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\"Chiquita informed Los Angeles County in a letter dated 12/31/2024 that they were closing active waste disposal operations effective 01/01/2025,\" said Darren Siegmiller, the city's environmental services manager, in a staff presentation explaining that Burtek provides collection services under the city's amended and restated agreement for garbage, recyclable materials and organic waste collection services.

Siegmiller told the council that because Chiquita's future acceptance of city tonnage is uncertain, Burtek requested permission to enter an agreement to dispose of city waste at Waste Management's Sun Valley Recycle Park transfer station; staff said the Sun Valley site has capacity and is near enough not to cause major service impacts. Siegmiller said approval would not immediately increase disposal rates, but would allow Burtek to pursue an extraordinary rate adjustment later; any such adjustment would require an independent third‑party analysis and a future council decision.

Public comment and council action: A public commenter identified as Bruce urged the council to consider alternative conversion technologies and said a private company had a solution; Councilmember Marsha McLean moved to accept staff's recommended action and the motion passed in a roll call with all council members voting yes.

What the authorization does: The council's vote permits the city manager to sign documents that may be required to confirm the city's consent for Burtek to use facilities other than Chiquita Canyon Landfill. Staff said specific agreements between Burtek and the alternate facility will determine the final terms and that the city will provide any required city letters or authorizations to facilitate those contracts.

Ending: Staff said Burtek must bring any request for a rate adjustment to the council later, together with a third‑party cost study financed by the company; the council did not set a new disposal rate at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting 1/14/2025 6:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The City Council authorized the city manager to execute documents allowing Burtek Waste Industries to use alternate disposal facilities after Chiquita Canyon Landfill notified Los Angeles County it was closing active disposal operations effective Jan. 1, 2025.","taxTitle","Santa Clarita City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",53593,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6342724,"Placerita Canyon residents urge council to review high‑occupancy student housing permits",467,1432000,1899000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2253559-9221b851d6b5dbe94b5ef1e75c8453d3&start=1432&end=1899","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2253559-9221b851d6b5dbe94b5ef1e75c8453d3/thumbnail_1432000.jpg","/articles/6342724/Santa-Clarita-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Placerita-Canyon-residents-urge-council-to-review-highoccupancy-student-housing-permits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6342724-8788af42f4a47ee3fb34424d185dc4e6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201900&Signature=UPA-NTsjPzDFkEIVNVXpVHbIsM9uhtFZetYNYWJSiycbmj1tOMFnCdjE~bkQQ5CThqjmuEs4UIVMA0-Rin6VWw5KA2HlXNsK1QXqbxpc08A6D3eaBKhiRd~AqsL4YPNMhLSxoCk62aOVmXlE55sBZwuDgQTNhU2HTZ5ADglDgdUPZ~qaFIT6mZdqIWaQsEB0UGfZw6q~q5MRcgL~lYwR3mwubsHHN9-AvczgBNAQhgeRI6Jx48oMWBx8XzlRWpb0cme8wGAioly-m6pQTI8vkBcSxKW1FjmZAOrpNWBUsYmP1CanOEC0IyZRvUs5bOph5ZCf-a4T5rlB8~GtQMGnMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents of Placerita Canyon urged the City Council to agendize review of administrative residential high occupancy permits (RHOPs), saying the permits allow conversion of single‑family homes into high‑occupancy student residences without Planning Commission or City Council review.

\"The residents had no idea this threat was possible,\" said Linda Townsley, a Placerita Canyon resident of more than 32 years, describing the special standards district and the purpose of the Placerita designation to maintain a rural and equestrian way of life.

Townley and other speakers said The Master's University (referred to in the meeting as TMU) and a real estate firm identified in public comment as GCC Real Estate Corporation have bought multiple homes and converted them into student housing with up to \"9 to 13 students\" per house, according to public commenters. Residents said that increase in occupancy has produced more pedestrian and vehicle traffic, parking shortages, poor street lighting, and risks to emergency access on the neighborhood's single main artery.

Jane Heiber said the conversions have caused gridlock during a recent graduation event and stressed that the community's adopted master plan — she said — designated hillside locations and dormitories for university uses while keeping the canyon neighborhoods residential. \"TMU must not be allowed to continue expanding their use of single family homes in order to increase enrollment and adhere to the existing approved master plan,\" Heiber told the council.

What residents asked the council to do: Speakers asked the council to (1) agendize a review of the RHOP process; (2) consider a moratorium on new or renewal RHOP permits while the process is reviewed; and (3) confirm whether RHOPs require safety inspections, limits on total number per neighborhood, renewal cadence and supervision of teenage occupants.

Council response: At the meeting the council did not take formal action on the request. Councilmembers acknowledged the comments and said staff would be the conduit for follow up; no staff report or action date was announced during the public comment period.

