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Home My WebLink About2025-06-24 - RESOLUTIONS - EXEMPT SURPLUS LANDRESOLUTION NO. 25-43 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN 2811-065-912 AS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF SUCH PROPERTY WHEREAS, the California Surplus Land Act (Cal. Gov. Code section 54220 et seq.) (Act) as modified by California Assembly Bill 1486, effective October 9, 2019, provides the framework and state law requirements for disposal of a local agency's surplus real property; and WHEREAS, the Act provides exemptions from the requirements of the Act for "exempt surplus land". NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does hereby resolve as follows: SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council finds and declares as follows: A. The City of Santa Clarita (City) owns certain real property identified as Los Angeles County Assessor's Parcel Number 2811-065-912 and more specifically identified in attached Exhibit A, and graphically depicted in Exhibit B, both of which are incorporated by reference (the Property). B. The Surplus Land Act (Government Code § 54220, et seq.; the Act) applies when a local agency disposes of "surplus land" as defined in Government Code § 54221. C. Except as otherwise provided, the City may dispose of its real property in any manner it chooses (Government Code §§ 37350 and 37351). The Act requires local agencies to declare land as "surplus land" or "exempt surplus land" before disposition. Surplus land that is transferred to another local public entity for that agency's use constitutes exempt surplus land (Government Code § 54221(f)(1)(D)). D. In April of 2022, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (the Agency) requested that the City convey the Property to the Agency for purposes of a water treatment facility (the Transfer). Specifically, the Agency would utilize the Property to remove various contaminants from potable water supplies in accordance with federal and state regulations. E. The Agency is a local public entity that was formed on January 1, 2018, via Senate Bill No. 634 (October 15, 2017) and is the assimilation of several previous local water providers: Castaic Lake Water Agency, Newhall County Water District, Santa Clarita Water Division, and Valencia Water Company. Page 1 of 5 F. Exhibit B depicts approximately 23,362 square feet of the Property that is no longer needed by the City (the Exempt Surplus Property). two G. The Transfer is in the public interest as it will aid the Agency with treating potable water that is consumed by the public. Additionally, the Property is not required for City operations or functions. H. The City Council reviewed the Transfer's environmental impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code § § 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq., the CEQA Guidelines). SECTION 2. Purpose of the Transfer. A. As provided in Section 1, the Agency desires the Transfer to construct water treatment facilities. The City Council finds that the Property is not required for the City's needs and, therefore, identifies it as surplus. B. The Exempt Surplus Property is "exempt surplus land" under the Act since it will be conveyed from the City to the Agency for the Agency's purposes. C. Pursuant to Government Code § 54221(f)(2), the Exempt Surplus Property is not: Within a coastal zone; 2. Adjacent to a historical unit of the State Parks System; 3. Listed on, or determined by the State Office of Historic Preservation to be eligible for, the National Register of Historical Places; or 4. Within the Lake Tahoe region as defined by Government Code § 66905.5. SECTION 3. Environmental Assessment. The Transfer is exempt from review under CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines because it consists of disposing of surplus property in accordance with applicable law. Disposal of the Property (by itself) does not have the potential to cause significant effects on the environment. Consequently, it is categorically exempt in accordance with CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) as CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment. In addition, disposal of the Property is categorically exempt in accordance with CEQA Guidelines § 15312. Specifically, the City proposes to convey the Property in lieu of sale; the Property is not located in an area of concern; the Property does not have significant value for wildlife habitat or other environmental purpose; and the use of the Property and adjacent property has not changed since the time the City acquired the Property. Accordingly, this project conforms with a Class 12 categorical exemption under CEQA. two Page 2 of 5 SECTION 4. General Plan and Zoning Consistency. Pursuant to Government Code § 65402(a) and Santa Clarita Municipal Code (SCMC) § 2.26.050(G), the City Council — acting as the City's Planning Agency — makes the following findings regarding consistency with the Santa Clarita General Plan and SCMC: A. That the proposal is consistent with the General Plan; The water treatment facility for which the Property would be used would be consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan, including, without limitation. Policy LU 4.4.4: Protect and enhance public utility facilities as necessary to maintain the safety, reliability, integrity, and security of essential public service systems for all Valley residents. Goal LU 9: Adequate public facilities and services, provided in a timely manner and in appropriate locations to serve existing and future residents and businesses. Objective LU 9.1: Coordinate land use planning with the provision of adequate public services and facilities to support development. Policy LU 9.1.1: Ensure construction of adequate infrastructure to meet the needs of new development prior to occupancy. Policy LU 9.1.3: Protect major utility transmission corridors, pumping stations, �'' reservoirs, booster stations, and other similar facilities from encroachment by incompatible uses, while allowing non -intrusive uses such as plant nurseries, greenbelts, and recreational trails. The Property transfer is consistent with the goal to provide necessary public utilities, including a safe water supply, and supporting public health and safety. This will allow for public services to be maintained and improved while continuing to allow for recreational trails at the site. B. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of the SCMC; The proposed transfer is consistent with the requirements of the North Valencia Specific Plan, which states that the Agency and the City are responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of water facilities on public property. The Property transfer would not inhibit the open space located in the vicinity of the property, and recreational trails would remain operational and open to the public. C. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or `r uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located; and Page 3 of 5 The proposed transfer is in support of a project which is intended to improve public health and safety through enhanced treatment of drinking water. The Property is not 4=0 required for any City operations or functions, and the proposed transfer, therefore, would not impact public convenience or general welfare in terms of services provided. D. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal's physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use; 2. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sufficient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic that such a proposal would generate; 3. Public protection services (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriff protection, etc.) are readily available; and 4. The provision of utilities (e.g., potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site. The Property is located near other public infrastructure and adjacent to the Santa Clara River. kfi.r The suitability of the site has been evaluated by the Agency. Access is available to the site for construction, and the transfer would not increase the need for public protection services. The transfer would be in support of a project to improve water infrastructure for the community. SECTION 5. Actions and Authorizations. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to take all steps needed to convey the Surplus Property to the Agency, including, without limitation, submitting a copy of this resolution to the California Department of Housing and Community Development in accordance with the Act and executing all documents required for implementing the purpose of this resolution on the City's behalf. SECTION 6. Severability. If any part of this resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Counoil intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications, and, to this end, the provisions of this resolution are severable. SECTION 7. Effective Date. This resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption. SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution. f.r Page 4 of 5 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 241h day of June 2025. ATTEST: CITY CLERK DATE: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25-43 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 241h day of June 2025, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: McLean, Ayala, Weste, Gibbs, Miranda NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None CITY CLERK Page 5 of 5 EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION BRIDGEPORT - TRACT NO. 51931-02 (LOT 63) FEE PARCEL THAT PORTION OF LOT 63 OF TRACT NO. 51931-02. IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON MAP FILED IN BOOK 1238 PAGES 30 THROUGH 61 INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE EASTERLY TERMINUS OF THAT COURSE IN THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF BRIDGEPORT LANE, 64.00 FEET WIDE, SHOWN ON SAID MAP AS HAVING A BEARING AND DISTANCE OF NORTH 89°07'16" EAST 876.04 FEET AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS DESCRIPTION SHALL BEAR NORTH 89°19'27" EAST; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, SOUTH 89°19'27" WEST 132.61 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, SOUTH 01 °31'20" EAST 28.36 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A NON - TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1020.00 FEET, A RADIAL LINE THROUGH SAID POINT BEARS NORTH 08°06'56" EAST: THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 06°07'43" AN ARC DISTANCE OF 109.10 FEET; THENCE TANGENT TO SAID CURVE, SOUTH 75°45'21" EAST 57.98 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE NORTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 545.00 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 17°04'44" AN ARC DISTANCE OF 162.46 FEET TO A POINT IN THE WESTERLY LINE OF THAT 30-FOOT-WIDE EASEMENT OF CASTAIC LAKE WATER AGENCY DESCRIBED AS PARCEL B-12 IN DOCUMENT RECORDED OCTOBER 17, 1978 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 78-1153522, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE, NORTH 27°26'59" EAST 39.40 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE, NORTH 17°35'06" WEST 83.25 FEET TO A POINT IN SAID SOUTHERLY LINE OF BRIDGEPORT LANE; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, SOUTH 77-28-46" WEST 110.31 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE NORTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 379.00 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE AND ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 11°50'41" AN ARC DISTANCE OF 78.35 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 23,362 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS LID 1024 0315-006-001 Pg. 1 EXHIBIT "B" PLAT m BRIDGEPORT LANE v _ _ LD �. -- ^4 N89`19'27"E 876.04' (R1) S01°31'20"E 28.36' ---- N08°06'56"E (?J/ CURVE TABLE NO. DELTA RADIUS LENGTH Cl 06'07'43" 1020.00' 109.10' C2 17°04'44" 545.00' 162.46' C3 11°50'41" 379.00' 78.35' 30' WIDE EASEMENT OF CASTAIC LAKE WATER AGENCY FOR WATER PIPELINE PURPOSES OC DESCRIBED IN DOCUMENT RECORDED OCTOBER 17, 1978 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 78-1153522 (PARCEL B-12), O.R. rn ---__\ C3 132.61' OB C1 �Ll-- LOT 63 TRACT NO. 51931-02 M.B. 1238-30-61 LINE TABLE NO. BEARING LENGTH L1 S75°45'21"E 57.98' L2 N27°26'59"E 39.40' L3 N17°36'06"W 83.25' L4 S77°28'46"W 110.31' 4 ti v C2 s � 3p, LEGEND POB POINT OF BEGINNING R1 N89°07'19"E PER TRACT NO. 51931-02 FEET 80' 40' 0' 80' 0" 1 " INCHES