# Santa Clarita City Council Meeting | October 27, 2026


**Body:** Santa Clarita
**Date:** October 26, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


Santa Clarita City Council regular meeting, October 27, 2026. The council unanimously approved the acquisition of commercial property at 24318–24322 Main Street in Old Town Newhall, with approximately $1.9 million referenced during discussion. The purchase is intended to support a replacement arts and performance space following the fire that destroyed the Main theater. Council members discussed whether the property would be an interim venue or part of a larger arts facility, and speakers urged the city to involve local theater groups in planning. On the Main Street parking structure design-build item, the council directed staff to have the proposed design mirror the existing structure; the related consent items passed. No vendor award or contract value for the parking structure was specified in the transcript.

The council also considered staff recommendations on e-bike and e-motorcycle safety, including administrative citations for unsafe riding, a community reporting and documentation program, and pursuing state legislation on asset forfeiture. A roll-call vote carried, though the transcript does not clearly capture the motion’s wording. Public speakers also criticized the city’s Flock camera contract and requested changes, but no action on that contract was recorded. Other discussion included transportation service reductions, the proposed state courthouse site, and youth and community concerns.

**Source:** Santa Clarita