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City Manager Approval
Item to be presente y:
Ken Pulskamp
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
DATE: July 1, 1997
SUBJECT: 1) REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. RDA 97-9
2) CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 97-87
3) CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 97-92
4) CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 97-12
DEPARTMENT: Newhall Redevelopment Agency
On June 24, 1997, the Redevelopment Agency adopted Resolution No. RDA 97-8 transmitting
the Agency's report to the City Council. The City Council/Redevelopment Agency then
conducted the joint public hearing on the Redevelopment Plan and Environmental Impact
Report prepared for the Newhall Redevelopment Project.
The joint public hearing included consideration of amendments to the Redevelopment Plan
proposed to reach agreement on the project with the Castaic Lake Water Agency and auto
business owners in Downtown Newhall. The Council/Agency then directed staff to take the
amendments to the Planning Commission and Newhall Redevelopment Committee for their
review and recommendation. The Council/Agency also directed staff to return to the Special
Council/Agency meeting of July 1, 1997 with the following documents for Council consideration:
1) Resolution No. RDA 97-9 - A resolution of the City of Santa Clarita Redevelopment
Agency certifying adequacy of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed
Newhall Redevelopment Project, adopting Certain Findings and adopting a Mitigation
Monitoring Program. A copy of this resolution was included in the Council's packet of
June 24, 1997.
2) Resolution No. 97-87 - A resolution of the City Council of the City. of Santa Clarita
certifying adequacy of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Newhall
Redevelopment Project, adopting Certain Findings and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring
Program A copy of this resolution was included in the Council's packet of June 24, 1997.
3) Resolution No. 97-92 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita
approving and adopting written responses and written findings to written objections
received in regard to the Newhall Redevelopment Project.
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4) Ordinance 97-12 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita approving
and adopting.the Redevelopment Plan for the Newhall Redevelopment Project. A copy
of this ordinance was included in the Councirs packet of June 24, 1997. The plan
amendments adopted by the Council/Agency have been incorporated into the document.
The recommendations from the Planning Commission and Newhall Redevelopment
Committee will be verbally transmitted to the Council/Agency. The joint public hearing
will be re -opened for the sole purpose of considering the Planning Commission and
Newhall Redevelopment Committee recommendations on the changes.
RECOMMENDATION
1) Open the joint public hearing for the sole purpose of considering the Planning
Commission and Newhall Redevelopment Committee recommendations on the changes.
2) Close the joint public hearing.
3) Adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. RDA 97-9, certifying the adequacy of the
Final EIR for the Newhall Redevelopment Project, adopting. Certain Findings and
adopting a Mitigation Monitoring Program.
4) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 97-87, certifying the adequacy of the Final EIR for the
Newhall Redevelopment Project, adopting Certain Findings and adopting a Mitigation
Monitoring Program.
5) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 97-92, approving and adopting written responses and
written findings to written objections received in regard to the Newhall Redevelopment
Project.
6) Introduce Ordinance No. 97-12 approving the Redevelopment Plan, with amendments
thereto, prepared for the Newhall Redevelopment Project, waive further reading, and
pass to second reading.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. RDA 97-9
Resolution No. 97-87
Exhibit "A" (Findings of Fact)
Exhibit "B" (Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program)
Resolution No. 97-92
Ordinance No. 97-12
Attachment "A" (Plan Amendments and Boundary Changes)
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RESOLUTION NO. RDA 97-9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CERTIFYING ADEQUACY OF THE
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
FOR THE PROPOSED NEWHALL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT,
ADOPTING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND ADOPTING
A MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, a Final Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR), SCH. No.
97021002, was prepared for the Newhall Redevelopment Project to address the
environmental effects, mitigation measures, and project alternatives associated with the
adoption and implementation of the proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, the Final Program EIR was prepared pursuant to the requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act (hereinafter "CE(W Public Resources Code
Section 21000 et seq.), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations Section
15000 et seq. hereinafter "Guidelines"), and local procedures adopted by the Agency; and
WHEREAS, in April of 1997, notice to all interested persons and agencies inviting
comments on Draft Program EIR was published in accordance with the provisions of CEQA;
and
WHEREAS, written comments on the Draft Program EIR were received from the
public during the 45 -day public review period and such comments were responded to through
a response to comments section included in the Final EIR; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission is recommending
certification of the EIR prepared for the project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency (the "Agency") as the
designated Lead Agency has reviewed all environmental documentation comprising the Final
Program EIR and has found that all environmental effects of the proposed project have been
considered and that the document is complete and adequate and fully complies with all
requirements of CEQA and the Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Draft and Final EIR reflect the independent judgement of the
Agency; and
WHEREAS, Section 21081 of CEQA and Section 15090 of the Guidelines require that
the Agency make one or more of the following findings prior to approval of a project for
which an EIR has been completed identifying one or more significant effects of the project,
along with statements of facts supporting each finding:
FINDING 1- Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which mitigate or avoid the significant environmental impacts
identified in the Final EIR.
FINDING 2 - Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and
jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding
Such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be
adopted by such other agency.
FINDING 3 - Specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible
the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR.
WHEREAS, the mitigation measures included in the Final Program EIR have been
designed to reduce or eliminate the environmental impacts described therein, according to
the criteria in Section 15370 of the CEQA Guidelines, and the mitigation monitoring
program has been prepared in accordance with the requirements in Section 21081.6 of
CEQA; and
WHEREAS, Section 15903(a) of the CEQA Guidelines requires the Agency to balance
the benefits of a proposed project against its environmental risks in determining whether to
approve the project; and
WHEREAS, Section 15903(b) of the CEQA Guidelines requires that, where the
decision of the Agency allows the occurrence of significant effects which are identified in the
Final EIR. but are not mitigated, the Agency must state in writing the reasons to support its
action based on the Final EIR and other information in the record; and.
WHEREAS, the Agency, in order to gauge the full scope of potential environmental
impacts, considered alternatives to the project in the Alternatives to the Proposed Project
section in the Final EIR.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency does resolve
as follows:
Section 1. The Agency hereby certifies the Final Program EIR. for the Newhall
Redevelopment Project as adequate and complete in that it addresses all environmental
effects of the proposed project and fully complies with the requirements of CEQA and the
CEQA Guidelines.
Section 2. The Agency adopts the Findings of Fact with respect to each significant
environmental effect and identified in the Final EIR and the explanation of its rationale with
respect to each such finding set forth in that portion of Exhibit "A" entitled "Significant
Environmental Effects and Mitigation Measures".
Section3. The Agency adopts the Findings of Fact with respect to alternatives set
forth in that portion of Exhibit "A" entitled "Alternatives to the Proposed Project," including
the findings that Alternative 2: Reduced Newhall Redevelopment Project Area, is feasible
and environmentally superior to the proposed project.
Section 4. The Agency adopts the Findings of Fact with respect to the overriding
considerations set forth in that portion of Exhibit "A" entitled "Statement of Overriding
Considerations" and adopts all other findings set forth in Exhibit "A".
Section 5. The Agency hereby adopts the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Newhall Redevelopment Project attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and made a
part hereof.
Section 6. The City staff is hereby authorized and directed to file a Notice of
Determination, and pay any applicable fees to the Department of Fish and Game, with the
Los Angeles County Clerk pursuant to the provisions of Section 21152 of CEgA.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 1997.
Chairperson, Redevelopment Agency
ATTEST:
Secretary, Redevelopment Agency
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, Secretary of the City of Santa Clarita.
Redevelopment Agency, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by
the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on
the day of 1997 by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Secretary, Redevelopment Agency
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RESOLUTION NO. 97-87
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA CERTIFYING ADEQUACY OF THE
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
FOR THE PROPOSED NEWHALL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT,
ADOPTING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND ADOPTING
A MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, a Final Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR), SCH. No.
97021002, was prepared for the Newhall Redevelopment Project to address the
environmental effects, mitigation measures, and project alternatives associated with the
adoption and implementation of the proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, the Final Program EIR was prepared pursuant to the requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act (hereinafter "CEQA" Public Resources Code
Section 21000 et seq.), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations Section
15000 et seq. hereinafter "Guidelines"), and local procedures adopted by the City; and
WHEREAS, in April of 1997, notice to all interested persons and agencies inviting
comments on Draft Program EIR. was published in accordance with the provisions of CEQA;
and
WHEREAS, written comments on the Draft Program EIR were received from the
public during the 45 -day public review period and such comments were responded to through
a response to comments section included in the Final EIR; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita is recommending
certification of the EIR prepared for the project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita (the "Council") as a
Responsible Agency under CEQA has reviewed all environmental documentation comprising
the Final Program EIR and has found that all environmental effects of the proposed project
have been considered and that the document is complete and adequate and fully complies
with all requirements of CEQA and the Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Draft and Final EIR reflect the independent judgement of the City;
and
WHEREAS, Section 21081 of CEQA and Section 15090 of the Guidelines require that
the Council make one or more of the following findings prior to approval of a project for
which an EIR has been completed identifying one or more significant effects of the project,
along with statements of facts supporting each finding:.
FINDING 1- Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which mitigate or avoid the significant environmental impacts
identified in the Final EIR.
FINDING 2 - Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and
jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding.
Such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be
adopted by such other agency.
FINDING 3 - Specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible
the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR.
WHEREAS, the mitigation measures included in the Final Program EIR have been
designed to reduce or eliminate the environmental impacts described therein, according to
the criteria in Section 15370 of the CEQA Guidelines, and the mitigation monitoring
program has been prepared in accordance with the requirements in Section 21081.6 of
CEQA; and
WHEREAS, Section 15903(a) of the CEQA Guidelines requires the Council to balance
the benefits of a proposed project against its environmental risks in determining whether to
approve the project; and
WHEREAS, Section 15903(b) of the CEQA Guidelines requires that, where the
decision of the Council allows the occurrence of significant effects which are identified in the
Final EIR but are not mitigated, the Council must state in writing the reasons to support its
action based on the Final EIR and other information in the record; and
WHEREAS, the Council, in order to gauge the full scope of potential environmental
impacts, considered alternatives to the project in the Alternatives to the Proposed Project
section in the Final EIR.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita City Council does resolve as follows:
Section 1. The Council hereby certifies the Final Program EIR for the Newhall
Redevelopment Project as adequate and complete in that it addresses all environmental
effects of the proposed project and fully complies with the requirements of CEQA and the
CEQA Guidelines.
Section 2. The Council adopts the Findings of Fact with respect to each significant
environmental effect and identified in the Final EIR. and the explanation of its rationale with
respect to each such finding set forth in that portion of Exhibit "A" entitled "Significant
Environmental Effects and Mitigation Measures".
Section 3 The Council adopts the Findings of Fact with respect to alternatives set
forth in that portion of Exhibit "A" entitled "Alternatives to the Proposed Project,* including
the findings that Alternative 2: Reduced Newhall Redevelopment Project Area, is feasible
and environmentally superior to the proposed project.
Section 4. The Council adopts the Findings of Fact with respect to the overriding
considerations set forth in that portion of Exhibit "A" entitled "Statement of Overriding
Considerations" and adopts all other findings set forth in Exhibit "A".
Section 5. The Council hereby adopts the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Newhall Redevelopment Project attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and made a
part hereof.
Section 6 The City staff is hereby authorized and directed to file a Notice of
Determination, and pay any applicable fees to the Department of Fish and Game, with the
Los Angeles County Clerk pursuant to the provisions of Section 21152 of CE"
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
day of 1997.