Ending: Residents said they plan to continue to press the council for an agenda item so the community can review permit rules and options.","Residents of Placerita Canyon urged the Santa Clarita City Council to review administrative high‑occupancy permits they say are being used to convert single‑family homes into crowded student housing for The Master's University.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6342728,"Residents, council demand clarity as repeated Southern California Edison shutoffs hit Canyon Country",1642,1572000,3214000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2253559-9221b851d6b5dbe94b5ef1e75c8453d3&start=1572&end=3214","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2253559-9221b851d6b5dbe94b5ef1e75c8453d3/thumbnail_1572000.jpg","/articles/6342728/Santa-Clarita-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Residents-council-demand-clarity-as-repeated-Southern-California-Edison-shutoffs-hit-Canyon-Country","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6342728-44959b6698bf21c01908ddb9e41a0743/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201900&Signature=J~AxdndDfNUg~-QPYzuywSFlbrM3XlCKgZ9JjDnUI8m5vbA5OG2jW~LXd~Pgax9R2jzIJ-ENa0ou6dpkrIfUtlGzpi2G0QBRdINNFLakw66hIX~-WYZcc9MUFJtHV4gsxH~0qV9IkLK04l2W2pgAb5AOb3enEv-b2Bk7F0Sec-RaAzn13ypsR8flbrVf9GP2AKKualQmborlDLyO6HUcEMMhMzWdIBPod1GpWTDpGEVszLufCZFyGS8vsn1nxtc-FXhqtw8xb4X4CD1mIKY~OJSrU1GVphvGFsDt2GS-qWPkMX2v0hm3sPXpqEdxlq-E5sHk6Jq0FqQtbKR0Pvnylg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents from Canyon Country and other neighborhoods told the Santa Clarita City Council on multiple occasions that repeated power shutoffs by Southern California Edison (SCE) are disrupting daily life, causing health and safety concerns, and imposing out‑of‑pocket costs.

\"We had our power shut off since last Tuesday,\" said Ismael Jimenez during the meeting's public comment period, describing repeated outages, irregular restoration schedules and a lack of clear information from SCE.

City Manager (name not specified) told the council the city has repeatedly communicated residents' concerns to Edison but stressed that Edison is regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). \"Edison is completely regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission,\" the city manager said, urging residents to register complaints with the CPUC to ensure the regulator hears constituent concerns.

Why it matters: Speakers said shutoffs have left households without heat, hot water and refrigeration during multi‑day outages, pushing some to buy generators or incur recurring fuel costs. Several callers and in‑person speakers urged the council to require automatic reimbursements or credits for residents who suffer spoiled food, fuel costs or other direct losses.

Council response and next steps: Council members said they have met with Edison previously about circuit hardening and segmentation and pressed for faster completion of remaining upgrades. Mayor Pro Tem West said one outstanding circuit — identified locally as the Hillfield circuit in Canyon Country — remains to be upgraded and urged Edison to prioritize it. The city manager reiterated that the CPUC is the regulator with authority over Edison and asked residents to keep filing complaints to the commission.

Public safety and equity concerns: Speakers including Joseph Corcoran and Alan Fernandez described repeated outages in the same neighborhoods while nearby streets retain power, calling the pattern inequitable. Several residents said outages have forced families to spend on propane, generators and temporary housing, and one caller suggested installation of in‑home generators for affected households if outages continue.

No new regulatory authority was created by the council at the meeting; council members said they will continue to press Edison for transparency and faster implementation of hardening work and encouraged residents to document and report impacts to the CPUC.

Ending: Council members also publicly thanked first responders working regional wildfire incidents and noted that repeated outages are compounding community stress as fire risk remains elevated in the region.","Residents of Canyon Country and other Santa Clarita neighborhoods told the City Council they are facing repeated power shutoffs and urged city and state regulators to force more transparency and faster infrastructure fixes; the city urged residents to bring complaints to the California Public Utilities Commission while continuing to press Edison.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6342709,"City updates: River of Lights, Valencia Community Center, Hart Park transfer and new shelters highlighted",366,4132000,4498000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2253559-9221b851d6b5dbe94b5ef1e75c8453d3&start=4132&end=4498","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2253559-9221b851d6b5dbe94b5ef1e75c8453d3/thumbnail_4132000.jpg","/articles/6342709/Santa-Clarita-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/City-updates-River-of-Lights-Valencia-Community-Center-Hart-Park-transfer-and-new-shelters-highlighted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6342709-9bca54ea706750a1421c501d05144ea5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201900&Signature=CRcyK8iWGyk1z5O9Q~5141UAHcQhDIryJiDwL4Vc2EHGQshVlRZha13uLb3cvzZnSAe30MtRJeLtyOUALgOAm7hVLhV2JDqEv~7BByXmYBByyfOmbgxRQa-rTPVPtyl-0LL6b3UhB3yuPFdeMgDDSpsK4Agj~2~9lbn3GoRcOcPM3w90JzpNi8sorowdc1xKHNOCWMfs3vCMwBf1kLPWuVcRPsIqZxF0Lz72QfImusuDVUyXkA6APFP4BkuERzhYNQJR~AolxrklGgILn3~AOcJ~-br7D14wu8yGrU3dTsFJPw-~ZGb8LygxaSZXdhJUNbg8Jbwlsm5EqHNK272ARg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilmember Maritza Ayala gave a summary of capital projects and community initiatives the city is advancing, including park enhancements, a new community center and homelessness services.

