Santa Clarita public meetings in 2024
40 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board - Special Meeting
The Santa Clarita City Council will adopt a resolution that formally records the results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election. The resolution declares Patsy Ayala elected as Council Member for District 1 and appoints Jason Gibbs to District 3, where the election was cancelled. The Council will also administer oaths of office to the newly elected and appointed members. The action has no fiscal impact.
- Adopt Resolution No. 24‑__ reciting the fact of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election
- Declare Patsy Ayala elected as Council Member, District 1 for a four‑year term
- Appoint Jason Gibbs as Council Member, District 3 for a four‑year term (cancellation saved approx. $120,000)
- Administer oath of office to the newly elected and appointed council members
- No fiscal impact associated with the resolution
City Council - Special Meeting-Council Reorganization
The Santa Clarita City Council will adopt Resolution No. 24-__ that recites the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election and declares the results. The council will administer the oath of office to newly elected Councilmember Patsy Ayala (District 1) and appointed Councilmember Jason Gibbs (District 3). The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar items and the transition of mayoral duties to the incoming mayor.
- Adopt Resolution No. 24-__ reciting the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election results
- Swear in Patsy Ayala as Councilmember for District 1 for a four‑year term
- Swear in Jason Gibbs as appointed Councilmember for District 3 for a four‑year term
- Oath of office ceremony for the outgoing mayor and transition to the new mayor
- Consent calendar items to be enacted by a single motion
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council - Regular Meeting
The council will adopt budget amendments for FY 2023‑24 and FY 2024‑25 and authorize a $7 million loan to the Eastside Bridge & Thoroughfare District Fee Fund. It will also approve a $23,708,300 construction contract for The Rink Sports Pavilion Phase II and related professional services contracts. Additional actions include a new two‑year federal advocacy contract with MMO Partners and a $404,000 purchase of mitigation credits for the Via Princessa Park project.
- Adopt resolutions amending the FY 2023‑24 and FY 2024‑25 budgets
- Authorize a $7,000,000 loan from the General Fund to the Eastside Bridge & Thoroughfare District Fee Fund
- Award a construction contract to AMG and Associates, Inc. for up to $23,708,300 for The Rink Sports Pavilion – Phase II
- Approve a two‑year, up‑to‑$77,000 annually contract with MMO Partners for federal advocacy services
- Purchase 0.83 acres of mitigation credits for Via Princessa Park for $404,000
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Committee - Public Safety Committee Meeting
The Santa Clarita City Council Public Safety Committee will hold a special meeting on December 3, 2024. The sole agenda item is a public safety update covering recent crime statistics and trends. The committee will discuss the information but no formal action is listed.
- Public Safety Update – discussion of local crime rates and trends
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will consider approving two conditional use permits: one for a new firearm store at 26027 Huntington Lane and another for a tobacco paraphernalia store at 24050 Newhall Avenue. The body will also approve the minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting.
- Approve minutes from October 1, 2024 meeting
- Conditional Use Permit 24-009 for Liberty & Justice Firearms at 26027 Huntington Lane
- Conditional Use Permit 23-007 for tobacco paraphernalia store at 24050 Newhall Avenue
- Public hearing for new firearm store use (Master Case 24-187)
- Public hearing for new tobacco paraphernalia business (Master Case 23-103)
City Council - Special Meeting
The Santa Clarita City Council will convene a special closed session on November 26, 2024. The closed session is for a public employee performance evaluation of the City Manager, as required by Government Code Section 54957. No other agenda items are listed.
- Closed session to consider City Manager performance evaluation (Gov. Code 54957)
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will discuss land acquisitions and funding for the Dockweiler Drive Extension project. The body will also hold a public hearing on construction fee district amendments and consider a citywide tree maintenance contract.
- Public hearing to amend the Eastside Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Construction Fee District
- Appropriation of $1,600,000 for Dockweiler Drive Extension (Project S3023)
- Proposed two-year tree maintenance contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc. not to exceed $6,700,548
- Discussion on naming +/-169 acres of open space in honor of John Hartigan
- Declaration of vacancies on the Planning Commission, Arts Commission, and other local boards
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Santa Clarita City Council will meet in a special closed session on November 26, 2024 at 5:00 PM. The session is called to consider items listed on an attached agenda, which are not disclosed in the public notice. No other agenda items are detailed in the provided document.
