Santa Clarita public meetings in 2022
12 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council adopted the 2022 California Building Standards Code with local amendments and approved mid-year budget amendments. The Council also approved several landscape maintenance contracts and a design contract for David March Park.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 22-10 to adopt 2022 California Building Standards Code (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution Nos. 22-64 and 22-65 for FY 2022-2023 mid-year budget amendments (Unanimous)
- Awarded two-year contract to MMO Partners for federal advocacy services not to exceed $77,000 annually
- Approved purchase of renewable green diesel fuel from TACenergy, LLC not to exceed $340,000
- Awarded contract to Michael Baker International, Inc. for Commerce Center EIR not to exceed $265,365
- Awarded multiple two-year landscape maintenance contracts to Venco Western, Inc. for Zones T2-T7
- Awarded two-year park landscape maintenance contract to Stay Green, Inc. not to exceed $855,958
- Awarded design contract to Psomas for David March Park not to exceed $1,276,760
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
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.
City Council - Special Meeting-Council Reorganization
The City Council reorganized its leadership for 2023 and certified the November 2022 election results. Jason Gibbs was elected Mayor and Cameron Smyth was elected Mayor Pro Tem.
- Adopted Resolution No. 22-63 reciting the results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election
- Elected Jason Gibbs as Mayor 2023 (4-0)
- Elected Cameron Smyth as Mayor Pro Tem 2023 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission approved a request to create up to 30 commercial condominium and airspace units within an existing medical office building. The commission also approved amended minutes from a previous meeting regarding the Copper Hill Assisted Living project.
- Approved Master Case 22-164 for up to 30 commercial condominium/airspace units at 23206 Lyons Avenue (4-0)
- Approved amended October 18, 2022, minutes regarding Copper Hill Assisted Living project (4-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting
The Commission received a presentation on activity and programming at the Canyon Country Community Center since its November 1, 2021 opening. Staff provided updates on various city projects and upcoming December events. No substantive policy decisions were made.
- Approved minutes from October 6, 2022
- Approved meeting agenda
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council approved a series of contracts for infrastructure, public art, and city services via a unanimous consent calendar vote. Key actions included funding for the Santa Clarita Sports Complex buildout and the procurement of ice coverings for The Cube. The Council also introduced an ordinance to adopt the 2022 California Building Standards Code.
- Awarded $3.35M design contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Sports Complex expansion
- Approved $193,443 Measure H contract for interim housing and a Homeless Services Coordinator
- Approved $228,046 for portable ice coverings at The Cube from Becker Arena Products, Inc.
- Awarded $306,536 annual contract to QWP Direct Mail Services, Inc. for SEASONS magazine
- Awarded $85,000 contract to Sujin Lim for public art piece 'When Cloud Met a Cloud' at Central Park
- Approved $50,000 contract increase for Wildscape Restoration, Inc. for invasive plant removal
- Approved updates to the Public Art Planning and Selection Process
- Introduced ordinance to adopt 2022 California Building Standards Code (second reading Dec 13)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council - Special Meeting
The City Council convened for a special meeting and entered a closed session to discuss real property negotiations, existing litigation, and a public employee performance evaluation. City Attorney Joseph Montes announced that no action was taken in closed session that required reporting.
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The City Council convened a special meeting that included a closed session. The City Attorney announced that no action was taken in closed session that required reporting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
Arts Commission - Regular Meeting
The Arts Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 13, 2022. The commission received an overview of planned art exhibits for 2023 and reviewed status reports for the work plan and public art projects.
- Approved meeting agenda
- Approved October 13, 2022 regular meeting minutes
- Received 2023 Art Exhibits overview
City Council - Special Meeting
The City Council held a special meeting for the 2022 State of the City. The session consisted of remarks and video presentations by Councilmembers. No substantive legislative decisions were made.
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council unanimously approved a consent calendar including public works contracts, vehicle purchases, and transit agreements. The council also established new no-stopping zones on Magic Mountain Parkway and Espuella Drive to address traffic and quality-of-life issues.
- Approved one-year public works contracts for BR Builders, Inc., Foster Construction, and RC Becker and Son, Inc. not to exceed $200,000 each
- Increased expenditure authority by $500,000 for on-call Building & Safety consulting firms
- Approved agreement with County of Los Angeles for transit services in unincorporated Santa Clarita Valley (FY 2022-23 through FY 2025-26)
- Approved $266,213 for Pacific Crest Park Playground Shade Project P4025
- Approved purchase of two 2022 Ford F-350 trucks for Parks Maintenance not to exceed $123,593
- Established no-stopping anytime zones on north and south sides of Magic Mountain Parkway between Tourney Road and Fairways (Resolution 22-59)
- Established school-day no-stopping zones on north and south sides of Espuella Drive (Resolution 22-60)
- Approved minutes from October 11, 2022, Special and Regular meetings
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council - Special Meeting
The City Council convened a special meeting to conduct a closed session regarding labor negotiations and existing litigation. No substantive actions were taken or reported during the open session.