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   "summary": "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.",
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   "body": "City Council - Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider $110M bond for Diamond Park affordable housing project",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Arts Commission - Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Commission to consider adoption of revised Arts Master Plan 2035",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings on annual assessments and special taxes for special districts, the Open Space Preservation District, and the stormwater pollution prevention fee. It will also consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 operating budget and capital improvement program, as well as a $2.5 million contract amendment for solar panels and paseo pole lighting. The consent calendar includes funding allocations for homelessness services and a design contract for traffic improvements at Copper Hill Drive and Bouquet Canyon Road.",
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   "summary": "The Santa Clarita City Council is holding a special meeting with the sole purpose of a closed session with legal counsel to discuss anticipated litigation (one matter). No public decisions or hearings are scheduled; the meeting will recess to closed session and reconvene only for the city attorney's announcement.",
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   "body": "Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board - Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Santa Clarita City Council to discuss initiating litigation in closed session",
   "summary": "The Santa Clarita City Council is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: a closed session to confer with legal counsel about anticipated litigation and potential initiation of a lawsuit. Public comment is allowed on this agendized item before the council recesses to closed session.",
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   "body": "Planning Commission - Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Commission to review Newhall Park stormwater infiltration and design plans",
   "summary": "The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will receive presentations on the Newhall Park improvement concept design, which includes a subterranean stormwater infiltration facility and park upgrades, and on summer 2026 programming. The commission is also set to approve the minutes from the May 7, 2026 regular meeting.",
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   "headline": "Public hearing on FY 2026-27 budget and fee adjustments",
   "summary": "The City Council holds a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program, scheduling adoption for June 9, 2026. A second hearing considers annual fee adjustments tied to a 3.01% CPI increase. Consent items include road repair contracts, equipment purchases, and ticket ratification.",
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   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Arts Commission - Study Session",
   "headline": "Arts Commission to discuss and recommend adoption of Arts Master Plan 2035",
   "summary": "The Arts Commission will receive a presentation on the draft Arts Master Plan 2035, covering the planning process, community outreach, key findings, and recommendations. The Commission will then recommend adoption of the plan to the City Council.",
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   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Planning Commission - Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Golden Valley Road mixed-use project with hotel, assisted living, condos up for vote",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Golden Valley Road Mixed-Use Project, a 28-acre development at the northwest corner of Golden Valley Road and Sierra Highway. The proposal includes a four-story, 60-room hotel; a four-story, 151-room assisted living facility; and 73 age-qualified (55+) two-story condominium townhomes. The commission may adopt a mitigated negative declaration and approve the associated permits. The meeting also includes approval of the March 17, 2026 meeting minutes.",
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   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Arts Commission - Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Arts Commission to consider appointments to Sidewalk Poetry and Trailhead Sculpture committees",
   "summary": "The Arts Commission will hear overviews of the 2027 Sidewalk Poetry Project and the Temporary Public Art: Trailhead Sculptures. The Chair will appoint one commissioner to each project's Artist Selection Committee. The Commission will also approve the minutes of the March 12, 2026 regular meeting and hear public comments.",
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   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "City Council - Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearing on 2026-27 housing grant action plan",
   "summary": "The Santa Clarita City Council, in joint session with the Board of Library Trustees, will hold a public hearing to approve the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds. The council will also discuss Measure ER, a proposed half-percent sales tax on the June 2 ballot, and consider transferring administration of the Fourth of July Parade from SCVTV to the city. Consent items include contracts for a recreation management system ($813,903), tennis/pickleball court improvements ($701,639), and an oil-well plugging amendment ($98,000).",
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   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "City Council - Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Closed session on labor negotiations and anticipated litigation",
   "summary": "The City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with unrepresented employees and SEIU Local 721, as well as two anticipated litigation matters. No public action items are scheduled.",
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   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Commission to hear overview of city's Contract Class Programs",
   "summary": "The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will receive a presentation on the City's Contract Class Program, which partners with individuals and organizations to offer recreational classes and camps. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.",
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   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Planning Commission - Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Commission to receive overview of City's Contract Class Programs",
   "summary": "The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will hear a staff presentation on the City's Contract Class Program, which partners with individuals and organizations to offer recreational classes, workshops, and camps. The commission will also vote to approve the minutes from the March 5, 2026 regular meeting.",
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   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "City Council - Study Session",
   "headline": "City Council and Commissions receive FY 2026-2027 budget preparation presentation",
   "summary": "This joint study session allows the City Council and three city commissions to review the preparation of the FY 2026-2027 budget. The annual budget process involves city departments and community input to establish the operating plan for city services. No binding decisions, specific dollar amounts, or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.",
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   "date": "2026-05-01",
   "body": "City Council Committee - Development Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Committee to review Objective Design Standards",
   "summary": "The City Council Development Committee will hold a special meeting to review and discuss Objective Design Standards for development projects. No decisions are expected; the meeting is for informal discussion and staff presentation.",
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   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "City Council - Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on final ADU ordinance and housing law update",
   "summary": "The City Council will conduct a regular meeting with a consent calendar and several notable items. Key actions include a second reading of an ordinance to increase councilmember compensation by 5% effective 2027, and a second reading of amendments to the ADU ordinance and housing law. The council will also consider multiple contracts, including agenda management software ($168k), landscape maintenance ($733k), bus services ($103k), pool replastering ($305k), and HVAC services ($1.99M), as well as a traffic improvement project at Valencia Boulevard and McBean Parkway.",
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   "source": "https://santaclaritacityca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3122"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "City Council - Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Council meets in closed session to negotiate land purchases for three parcels",
   "summary": "The City Council is holding a special meeting solely for a closed session to discuss real property negotiations with developers for three parcels. The items under negotiation are price and terms for properties at Sierra Highway and Dockweiler Drive (94 acres), end of Wistaria Valley Road (82 acres), and Shadow Pines Boulevard and Tick Canyon Road (500+ acres). No public action items are scheduled for open session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://santaclaritacityca.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=1&ID=2202&Inline=True",
   "minutes_url": "https://santaclaritacityca.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=12&ID=2643&Inline=True",
   "source": "https://santaclaritacityca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3216"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "City Council Committee - Legislative Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss LA County half-percent sales tax measure",
   "summary": "The Legislative Committee will discuss the Essential Services Restoration Act, a proposed 0.5% general sales tax measure on the June 2, 2026, countywide ballot. The measure would generate roughly $1 billion annually for five years to offset federal funding losses, raising Santa Clarita's sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25%. The committee will provide direction to staff.",
   "agenda_url": "https://santaclaritacityca.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=1&ID=2203&Inline=True",
   "minutes_url": "https://santaclaritacityca.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=12&ID=2644&Inline=True",
   "source": "https://santaclaritacityca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3217"
  }
 ]
}