1970 - Lagasse family helps save Mentryville buildings as Newhall and Malibu brush fires erupt & join into worst fire in SoCal history. Twelve fires over 10 days burn 525,000 acres, kill 13 people and destroy approx. 1,500 structures. [story]
The Santa Clarita City Council is holding its regular meeting Tuesday, June 13 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers on the First Floor of City Hall. City Hall is located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Members of the public may address the council on the topic of their choice under Public Participation. Speaker cards must be completed and turned in before public participation begins and there is a three minute time limit per person.
Among the items included on the June 13 regular meeting agenda:
Review the analysis related to the feasibility of assuming ownership and operations of William S. Hart Regional Park and provide direction to staff.
At the Nov. 23, 2021, regular meeting, the city council approved the recommended action to send a letter to the county of Los Angeles requesting the county’s consideration to transfer ownership of the William S. Hart Regional Park to the city of Santa Clarita. If agreeable in concept to the county, it was outlined at the meeting that staff would work with county staff to develop a report that would include future financial obligations, details on deed restrictions and an outline of the process and timeline to complete the transfer for the city council to review and consider at a future meeting.
Shortly after county approval a team of approximately 20 city staff was formed to complete this analysis.
The completed report is attached to the agenda item and can be downloaded, see the agenda below.
In other business the city council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program and schedule the budget for adoption at the June 27, city council meeting.
The city council will also conduct a second reading of the ordinance to conduct elections by district starting with the 2024 elections for city council seats and consider adopting an ordinance entitled: “An ordinance of the City Council of the city of Santa Clarita, California, adding section 2.04.005 to the Santa Clarita Municipal Code establishing by-district elections, defining district boundaries and scheduling elections within the districts.”
The council will also consider awarding two-year contracts with three one-year renewal options to Ace Parking III, LLC, for parking enforcement and traffic control services, and Data Ticket, Inc., for citation processing services.
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The proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget was distributed to the City Council along with the Planning Commission; the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and the Arts Commission on May 2, 2023. In addition, on June 6, 2023, the Planning Commission made a finding by minute action that the Draft Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the City of Santa Clarita’s (City) General Plan.
For Fiscal Year 2023-24, staff recommends development-related fees and charges be increased by the December year-end Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the urban consumers of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. The percentage increase, as reported by the United States Department of Labor, is 4.93 percent.
Consideration of a second reading of an ordinance switching to District elections, selecting a District map, and the sequencing of by-District elections starting with the 2024 election.
City Council to consider approval of a contract with Los Angeles County to receive Measure H funding for the construction of Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley’s interim housing facility and for a Homeless Coordinator to continue the implementation of the 2022 Community Plan to Address Homelessness.
This procedural matter is required by state law and orders, approves, and sets the public hearing for the annual levy of the Landscape and Lighting District, Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas, Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District, and the Tourism Marketing District.
Consideration and adoption of resolutions associated with the annual process of ordering, approving, and setting the public hearing on the annual levy of the Open Space Preservation District as required by the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
Council consideration to approve expenditure authority increase and contract renewal for consultant’s audit of utility billing and franchise fee services.
Council consideration to approve the updated Santa Clarita Transit Title VI Nondiscrimination Program, which is required to take place every three years. The last program was approved by the City Council in November 2020.
Consideration to award two-year contracts with three one-year renewal options to Ace Parking III, LLC, for parking enforcement and traffic control services, and Data Ticket, Inc., for citation processing services.
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The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the three productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Sept. 25 - Sunday, Oct. 1.
An art exhibit, My Kind of Town by Justin N. Kim, will be on display at the Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita, CA 91351, now through Dec. 8.
Completely redesigned and built in-house by the Information Services division, the city of Santa Clarita will launch a new website under the domain of SantaClarita.gov on Monday, Sept. 25.
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will meet for a special joint meeting with the William S. Hart Union High School District Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m.
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the three productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Sept. 25 - Sunday, Oct. 1.
1970 - Lagasse family helps save Mentryville buildings as Newhall and Malibu brush fires erupt & join into worst fire in SoCal history. Twelve fires over 10 days burn 525,000 acres, kill 13 people and destroy approx. 1,500 structures. [story]
An art exhibit, My Kind of Town by Justin N. Kim, will be on display at the Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita, CA 91351, now through Dec. 8.
Last Saturday, I was heartbroken to learn of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer's murder. The 30-year-old Sheriff's deputy's life was taken from him as he was sitting in his patrol car just outside the Palmdale Sheriff's Station.
William S. Hart Union High School District Teacher of the Year Casey Cuny has been honored as one of the top 16 teachers in the county of Los Angeles by the Los Angeles County Office of Education. He is now officially nominated for the California Teacher of the Year.
California State Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, is pleased to announce that the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has been awarded $5 million to improve sustainable groundwater use and storage through the California Department of Water Resources Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program.
The William S. Hart Union High School District Golden Oak Adult School, a pillar of lifelong learning and community support, will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a special celebration on Thursday, Oct. 26.
Completely redesigned and built in-house by the Information Services division, the city of Santa Clarita will launch a new website under the domain of SantaClarita.gov on Monday, Sept. 25.
Help beautify Canyon Country on Saturday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to noon, during Canyon Country Community Day. Volunteers will help city of Santa Clarita staff paint walls and re-mulch the parkways on Whites Canyon Road between Stillmore Street and Nadal Street.
Cultural events, local history, incredible art, engaging programs for children, what would you like to see in a possible Santa Clarita Museum and Cultural Center? The City of Santa Clarita is exploring the possibility of developing a Museum and Cultural Center to showcase the community’s rich history, cultural heritage and to celebrate the diversity of the city.
Casino rocker Donny Parvo will appear in Old Town Newhall on Saturday, Sept. 23 with his “The Last Ride of the Load Ranger” tour. This is a one-night-only concert to benefit American Legion Post 507.
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board is seeking applicants to fill the seat of board member Cassandra Love who is resigning her seat as Trustee Area 1 as of Oct. 2.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Friday 177 new cases and two additional deaths from COVID-19 in the Santa Clarita Valley within the last week.
The Master's University women's volleyball team dominated in a three-set win 25-23, 25-19, 25-16 over the Westcliff Warriors Tuesday night in The MacArthur Center.
Los Angeles County is one of the most diverse counties in the country and the Sheriff’s Department is committed to equally protecting the rights of every member of the community regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, or gender.
In a match that was dominated by physical midfield play, The Master's University men's soccer team lost a non-conference game to the Vanguard Lions 1-0 Wednesday on Reese Field.
CAMARILLO — College of the Canyons finished in second place, a shot behind tourney host Moorpark College, as the Western State Conference (WSC) event at Sterling Hills Golf Course on Monday.
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2 Comments
Wasn’t there language in the original transfer deed that stated the land couldn’t be transferred?
no