report
• Approval of minutes from the May 19, 2026 Planning Commission regular meeting
• Determination of CEQA exemption for the objective design standards under common-sense exemption

Arts Commission - Study Session

At this study session, the Santa Clarita Arts Commission will review and discuss its current committee structure, including committee assignments and areas of focus. The annual review allows commissioners to evaluate effectiveness and adjust priorities. No formal action is expected; the session is for discussion only.

• Review of 2026 Arts Commission committees, including Advocacy & Philanthropy, Arts Community, Arts Education, Arts Master Plan, Diversity/Inclusion/Belonging, Marketing & Communications, Newhall Arts & Entertainment District, and Public Art

Santa Clarita Public Television Authority - Regular Meeting

The Santa Clarita Public Television Authority will consider seating Dr. Robert Hernandez as a new board member for Saugus Union School District, reorganize its board leadership, and vote on a two-year management services agreement with SCVTV to operate public television channels. The agreement requires approval and funding allocation by the Santa Clarita City Council.

• Seating of Dr. Robert Hernandez as new board member representing Saugus Union School District
• Nominations and vote for new Board Chair, Vice Chair, and appointment of Board Secretary
• Approval of two-year Public Television Management Services Agreement with SCVTV for operations of Spectrum Channel 20 and AT&T Channel 99
• Approval of minutes from the February 18, 2025 regular meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on issuing $110 million in tax-exempt bonds for the Diamond Park Apartments, an affordable housing project by Maple Housing Foundation, and consider an associated regulatory agreement. New business includes adopting a policy on technology interruptions during public meetings as required by Senate Bill 707. The consent calendar includes insurance renewals totaling $3.9 million, a $825,000 investment management contract, and multiple landscape maintenance contracts.

• Public hearing and approval of $110 million in tax-exempt bonds for Diamond Park Apartments affordable housing project
• Renewal of general liability, property, workers' comp, and earthquake insurance for FY 2026-27 at total premiums of $3,895,128
• Award of three-year investment management contract with PFM Asset Management for up to $825,000
• Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement with River Walk Owner, LLC for $1,135,787 in median improvements along Sierra Hwy and Soledad Canyon Rd
• Five-year landscape maintenance contract for LMD Zone T46/T47 (Northbridge/Northpark) with Marina Landscape Services for $5,360,646

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting $110 million in tax-exempt bonds for the Diamond Park Apartments project, an affordable housing development by Maple Housing Foundation. The council also approved a technology interruption policy for public meetings, as required by Senate Bill 707. All consent calendar items were approved unanimously, including contracts for landscape maintenance, insurance, and open space acquisitions.

• Adopted Resolution No. 26-37 approving $110M tax-exempt bond financing for Diamond Park Apartments (unanimous)
• Approved Technology Interruption Policy for public meetings per SB 707 (unanimous)
• Approved $3.3M insurance renewal and $594,007 earthquake coverage for FY 2026-27
• Awarded $825,000 investment management contract to PFM Asset Management
• Awarded $5.36M landscape maintenance contract to Marina Landscape Services for Zones T46/T47
• Approved $3.56M acquisition of 500+ acres (Tick Canyon) for open space preservation
• Approved $251,322 purchase of 82 acres (WP Canyon Country) for open space
• Adopted Ordinance No. 26-3 setting Stormwater Pollution Prevention Fee for FY 2026-27

City Council Committee - Public Safety Committee Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on MC26-038, the proposed Multifamily and Mixed-Use Residential Objective Design Standards. This item sets design guidelines for future residential projects in Santa Clarita. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public Hearing MC26-038: Multifamily and Mixed-Use Residential Objective Design Standards

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed objective design standards for multifamily and mixed-use residential development (MC26-038). The commission may decide to recommend approval, modification, or denial of the standards to the City Council.

• Public Hearing MC26-038: Multifamily and Mixed-Use Residential Objective Design Standards

Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts Commission will review a revised draft of the Arts Master Plan 2035 following a May 21 study session and consider recommending City Council adoption. The commission will also review a proposed donation of a public art installation titled 'Drying Cars' by artist Joseph Jasik-Drdol, to be installed near Magic Mountain Parkway and Railroad Avenue. Approval of the May 14, 2026 regular meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Review and possible recommendation to City Council to adopt the revised Arts Master Plan 2035: Vision and Action
• Review of proposed donation of 'Drying Cars' public art installation from artist Joseph Jasik-Drdol
• Proposed artwork is a suspended vehicle design intended as a landmark for Valencia Auto Center
• Conceptual stage review: fabrication and installation costs to be borne by donor; City would accept upon completion

The Commission approved a recommendation for the City Council to adopt the revised Arts Master Plan 2035: Vision and Action. A proposed donation of an original public art installation titled 'Drying Cars' was continued pending review by the Public Art Committee.

• Approved recommendation for City Council adoption of Arts Master Plan 2035 (5-0)
• Continued review of Drying Cars public art donation