Laurene Weste
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 3:52:39
- Avg per meeting
- 17:54
- Segments
- 5663
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Top issues during term (20)
Princessa Crossroads Specific Plan and Via Princessa Extension
Generates private investment, construction jobs, and infrastructure improvements including roadway construction.
Automated License Plate Reader (Flock Camera) Contract Concerns
The city previously allocated funding for the camera rollout, with ongoing maintenance and expansion costs included in public safety budgeting.
Old Town Newhall Fire Recovery and Business Support
Substantial economic impact on local businesses and potential city expenditures for recovery coordination and rebuilding assistance.
Belcaro at Sand Canyon Senior Housing Development
Private investment by the developer with infrastructure improvements including a roundabout, bridge, and water tank.
E-Bike Safety and Enforcement Measures
Potential future administrative and enforcement costs depending on the final ordinance provisions.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Code Compliance
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Future Acquisition and Use of Santa Clarita Elementary School Site
$13,000,000 purchase price plus $8,000 in escrow fees funded from the Facilities Fund.
Labor Negotiations and Employee Compensation
Potential impact on the city personnel budget depending on the outcome of future collective bargaining agreements.
Main Street Commercial Property Acquisition
An expenditure of $1,910,000 from the Facilities Fund for acquisition and due diligence fees.
Valencia Business Park Commercial Condominium Subdivision
Generates subdivision activity and commercial real estate opportunities without direct municipal expenditure.
State of the City Address
Details regarding financial impacts were not provided in the meeting record.
Expansion of Alcohol Sales to Include Distilled Spirits at Convenience Store
Minor commercial expansion with nominal tax and sales impact.
Fire Hazard and Blight at Abandoned Commercial Building in Valencia
Unknown
Bouquet Canyon Road Closure Impact on Local Businesses
Costs are tied to developer fair-share contributions and city project funds.
Golden Valley Road Mixed-Use Development Proposal
The project represents a multi-million dollar private investment that will generate impact fees and property tax revenue for the city.
Amazon Fleet Parking Extended Operation and Dust Mitigation
None to the city budget; private operation.
Multifamily and Mixed-Use Objective Design Standards
Grant-funded through SCAG with no direct impact on the city general fund.
Bouquet Canyon Road Closure Impacts on Local Businesses
Direct revenue losses for local businesses along Bouquet Canyon Road due to restricted customer access.
Rooftop Wireless Facility Aesthetics and Coverage
None to the city budget.
Bellcaro Wildfire Mitigation and Firewise Planning
Potential six-fold increases in home insurance premiums for affected property owners.
Decisions during term (139)
Recorded while Weste was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
MC26-130: Accessory Dwelling Unit and Santa Clarita Municipal Code Amendments
MC26-094: Valencia Business Park Tentative Parcel Map
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – The minutes of the Planning Commission are submitted for approval.
Old Town Newhall Fire Recovery Efforts
Consent Calendar Approval
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 20 AND 21
LIT FIBER SERVICE TO LOCAL INTERNET PROVIDER
SUMMARY VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES - CENTRE POINTE PARKWAY AND GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD
Continue Public Hearing for Princessa Crossroads Specific Plan to November 17, 2026
Acquisition of Santa Clarita Elementary School Site
Consent Calendar (Items 2-8, 10)
Temporary Hydrogen Refueling Services Contract (Item 9)
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES – The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval.
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval.
CHECK REGISTER NO. 19 - Check Register No. 19 for Period 08/07/26 through 08/20/26 and 08/27/26. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 08/10/26 through 08/21/26.
PURCHASE OF POOL PUMPS, MOTORS, AND MANWAY COVERS FOR THE SANTA CLARITA AQUATICS CENTER POOL PUMP REPLACEMENT, PROJECT M3046 - This item considers approving the purchase of seven pool circulation pumps and motors and 12 manway covers to…
Bouquet Canyon Business Assistance Grant Program
Consent Calendar
PARCEL MAP FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 84435 (LYONS AVENUE)
Voting record (45)
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