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the day of
,1997 by the following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
FINDINGS OF FACT
REGARDING SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
SECTION 15901
AND
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
NEWHALL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
FINDINGS WITH REGARD TO SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS AND
MITIGATION MEASURES
Consistent with the requirements of CEQA and the Guidelines the Final Program EIR for the
Newhall Redevelopment Project addresses environmental effects in proportion to their severity
and probability of occurrence. The Final Program EIR identifies certain potentially significant
adverse environmental effects of the project. These effects are summarized below. The Final
Program EIR also identifies mitigation measures which will reduce or eliminate certain potential
significant effects. These mitigation measures are listed below, The determination whether or
not to incorporate such mitigation measures and the rationale for such determination is set forth
below. In making these findings, all of the rationale and database contained in the Final Program
EIR has not been repeated. The Final Program EIR and other source documents referenced
therein are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full herein. Except to the extent they
conflict with the findings and determinations set forth in this document, the analysis and
conclusions of the Final EIR, including the responses to comments and any supplemental
responses provided City staff and consultants in connection with the adoption of the project, are
hereby adopted as findings of the City and Redevelopment Agency.
Air Quality
Significant impact: Short-term PM10 emissions from grading and excavation activities could
affect sensitive uses. Long-term emissions of air pollutants primarily from vehicles will be
added to the Basin's air, which is a non -attainment area for federal and state air quality standards.
Mitigation Measures
1. For all individual development projects, construction -related exhaust and dust emissions
will be controlled. All unpaved demolition and construction areas shall be wetted as
necessary during excavation to reduce dust emissions and meet SCAQMD Rule 403.
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Wetting twice a day will reduce particulate emissions (dust) by about 50 percent. All
grading activities shall cease when wind speed exceeds 25 mph. To the maximum extent
feasible, reclaimed water will be used for this purpose.
2. All grading, excavation, and other activities involving the use of fossil -fuel powered
equipment shall cease during second and third stage smog alerts as designated by the
SCAQMD.
3. Individual development projects shall be designed and operated to conserve energy in
keeping with Title 24 requirements.
4. Implementation of the following Transportation Systems Management actions will mini-
mize the air pollution impact of new development and reduce trip making from existing
development:
• Transit signal synchronization of all major arterials and collectors in coordination with
the County of Los Angeles; and surrounding cities;
• Development of park and ride facilities to encourage transit use;
• Traffic flow improvements;
• Bus transit improvements in the form of pads, shelters, and lighting; and
• Bicycle routes.
5. Implementation of any future air quality measures which will reduce air quality
impacts of new development in the project area.
Level of Sign f tante After Mitigation: Significant and unavoidable. The foregoing adopted
mitigation measures will mitigate or avoid some, but not all, of the significant air quality impacts
identified in the Final FIR. Additional measures to reduce project -related vehicular emissions to
a less than significant level are beyond the technological, legal, and economic ability of the City
and Agency.
Transportation
Significant Impact: Addition of traffic to local street network.
Mitigation Measures
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The intersection of Orchard Village Road/Lyons Avenue is projected to worsen form a V/C of
0.91 (LOS E) to 0.99 during the PM peak hour due to project -related traffic. Future -year analysis
of this intersection already assumed that it would be fully built out. No additional geometric
improvements are feasible at this location.
Mitigation Measures for Reduced Project Area Alternative (Selected Alternative)
I-5 off-ramp/Lyons Avenue: This intersection is projected to worsen from a V/C of 1.26
(LOS F) to 1.27 during the PM peak hour due to project -related traffic. Implementing the
proposed mitigation will improve the projected V/C ratio to 1.17 during the evening peak
hour.
2. Orchard Village Road/Lyons Avenue: This intersection is projected to worsen from a
V/C of 0.91 (LOS E) to 0.95 during the PM peak hour due to project -related traffic. Future -
year analysis of this intersection already assumed that it would be fully built out, No
additional geometric improvements are feasible.
Via Princessa/Circle J Ranch Road: This intersection was assumed to contain two
through lanes in the eastbound and westbound directions in the future. Under this configu-
ration, the intersection would operate with a V/C of 0.32 (LOS D) and 0,85 without and
with project -related traffic, respectively. Providing a third eastbound and westbound
through lane would improve the projected V/C ratio to 0.63 during the evening peak hour.
4. Lyons Avenue/San Fernando Road: This intersection is projected to worsen from a V/C
of 0.94 (LOS E) to 1.01 (LOS F) during the PM peak hour due to project -related traffic.
Railroad Avenue runs just east of San Fernando Road and just west of the MTA railroad
tracks. This parallel facility to San Fernando Road is planned to be improved to become a
two- or four -lane upgraded roadway. This improvement will provide additional capacity
along the San Fernando Road corridor in this area. Sufficient traffic should divert from San
Fernando Road to Railroad Avenue to improve the projected operation of Lyons Ave-
nue/San Fernando such that additional geometric improvements would not be necessary.
SR -14 SB ramps/San Fernando Road: This intersection is projected to worsen from a
VIC of 1.59 (LOS F) to 1.62 during the PM peak hour due to project -related traffic.
Implementing the proposed mitigation would improve the projected V/C ratio to 1.20 during
the evening peak hour, y
6. Transit Compatibility of Development and Public Improvement Projects. Each
development project, street widening or improvement project, and streetscape project will
be reviewed with attention to the need for transit improvements such as bus bays, transit
shelters, waiting areas and information systems; pedestrian access and circulation to transit;
shuttle/circulation access and drop off/waiting areas; preferential HOV parking areas and
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other design aspects to encourage use of public transportation and discourage use of
individual motor vehicles, All major projects and all projects along existing or anticipated
transit or shuttle/circulation routes will be coordinated with MTA and other transit agencies
as appropriate to ensure that project designs anticipate existing and future transit needs
7. MTA and SCRRA Right -of -Way Impacts. All development projects and public
improvements along the Metrolink rail lines will be coordinated with MTA to ensure that
safety and operation of the rail line are maintained.
Level of Significance After Mitigation: Significant and unavoidable at Orchard Village
Road/Lyons Avenue. Additional measures to reduce project -related traffic impact at this location
to a less than significant level are beyond the economic, technological, and legal ability of the
City and Agency. The foregoing mitigation measures incorporated into or required in the project
will reduce the project -related traffic impact at all other study locations to a less than significant
level, resulting in acceptable Level of Service at all such said intersections.
Hazards
Significant Impact: Potential contamination on Metrolink site.
Mitigation Measure: A Phase II environmental site characterization will be conducted and
necessary site remediation will be completed prior to construction
Level of Significance After Mitigation: The foregoing mitigation measures required in the project
will reduce the contamination hazard at that location to a less than significant level, resulting in
compliance with all applicable safety requirements.
Biological Resources
Significant Impact: Potential for construction of public improvements within the south fork of
the Santa Clara River; Placerita Creek, and Newhall Creek. Future development may occur on
sites adjacent to natural habitat areas.
Mitigation Measures
1. Each individual development proposal shall provide setbacks, buffering, or any other
features on sites within, adjacent to, or in close vicinity to natural riparian, live oak, sage
scrub, and other habitat, to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development.
2. Each individual development shall preserve natural riparian, live oak, sage scrub, or other
habitat on the site as determined appropriate by the Director of Community Development -
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Any loss of habitat shall be compensated through the provision of habitat off-site or other
measures determined appropriate and satisfactory by the Director of Community Develop-
ment.
Any grading, construction, or other activity associated with public improvement projects
and private development projects within the Santa Clara River drainage channels or
easements shall be required to revegetate all graded and disturbed areas with native
vegetation as determined appropriate by the Director of Community Development.
Revegetation plans shall be subject to review and approval by the Director of Community
Development.
4. The City will ensure that drainage improvements do not result in the elimination of
watercourses or their channelization or conversion to subsurface drains, as determined
appropriate by the City in consultation with appropriate state and federal agencies. All
wetlands and watercourses, intermittent or perennial, shall be retained and provided with
setbacks which preserve the riparian and aquatic habitat value and maintain their value to
on-site and off-site wildlife populations.
5. Each individual development shall incorporate native species into landscape plans to the
extent feasible. All landscape plans shall be subject to review and approval by the Director
of Community Development,
6. The City shall continue to participate in the regional Santa Clara River Study. Upon
completion of the study, the City shall implement the study's recommendations as appropri-
ate.
7. All development is required to comply with the City's Oak Tree Ordinance and guidelines.
Level ofSign fcaneegfter Mitigation: The foregoing mitigation measures required in the project
will reduce the project -related impact on biological resources to a less than significant level,
resulting in protection of biological resources.
Noise
Significant Impact: Construction noise will be generated near sensitive receptors for some
development projects in the Newhall redevelopment project area. Traffic increases will increase
noise levels along arterial streets. Residential development is permitted in high noise areas.
Mitigation Measures
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The following mitigation measures will reduce noise impacts associated with construction of
development projects, public facilities, streets and utilities. occurring within the Project Area. All
projects must comply with the City's noise ordinance, which restricts the hours of construction.
To the extent feasible, construction activities expected to last two weeks or more will be
screened from adjacent noise -sensitive land uses with a solid barrier.
2. ,. All construction equipment, fixed or mobile, operated within 1000 feet of a dwelling unit,
school, hospital or other noise -sensitive land use shall be equipped with properly operating
and maintained muffler exhaust systems.
3. Stockpiling and vehicle staging areas shall be located as far as practical from occupied
dwellings or other sensitive receptors,
Construction routes should be established where necessary and practicable to prevent noise
impacts on sensitive receptors
5. Locations where widening of arterial streets is conducted adjacent to sensitive receptors
located near the roadway and cumulative traffic increases will result in noise increases of 3
dB or more, sound insulation mitigation will be evaluated for installation at the time of
street widening. If building construction of sensitive uses is such that sound insulation is
determined to be necessary and appropriate to provide acceptable interior noise levels,
sound insulation to compensate for the noise increase resulting from traffic and street
widening will be evaluated. If sound insulation mitigation is determined to be feasible and
justified based on the specific conditions, insulation will be made available at the option of
the owner of the sensitive use. Sufficient additional sound insulation would normally be
provided by improving weatherstripping, providing heavier doors, and by providing a
second pane of glass or other window material over single -pane windows.
6. Projects involving major street widening and significant increases in traffic volume will be
required to mitigate impacts on existing sensitive receptors to the extent feasible.
Title 24 building code standards will provide acceptable noise levels for new residential
construction in high -noise areas.
Level ofSignif:cance After Mitigation: The foregoing mitigation measures incorporated into or
required in the project will reduce the project -related noise impacts to a less than significant
level, resulting in adequate noise protection for sensitive receptors.
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Significant Impact: Project will generate additional need for school facilities beyond those that
can be financed with development impact fees.
Mitigation Measures:
The Agency will pay pass-through revenue as established by law to school districts. The
Newhall School District and William S. Hart Union High School District should utilize
mandatory redevelopment tax increment pass-throughs to accommodate additional students
by adding portable classrooms or constructing permanent facilities.
As applicable under the State law, the school districts should levy maximum fees or require
additional mitigation measures for new residential development, and the maximum amount
of developer fees for all industrial and commercial construction allowed by State law to help
fund new or temporary facilities construction.
3. The school districts should continue to make regular and timely application to the State of
California for funding to construct new classrooms and other facilities in response to
enrollment growth.
4. To the extent that alternate means of financing new schools are made available to the
districts through changes in state law, the district will vigorously. pursue these methods to
provide adequate facilities to support enrollment growth.