- Closed session to consider items on the attached agenda (details not provided)
Arts Commission - Regular Meeting
The Arts Commission will receive updates on the development of Santa Clarita Valley historic assets and the 2024-2025 performance schedule for The MAIN in Old Town Newhall. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting.
- Update on Arts Master Plan Recommendation 2.7 regarding historic assets, including William S. Hart Park, Mentryville, and the St. Francis Dam site
- Overview of The MAIN Theatre 2024-2025 season performances and events
- Approval of October 10, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes
- Arts Spotlight featuring Santa Clarita Master Chorale
- Arts Star featuring Nick Rail Music
City Council Committee - Legislative Committee Meeting
The Legislative Committee will discuss and recommend adoption of the draft Santa Clarita 2025 Executive and Legislative Platform. The draft updates the City’s policy statements for upcoming federal and state legislative sessions, building on the platform adopted on Dec. 12, 2023. Revisions include support for designating the Northern Angeles National Forest as a national monument, replacing overhead bare electrical wire with covered conductor, and updating the stance on the California High Speed Rail Authority Palmdale‑to‑Burbank segment.
- Recommendation to adopt the Santa Clarita 2025 Executive and Legislative Platform
- Support for designating the Northern Angeles National Forest as a national monument
- Support for replacing overhead bare electrical wire with covered conductor
- Revision of policy related to the California High Speed Rail Authority Project (Palmdale‑to‑Burbank segment)
- Opposition to legislation that would limit local authority over small‑cell wireless equipment
City Council - Special Meeting
The Santa Clarita City Council will meet in a special closed session on November 12, 2024. The session is called to confer with labor negotiators regarding employees represented by SEIU Local 721 and those not represented. No specific agenda items or dollar amounts are disclosed in the notice.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for unrepresented employees
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for employees represented by SEIU Local 721
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Santa Clarita City Council will approve minutes from recent meetings, ratify Check Register No. 22, and consider several contract awards and land acquisitions. Major items include a five‑year $1,360,000 recreation management system contract with Kaizen Labs, a $511,250 license‑plate camera lease with Flock Safety, and purchases of open‑space property totaling $702,046 for 169 acres. The council will also adopt a waste‑service agreement and approve design contracts for tennis‑court improvements and traffic circulation projects.
- Award a five‑year recreation management system contract to Kaizen Labs for up to $1,360,000
- Approve a two‑year lease of 35 Flock Safety automated license‑plate reader cameras for up to $511,250
- Award a design contract to Hirsch and Associates for Valencia Heritage tennis‑court improvements for up to $89,562
- Approve purchase of 169 ± acres of open‑space property for $702,046
- Award a design contract for the 2024‑25 Circulation Improvement Program (Project C0073) for up to $420,424
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Study Session
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will hear a presentation on a request from the Daughters of the American Revolution to add a sign at the Veterans Historical Plaza to mark the United States' 250th anniversary. The commission will also receive an overview of recent improvements and activities at Tesoro Adobe Historic Park, and an update on Year 4 progress of the Parks and Recreation 5‑Year Plan. After the presentations, the commission will recommend whether to forward the signage request to the City Council for final approval.
- Veterans Historical Plaza signage request – proposed sign near Newhall Avenue to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States
- Tesoro Adobe Historic Park update – overview of renovations, venue rentals, guided tours, and upcoming events over the past 18 months
- Parks and Recreation 5‑Year Plan Year 4 progress update – presentation on work completed in 2024
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will hear a presentation from the Daughters of the American Revolution requesting a new sign at the Veterans Historical Plaza to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary, and will consider recommending the project to the City Council. The commission will also receive an overview of recent improvements and activities at Tesoro Adobe Historic Park. Finally, staff will present a Year‑4 progress update on the Parks and Recreation 5‑Year Plan and discuss work completed in 2024.
- Veterans Historical Plaza signage request near Newhall Avenue, planned for July 2026
- Overview of improvements and activities at Tesoro Adobe Historic Park (annexed 2022)
- Year‑4 progress update on the Parks and Recreation 5‑Year Plan
City Council - Special Meeting
The City Council is meeting in a special session to discuss the price and terms of three separate real estate negotiations in closed session.
