HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-12-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - 10 ACRES ACTON PROPTYAgenda Item: 13
1. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: A,1 A11�44_1)
DATE: December 14, 2021
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION OF 10 +/- ACRES
IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY IN THE ACTON AREA, EAST OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND SOUTH OF SOLEDAD CANYON
ROAD, ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBER 3210-017-044
DEPARTMENT: Recreation and Community Services
PRESENTER: Janine Prado
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Approve the acquisition of 10 +/- acres Los Angeles County Assessor's Parcel Number
3210-017-044 at a total cost of $73,000, which includes the property purchase price of
$70,000 and $3,000 for escrow and closing costs.
2. Appropriate $73,000 from the Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to
Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 3585200-520104 for the purchase of
the property and closing costs.
3. Appropriate $1,800 as an on -going annual expenditure from Open Space Preservation
District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account
3585200-518503 for the payment of annual property taxes.
4. 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 comprised of 10 +/- acres located in the Acton area. It is outside of the
City of Santa Clarita (City) limits, within the Open Space Acquisition Boundary. The acquisition
of this property aligns with objectives outlined in the Open space Acquisition Implementation
Work Program related to preserving undeveloped land in and around the Santa Clarita Valley.
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The purchase price of the property is $70,000. Closing costs are estimated at $3,000, for a total
cost and appropriation of $73,000. An ongoing appropriation of $1,800 annually is necessary for
payment of property taxes since the property is outside of the City.
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
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the recommended action, the budget will be adjusted accordingly as follows:
appropriate $1,800 on -going from Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to
Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 3585200-518503 and appropriate
$73,000 from Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to Open Space
Expenditure Account 3585200-520104.
ATTACHMENTS
Acton Property Agenda Map 12.2021
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