5. The districts will use year-round schedules and double sessions as necessary and appropriate
to maximize the capacity of existing facilities if funding is not available for new school or
classroom construction.
6. The State of California should continue to finance construction of new schools and class-
rooms in response to enrollment increases.
7. The Redevelopment Agency will include public benefit projects which also benefit the
school districts among the projects eligible for tax increment financing from the Newhall
Redevelopment Project.
Level of Significance iffier Mitigation: The foregoing mitigation measures required in the project
will reduce the project -related school impacts to a less than significant level, resulting in
adequate school facilities for the project -generated students.
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Cultural Resources
Significant Impact: Some properties in the project area may be of historical value; the proposed
project has the potential to result in a significant impact on historic resources.
Mitigation Measures:
1. Prior to issuance of a demolition permit, the City shall examine building records to deter-
mine whether a structure is 50 years or older and if so, whether such structure is of potential
historic significance. For structures determined to be of potential historic significance, the
City shall forward the application for a demolition permit to the State Historic Preservation
Office (SHPO) for further evaluation. Based upon the SHPO's evaluation the City shall
either issue a demolition permit, require the project proponent to provide archival documen-
tation including photos and existing records pertaining to history and architecture of the
structure(s) prior to demolition, consider reuse and integration of such structure(s) into the
project, or implement any other recommendations of the SHPO as determined appropriate
by the City.
Level of Sign fcance After Mitigation: The foregoing mitigation measures required in the project
will reduce the project -related impact on cultural resources to a less than significant level
resulting in compliance with the requirements of the State Historic Preservation Office.
Parks and Recreation
Significant Impact: Additional recreation demand in project area.
Mitigation Measures:
1. The Agency and the City shall encourage proponents of individual development projects to
provide pocket parks, mini -parks, or other open spaces on-site for use by residents and/or
employees.
2. The Agency will make recreational amenities and a permanent community center in
Downtown Newhall projects eligible for tax increment financing.
Level of Sign fcance After Mitigation: The foregoing mitigation measures required into the
project will reduce the project -related impacts on parks and recreation to a less than significant
level by promoting and facilitating the development of park and recreation facilities in the project
area.
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FINDINGS WITH REGARD TO ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT
Four alternatives to the proposed project are discussed in the Final EIR. These alternatives
have been reviewed and considered in light of the adverse environmental effects which may
result from the project and the reduction or elimination of such effects which might be accom-
plished by selection of the alternatives. The review and consideration of the alternatives
concluded that the selection of Alternative 2: Reduced Newhall Redevelopment Project Area,
will reduce the adverse environmental impacts when compared to the proposed project.
The alternatives are summarized below. Specific economic, social, or other considerations that
render Alternative 1: No Project, Alternative 3: Development with Emphasis on Additional
Employment, and Alternative 4: Alternate Redevelopment Project Areas, infeasible are set forth.
Alternative: No Project
1A: Continuation ofExisting Conditions
If existing conditions in the project area remained into the future, the intensity and types of
development and their impact on the environment would remain unchanged. Blighting condi-
tions including dilapidated and obsolete structures and utilities would remain in the area.
Because of these blighting conditions, the project area would be expected to continue to decline,
with increasing vacancies and abandonment of properties, and higher public costs for operation
and maintenance of utilities and services.
If existing conditions remained, the project area would not include additional development or
employment, and would not generate additional traffic from people traveling to and from homes,
places of employment or other destinations. Additional residents would not be able to move into
the area. No additional demands on public facilities and services which depend on population,
such as schools, libraries and parks, would result.
This alternative would also mean that no additional revenue from redevelopment tax increment
and developer fees or increases in sales tax, property tax, or other fees would be available to fund
public improvements and blight removal. In the absence of such investment, the area would be
expected to continue to decline, and would not be expected to return to as high a level of
productive use for employment and economic activity. This alternative would not meet the
objectives of the City or the Agency for use of the area.
In addition, maintaining the status quo in the area would require unusual measures to preserve
existing uses, preserve vacant buildings in a vacant condition, etc. This limitation on private
activity on private property is substantially more restrictive than the City's current development
regulations. If the City were to require vacant buildings and properties to remain unoccupied,
this alternative would require compensation to owners of such property. Therefore, this
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alternative is not considered a realistic, legally or financially feasible option, and is therefore,
rejected.
IB: Continuation of Expected Development under Current Regulations
Under this alternative, development would continue in the project area under the current General
Plan and Zoning for the area. The implementation powers of the Newhall Redevelopment
Project would not be enacted.
Under this option, development would be expected to proceed at a slower pace in the project area
than under the proposed project, Although development to a similar intensity would be permit-
ted under current regulations, development would not be expected to include the same quality of
planning and design, or to happen as soon, without the redevelopment powers in place. In
particular, existing blighting conditions in Downtown Newhall would be expected to continue or
worsen over time in the absence of public redevelopment actions, since the private market by
itself was found to be incapable of revitalizing and redeveloping the area. Implementation of the
revitalization plan for this district may be severely limited or economically infeasible. Overall,
this option would be likely to result in less recycling of obsolete or marginal uses, less develop-
ment with modem business and industrial parks, and less housing development than the proposed
Newhall Redevelopment Project. For these reasons this alternative is rejected,
Alrernative 2: Reduced Newhall Redevelopment Project Area
This alternative considers reducing the project area by excluding subareas that are affected by
physical and economic blight to a lesser extent that the rest of the area. This alternative
represents the reduced project area approved by the Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency on
April 8, 1997. This alternative also includes the possibility of further reductions in the project
area. Such reductions would reduce the impacts resulting from development within the Project
Area in proportion to the reduction in size of the project area. Development of areas removed
from the Project Area would be expected to take place in accordance with the City's General
Plan, but at a slower pace and with less planning and design effort than if those areas were kept
within the project area. However, such reductions in the Project Area would further reduce the
ability to apply redevelopment measures to elimination of blight and would further reduce the
potential tax increment revenue available for revitalization of Downtown Newhall and surround-
ing areas.
Under this alternative the following subareas would be excluded from the Newhall Redevelop-
ment Project area:
• Hart High School, Placerita Junior High School, Newhall Elementary School and Wiley
Canyon Elementary School, and Newhall Park. Exclusion of these facilities from the
project area will not preclude cooperative efforts between the Agency and the school
districts or City.
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• Property located in and near Circle J Ranch. A pending development application for a
substantial portion of this subarea is moving forward creating the potential for eliminating
existing blighting conditions at this location through the private market, without the need
for public action. The application is for residential development with a mix of single-family
and multi -family units, potentially with up to 350 units.
• Green Thumb nursery property on San Fernando Road near Valle Del Oro. This property is
not likely to change its use in the near future. Since it is not essential to the development of
nearby sites, its removal from the project area will not affect the feasibility of the overall
project.
• Pine Street properties south of the Newhall County Water District offices. The potential for
future development of these properties, even with redevelopment actions, is limited due to
existing environmental constraints, including oak trees and drainage.
• Commercial properties along the south side of Lyons Avenue, from Peachland Avenue to
Apple Street. The majority of existing commercial developments at this location appear to
be currently viable, reducing the need for immediate public action.
• Residential neighborhoods south of Lyons Avenue between Wheeler and 1-5 and commer-
cial developments along Lyons Avenue between Wheeler and Wiley Canyon Road. While a
number of dwelling units in the residential neighborhoods are in need of significant
rehabilitation, these blighting conditions do not appear to be as widespread as to require
immediate public action. The majority of commercial developments at this location appear
to be currently viable, reducing the need for immediate public action.
• A mix of commercial, residential, and office development north of Lyons Avenue, from
Wiley Canyon Road to I-5 Freeway. This mix of commercial, residential, and office
developments exhibits some characteristics of blight, but overall does not appear to require
immediate public action.
Exclusion of these subareas would reduce the size of the project area by approximately 453 acres,
from 1,350 acres to 417 acres. This represents a 34 percent decrease in the size of the project
area. The smaller project area would basically be comprised of land designated for future
commercial and industrial uses, with no residential neighborhoods proposed. Under this
alternative, very limited housing development with about 62 units would occur in the project area
since the potential opportunity sites for larger residential development would be excluded from
redevelopment actions. The potential commercial development could also be somewhat less due
to the exclusion some commercial areas that have the potential to recycle to higher uses over
time, and industrial development would be less - primarily because a site of about 15 acres in
size projected to redevelop with such uses would not be included in the project area. However,
since most vacant opportunity sites for commercial, office, business park and industrial park
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development would be retained under this alternative, it is anticipated that up to 0.95 million
square feet of retail/commercial and 2,0 million square feet of business and industrial park
development could occur in this smaller project area. This is approximately 16% less total
square footage of potential development when compared to the proposed project. Areas removed
from the project area would be expected to develop ultimately in accordance with the General
Plan, but possibly at a slower pace. As with the proposed project, most of this development
would be anticipated to occur within the first twenty years of the redevelopment plan,
The tax increment generated in this reduced project area that would be available for necessary
public infrastructure, improvements and programs, would be also be reduced in rough proportion
to the reduction in land area, particularly the land that would have been redeveloped with
commercial and industrial uses. Such land generates most of the tax increment. Some public
improvements may, therefore, be limited under this alternative. As with the proposed project,
any public improvements and programs to revitalize Downtown Newhall and areas along San
Fernando Road and Interstate 5, would be constructed as redevelopment funds become available.
The environmental effects of this alternative would be slightly Iess than those of the proposed
project. The reduction in housing development within the project area boundaries, would be
offset by private residential development on sites previously included in the project area.
Therefore, while project -related population impacts would be reduced, the cumulative effects
related to population growth would remain basically unchanged.
However, environmental impacts resulting from future development with commercial, office, and
industrial uses would be reduced in rough proportion to reduction in the square footage of future
development. Vehicular trips are directly related to the square footage of development.
Therefore, under this alternative, the volume of vehicular trips and the resultant vehicular air
pollutant emissions would be reduced by about 16 percent. With less traffic, impacts on the
area's roadways and intersections would also be somewhat reduced. Demand for utilities would
be reduced, as less water and energy would be consumed, and Iess sewage and solid waste
produced.
However, in comparison with the proposed project, this alternative would reduce generation of
jobs from 9400 to 8,000 jobs, reducing employment opportunities for the residents of Santa
Clarita, in the area which currently is, and is projected to continue to be, housing -rich and jobs -
poor. This reduced employment would reduce the secondary impact of generation of housing
demand in the Santa Clarita area. However, in comparison with the proposed project, this
alternative would provide a lesser benefit to the region's jobshtousing balance.
Overall, since this alternative would reduce some of the project's environmental impacts,
including traffic, air pollution, and demand for public services and utilities, it is considered
environmentally superior to the proposed project. This alternative, which includes all reduc-
tions in the project area as adopted by the City of Santa Clarita, is considered feasible and it is
hereby selected as environmentally preferable to the proposed project.