- Negotiations with Laurene Weste and County of Los Angeles regarding Lyons Avenue and multiple APNs
- Negotiations with Encore, LLC for +/- 40 acres known as Encore Property (APN 2865-021-004)
- Negotiations with John C. Hartigan and Beverly Hartigan for +/- 168 acres known as Hartigan Property
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Promenade Flats Mixed-Use Project appeal and a conformance review for the Riverview Project. The body will also consider a resolution to designate Santa Clarita as a Clean California Community.
- Public hearing on Appeal 24-003 regarding the Promenade Flats Mixed-Use Project at 26111-26135 Bouquet Canyon Road
- Conformance Review of the Riverview Project (Master Case 21-205) featuring 318 residential units and 127,000 square feet of commercial space at the Saugus Speedway property
- Resolution to designate the City of Santa Clarita as a Clean California Community
- Approval of Check Register No. 21 for periods in September 2024
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council - Special Meeting
The City Council will convene a special meeting at 3:00 PM on October 17, 2024 at the Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway, to hear a State of the City presentation. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting. Members of the public may address the council for one minute on any agenda‑described item.
- State of the City address (informational, no decisions)
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The City Council is holding a special meeting for the purpose of holding a State of the City. The agenda consists of this presentation and procedural items.
- State of the City presentation
Arts Commission - Regular Meeting
The Arts Commission will approve the minutes from its September 12, 2024 meeting. The commission will receive an update on Recommendation 2.4 of the Arts Master Plan, which proposes developing a creative live/work facility in Old Town Newhall. Public participation time is scheduled for items not on the agenda, but no speakers are listed. The meeting also includes an Arts Spotlight on Eclipse Theatre LA and an Arts Star award for Nick Rail Music.
- Approve minutes of the September 12, 2024 Arts Commission meeting
- Unfinished Business – receive update on Creative Live/Work Facility (Recommendation 2.4) in Old Town Newhall
- Arts Spotlight presentation featuring Eclipse Theatre LA
- Arts Star award presented to Nick Rail Music
- Public participation opportunity for items not on the agenda
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Tesoro Del Valle project. The body will also consider several security and water testing contracts and a grant for multifamily and mixed-use project standards.
- Proposed amendments to conditions of approval and pre-annexation agreement for the Tesoro Del Valle project
- Contract for Good Guard Security, Inc. for city parks and facilities not to exceed $2,101,606
- Contract for Good Guard Security, Inc. for the Santa Clarita Public Library not to exceed $249,871
- Water testing contract for Vista Canyon Water Factory with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. not to exceed $102,300
- MOU with Southern California Association of Governments for Regional Early Action Planning Grants Program Funds
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will receive staff overviews of recreational and enrichment classes for parents and young children. The body will also discuss youth and family services, including the Neighborhood Engagement Plan and collaborations with local agencies.
- Overview of parent and child recreational and enrichment class offerings
- Update on Youth & Family Services programming, including Community Court
- Review of the Neighborhood Engagement Plan
- Discussion of the CAPE program collaboration with William S. Hart Union School District
- Approval of September 5, 2024 meeting minutes
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the appeal of a Hearing Officer decision concerning a second accessory structure in the Placerita Canyon Special Standards District. Staff will present the case, and the Commission will consider adopting Resolution 24-15, which would deny Appeal 24-002 and affirm the approval for Stephen J. Bradley’s recreational vehicle garage. The decision will be made at the October 1, 2024 regular meeting.
- Appeal of second accessory structure (Master Case 24-008) in Placerita Canyon Special Standards District – decision to deny Appeal 24-002 and affirm approval for an RV garage
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Santa Clarita City Council will consider several actions, including appointing members to the LA28 Ad Hoc Committee and filling a Planning Commission vacancy. It will approve a $1,249,896 two‑year landscape‑maintenance contract for Landscape Maintenance District Zone T8 (Valencia Summit) and adopt a no‑overnight‑parking zone on Ruether Avenue. Additional items include approval of Parcel Map No. 84419, a $260,019 bus‑stop improvement contract, and routine approvals of meeting minutes and budget items.
