HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-11-12 - AGENDA REPORTS - VIA PRINCESSA EAST ROADWAY EXTENSION PROJECT - APP (2)9
Agenda Item: 9
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: November 12, 2019
SUBJECT: VIA PRINCESSA EAST ROADWAY EXTENSION PROJECT
PARCEL NUMBERS 2836-014-066 AND 2836-014-067 FOR ROAD
RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TEMPORARY GRADING AND
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Damon Letz
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Approve the -014-066 and 2836-
014-067 to obtain road right-of-way and temporary grading and construction easements for
the Via Princessa East Roadway Extension, Project S3026 at a total cost of $330,000.
2. Approve the transfer of Eastside Canyon Bridge and Thoroughfare funds (Fund 301) in the
amount of $330,000 from Contractual Services expenditure account S3026301-5161.001 to
the Land Purchase expenditure account S3026301-5201.004 within the Via Princessa East
Roadway Extension Project.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all required documents, subject to
approval by the City Attorney.
BACKGROUND
The proposed Via Princessa East Roadway Extension project would extend Via Princessa from
Sheldon Avenue to Golden Valley Road. The proposed roadway would be approximately 1.2
miles in length and would consist of a six-lane highway with a 14-foot raised landscaped median,
a 10-foot sidewalk/parkway on each side, and a 12-foot, two-lane bike path along the south side.
The proposed roadway is planned to be designed and constructed in conjunction with an adjacent
residential/commercial development. The proposed roadway is a vital component of the
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-year strategic plan, Santa Clarita 2020, and in the Santa Clarita
In 2007, the City received $11,577,000 in Proposition C grant funds from the Los Angeles
County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Call for Projects for this project. In
October 2015, the City Council approved the Environmental Impact Report for the proposed
roadway alignment as required by the California Environmental Quality Act. Currently, this
project is in the preliminary design stages and staff is working with the adjacent developer to
complete the design of the project and secure the right-of-way acquisitions for the future
construction of the project.
The portions of the parcels needed for the proposed extension are owned by Jemstreet Via
Princessa, LLC (Jemstreet) (see attached Location Map). Staff contacted Jemstreet and informed
-of-way and necessary
bers 2836-014-066 and
2836-014-
and provided a letter of intent to sell the portions of the above noted parcels. The City and
Jemstreet have reached a mutually acceptable purchase price based upon an independent
property appraisal. The acquisition of these properties will contribute to the City's on-going
efforts to complete the Via Princessa extension. This project will provide a necessary east-west
connection that will improve overall traffic conditions for the Santa Clarita Valley.
Funds for this project were appropriated as part of the Fiscal Year 2019-20 budget. The
requested transfer of funds in the amount of $330,000 will provide for the purchase of each
portion of the parcels that are needed for right-of-way and temporary grading and construction
easements, escrow and title fees, and engineering and miscellaneous acquisition process
expenses.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the recommended action, adequate funds will be available in the Land
Purchase expenditure account S3026301-5201.004 Eastside Canyon Bridge and Thoroughfare
Fund (Fund 301).
ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
Legal Description and Map
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Attachment: Legal Description and Map (VIA PRINCESSA EAST ROADWAY EXTENSION APPROVE PROPERTY ACQUISITION FOR ROAD
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