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Alternative 3: Development with Emphasis on Additional Employment
This alternative considers the policy emphasis on development of additional employment within
the project area. To create more jobs, more redevelopment of industrial areas for more intensive
employment -generating uses would be required, such as more intensive research and develop-
ment for industrial parks, higher proportion of business parks versus low intensity industrial
parks, and more office development within those parks. Such development would generate more
jobs benefitting the region's jobAousing balance and the City's residents. By providing jobs
within the City, the amount of commuting to work outside the City could be reduced, with the
resultant reduction in vehicular air pollutant emissions. The decrease in commuter travel could
have a beneficial effect of reducing some traffic impacts on the City roadways. However,
business and industrial parks would generate additional vehicular trips and vehicular emissions
that could offset the benefits of reduced commutes. More intensive development could be more
inducive to the use of commuter rail, particularly if the Metrolink station is located in Downtown
Newhall. Additional employment would also generate additional demand for housing, and thus
demand for schools and other public services. More intensive development could generate
higher tax increment revenues which would provide for more public improvements and programs
benefitting the project area and the community. This alternative has mixed environmental effects
compared to the proposed project and is considered neither environmentally superior or inferior.
However, the City of Santa Clarita already has several industrial park areas, which limits the
potential for substantial increase in industrial park development. Also, since the project area
does not have a direct freeway. access, it would result in substantial additional peak hour traffic
on San Fernando Road, which does not have the capacity to accommodate such increases.
Significant improvements, including substantial roadway widening, would be required to provide
adequate capacity. These improvements could adversely affect the character of Dowmtown
Newhall, and could interfere with the project objectives which include implementation of
revitalization goals and strategies identified in the Downtown Newhall Improvement Program,
and preservation and enhancement of the historical character of the area. For these reasons, this
alternative is hereby rejected.
Alternative 4: Alternate Redevelopment Project Areas
The Newhall Redevelopment Project Area is an interrelated project area functionally related to
Downtown Newhall. It includes much of the physically and economically blighted area in the
City of Santa Clarita. The project area was developed as a result of evaluation of the areas of the
City which are most blighted and in need of public assistance for revitalization. While other
areas may be suitable for redevelopment, the proposed project was selected as the fust focus of
redevelopment activities in the City.
Larger project areas could be considered which incorporate additional commercial and residential
areas of older Santa Clarita. A project area was originally considered by the City which included
substantial additional area east of the proposed Newhall project area and substantial additional
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residential area north and south of Lyons Avenue. This area would not provide the focus on
Newhall that is the focus of this proposed project, and therefore was rejected.
A smaller project area could be chosen Which included just the area that is the focus of the
Downtown Newhall Improvement Program and immediately adjacent areas. Such a small
project area would not provide the tax increment revenue that is needed to provide incentives and
revitalization in a declining commercial area, and would not be expected to be feasible.
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STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
The finding is hereby made that mitigation measures listed in the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program will, when implemented, mitigate or substantially reduce most of the
significant environmental effects identified in the Final EIR. Nonetheless, certain significant
environmental impacts of the project are unavoidable, even after incorporation of all feasible
mitigation measures. For such effects, the benefits of the projecthave been balanced against
such unavoidable environmental effects in its approval. The unavoidable impacts associated
with this project are short and long-term air quality effects resulting from construction and
operation activities generating air pollutant emissions, and addition of traffic to Orchard Village
Road/Lyons Avenue intersection. Potential mitigation measures to reduce these impacts below a
level of significance, such as mandating use of cleaner fuel burning engines in all motor vehicles
or major right-of-way takes to reconfigure the Orchard Village Road/Lyons intersection, are
beyond the financial resources of the City and Agency, especially in light of the fact that passing
those costs along to local tax -payers would, even if legal, be contrary to the redevelopment plan's
goals of promoting development and economic revitalization.
In this regard, a finding is hereby made that all feasible mitigation measures identified in the
Final EIR will be implemented with the project, and that any significant unavailable effects
remaining are outweighed and are found to be acceptable due to the following specific economic,
social, and other considerations based upon the facts set forth above, in the Final EIR, and in the
public record of the considerations of this project, as follows:
The proposed project will provide additional housing units, including affordable housing.
2. The proposed project will provide employment opportunities for the residents of Santa
Clarita and surrounding communities.
The proposed project will facilitate transition to modem commercial, office, and industrial
uses that are economically viable, compatible, and of high quality of design.
4. The proposed project will provide for improvement of needed public facilities, including
improvements to school facilities, park facilities and the library system.
5. The proposed project will provide needed public improvements including roadways and
utility infrastructure.
6. The proposed project will increase safety and security in the Newhall project area due to
elimination of blighting conditions, and recycling of old and unsafe industrial and commcr-
cial uses and structures to modem "clean" uses and structures constructed in accordance
with current fire codes and equipped with safety and security features.
The proposed project will accelerate hazardous materials cleanup on redevelopment sites.
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8. The proposed project will eliminate or alleviate blighting conditions in the project area
through the construction of certain improvements and implementation of certain programs.
9_ The proposed project will significantly assist in the implementation of the Downtown
Newhall Improvement Program.
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EXHIBIT B
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Newhall Redevelopment Project
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This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 21081.6. Its purpose
is to provide for accomplishment of mitigation measures required by the Final Environmental
Impact Report for the Newhall Redevelopment Project (State Clearinghouse Number 97021002).
The Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency (Agency) and the City of Santa Clarita (City) have
adopted the mitigation measures included in the Final EIR in order to mitigate or avoid
significant impacts on the environment. This program has been designed to ensure compliance
during project implementation.
Mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR for the Newhall Redevelopment Project, as
adopted, have been incorporated into a checklist. Each mitigation measure is listed separately on
the checklist with appropriate spaces for monitoring the progress of implementation of each
measure. The following information is identified for each measure:
• Whether the measure will be applied to individual development projects (project -level
implementation), to the Newhall Redevelopment Project (program -level implementation),
or to both.
• When the measure will be implemented, i -e, one time only, prior to construction, during
construction, prior to operation, or during operation of the project.
• How the measure will be implemented, i.e. through existing code and other requirements;
new plans and programs; requirements imposed on all new individual projects, or as
needed.
• What City departments or agencies are responsible for mitigation and for responding to
violations.
• Monitoring and reporting schedule identifying how frequently each measure will be
monitored and reported.
The mitigation measures in the table are listed by environmental impact area in the same order as
they are listed in the Final EIR.
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Mitigation Monitoring Program Management
The Newhall Redevelopment Project is a long-term program which includes a large number of
mitigation measures. Some of these measures are applicable at the individual development
project level, and others are applicable to the overall program or plan. In order to coordinate
implementation of the Mitigation Monitoring Program, a regular review of the progress of the
program is required.
Annual Review of Mitigation Monitoring Program
The overall management of the Mitigation Monitoring Program will be managed by the Agency,
which will undertake an annual review of the Mitigation Monitoring Program and prepare a brief
progress memorandum based on that review. The memorandum should be transmitted to the
Executive Director of the Agency for action. The reviewer will check each mitigation measure in
the Mitigation Monitoring Program to determine whether or not that implementation measure is
complete. If the mitigation measure has been completed for the project, the reviewer should line
through the mitigation measure on the form, initial and date the line indicating that the mitigation
measure has been completed.
For measures that require a report, program, or plan, the reviewer should determine if that report,
program, or plan is due based on the progress of implementing the program to date. If the report,
program, or plan is timely, that fact should be reported in the review memorandum to the head of
the Department. If no such program is necessary at this time, the memorandum should so state.
For measures that are ongoing measures, the memorandum should report whether these measures
are actively being pursued, and if not, what action is appropriate. If the measures are no longer
appropriate or necessary because the environmental effect is no longer an issue, then that fact
should be reported in the review memorandum, and the discontinuation of the mitigation
measure recommended. If measures are not being implemented adequately, recommendations
should be made to improve the application of the mitigation measure.
For measures that apply at the project level, the memorandum should report whether or not such
measures are being actively applied to individual projects. If the measures are no longer
appropriate or necessary because the environmental effect is no longer an issue, then that fact
should be reported in the review memorandum, and the discontinuation of the mitigation
measure recommended. If measures are not being implemented adequately, recommendations
should be made to improve the application of the mitigation measure.
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Implementation of Program -Level Mitigation Measures
Program -level mitigation measures are measures which do not apply to individual development
projects, but which apply at the overall program level. They are implemented through the
regular actions of the Agency, the City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department, or
other applicable departments. They are reviewed and monitored through the annual program
review discussed above.
Implementation of Project -Level Mitigation Measures
Project -level mitigation measures will be monitored by the Agency in cooperation with the
Planning Division. When a development project in the Newhall Redevelopment Project Area is
submitted to the Agency and City, the Agency/Planning Division will have a copy of the
Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, including all pages which contain measures applicable to that
project. The mitigation measures which apply to that specific project should be highlighted on
the checklist. As each drawing or specification is reviewed, plans will be checked for
compliance with each mitigation measure required within the Project Area to be shown on plans
as indicated in the checklist. Mitigation pleasures are divided into one-time measures
(incorporated into project design, no further checking required once construction is verified),
construction measures to mitigate construction impacts, and operational measures that require
continuous implementation once the project is in operation. Each type of measure may require
different monitoring techniques, but will be monitored using the checklist.
Project Design Mitigation Measures
A project design mitigation measure is a measure that needs to be incorporated into the project
design, for example, traffic improvements or exterior lighting plans. Such measures will
normally be shown on the building plans, site plans, public improvement plans, specifications, or
other project documents. The mitigation monitoring checklist will be used to check off those
mitigation measures shown on the plans. if a mitigation measure is not shown on the appropriate
plan sheets, plans will be sent back for incorporation of those mitigation measures or approved
equivalents. Plans will not be approved until each mitigation measure is incorporated into the
project design.
After plans are approved, and before any component of design is approved as complete by the
City in its inspection, the project proponents will submit proof that each mitigation measure
shown on the plans has been installed or incorporated into the constructed project. Verification
of compliance will then be noted on the monitoring checklist and signed off, completing the
process for this category of mitigation measure.
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Construction Mitigation Measures
Construction mitigation measures are measures designed to reduce the impacts of construction,
and are generally required to be maintained in operation continually during construction. (These
measures in some -cases must also be noted on plans or specifications for the project, as indicated
on the mitigation monitoring checklist). Monitoring will be verified by building, public works,
or grading inspectors as appropriate during their regular visits to the sites during construction.
Reporting of compliance with mitigation treasures should be required at least monthly, with
reports of violations made immediately to the appropriate department.
Operational Mitigation Measures
Operational mitigation measures are intended to verify the implementation of mitigation
measures that will continue after the project is occupied and in operation. These mitigation
measures should be verified on an annual basis, and if problems are noted, reinspected on a more
regular basis until the measure is operating effectively. Monitoring of such measures may be
certified by the applicants with verification by the Agency or a third party.
The monitoring program for measures to be incorporated into project design is the same program
that is currently used to verify compliance with applicable City codes in design and construction.
No additional staffing is required, except that training may be appropriate to alert inspectors to
the new requirements and the use of the monitoring checklist. In case of some specific unique or
unusual mitigation measures, it may be appropriate or necessary to contract with consultants for
inspection or verification of mitigation measures.
The completed mitigation monitoring program checklist will be retained in the project file and
will be available for public inspection on proper request.
Monitoring Program Fees
For major projects for which the mitigation monitoring effort is substantial, it may be appropriate
to charge mitigation monitoring fees to support the actual costs of project -level mitigation
monitoring. In such cases, the Agency will charge and collect from the project proponent a fee in
the amount of the anticipated actual cost to the City or Agency for monitoring all mitigation
measures, including consultant services and costs of administration, for a project as described in
this program. A deposit may be required by the Agency to be applied toward this fee. Any
unused portion of the deposit will be refunded. In the case of a project where the applicant will
not be associated with the project after construction, the Agency will charge the anticipated cost
of operation of the mitigation monitoring program for an appropriate period in advance.
