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Agenda Item: 6
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Q) AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
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CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: 1 j=�
DATE: July 12, 2016
SUBJECT: PRESERVATION OF 78 +/- ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE
CASTAIC AREA, ASSESSORS PARCEL NOs. 2865-021-009,014, and
019
DEPARTMENT: Recreation, Community Services, Arts, and Open Space
PRESENTER: Richard E. Gould
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Approve the purchase of 78+/- acres of real property in the Castaic area, Assessor's Parcel
Nos. 2865-021-009, 014, and 019 at a total cost of $350,430, which includes escrow, title,
appraisal fees, due diligence costs, survey and trail improvements, and annual property taxes.
2. Appropriate $326,930 for escrow, title appraisal fees, and due diligence costs associated with
the acquisition from the Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to Open
Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 12592-5201.004.
3. Appropriate $20,000 from Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to
Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 12592-5201.008 for the purpose of
property improvements, including signage, gates, and construction of a trailhead.
4. Appropriate $3,500 as an on-going annual expenditure from Open Space Preservation
District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account
12592-5185.003 for the payment of annual property taxes.
5. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual
budget for such fiscal year.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is in the Tapia Canyon area, near Castaic, and is contiguous to open space
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as conceptualized in the proposed Tapia Canyon Ranch development and final phase of the
Tesoro Ranch development. The subject parcels would be the first acquisition in the
northwestern quadrant of the greenbelt, enhancing opportunities for connecting regional open
space and trails, both existing and proposed. These parcels are within the Castaic Area Multi -
Use Trails Plan Study Area and the Santa Felicia Significant Ecological Area (SEA).
In 2016, City staff was contacted by the representative for the property owner, seeking to sell
excess land not necessary to the current oil production facility located on the property.
The purchase price of the property is $306,930. Closing costs, which include escrow, title,
appraisal fees, and due diligence costs are estimated at $20,000. Costs for survey and trail
improvements are estimated at $20,000, for a total cost of $346,930, and with the on-going
appropriation of $3,500 annually for property taxes, the total requested appropriation is
$350,430.
This acquisition is in compliance with the mission of the Open Space Preservation District. It
has been reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is exempt
under CEQA guidelines Section 15313, Class 13, as an acquisition for conservation purposes,
and Section 15325, Class 25, as a transfer of an ownership interest in land to preserve open space
and existing natural conditions. Any subsequent or proposed changes in the use or condition of
the property will be subject to CEQA guidelines.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
1. Direct staff to cease purchase of the property.
2. Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the recommended action, the budget will be adjusted accordingly.
ATTACHMENTS
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