HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-12 - AGENDA REPORTS - PRESERVATION REAL PROPTY NO 2865 021 004O
Agenda Item: 9
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: A
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DATE: November 12, 2024
SUBJECT: PRESERVATION OF 40 +/- ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY IN LOS
ANGELES COUNTY, ENCORE PROPERTY, ASSESSOR PARCEL
NO. 2865-021-004
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Susan Nelson
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Approve the purchase of 40+/- acres of real property northwest of the City of Santa Clarita,
Assessor Parcel Number 2865-021-004, at a total cost of $195,310, which includes property
purchase price, escrow, title, due diligence costs, maintenance, and payment of annual
property taxes.
2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $195,310 from the Open Space Preservation
District Fund (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 3587501-
520104.
3. Appropriate ongoing funds in the amount of $8,600 from Open Space Preservation District
Fund (Fund 358) to Open Space Expenditure Accounts 3587501-518503 ($3,600) and
3587501-511101 ($5,000) for annual property taxes and ongoing maintenance.
4. Find this acquisition exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15313 (Class 13); Section 15317 (Class 17); and
Section 15325 (Class 25).
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
BACKGROUND
The subject property, APN 2865-021-004, 40 +/- acres, is located in the Tapia Canyon area and
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is contiguous to the conditioned dedication of Tesoro Highlands Open Space to the City of Santa
Clarita (City). The property contributes to fortifying the green belt buffer on the northern edge of
the Santa Clarita Valley.
In June 2024, the property owner, Encore, LLC, (Encore) contacted the City regarding selling the
vacant property adjacent to the City -owned open space property. City staff evaluated the
property and determined that acquiring the parcel would positively increase the City's open space
preservation effort on the north side of the valley and contribute towards connecting the existing
City -owned Tapia Open Space and the City -owned Tesoro Highlands Open Space areas.
In recent years, the City has paid an average of $5,747 per acre when acquiring open space land.
The Encore property costs $4,500 per acre, resulting in a purchase cost of $180,000.
Additionally, closing costs, including escrow, title, due diligence, and maintenance, are
estimated at $15,310, bringing the total cost and appropriation to $195,310. Due to the property's
location outside the City boundary, an ongoing annual appropriation of $8,600 will be required
for maintenance and property taxes.
The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Article 19, Section
15313 (Class 13); Section 15317 (Class 17); and Section 15325 (Class 25). A Class 13
exemption consists of the acquisition of lands for fish and wildlife conservation purposes. A
Class 17 exemption consists of the acceptance of easements or fee interests in order to maintain
the open space character of the area. A Class 25 exemption consists of transferring ownership of
interests in land to preserve open space, habitat, or historical resources.
Staff recommends approving the acquisition of the open space property to continue the ongoing
Open Space Preservation District efforts.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost associated with the property acquisition is estimated at $195,310. Upon City
Council approval of the recommended action, funds will be available in Open Space Expenditure
Accounts 3587501-520104, 3587501-518503, and 3587501-511101 (OSPD fund).
ATTACHMENTS
Encore Site Map
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