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Sanctions/Penalties
The Agency or City may levy sanctions or penalties for violations of conditions listed in the
monitoring program. These sanctions and penalties may include:
1. Civil penalties/fines according to City codes.
2. "Stop work" orders.
3. Revocation of permits.
4. Holding issuance of Certificate of Occupancy until completion of work.
5. Forfeiture of performance bond.
6. Implementation of measures with appropriate charges to the applicant based on
mitigation monitoring program agreements.
Dispute Resolution
In the event of a disagreement between the Agency and project applicants regarding the
monitoring program, including manner of payment, penalties for noncompliance, and financial
security arrangements, the following procedure, or other appropriate procedure as provided for in
the Implementation Agreement will be followed:
1. The Agency's representative will attempt to resolve the disagreement. If the disagreement
cannot be resolved, the Agency's representative will prepare a report documenting the source
of the dispute and the Agency's position,
2. The Agency's representative will take the report before the Executive Director of the Agency
as appropriate, who will determine the resolution of the disagreement.
3. The decision of the Executive Director of the Agency maybe appealed to the City Council on
payment of the City's standard fee for the appeal to the City Council. The decision of the
City Council shall determine the outcome of the appeal_
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Newhall Redevelopment Project
Mitigation Monitoring And Reporting Program Checklist
When Applied:
Pcon - Prior to construction.
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construction.
Implementation Method:
A City/Agency option to implement as
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could affect sen-
by about 50 percent. All grading activities shall cease when wind
sitive uses.
speed exceeds 25 mph. To the maximum extent feasible, re-
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• Development of park and ride facilities to encourage transit
use.
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• Bus transit improvements in the form of pads, shelters, and
lighting; and
Bicycle routes.
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AR - City/Agency to require on all projects.
Im
Monitoring Frequency: Reporting Frequency:
NO - With each new development. C - Once, on completion.
C . On completion. V - On violation.
V - On violation. A - Annually
A . Annually
4
C
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N
01
ui
N
Y
Y
A
Y
D
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Ln
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m
U)
0
M
D
n
A
i -j
W
When Applied:
Pcon - Prior to construction.
Pocc - Prior to occupancy.
Tcon - Throughout
construction.
Implementation Method:
A - City/Agency option to implement as
needed.
R - Required by code/law/existing
standards
P Plan, Program, or Report required.
AR - City/Agency to require on all projects.
IM
Monitoring Frequency: Reporting Frequency:
ND - With each new development. C Once, on completion.
C - Oncompletion. V - Onviolation.
V - Onviolation. A - Annually
A - Annually
4
C
Z
m
tri
v
A
D
3
n
m
D
m
D
Ln
D
e7
m
D
i<u
When Applied
IndividuaIDevelop-
ment Projects
Overall
Program
Potential
Significant
Imple-
men-
Monitor-
Ing/
Monitor -Report
Ing
-
Ing
One-
Const
Opera-
One
Opera-
Environmental
tatlon
Reporting
Fre-
Fre-
Effects
Mitigation Measures
Time
Only
Ung
Time
ling
Method
Agency
quency
quency
Traffic
1. Overall Program Implementation. Prior to approval of any major
X
NP
Planning/
C
C
Addition of traffic
development project (any project greater than 100,000 square feet in
Redev.
to local street
floor area, greater than 100 dwelling units, or greater than 100 peak-
Agency/
network.
hour trips inbound and outbound) the City drill have in place a circulation
Tralfic En•
improvements plan for projects within the Newhall Redevelopment
gineering
Project area.
2. implernentatlon Funding. The City will fund the improvements
X
A
Planning/
A
A
below based on funding available from development fees or other
Traffic En -
revenues as appropriate, based on the need considering the location of
gineering/
projects from which fees were collected, development within the
Public
Newhall Redevelopment Project Area, and other criteria as outlined in a
works
public improvements program for the project area.
3. Regular Program Review. Every five pears, or after development of
X
P
Planning/
C,A
C,A
projects resulting in a total of 2,000 peak -hour trips since the most
Traffic En -
recent major traffic study revision, the City will comprehensively evaluate
gineering
the remaining capital improvements required to provide an acceptable
level of traffic service within and to the Newhall Redevelopment Project
Area, and adjust the list of.improvement projects and development fees
as appropriate to achie%T the level of service objectives outlined in the
City's General Plan.
When Applied:
Pcon - Prior to construction.
Pocc - Prior to occupancy.
Tcon - Throughout
construction.
Implementation Method:
A - City/Agency option to implement as
needed.
R - Required by code/law/existing
standards
P Plan, Program, or Report required.
AR - City/Agency to require on all projects.
IM
Monitoring Frequency: Reporting Frequency:
ND - With each new development. C Once, on completion.
C - Oncompletion. V - Onviolation.
V - Onviolation. A - Annually
A - Annually
4
C
Z
m
tri
v
A
D
3
n
m
D
m
D
Ln
D
e7
m
D
i<u
When Applied:
Pcon - Prior to construction.
Pooc - Prior to occupancy.
Tcon - Throughout
oanstruction.
Implementation Method:
A City/Agency option to implement as
needed.
R Required by codellaw/existing
standards
P Plan, Program, or Report required.
AR - Cih,/Agency to require on all projects.
ME
Monitoring Frequency: Reporting Frequency:
ND - With each new development. C - Once, on completion.
C . On completion. V - On violation.
V - On violation. A - Annually
A - Annually
When Applied
Individual Develop
ment Projects
Overall
Program
Potential
Significant
tmple-
men.
Monitor-
Ing/
Monitor-
ing
Report -
Ing
One-
Const
Opera-
One
Opera-
Environmental
tation
Reporting
Fre-
Fre-
Effects
Mitigation Measures
Time
Only
ling
Time
ting.
Method
Agency
quency
quency
Traffic
4. Capital Improvements to Support Newhall Redevelopment
X
A
Planning/
C,A
C,A
(continued)
project. The folloaAng specific traffic improvements are needed to
Traffic En -
provide the level of service outlined in this EIR. These measures shall
gineering/
be Included in an improvements program - Ath associated development
Public
fees, and shall be implemented as their need is identified and as devel-
Worts
opment takes place in the Ne+Nnall Redevelopment Project Area so that
the full list of Improvements can be completed at the time the antici-
pated development is complete. The need for these improvements
shall be evaluated in each regular program review, and the improve-
ments list and developer fce modified as appropriate based on current
conditions at the time of the review.
4.1. Via Princessa/Circle J Ranch Road
X
A
Planning/
Provide a third eastbound and a westbound through lane.
Traffic En-
gineering/
Public
Works
4.2. SR -14 SB ramps/San Fernando Road
X
A
Planning/
Add a third through lane in the westbound direction.
Traffic En-
ginecring/
Public
Works
When Applied:
Pcon - Prior to construction.
Pooc - Prior to occupancy.
Tcon - Throughout
oanstruction.
Implementation Method:
A City/Agency option to implement as
needed.
R Required by codellaw/existing
standards
P Plan, Program, or Report required.
AR - Cih,/Agency to require on all projects.
ME
Monitoring Frequency: Reporting Frequency:
ND - With each new development. C - Once, on completion.
C . On completion. V - On violation.
V - On violation. A - Annually
A - Annually
When Applied:
Pcon - Prior to construction.
Poce - Prior to occupancy.
Toon - Throughout
construction.
Implementation Method:
A - City/Agencyoptionloimplement as
needed.
R - Required by codellaw/epsting
standards
P - Plan, Program, or Report required.
AR - City/Agency to require on all projects.
Monitoring Frequency: Reporting Frequency:
ND - With each new development. C - Once, on completion.
C . On completion. V - On violation.
V . On violation. A - Annually
A - Annually
MR.
When Applied
Individual Develop
ment Projects
Overall
Program
Potential
Significant
Imple-
men-
Monitor.
ing/
Monitor-
Ing
Report -
Ing
One-
Const
Opera-
Ono
Opera-
Environmental
fallen
Reporting
Fre-
Fre-
Effects
Mitigation Measures
Time
Only
ting
Time
ling
Method
Agency
quency
quency
Traffic
4.3. Via Princessa/Circle J Ranch Road
X
A
Planning/
(continued)
This intersection was assumed to contain two through lanes in the
Traffic En -
eastbound and westbound directions in the future. Under this oonfig-
g -veering/
uration, the Intersection would operate with a V/C of 0.82 (LOS D)
Public
and 0.85 without and with project -related traffic, respectively, Provid-
Works
ing a third eastbound and westbound through lane would improve the
projected V/C ratio to 0.63 during the evening peak hour.
4.4. Lyons Avenue/San Femando Road
X
A
Planningl
This intersection is projected to worsen from a V/C of 0.94 (LOS E) to
Traffic En -
1.01 (LOS F) during the PM peak hour due to project -related traffic.
gineering/
Railroad Avenue runs just east of San Fernando Road and just west
Public
of the MTA railroad tracks. This parallel facility to San Fernando
Works
Road is planned to be improved to become a two- or lour -lane up-
graded roadway. This improvement will provide additional capacity
along the San Fernando Road corridor In this area. Sufficient traffic
should divert from San Fernando Road to Railroad Avenue to im-
prove the projected operation of Lyons Avenue/San Fernando such
that additional geometric improvements would not be necessary.
4.5.SR-14 SS ramps/San Fernando Road
X
A
Planning/
This intersection is projected to worsen from a V/C of 1.59 (LOS F) to
Traffic En -
1.62 during the PM peak hour due to project -related traffic. Imple-
gineering/
menting the proposed mitigation would improve the projected VIC
Public
ratio to 1.20 during the evening peak hour.
Works
When Applied:
Pcon - Prior to construction.
Poce - Prior to occupancy.
Toon - Throughout
construction.
Implementation Method:
A - City/Agencyoptionloimplement as
needed.
R - Required by codellaw/epsting
standards
P - Plan, Program, or Report required.
AR - City/Agency to require on all projects.
Monitoring Frequency: Reporting Frequency:
ND - With each new development. C - Once, on completion.
C . On completion. V - On violation.
V . On violation. A - Annually
A - Annually
MR.
When Applied:
Pcon - Prior to construction.
Poco - Prior to occupancy.
Teen - Throughout
construction.
Implementation Method:
A CiVAgency option to implement as
needed.
R Required by code/lawlexist'rtg
standards
P Plan, Program, or Reporl required.
AR - City/Agency to require on all projects.
Monitoring Frequency: Reporting Frequency:
ND - With each neva development. C - Once, on completion.
C . On completion. V - On V101ahen.
V - On violation. A - Annually
A -- Annually
B -I T
When Applied
Individual Develop]
Overall
Potential
Imple-
Monitor-
Monitor-
Report
Significant
ment Projects
I Program
men-
ing/
Ing
Ing
One-
Consl
Opera.
One
Opera-
Environmental
tation
Reporting
Fre.
Fre-
Effects
Mitigation Measures
Time
Only
ling
Time
Ong
Method
Agency
quency
quency
Traffic
5. Transit Compatibility of Development and Public Improver
Peon
X
AR
Transit
C
C
(continued)
ment Projects. Each development project, street Wdening or
Division
improvement project, and streetscape project will be reviewed with
attention to the need for transit improvements such as bus bays,
transit shelters, wailing areas and information systems; pedestrian
access and circulation to transit; shutdelcirculator access and drop
off/wafting areas: preferential HOV parking areas and other design
aspects to encourage use of public transportation and discourage
use of individual motor vehicles, All major projects and all projects
along existing or anticipated transit or shuttle/circulator routes will
be coordinated with MTA and olhei transit agencies as appropriate
to ensure that project designs anticipate existing and future transit
needs.