\"Work is underway at Central Park for the much anticipated River Of Lights project,\" Ayala said, describing LED lighting that will mimic running water along an exercise staircase and a new art piece; the lights are projected to be completed this spring.

Other projects Ayala reported: the recently opened Valencia Community Center (former YMCA at the Summit Park) now includes classroom space and the city's first indoor pool; construction is underway on a rink sports pavilion at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex with an anticipated 2026 opening that will accommodate skating and convert to sports courts; David March Park will expand by roughly 8 acres with a new baseball field and amenities; Old Orchard Park will be renovated with a new playground and shade structures; and the city is proceeding with the transfer of William S. Hart Park from Los Angeles County, a 150‑acre property the city expects to take over in the summer.

On homelessness, Ayala said Bridge to Home opened the city's first permanent shelter on Drayton Street with more than 60 beds and the first family shelter in the region offering eight apartment‑style units; Family Promise has completed a resource center and interim housing on Newhall Avenue.

Ending: Ayala also said the Santa Clarita Public Library will launch a mobile library in spring to reach underserved neighborhoods; no specific council action was taken on these project updates at the meeting.","Councilmember Ayala reported progress on several city projects including the River of Lights at Central Park, the new Valencia Community Center (former YMCA) and a planned transfer of William S. Hart Park from Los Angeles County; council members also reported openings of local homeless shelters and other park upgrades.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6342714,"Council debate over mayor selection process ends with no change after motion to restore strict rotation dies",921,5720000,6641000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2253559-9221b851d6b5dbe94b5ef1e75c8453d3&start=5720&end=6641","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2253559-9221b851d6b5dbe94b5ef1e75c8453d3/thumbnail_5720000.jpg","/articles/6342714/Santa-Clarita-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-debate-over-mayor-selection-process-ends-with-no-change-after-motion-to-restore-strict-rotation-dies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6342714-a914f024be23cc44b8baf110aec8375c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201900&Signature=YmdQOUZ-jcG9ogvw0DOauh~mlAmujY9IC6OmlViWF1LrLwivYHcKk75t12nDm92Us~gxt-Z76aGbZtGCNMMOfFYohcn6vIm2R18sAHBcSmMVpvTFkXAymclfmTSkv17FFEDSCDNczAnpQiOY2kIVNsMaIDUJjIpgrCcDfUorBtmurchv3Cbq4DLxGlnPPBTNIQyqpnhyz2kPf4c92Z-J7ahOx4OHfKtagJnuM~vYTFqriZ06CQfByP9xDm1Jkc4mLh9n~uB0iTrbW-f~MBejQ1ryt1oOMrGtfpNMT40dlqAIovqS-mCSdUkpmnURZSgtW8mtyJg~R56B8LwdEd~czA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilmember Marsha McLean opened a discussion on the mayoral selection process, proposing the council restore a strict automatic rotation so each elected councilmember would serve as mayor pro tem for one year and then as mayor the following year.

McLean described the proposal as a way \"to foster a cooperative spirit among council members by depoliticizing the selection of the position of mayor,\" citing language from the city's procedural attachments that she said supported automatic rotation. She said she had proposed similar language when she was mayor in 2019 and argued the rotation would prevent personal vendettas from influencing mayoral selection.

Other councilmembers questioned whether reverting to rotation was necessary. Several members noted that Santa Clarita has used a council vote to select the mayor since 1999 and that a majority‑vote selection has functioned without systemwide problems for 25 years. Councilmember Gibbs said he supported the principle of rotation but believed the council should retain the ability to vote. Mayor Pro Tem West and other members stressed the mayor is primarily a ceremonial and facilitative role and that the city manager runs daily operations.

McLean made a motion to adopt the automatic rotation language; the motion received no second and \"died,\" the mayor announced. No formal vote was taken to change the process.

Ending: The council returned to business with no change to the current majority‑vote procedure for selecting mayor and mayor pro tem.","Councilmember Marsha McLean proposed reinstating an automatic rotation policy so each council member would serve one year as mayor pro tem and the following year as mayor; the motion was made but received no second and the proposal died after council discussion.","actionData","errors"]

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Council authorizes Burtek to use alternate disposal after Chiquita Canyon letter; Bertek may seek rate adjustment later

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Council debate over mayor selection process ends with no change after motion to restore strict rotation dies