Council approves E-Bike Analysis and Enforcement Direction, 4–0

E-Bike Analysis and Enforcement Direction

4 yes, 0 no

Marsha McLean (yes), Patsy Ayala (yes), Laurene Weste (yes), Bill Miranda (yes)

Acquisition of Commercial Property at 24318-24322 Main Street

4 yes, 0 no

Bill Miranda (yes), Laurene Weste (yes), Patsy Ayala (yes), Marsha McLean (yes)

Consent Calendar (Items 3-16)

4 yes, 0 no

Bill Miranda (yes), Patsy Ayala (yes), Marsha McLean (yes), Laurene Weste (yes)

APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES – The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval.

4 yes, 0 no

APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval.

4 yes, 0 no

CHECK REGISTER NO. 22 - Check Register No. 22 for Period 09/18/26 through 10/01/26 and 10/08/26. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 09/21/26 through 10/02/26.

4 yes, 0 no

FISCAL YEAR 2025 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM - The City of Santa Clarita has been awarded a grant for a total of $24,948 by the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, through the…

4 yes, 0 no

ADOPTION OF THE CITY'S UPDATED LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN - City Council consideration to adopt the update of the City of Santa Clarita Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in accordance with the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.

4 yes, 0 no

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT 2026 TITLE VI FEDERAL NONDISCRIMINATION PROGRAM - Council consideration to approve the updated Santa Clarita Transit Title VI Nondiscrimination Program, which is required to take place every three years. The…

4 yes, 0 no

PRESERVATION OF 93.5 +/- ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, WATT LAND, INC., ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS. 2848-018-016, 2848-018-017 AND 2848-018-020. - This item considers the acquisition of real property supporting the City’s…

4 yes, 0 no

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY EASEMENT ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT BRIDGEPORT PARK, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 2811-071-901 - This item recommends approving an easement on City property with Southern California Edison Company.

4 yes, 0 no

VALENCIA GLEN PARK POOL RE-PLASTER P0026-CONTRACT AUTHORITY INCREASE - This project consists of repairs and improvements to the pool at Valencia Glen Park which include re-plastering, new waterline tiles, new skimmers, new lights, and…

4 yes, 0 no

RESOLUTIONS TO APPLY FOR MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS FOR NEWHALL PARK, PROJECT P2017 - The City of Santa Clarita (City) is eligible to receive up to $8.5 million through the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant Program…

4 yes, 0 no

TRAFFIC FORECAST MODEL DEVELOPMENT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT - This item considers awarding a contract to develop a new Traffic Forecast Model to replace the existing Santa Clarita Valley Consolidated Traffic Model.

4 yes, 0 no

TAX-SHARING RESOLUTIONS FOR SANITATION DISTRICT, ANNEXATION NOS. 1142 AND 1147 - The Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District (District) provides wastewater treatment services within the District’s service area. To provide wastewater…

4 yes, 0 no

Acquisition of commercial property at 24318-24322 Main Street (KHTS building)

4 yes, 0 no

Laurene Weste (yes), Marsha McLean (yes), Bill Miranda (yes), Patsy Ayala (yes)

E-bike and e-motorcycle safety recommendations

4 yes, 0 no

Bill Miranda (yes), Laurene Weste (yes), Marsha McLean (yes), Patsy Ayala (yes)

Consent calendar (including Main Street parking structure design-build contract)

4 yes, 0 no

Bill Miranda (yes), Patsy Ayala (yes), Marsha McLean (yes), Laurene Weste (yes)

Main Street Commercial Property Acquisition

24318-24322 Main Street

City consideration of purchasing commercial real property in Old Town Newhall for $1.9 million.

Discussed — no decision yet

Watt Land Open Space Preservation

Placerita Canyon (East of Sierra Highway and 14 Freeway)

Acquisition of 93.5 acres of real property to preserve open space in Placerita Canyon.

Discussed — no decision yet

State courthouse siting in Valencia

Mayor Weste announced the council will soon hold a public session on the state's plan for an eight-story courthouse on a four-acre lot across from the Valencia mall, after months of offering alternative sites that the state rejected.

What it means: Residents who want a say in where the valley's courthouse is built.

Raised 2 times this week

Public Transit Priorities and Autonomous Vehicle Concerns

Outgoing Council Member McLean reported that Metro plans to slash weekend Metrolink service and cut a weekday train. Regional bodies she sits on voted unanimously to oppose the cuts, warning the reductions would hurt commuters and the 2028 Olympics.

What it means: Commuters who depend on the Antelope Valley Line and residents planning for LA28 Olympics transportation.

Raised 2 times this week

E-Bike Safety and Enforcement Measures

After 19 months of waiting, staff delivered its e-bike report: $200-$500 fines for unsafe riding, a community reporting system, and a push for state law to let police permanently seize illegal e-motorcycles. Residents remain frustrated about speed, sidewalk riding, and the lack of a minimum age for throttle Class 2 e-bikes.

What it means: Pedestrians, families on trails, and responsible e-bike riders who want the reckless minority reined in.

Raised 2 times this week

Flock surveillance cameras and teen curfew enforcement

Speaker after speaker — including a 13-year-old — demanded the city end its Flock license plate camera contract, citing cameras pointed at homes near Placerita Junior High and mass curfew sweeps that cited 31 teenagers. The council took no action; several speakers said they're banking on the November 3 election to change the council.

What it means: Residents concerned about privacy, particularly families near camera placements on Ray Street in Newhall.

Raised 2 times this week

Main Street Commercial Property Acquisition

The council will vote on purchasing a $1.9 million commercial property on Main Street to support downtown Old Town Newhall.

What it means: An expenditure of $1,910,000 from the Facilities Fund for acquisition and due diligence fees.

Raised 2 times this week

Bicycle-Friendly Community reapplication

Advocate Nina Moskowitz warned the city's silver-level Bicycle-Friendly Community status expires next June and needs reapplication — a chance, she argued, to fix bike education gaps and push toward gold.

What it means: Cyclists and e-bike riders who benefit from improved infrastructure and education.

Raised 2 times this week

Labor Negotiations and Employee Compensation

The City Council is meeting behind closed doors to talk about contracts and compensation with city employees, including union workers represented by SEIU Local 721. These talks help set the wages and benefits for city staff who provide everyday municipal services.

What it means: City employees and the municipality through established labor agreements.

Arts Master Plan 2035 Adoption and Cultural Infrastructure

The city bought the former KHTS building on Main Street for $1.9 million as a first step toward replacing the theater that burned down. Theater groups showed up in force asking for a seat at the table — some want a quick small venue, others want the city to plan a full theater center with multiple stages.

What it means: $1.9 million from the city's Facilities Fund, with rebuilding a theater estimated around $8 million more.

Replacing the Canyon theater / Old Town Newhall arts venue

The city bought the former KHTS building on Main Street for $1.9 million as a first step toward replacing the theater that burned down. Theater groups showed up in force asking for a seat at the table — some want a quick small venue, others want the city to plan a full theater center with multiple stages.

What it means: $1.9 million from the city's Facilities Fund, with rebuilding a theater estimated around $8 million more.