6. MTA and SCRRA Right-of-Way Impacts. All development
X
X
R
Transit
C
V
projects and public improvements along the Metrolink rail lines will
Division/
be coordinated with MTA to ensure that safety and operation of the
Public
rail line are maintained.
Works
Hazardst.
A Phase It environmental site characterization will be conducted
Peon
X
A
Transit Di-
C
C
Potential contam
and necessary site remediation will be completed prior to construe-
vision
ination on
tion
Metrolink site.
When Applied:
Pcon - Prior to construction.
Poco - Prior to occupancy.
Teen - Throughout
construction.
Implementation Method:
A CiVAgency option to implement as
needed.
R Required by code/lawlexist'rtg
standards
P Plan, Program, or Reporl required.
AR - City/Agency to require on all projects.
Monitoring Frequency: Reporting Frequency:
ND - With each neva development. C - Once, on completion.
C . On completion. V - On V101ahen.
V - On violation. A - Annually
A -- Annually
B -I T
When Applied:
Pcon - Prior to construction
Pocc - Prior to occupancy.
Tcon - Throughout
construction.
Implementation Method:
A - City/Agency option to implement as
needed.
R - Required by codellaww/ewsting
standards
P - Plan, Program, or Report required.
AR - City/Agency to require on all projects.
Monitoring Frequency: Reporting Frequency:
NO - With each new development. C - Once, on completion.
C On completion. V - On violation.
V On violation. A - . Annually
A Annually
B-12
When Applied
Individual Develop
Overall
I
Potential
Imple-
Monitor.
Monitor-
Report-
Significant
ment Projects
Program
men-
Ing/
ing
Ing
One-
Const
Opera-
One
Opera-
Environmental
talion
Reporting
Fre-
Fre-
Effects
Mitigation Measures
Time
Only
ting
Time
ting
Method
Agency.
quency
quency
Biological Re-
1. Each individual development proposal shall provide setbacks,
Pcon
X
A
Commu-
C, V
C, V
sources
buttering, or any other features on sites within, adjacent to, or in
nity DcvJ
Potential for con.
close vicinity to natural riparian, live oak, sage scrub, and other
Redev.
struction of pub-
habitat, to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Develop-
Agency
lic improvements
mens.
within the south
fork of the Santa
2. Each individual development shall preserve natural riparian, live
Pcon
X
A
Commu-
C, V
C, V
Clara River,
oak, sage scrub, or other habitat on the site as determined appro-
nity DevJ
Placerita Creek,
priate by the Director of Community Development. Any loss of
Redev.
and Newhall
habitat shall be compensated through the provision of habitat off-
Agency
Creek. Future
site or other measures determined appropriate and satisfactory by
development
the Director of Community Development.
may occur on
3. Any grading, construction, or other activity associated with public
X
X
A
Commu-
C
C
sites adjacent to
improvement projects and private development projects Wthin tire
nity DevJ
natural habitat
Santa Clara River drainage channels or easements shall he re-
Planning
areas.
quired to revegetate all graded and disturbed areas with native
vegetation as determined appropriate by the Director of Comrnu-
nity Development. Revegelation plans shall be subject to review
and approval by the Director of Community Development.
4. The City wili ensure that drainage improvements do not result in the
Pcon
H
R
Planning/
A, V
A, V
elimination of watercourses or their channelization or conversion to
Redev.
subsurface drains, as determined appropriate by the City in con-
Agency/
sultation with appropriate stale and federal agencies. An wetlands
Public
and watercourses, intermittent or perennial, shall be retained and
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provided with setbacks which preserve the riparian and aquatic
habitat value and maintain their value to on-site and off-site v4ldlife
populations.
When Applied:
Pcon - Prior to construction
Pocc - Prior to occupancy.
Tcon - Throughout
construction.
Implementation Method:
A - City/Agency option to implement as
needed.
R - Required by codellaww/ewsting
standards
P - Plan, Program, or Report required.
AR - City/Agency to require on all projects.
Monitoring Frequency: Reporting Frequency:
NO - With each new development. C - Once, on completion.
C On completion. V - On violation.
V On violation. A - . Annually
A Annually
B-12
When Applied:
Peon - Prior to consbuetion.
Pocc - Prior to occupancy.
Teen - Throughout
construction.
Implementation Method:
A City/Agency option to implement as
needed.
R Required by codellawlexisling
standards
P Plan, Program, or Report required.
AR - City/Agency to require on all projects.
Monitoring Frequency: Reporting Frequency:
NO - With each new development. C - Once, on completion.
C - On completion. V - Onviolalion.
V - On violation. A - Annually
A - Annually
D-13
When Applied
Individual Develop
Overall
Potential
Imple-
Monitor-
Monitor-
Report-
Significant
mentProjects
Program
men-
Ing/
Ing
Ing
One-
Const
Opera-
One
Opera-
Environmental
tatlon
Reporting
Fre-
Fre-
Effects
Mitigation Measures
Time
Only
ting
Time
ting
Method
Agency
quency
quency
Biological
5. Each individual development shall incorporate native species into
Pocc
X
AR
Commu-
ND, V
V
Resources
landscape plans to the extent feasible. All landscape pians shall
nity Dev.
(continued)
be subject to review and approval by the Director of Community
Development.
B. The City shall continue to participate in the regional Santa Clara
X
P
Planning(
A
A
River Study, Upon completion of the study, the City shall imple-
Redev.
rnent the study's recommendations as appropriate-
Agency
7. All development is required to comply with the City's Oak Tree
X
R
ND, V
V
Ordinance and guidelrnes.
Noise
1. To the extent feasible, construction activities expected to last taro
Teen
AR
Planning/
NO
V
weeks or more will be screened from adjacent noise-sensitive land
Redev.
Construction
uses with a solid barrier.
Agency/
noise will be gen-
Building
eraled near sen-
2 At construction equipment, fixed or mobile, operated within 1000
Toon
AR
Planning/
NO
V
sitive receptors
feet of a dwelling unit, school, hospital or other noise-sensitive land
Redev.
for some devel-
use shall be equipped with property operating and maintained
Agency/
opment projects
in the Nevrtrall
muffler exhaust systems.
Building
redevelopment
3. Stockpiling and vehicle staging areas shall be located as for as
Toon
AR
Planning/
NO
V
project area.
practical from occupied dwellings or other sensitive receptors.
Redev.
Agency/
Building
4. Construction mules should be estabrished where necessary and
Toon
X
A
Planning/
A
A
practicable to prevent noise impacts on sensitive receptors.
Traffic En-
gineering
When Applied:
Peon - Prior to consbuetion.
Pocc - Prior to occupancy.
Teen - Throughout
construction.
Implementation Method:
A City/Agency option to implement as
needed.
R Required by codellawlexisling
standards
P Plan, Program, or Report required.
AR - City/Agency to require on all projects.
Monitoring Frequency: Reporting Frequency:
NO - With each new development. C - Once, on completion.
C - On completion. V - Onviolalion.
V - On violation. A - Annually
A - Annually
D-13
When Applied:
Pcon - Prior to construction.
Pocc - Pdor to occupancy.
Toon - Throughout
construction.
Implementation Method:
A - City/Agency option to implement as
needed.
R - Required by code,+law/existing
standards
P - Plan, Program, or Report required.
AR - City/Agency to require on at projects.
Monitoring Frequency: Reporting Frequency:
IJD - With each new developrnenl. C - Once, on completion.
C . On completion. V - Onviolation.
V . On violation. A - Annually
A . Annually
B -la
ti
r=
z
m
vi
N
A
A
D
3
r)
nJ
v
v
D
rn
D
e7
m
Z
D
no
When Applied
Individual evelopi
mentProjects
Overall
I Program
Potential
Significant
Imple.
men-
Monitor-
Ing/
Monitor-
ing
Report
Ing
One-
Const
Opera-
One
Opera-
Environmental
tation
Reporting
Fre-
Fre-
Effects
Mitigation Measures
Time
Only
ting
Time
ling
Method
Agency
quency
quency
Noise
5. Locations where widening of arterial streets is conducted adjacent
Peon
X
A
Planning/
A
A
(continued)
to sensitive receptors located near the roadway and cumulative
Redev.
Residential de-
traffic increases will result tr noise increases o13 dB or more,
Agency)
velopment is per-
sound insulation mitigation will be evaluated for installation at the
Public
milted in high
time of street widening. If building construction of sensitive uses is
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noise areas
such that sound insulation is determined to be necessary and
appropriate to provide acceptable interior noise levels, sound
Insulation to compensate for the noise increase resulting from
traffic and street widening will be evaluated. If sound insulation
mitigation is determined to be feasible and justified based on the
specific conditions, Insulation will be made available at the option
of the owner of the sensitive use. Sufficient additional sound
insulation would normally be provided by improving weatherstrip-
ping, providing heavier doors, and by providing a second pane of
glass or other window material over single -pane windows.
Public Services
1. The Agencywill pay pass-through revenue as established by law to
X
Redev.
A
A
-Schools
school districts. The Newhall School Dislnict and William S- Bart
Agency/
Union Nigh School District should utilize mandatory redevelopment
School
Project will gen-
tax increment pass-Ittroughs to accommodate additional students
Districts
erate additional
by adding portable classrooms or constructing permanent faciti-
need for school
lies.
facilities beyond
those 'hat can be
financed with
development
impact lees.
When Applied:
Pcon - Prior to construction.
Pocc - Pdor to occupancy.
Toon - Throughout
construction.
Implementation Method:
A - City/Agency option to implement as
needed.
R - Required by code,+law/existing
standards
P - Plan, Program, or Report required.
AR - City/Agency to require on at projects.
Monitoring Frequency: Reporting Frequency:
IJD - With each new developrnenl. C - Once, on completion.
C . On completion. V - Onviolation.
V . On violation. A - Annually
A . Annually
B -la
ti
r=
z
m
vi
N
A
A
D
3
r)
nJ
v
v
D
rn
D
e7
m
Z
D
no
When Applied:
Poon - Prior to conshuction.
Pocc - Prior to occupancy.
Tcon - Througholrl
construction.
Implementation Method:
A City/Agency option to implement as
needed -
R Required bycodellaw/existing
standards
P Plan, Program, or Report required.
AR - QWAgency to require on all projects.
Monitoring Frequency: Reporting Frequency:
ND - Nldh each new development. C - Once, on completion.
C . On completion. V - On%jolation.
V . On violation. A - Annually
A • Annually
B-15
When Applied
Individual Develop
ment Projects
Overall
Program
Potential
Imple-
men-
Monitor-
ing/
Monitor-Report.
Ing
Ing
One-
I Const
Opera-
One
Opera-
Environmental
latlon
Reporting
Fre-
Fre-
Effects
Mitigation Measures
Time
Only
ting .
Time
ting
Method
Agency
quency
quency
Public Services
2. As applicable, the school districts should levy maximum fees undec
X
P. R
School
A
A
- Schools
State Law or require additional mitigation measures for new resi-
Disldcts
(continued)
dential development, and the maximum amount of developer fees
for all industrial and commercial construction allowed by State law
to help fund new or temporary facilities construction.
3. The school districts should continue to make regular and timely
X
P
School
A
A
application to the State of California for funding to construct new
Districts
classrooms and other facilities in response to enrollment growth.