- Appointment of two Councilmembers and one alternate to the 2028 LA28 Ad Hoc Committee
- Appointment of Councilmember Weste to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission
- Award of a two‑year landscape‑maintenance contract to Marina Landscape Services for Zone T8 (Valencia Summit) up to $1,249,896
- Approval of Parcel Map No. 84419 for the Shadow Pines/Tick Canyon area
- Adoption of a No Overnight Parking zone on Ruether Avenue south of Centre Pointe Parkway
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Committee - Public Safety Committee Meeting
The City Council Public Safety Committee will hold a special meeting on September 20, 2024, to discuss a public safety update. The update will cover local crime rates and trends. The meeting is a working session for discussion only, with no formal actions scheduled.
- Public Safety Update – discussion of local crime rates and trends
Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board - Special Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a residential lot subdivision and a new wireless facility. The board will also continue a public hearing for the Riverview development project.
- Subdivision of one residential lot into three at Warmuth Road and Triumph Avenue
- Installation of a 60-foot-tall faux monotree wireless facility east of Heron Lane in Fair Oaks Ranch
- Continued hearing for Riverview: 318 residential units and a 127,000 square-foot light manufacturing building
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The commission will first approve the minutes from its July 16, 2024 meeting. It will then hold public hearings to adopt resolutions for a three‑lot residential subdivision on Warmuth Road & Triumph Avenue and for a 60‑foot faux‑monotree wireless communications facility in Fair Oaks Ranch. Finally, the commission will continue the hearing on the Riverview development, which proposes 318 residential units, a 127,000‑sq‑ft light‑manufacturing building, and a subdivision into five parcels.
- Approve the minutes of the July 16, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.
- Adopt Resolution P24-13 approving Master Case 22-151, including Tentative Parcel Map 22-003 to subdivide one parcel on Warmuth Road & Triumph Avenue into three residential lots.
- Adopt Resolution P24-14 approving Master Case 24-063, including Conditional Use Permit 24-003 to install a 60‑foot faux‑monotree wireless communications facility east of Heron Lane in Fair Oaks Ranch.
- Continue the public hearing on Master Case 21-205 (Riverview), which includes 318 residential units, an approximately 127,000‑sq‑ft light‑manufacturing building, and a tentative map to create five parcels.
Arts Commission - Regular Meeting
The Arts Commission is meeting to appoint commissioners to a selection committee for civic art at Via Princessa Park and a peer review panel for the 2025 Arts Grants Program. The body will also review a researched summary regarding creative business incentives from the Arts Master Plan.
- Appointment of one commissioner to the Via Princessa Park civic art Artist Selection Committee
- Appointment of one commissioner to the 2025 Arts Grants Program Peer Review Panel
- Review of creative business incentives (Arts Master Plan Recommendations 2.5 and 5.2)
- Approval of July 11, 2024 meeting minutes
City Council - Special Meeting
The Santa Clarita City Council will convene a closed‑session meeting to hear from legal counsel about one anticipated litigation matter. The discussion is called under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). No other agenda items are listed for this special meeting.
- Closed‑session conference with legal counsel to consider initiation of litigation (Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(4))
City Council - Study Session
The Santa Clarita City Council held a special study session to review the 2025 Arts Commission Work Plan and the 2025 Arts Commission Public Art Report. Both items were presented for the Council and Arts Commission to receive and discuss. No formal decisions or actions beyond receipt were taken.
- Review and receipt of the 2025 Arts Commission Work Plan
- Review and receipt of the 2025 Arts Commission Public Art Report
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Santa Clarita City Council will consider approving construction contracts for the Santa Clarita Sports Complex restroom renovation and the Orchard Village Road pedestrian and bicycle facility. The Council will also discuss the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games and approve the purchase of 242 acres of open space.
- Award contract for Santa Clarita Sports Complex restroom renovation ($224,970)
- Award contract for Orchard Village Road pedestrian and bicycle facility ($568,997)
- Purchase 242.44 acres of open space for $1,093,255
- Approve pavement management system update contract ($111,645)
- Discuss 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will receive an overview of the past year's programming at The Cube: Ice and Entertainment Center. The discussion will cover ice sports, signature events, and non-ice activities.
- Programming overview for The Cube: Ice and Entertainment Center, including hockey, figure skating, and private events
- Approval of June 6, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will receive an overview of the past year's programming at The Cube: Ice and Entertainment Center. The discussion will cover ice sports, signature events, and non-ice activities.
- Programming overview for The Cube: Ice and Entertainment Center, including hockey, figure skating, and private events
- Approval of June 6, 2024, regular meeting minutes
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing to decide on appeals regarding the Promenade Flats Mixed-Use Project at 26111-26135 Bouquet Canyon Road. The body will also consider several contracts for city services and infrastructure projects.
