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Home My WebLink About1993-11-09 - AGENDA REPORTS - BOUQUET CYN PARK LEASE (2)aciA��9T Iff City Manager Approval7�11� Item to be presented by: Rick Put m /0 - NOW BUSINESS DATE: November 9, 1993 SUBJECT: Bouquet Canyon Park Lease -- Resolution No. 93-140, Approving Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation and Community Services BACKGROUND Bouquet Canyon Park is a parcel of approximately 10 acres in size located on the north side of the City in the community of Saugus. It was constructed in the early 1980's, and is currently owned and operated by the County of Los Angeles. Amenities at this facility include a softball diamond, athletic playing area adequate for soccer and other sport games and practices, a children's playground, a walking path, two tennis courts, a basketball court, picnic facilities, a public restroom and a parking lot which accommodates approximately 40 vehicles. Since its incorporation, predominant use of this park has been by the City of Santa Clarita. Due to current fiscal constraints, the County has indicated its inability to.continue to maintain and operate this facility as part of their annual work program. The County advised the City of this situation several months ago, at which time the City's Parks and Recreation Commission recommended that the City assume the operation and maintenance of this facility. The County has subsequently advised the City that general maintenance of this facility has been substantially reduced, and that elimination of maintenance by the County is imminent within the next 15 to 30 days. In order to insure a continuous and uninterrupted availability of this facility to the community, it is incumbent upon the City to adopt the attached resolution authorizing a lease agreement (at $1 per year) between the City and the County for operation and maintenance of Bouquet Canyon Park. The lease will be for a one-year period, while the City and County work out the details for annexation of this property. County representatives have also pledged their support and assistance in working with the City on other annexation issues including selected County corporation yards currently in the City of Santa Clarita. At a public meeting held in late July 1993, the residents of the Saugus community overwhelmingly indicated a desire for the continued operation of Bouquet Park as a neighborhood facility. In recognition of Bouquet Canyon Park as a valuable neighborhood and community -wide asset, the City and County have negotiated a lease for the park for a one-year period, during which time annexation efforts will be pursued to effect a title transfer of this facility from the County of Los Angeles to the City of Santa Clarita. Adopieid:/j —9 =l FISCAL IMPACT Pursuant to figures provided by the County, operating costs, including personnel, equipment, supplies and utilities for Bouquet Canyon Park, total approximately $80,000 annually. Revenue figures provided by the County total roughly $30,000 annually, leaving a net operating expenditure to be assumed by the City of an estimated $50,000 per year. It is important to note that the City has not budgeted for the maintenance or operation of Bouquet Canyon Park, and that the estimated net operating expense is $50,000 annually. Absorbing the major portion of the annual maintenance obligation of Bouquet Canyon Park in the City's current budget is expected to affect the current maintenance level of other City parks to some degree. To what degree the quality and level of maintenance at other City parks will be affected is impossible to determine at this time; however, staff will make every attempt to minimize the overall impact. Input on the proposed lease has been received from all City departments, including the City Attorney, and is available in the City Clerk's Office for review. RECOMMENDATION The City Council find that the lease of Bouquet Canyon Park is consistent with the Open Space Element of the City's General Plan; 2. The adoption of Resolution No. 93-140 approving the lease between the City of Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles for the operation and maintenance of Bouquet Canyon Park; The City Council direct staff to begin immediate discussion with the County and LAFCO pertaining to the annexation of Bouquet Canyon Park, adjacent property and other properties within the City that may be appropriate. 4. Approve budget adjustment to include revenues and appropriations as shown: Revenues -- $20,000 01-3742 01-3743 01-3746 01-3752 Expenditures -- $20,000 01-9200-103 01-9200-250 01-9200-227 Adult Sports $ 9,400 Youth Sports 10,200 Tennis Operations 200 Recreation Field Rentals 200 Part-time Employees $10,500 Utilities 4,250 Contract Services 5,250 Authorize transfer of $55,000 from contingency reserve to help offset the impact on the Parks operations budget and to perform basic safety upgrades to the facility. ATTACHMENT Resolution No. 93-140 Notice of Exemption prccunclbougprka.gda I� NOTICE OF EXEMPTION City of Santa Clarita County Clerk Department of Community Development County of Los Angeles 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite #300 111 North Hill Street Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Los Angeles, CA 90012 DATE: October 12, 1993 PROJECT NAME: Bouquet Canyon Park, Lease Agreement PROJECT LOCATION: 28127 Wellston Avenue, Saugus, CA 91350 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (Nature, Purpose, Use): Lease agreement for Bouquet Canyon Park facilities, between the City of Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles, allowing for the maintenance and operation of the park by the City of Santa Clarita. PROJECT APPLICANT: City of Santa Clarita, Department of Parks and Recreation This is to advise that the [ ] Director of Community Development [ ] Planning Commission [X ] City Council of the City of Santa Clarita did approve the above described project on October 12, 1993. Review of the project by the Department of Community Development found that the project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. EXEMPT STATUS: Class 1, Section 15301; Class 20, Section 15320. This finding is made for the following reasons(s): Class 1 - Lease pertains to maintenance and operation of existing park facillties, with no expansion of existing uses proposed; Class 20 - Action represents a change in functional organization of jurisdictional control from the County to the City. Person or agency carrying out the project: City of Santa Clarita, Department of Parks and Recreation This is to certify that the Notice of Exemption with comments/responses and record of project approval is available for public review at: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 Santa Clarita, California 91355 (805)255-4330 Contact Person/Title Donald M. Williams, Senior Planner Signature:-- RESOLUTION NO. 93-140 A RESOLUTION OF, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR THE LEASE OF BOUQUET CANYON PARK WHEREAS, County of Los Angeles owns park property known as Bouquet Canyon Park consisting of approximately 10 acres; and WHEREAS, these facilities are currently benefitting the citizens of the City of Santa Clarita for recreation activities; and WHEREAS, County is financially constrained in its ability to operate and maintain the Park; and WHEREAS, City is entering into a one-year lease with County to continue the existing recreational services and park maintenance at Bouquet Canyon County Park; and WHEREAS, the City and County are discussing possible annexation of the Park into City and subsequently that County quitclaim the Park and transfer title to the City; and WHEREAS, City's authorization to enter into a one-year lease is granted pursuant to the authority conferred by the City Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita hereby approved the lease between the City of Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles for the operation and maintenance of Bouquet Canyon Park. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS day of 1993. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) § CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Donna M. Grindey, City Clerk, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the day of 1993 by the following vote of Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: City Clerk prcounciAres#93. 940