4. To the extent that alternate means of financing new schools are
X
P
School
A
A
made available to the districts through changes in slate law, the
Districts
district will vigorously pursue these methods to prm ide adequate
facilities to support enrollment growth.
S. Thedistricls will use year-round schedules and double sessions as
X
P
School
A
A
necessary and appropriate to maximize the capacity of existing
Districts
facilities it funding is not available for new school or classroom
construction_
6. The Slate of California should conlinue to finance construction of
R
State of
A
A
new schools and classrooms in response to enrollment increases.
California
7. The Redevelopment Agencywill include public benefit projects
X
A
Redev.
A
A
which also benefit the school districts among the projects eligible
Agency
for lax increment financing from the Newhall Redevelopment
Project.
When Applied:
Poon - Prior to conshuction.
Pocc - Prior to occupancy.
Tcon - Througholrl
construction.
Implementation Method:
A City/Agency option to implement as
needed -
R Required bycodellaw/existing
standards
P Plan, Program, or Report required.
AR - QWAgency to require on all projects.
Monitoring Frequency: Reporting Frequency:
ND - Nldh each new development. C - Once, on completion.
C . On completion. V - On%jolation.
V . On violation. A - Annually
A • Annually
B-15
When Applied:
Peon - Prior to construction.
POCC - Prior to occupancy-
Tcon - Throughout
construction.
Implementation Method:
A - Cily/Agency option to implement as
needed.
R - Required bycode/iaw/existing
standards
P - Plan, Program, or Report required.
An - City/Agency to require on all projects.
Monitoring Frequency: Reporting Frequency:
NO - With each new development. C - Once, on completion.
C - On completion. V - On violation.
V . On violation. A - Annually
A - Annually
M.
LI
C
z
m
f -
A
A
D
3
(l
m
D
D
Ln
D
O
M
D
iu
When Applied
Individual Develop
Overall
Potential
Imple-
Monitor-
Monitor-
Report -
Significant
ment Projects
Program
men.
Ing/
ing
Ing
One-
Const
Opera-
One
Opera-
Environmental
Cation
Reporting
Fre-
Fre-
ro-Effects
Effects
Mitigation Measures
Time
Only
ling
Time
ting
Method
Agency
quency
quency
Parks,
1. The Agency and the City shall encourage proponents of individual
Pace
X
AR
Parks and
ND
A
Recreation,
development projects to provide pocket parks, mint -parks or other
Recre-
Community
open spaces on-site for use by residents and/or employees.
alion/
Services
Redev.
Additional recre-
Agency
alion demand in
2 The Agency will make iecreallonal amenities and apermanent
X
A
Parks and
A
A
project area.
community center in Downtown Newhall projects eligible for tax
Recre-
increment financing.
ation/
Redev.
Agency
Cultural
1. Prior to issuance of a demolition permit, the City shall examine
Pcon
it
AR
Commu-
ND
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historical value;
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RESOLUTION NO. 97-92
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
APPROVING AND ADOPTING WRITTEN RESPONSES AND WRITTEN FINDINGS TO
WRITTEN OBJECTIONS RECEIVED IN REGARD TO THE NEWHALL
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, on June 24, 1997, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita (the "City
Council") held a noticed public hearing on the Redevelopment Plan (the "Redevelopment Plan")
for the Newhall Redevelopment Project (the "Project Area"); and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Sections 33363 and 33364 require the City Council
to prepare written responses to any written objections received at or prior to the public hearing,
and may adopt the Redevelopment Plan only after consideration of such objections and adoption
of written findings in response to such written objections; and
WHEREAS, prior to or at the time of the June 24, 1997, public hearing, three written
objections to the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan were received; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered the objections raised in said
objections, and the written responses thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA does
resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The written objections to the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan for the
Newhall Redevelopment Project, are hereby overruled for the reasons detailed in the written
response attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and by this reference incorporated herein.
SECTION 2: The written responses attached hereto as Exhibit "A" are hereby adopted
as the written findings of the City Council in response to the written objections received.
SECTION 3: The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit certified copies of this
Resolution including the written responses attached hereto as Exhibit "A" to the objectors by
first class mail, postage prepaid.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of
19
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify
that the 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 19_ by the
following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY CLERK
EXHIBIT "A"
RESPONSE TO WRITTEN OBJECTION
Three written objections were received prior to the June 24, 1997, joint public hearing on the
Redevelopment Plan for the Newhall Redevelopment Project. No written objections were
received at the joint public hearing.
The attached letters of objection are each followed by a response letter that will be sent to the
individual objectors.
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June 4, 1997
Glen Adamick
City.Planner
City of Santa Clartia
23920 Valencia Boulevard
Santa Clartia, California 91355
Dear Mr. Adamick:
This letter is.to recap my discussion today with you regarding
redevelopment for the City of Santa Clarita. This letter will
also serve as my notice to the City of my objection to.
redevelopment if in fact the following items are not true.
1. We identified 3 properties that we own that are included
within the redevelopment district:
San Fernando Road 2827-003-016, 017, 018, 019, 020 and 021
(part owner of Parcel Numbers 2827-003-016, 017, 018, 019)
24421 Chestnut St. 2831-008-003
23045 Drayton St. 2836-008-047
2. The City will not impose any new or additional taxes or
fees for properties located within the redevelopment district
due to redevelopment.
3. The City will not impose any new or additional building
or zoning requirements or restrictions for these properties
due to redevelopment. Restrictions may be added for downtown
Newhall properties, but our properties are not located in
downtown Newhall.
4. At a later date (perhaps several years in the future)
redevelopment funds may be available to assist us in the
improvement of our redevelopment properties.
ha �/ y
L Ie Olsen
cc: Geoff Olsen
City Clerk
24599 Wayman Street, Newhall, Califomia 91321 • Tel: (805) 259-0671 9 Farr (805) 253-0576
00/24/97 12:34 $
June 24,1
Glenn Adamick
Economic Development Associate
Community Development
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Dear Mr. Adamick,
1, Marie Lombardi a property owner at
Newhall. Ca. 91321.
I oppose the approval of the Santa Cl
Agency Plan and being included in the plan a
that my property can be acquired through the
Please note my official objection to
and my inclusion in the plan area.
Marie Lombardi
97
Kansas St.,
a Redevelopment
on the grounds
of eminent domain.
approval of this plan,
24523 Kansas St.
Newhall, Ca. 91321
Generally, he purposes of Ere proposed pmject ere to., agminate or alleviate baghthg conditions by providing r
rehabalWon of eidstIng properties, provide low• and modereteJneane housing, and other activities auhodn
conditions In he Project Area, Ore Redewelopmem Plan,Mll tadArals ha rehabilitation of wdst ng buildings and I
-
� -The Redevelopment Plan Includes the auErority m aeqube property through he use of emhenl domain, except o
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Alto publichearing m June 24, 1997, all people Interesled, Including anyone denying the existence o1 bbgh4
regularity of any of he prior proceedings, may appear and be heard and may slow cause *try he proposed
adopted. E you wlah to drallangs he proposed Redevelopment Plan for he Newhall Redevelopment Project r
the eooroual et he irmoosed Redeveloomerd Man -or certRrsEar o1 he EIA. by obbctimo orally at the oublle I
challenge to he Redevelopmant Plan, or he sd$tancy of the EIA, you i
notice, or In wrinen correspondence delivered to he City Clerk at or prior to, he
The pmpasad Radevelopment Pian, he Drell EIA, he Relocation Mearod, the Rules Governing Paradpatlon ar
related documents ere avaaable for public Inspection at he office of he Cay Clerk of the Cay of Santa Ctanta. Th
he Uy Clerics office on of about June 10, 1097.
GIVEN BY ORDER of he City Council of are City of Santa Clarila and ha Santa Clado Aadovalopment Agency.
Publish: SWAMI. N3W, 611 N06, 6(17100 .•
City Clark of the City of Sante Clad [a
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I public Improvements, asslst Oro development of new uses, assist h
he CaM=la Redevelopment Law (CRL). In aaevialmg Ere bfghth
velopment of uses, ell of wtrioh rib be consistent with he General Plar
env o1 which any person resides. -> t
ring any objection to the proposed Redevelopment Plan, he EIA, or th
rmlopmenl Plan br he Newhall Redevelopment Project should not b
EIR, In mud, you may be precluded from doing so unless you object I
or someone else
lot Owners, Operators of Businesses and Tenants, and oh,
ad In he Cay Council regsding he Project wilt be avabebie
of the Sant Cladla Redevelopment Agency
06/24/97 12:07 $
ROGER D. HARING, M.D.
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,OLARYNWLOGY AND HEAD & NECK SURDEAY
24515 KANSAS STREET
POST OFFCE Box 220650
NEWHALL, CALIFORNIA 91322.0559
TELEPHONE: (805) 259-9250
June 24,1997
!
Glenn Adamick
Economic Develppment Associate !
Community Development
CITY OF SANTA MARITA
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Dear Lir. Adams k,
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We, Roge D. Haring and Linda E. Haring,jare commercial
property owners at 24515 Kansas Street, Newhall;, Ca. 91321.
We oppose the approval of the Santa Clarifta Redevelopment
Agency Plan and being included in the plan area!oa the grounds
that our property Can be acquired through the use of eminent domain.
I
Pleaseecord our official objection to the approval of the plan,
and the inclusion of our property in the plan area.
yo
Rdee%D. Hagilig; LSD
'Lind' a E. Harting
(a 001
Generally, he purposes of The proposed pm)ed are 1o: ellminats or alleviate bighting Conditions by pmvldhg needed public firpiovements, assist he development of new uses. assist he
mhabtifatan d existing propenes, provide low. nd moderate -Income housing, and other activities authorized by the California Redevelopment law (CRL). In alleviating he blighting
conditlons h Ere Proles Amo, the Redevelopm Pian wit fadlltats 'he mhabllllallon of eslstfng buildings and Eta development d uses, all of whldi wlE be oonsislent with the General Plan.
Tis Redevelopment Plan hdudes Ere n4olly 1oincriuke property hough he use of eminent domain, ueopt ons'
m wthkh any person ashi S
At tre pubte hearing m June 2t. 1997, all people hiehhssmd, hduding anyone denying he edstertoa of bllght or hog any objection to hs proposed Redevelopment Plan, Ere E]R-, or he
regularity, of any of is prior proceedings, may appear end be heard and may show rause wiry he proposed Redervelopmert Plan for Die Newhall Redevelopment Project should net be
adopdd..9 you wish to challenge ]fie proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Newhall Redav bpment Pmlact, or rid EIR, h mutt, yormay be precluded from doing so unless you object to
Ere novel of ria mp=d Redevelopment Plan, or cardtredon of he EIR, by rbleclinublfc haedna or bsAalhehto wftn obiections to he City Cleric at or odor toN
Akheatng. Pother, any court challenge ld the Rederelapmenl Plan, or he aWtdenty of he E1R, you may be Printed M mlaing only tt0la Ln9sree you or shaname arse raised at rte
ptEeclsarhg desmbed In this notice, or In srttaera cormsilmdence delivered to he City Clerk A or prior lo, ho publl; hearhQ.
The proposed Redevelopment Plan, the Pratt EIq, the Relocation Matmd, he Rules Governing Partldpalion and Preferences For OK*rs, Opemion of Businesses and Tenants, and ober
related do=ants am callable for publld Inspection at he oltice of the 04 Clark of the Cry ti Sante Clarlla The A mos Report to d]e City Comdl reganling the Proled will ba evadable In
the Cly Clerles o Tics m or abaui June 10, 1997.
