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Council File 26-1242

Under review — the city is considering permanent signs linking three Canoga Park cultural venues into a designated Arts Hub, a move to strengthen the district's identity. The Public Works Committee is expected to weigh in this month.

Introduced
2026-09-02
Last changed
2026-09-18
CFMS file status
File open See note on file status
Expires
2028-09-18
Committee
Public Works Committee
Mover
BOB BLUMENFIELD
Second
MONICA RODRIGUEZ

This is the City Clerk's status for the council file itself, not the outcome of the measure. A file often stays open after the Council has already adopted an item. The summary above reflects the latest recorded action.

Brief

Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, seconded by Monica Rodriguez, introduced a motion to authorize permanent ceremonial signs for four Canoga Park cultural and arts facilities: the Madrid Theatre, Taxco Theatre, Canoga Park Youth Arts Center, and Canoga Park Arts Hub. The motion is currently pending in the Public Works Committee, which scheduled it for a September 22, 2026 meeting. The file does not expire until September 2028.

Full summary

Councilmember Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion directing the Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial signs at three city-owned cultural venues in Canoga Park, each bearing a designation linking it to the broader Canoga Park Arts Hub. The specific signs requested are: "Madrid Theatre - Canoga Park Arts Hub" at 21622 Sherman Way, "Taxco Theatre - Canoga Park Arts Hub" at 7242 Owensmouth Avenue, and "Canoga Park Youth Arts Center - Canoga Park Arts Hub" at 7222 Remmet Avenue. The motion frames the signage as recognition of the venues' collective contributions to the cultural, artistic, educational, economic, and civic life of Canoga Park and the West Valley. The motion provides background on each venue. The Madrid Theatre has anchored Canoga Park's arts scene since 1928, survived the 1994 Northridge Earthquake through public-funded restoration, and is currently undergoing approximately $8.5 million in improvements to its stage, lobby, and restrooms. The Taxco Theatre, formerly the Clyde Porter Theatre, was acquired by the City in 2018 for $1.395 million using excess Community Redevelopment Agency bond funds and is intended to serve as a rehearsal, performance, and incubator space for local artists. The Canoga Park Youth Arts Center rounds out the hub by offering young residents opportunities to engage in creative and cultural programming. Blumenfield frames the three venues together as the foundation of a Canoga Park Arts District he has championed, positioning the hub as a cultural destination for the West Valley. The ceremonial signs would give that vision a physical, public-facing identity across all three locations. The motion was referred to the Public Works Committee on September 2, 2026, and the committee scheduled it for its September 22, 2026 meeting. No committee action has been reported yet. The file remains active and open through September 2028.

Activity (2)

  • 2026-09-18 Public Works Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on September 22, 2026.
  • 2026-09-02 Motion referred to Public Works Committee.

Documents (1)

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