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City Manager
Ken Striplin LIGI-ITS, CAM

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It is hard to believe we are nearing the end of our Santa
Clarita 2020 Strategic Plan. I am proud of all the projects
completed, goals met and programs implemented by
our hard working staff. Through the direction of the City
Council's leadership, we will be able to deliver the high ome of the biggest stars of the silver screen and television
quality of life our residents have come to expect. have filmed on the movie ranches, sound stages and wide-
S open natural backdrops of our City of Santa Clarita. The
Some of the work already completed includes the
history of film is closely intertwined with the history of our valley.
019 Town Newhall Parking Structure, successful
Some of the first western, silent films were shot in our picturesque
implementation of the Traffic Safety Plan, completion of
the Arts Master Plan, completion of the Golden Valley canyons and the charming, rugged streets of Old Town Newhall.
Bridge and the Newhall Ranch Road Bridge Widening · Our local hero, William S. Hart, was the foremost star of this
Projects, thousands of acres of open space acquired and era and not only filmed many of his movies in Santa Clarita, his
miles of improved streets and sidewalks. mansion is now a museum paying homage to f-lart and his films.
These days, blockbuster films, hit TV shows, commercials and music
As we head into the home stretch there are several major
videos are frequently shot throughout our City. Some of the most
projects coming to fruition, which will have a significant
impact within our City. The Canyon Country Community popular TV shows that are based in Santa Clarita, and regularly film on
Center is slated to open its doors to our residents in location here include "NCIS," "Mayan's MC," "Goliath" and "S.W.A.T" The
2021 . This new center will be a vital community hub feature films "Once Upon a Time in f-lol lywood," "Deadwood: The Movie"
offering arts, recreation, community events and .so much and "Call of the W ild" also filmed in Santa Clarita last year.
more. In the area of public safety, in cooperation, with All this filming adds up to big bucks for our local economy. In l=iscal
Los Angeles County, our brand new Santa Clarita Valley Year 2018- 19, location filming in Santa Clarita resulted in an
Sheriff's Station is taking shape off Golden Valley Road estimated economic impact of $33.4 million. Santa Clarita is home
and will be complete in 2021. to more than 25 sound stages, 10 movie ranches, a multitude of film-related businesses and
Vision, anticipation and prioritization are essential approximately 6,000 residents who are employed in the entertainment industry.
elements in preparing for a successful future and to The City has worked to retain and increase filming with its local !=ilm Incentive Program, Movie
ensure the City of Santa Clarita continues to provide Ranch Overlay Zone and a one-stop permit center, making it easy for f-lollywood to choose
superior municipal services that will meet the current Santa Clarita. Our local businesses (think restaurants, caterers, retailers and hotels) also
and future needs of our co.mmunity. I look forward to benefit tremendously from local filming.
seeing the final projects within our Santa Clarita 2020
We appreciate our residents and business community
plan come to fruition! !=or more information and updates
who are so cooperative with location filming in Santa
on all of our Santa Clarita 2020 plans, please visit
Clarita. If you are interested in learning more about
SantaClarita2020.com.
Santa Clarita's !=ilm office, including a comprehensive
list of the latest television shows and movies filmed
Sincerely,
here, visit !=ilmSantaClarita.com.
Ken Striplin
City Manager
kstriplin@santa-clarita.com

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