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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Santa Clarita public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
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.
Main Street Commercial Property Acquisition
The Main theater burned down two months ago, leaving the local theater community without its main small venue. The council bought the former KHTS building on Main Street for $1.9 million as a first step, but many theater groups want the city to plan a bigger multi-stage arts center and give them a seat at the table.
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.
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.
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.
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Princessa Crossroads Specific Plan and Via Princessa Extension
A major 146-acre development proposal combining 1.5 million square feet of business park space with 300 apartments in Canyon Country. The project triggers the extension of Via Princessa and aims to generate thousands of local jobs.