HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-26 - AGENDA REPORTS - NAME OPEN SPACE JOHN HARTIGANO
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
NEW BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: Lj
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DATE: November 26, 2024
SUBJECT: NAMING OF OPEN SPACE HONORING JOHN HARTIGAN
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Laurene Weste
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council discuss and provide direction on the naming of the recently approved acquisition of
+/-169 acres of open space in the honor of John Hartigan.
BACKGROUND
At the November 12, 2024, City Council (Council) meeting, the Council directed staff to place
an item on the agenda for the next Council meeting to discuss naming the recently acquired open
space land in the northeast quadrant of the City, +/- 169 acres, to honor longtime community
member John Hartigan. The late Mr. Hartigan advocated for preserving this property as open
space and was a dedicated supporter of the City's conservation efforts, committed to ensuring
this space would serve as a lasting legacy for the community.
This land is vital to the City's ongoing efforts to establish an open greenbelt space around the
valley. The acquisition of the +/-169 acres of land contribute to a critical link between the
National Forest areas to the north and east. Mr. Hartigan understood the significance of
connecting these national forest lands and was passionate about his land becoming part of this
crucial connection.
Numerous City parks, facilities, and open spaces bear the names of local community leaders who
have made significant contributions to the community. For example, the Council recently
approved the naming of the Dennis Koontz Trailhead and the Gates Family Wildlife Preserve
after two community members who strongly supported the City's open space efforts.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
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FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact determined at this time.
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