- Public hearing on Appeals 24-003 and 24-004 for the Promenade Flats Mixed-Use Project
- Contract increase for Dudek for Wiley Canyon Development Project EIR up to $368,720
- One-year marketing contract for Tourism Marketing District with Lundmark Advertising + Design up to $357,000
- Purchase of EZ Liner TS-AL150 truck-mounted paint striper for up to $288,755
- Up to $80,000 reimbursement to property owner at 16207 Valley Ranch Road for Sand Canyon Trail project
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing to decide on an appeal of the Promenade Flats Mixed-Use Project. The Council is asked to deny the appeal and affirm the Planning Commission's decision to approve the project, which involves constructing a mixed-use building at 26111-26135 Bouquet Canyon Road.
- Public hearing on Promenade Flats Mixed-Use Project appeal
- Approval of regular and special meeting minutes
- Check Register Nos. 15, 16, and 17 for payment ratification
- Contract increase for Wiley Canyon Development Project EIR to $368,720
- Award of Tourism Marketing District advertising contract to Lundmark Advertising + Design
City Council - Special Meeting
The City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to review the existing litigation City of Santa Clarita v. Canyon View Limited et al. (LASC Case No. PC058773, Appellate Court Case No. B320230). No other agenda items are listed. The meeting is called by Mayor Cameron Smyth and certified by City Clerk Mary Cusick.
- Closed‑session review of City of Santa Clarita v. Canyon View Limited et al. lawsuit (LASC Case No. PC058773, Appellate Court Case No. B320230)
City Council - Special Meeting
The City Council will consider whether to hold the November 5, 2024 general municipal election for District 3 or to cancel it and appoint the sole nominee, Jason Gibbs, to the four‑year council seat. Staff notes that appointing the nominee would save approximately $120,000 in election costs. The council will receive a presentation and may adopt a resolution to confirm the appointment and cancel the election.
- Decision on District 3 election: hold election or appoint Jason Gibbs
- Potential cost savings of $120,000 if the election is canceled
- Presentation by City Clerk Mary Cusick on the matter
- Resolution No. 24‑___ appointing Jason Gibbs and canceling the November 5, 2024 election
- Cancellation of the scheduled District 3 election would eliminate election expenses
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The City Council is convening a special meeting on August 19, 2024. The meeting is scheduled for the purpose of holding a closed session to discuss existing litigation.
- Closed session regarding City of Santa Clarita v. Canyon View Limited et al. (LASC Case No. PC058773, Appellate Court Case No. B320230)
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its June 18 meeting. It will hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution to approve Tentative Parcel Map 84435, subdividing the 9.93‑acre Old Orchard Center commercial lot into two lots at the northwest corner of Lyons Avenue and Orchard Village Road. The commission will also hear the Riverview master case, a mixed residential‑industrial proposal, and will continue the meeting to a later date.
- Approve minutes of the June 18, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.
- Adopt Resolution P24-12 to approve Tentative Parcel Map 84435 for Old Orchard Center, splitting the 9.93‑acre lot into two commercial parcels (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 2856-011-207 through -211 and 2856-011-216).
- Find Master Case 24-052 (Old Orchard Center) exempt from CEQA review as a Class 1 categorical exemption.
- Conduct public hearing on Riverview master case 21-205, a project with 318 residential units and an approximately 127,000 sq ft light‑manufacturing building.
- Continue the meeting on the Riverview item to a date certain.
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Study Session
This study session is for commissioners and staff to informally discuss major issues. The commission will participate in site visits of specific programs and facilities.
- Site visit: Valencia Community Center
- Site visit: Valencia Glen Park
- Site visit: Newhall Community Center
- Site visit: Bouquet Canyon Park
- Site visit: The Cube: Ice and Entertainment Center
Arts Commission - Regular Meeting
The Arts Commission will meet to consider approving the 2025 Work Plan for recommendation to the City Council. The commission will also review the 2025 Public Art Report and receive an overview of the 2024 Business for Artists Conference.
- Approval of the 2025 Arts Commission Work Plan
- Review of the 2025 Public Art Report
- Overview of the 2024 Business for Artists Conference
- Approval of June 13, 2024, meeting minutes