GIVEN BY ORDER of the City Cou=ld the Cly of Santa Clarha and the Santa Cladta Redevelopment Agency.
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City Clerk of the City of Santa C7adla and Secretary of he Sano Clan to Redevelopment Agency
MR* SWM, WYN, fitl ON, 9!17196 i .
JUN -25-97 THU 14:07 GRC REDEVELOPMENT FAX NO. 909+396+0572 P.03
GQC PEDEVEI,OPMENT CONSU11Tt1NT8, INC.
June 24, 1997
Mr. Lyle Olsen
Olsen Properties
24599 Wayman Street
Newhall, CA 91321
RE: Newhall Redevelopment Project
Dear Mr. Olsen:
The City of Santa Clarita has requested GRC Redevelopment Consultants to write you this
letter in response to your letter of June 4, 1997,
Redevelopment will not impose any new or additional taxes or fees on your property as a
result of redevelopment. Your basic property tax rate is fixed by the California
Constitution (Proposition 13), and a redevelopment agency may not increase this rate, The
only way the basic property tax rate can be increased is through a vote of the people.
Likewise, a redevelopment agency cannot place any additional fees on your property.
The proposed Newhall Redevelopment Plan places no additional building or zoning
requirements on your property. City zoning and other building regulations will apply to
your property. Any zoning changes or other building regulation changes would come
through the City, and would include the normal public hearing and notification process, In
short, redevelopment would not result in any changes to building or zoning regulations
affecting your property.
As redevelopment funds become available, various assistance programs will be funded
under the proposed Newhall Redevelopment Plan, 'these could include such programs as
housing rehabilitation assistance, business rehabilitation programs, public improvement
programs, and other assistance aimed at helping property owners and tenants. These
programs are authorized under the proposed Newhall Redevelopment Plan.
Your letter of June 4, 1997, and this response will be placed in the formal record, and will
shared with the City Council at their June 24, 1997, public hearing. We certainly hope the
above answers your questions, and that we can count on your future support of the
Newhall Redevelopment Plan.
Sincerely,
GRC Redevelopment Consultants
Ernest W. Glover
President
1340 Valley VihLa. Drive, 6uil.e 1.20. Di,vnend Iia, California 91765 '1'clephona; (909) 396.9930 Par,; (909) 396-0572
GQC REDEVELOPMENT CONeSUI,TMWS, INC.
June 24, 1997
Ms. Marie Lombardi
24523 Kansas Street
Newhall, CA 91321
RE: Your Letter of June 24, 1997
Dear Ms. Lombardi:
The City of Santa Clarita has requested that GRC Redevelopment Consultants
respond to your letter of June 24, 1997, regarding the Newhall Redevelopment
Plan.
In the letter, you objected to the Newhall Redevelopment Plan because your
property could be acquired.by eminent domain.
Our records indicate that the address on your letter is occupied for residential
purposes. In this case, your property would not be subject to purchase through
eminent domain. All properties used for residential purposes during the 90 days
preceding a decision to use eminent domain are exempt from eminent domain.
I hope this answers your question. If you have any others, please do not hesitate to
contact me at the phone number below, or Glenn Adamick at the City of Santa
Clarita.
Sincerely,
GRC Rede pment Consultants
Ernest W. Glover
President
1340 Valley Vista Drive, Suite 120, Diamond Bar, California 91765 Telephone: (909) 396-9930 Fax (909) 396-0572
JUN -25-97 THU 14;07 GRO REDEVELOPMENT FAX NO, 909+396+0572 P.02
WDUELOPM�NT CON�Si1LTt1N'I'S, INC.
GQC
June 24, 1997
Roger D. Haring, MD
Linda E. Haring
24515 Kansas Street
Newhall, CA 91321
RE; Your Letter of June 24, 1997
Dear Dr. Haring and Linda Haring;
The City of Santa Clarita has requested that GRC Redevelopment Consultants respond to
your letter of June 24, 1997, regarding the Newhall Redevelopment Plan.
In the letter, you objected to the Newhall Redevelopment Plan because your property could
be acquired by eminent domain.
Our records indicate that the address on your letter is occupied as a medical office. In this
case, your property could be subject to purchase through eminent domain, unless you also
live on the property.
Please rest assured that the Agency presently has no intention of purchasing the property
at your address. Purchase of property through eminent domain is only a last resort option
if open market negotiations for acquisition fail. Any property purchased through eminent
domain must be paid for at full market value, as determined through independent
appraisals, The eminent domain process is very long, complex, and extremely costly for
any public agency, including the redevelopment agency. At the same time, there are
significant tax and relocation benefits for the property seller and any tenants.
I hope this answers your question. If you have any others, please do not hesitate to contact
me at the phone number below, or Glenn Adamick at the City of Santa Clarita,
Sincerely,
GRC Redevelopment Consultants
Ernest W. Glover
President
1i4O V60Y Vita Drive. 60-e 120, Dinmond Btu', California 91765 Telephone: (909) 396-9930 ftw- (909) 396-0572
ORDINANCE NO. 97-12
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE NEWHALL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, The City Council has received from the City of Santa Clarita Redevelopment
Agency (the "Agency") the proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Newhall Redevelopment Project
(the "Redevelopment Plan"), together with the report of the Agency prepared pursuant to
Section 33352 of the California Health and Safety Code (the "Report to City Council") including,
among other things, a discussion of the reasons for the Redevelopment Plan, a method for the
relocation of those who may be temporarily or permanently displaced under the Redevelopment
Plan,.the report and recommendations of the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita
(the "Planning Commission"), the minutes of consultations with affected taxing agencies, the
Environmental Impact Report on the Redevelopment Plan, and an implementation plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has submitted to the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita its report and recommendations for approval of the Redevelopment Plan, and its
certification that the Redevelopment Plan conforms to the Santa Clarita General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and the Agency held a joint public hearing on June 24,
1997, concerning the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan and the certification of the Final
Environmental Impact Report on the Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, notice of the hearing was duly and regularly published in a newspaper of
general circulation in the City of Santa Clarita in accordance with Sections 33349 et seq. of the
California Health and Safety Code (the "CRL"), and a copy of said notice and affidavit of
publication are on file with the City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita and Secretary of the
Agency, and
WHEREAS, copies of the notice of joint public hearing, along with a statement that
properties will be subject to acquisition by condemnation under the provisions of the
Redevelopment Plan, except for the limitation on acquisition of residential property set forth
in the Redevelopment Plan, were mailed by. first class mail to each resident, to each business,
and the last known address of each assessee, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll of
the Los Angeles County Assessor, of each parcel of land in the Project Area; and
WHEREAS, copies of the notice of joint public hearing were mailed by certified mail with
return receipt requested to the governing body of each taxing agency that receives taxes from
property in the Project Area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the report and recommendations of the
Newhall Redevelopment Committee, the Planning Commission, the report of the Agency, the
Redevelopment Plan and its economic feasibility, and has provided an opportunity for all
persons to be heard and has received and considered all evidence and testimony presented for
or against any and all aspects of the Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Agency and the City Council have reviewed and considered the Final
Environmental Impact Report for the Redevelopment Plan, prepared and submitted pursuant
to Public Resources Code Section 21151 and Health & Safety Code Section 33352, and have
adopted findings and a mitigation monitoring program and have certified the completion of said
Environmental Impact Report prior to adoption of this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY FIND,
DETERMINE AND ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The overriding objective of this Plan is to eliminate or alleviate blighting
conditions by providing needed public improvements, assistance for the development and
rehabilitation of existing properties, the provision of low- and moderate -income housing and
other activities authorized by the CRL. In doing such, the Agency intends to mitigate the effects
of deteriorated structures, inadequate or obsolete design, irregularly shaped and inadequately
sized lots, declining property values, inadequate public improvements, and economic
maladjustment in the Project Area. In eliminating these blighting conditions, the
Redevelopment Plan will facilitate development as contemplated in the City of Santa Clarita
General Plan. The redevelopment goals for the Project Area include the following strategies and
objectives, from the Downtown Newhall Improvement Program, April 1996 (the "Freedman
Plan"). These include, but are not limited to:
(a) Expand the convenience and comparison/specialty economic niches.
(b) Create an attractive Main Street environment on San Fernando Road to attract
new shoppers and businesses.
(c) Create an attractive, memorable image that expresses Newhall's history and
character.
(d) Establish programs to promote private sector investment.
(e) Enhance the role of Newhall as a community center.
(f) Maintain and capitalize on the visibility and access associated with through
traffic.
(g) Improve the parking supply.
(h) Pursue opportunities for special facilities that attract a wide visitor base.
In addition to the foregoing, the Agency expects to pursue the following additional
objectives in the Project Area:
Eliminate blighting conditions and prevent the acceleration of blight in and about
the Project Area.
Develop programs and incentives for the rehabilitation of old, obsolescent, and
deteriorating structures in the Project Area.
Promote the comprehensive planning, redesign, replanning, reconstruction and/or
rehabilitation in such a manner as to achieve a higher and better utilization of
the land within the Project Area.
• Use redevelopment authority to promote development that is consistent with the
General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance.
• Promote the design and construction of a more efficient and effective circulation
system.
• Provide for adequate parcels and required public improvements to induce new
construction and/or rehabilitation by private enterprise.
• Promote the rehabilitation of existing housing units now affordable to persons
and families of low- and moderate -income, and promote the construction of
replacement housing units where existing units cannot be feasibly be
rehabilitated.
• Promote the development of new and diverse employment opportunities.
• Consolidate parcels as needed to induce new or expanded, centralized,
commercial development in the Project Area.
• Upgrade the physical appearance of the Project Area.
• Remove economic impediments to land assembly and in -fill development in areas
that are not properly subdivided for development or redevelopment.
• Encourage the phasing -out of incompatible, and/or non -conforming land uses from
the Project Area.
• Mitigate potential relocation impacts resulting from changes in Project Area land
use from non -conforming and dilapidated uses to development in conformance
with the General Plan, and the Zoning Ordinance.
• Provide replacement housing as required by law when dwellings housing low- or
moderate -income persons or families are lost to the low- or moderate -income
housing market.
• Encourage the cooperation and participation of Project Area property owners,
public agencies and community organizations in the elimination of blighting
conditions and the promotion of new or improved development in the Project
Area.
• Provide a procedural and financial mechanism by which the Agency can assist,
complement and coordinate public and private development,. redevelopment,
revitalization and enhancement of the community.
Section The City Council hereby finds and determines that:
(a) The Project Area is a blighted area, the redevelopment of which is necessary to
effectuate the public purposes declared in the CRL. The combinations of
conditions set forth in Section 33031 of the CRL is so prevalent and so
substantial that it causes a lack of proper utilization of the area to such an extent
that it constitutes a serious physical and economic burden on the community
which cannot reasonably be expected to be reversed or alleviated by private
enterprise or governmental action, or both, without redevelopment. While not
every building, improvement and parcel in the Project Area is detrimental to
public health, safety and welfare, such detrimental conditions predominate and
injuriously affect the entire area. In addition, the inclusion of each portion of the
Project Area is necessary for effective redevelopment of the entire area.
(b) This finding is based upon the research and facts contained in the Report to City
Council, on the testimony presented at the joint public hearing of the
Redevelopment Agency and the City Council held June 24, 1997, and upon other
relevant portions of the record before the City Council. All credible evidence
presented to the City Council discloses that the Project Area is characterized by
pervasive physical deterioration, economic stagnation, and social impairment.
While other areas of the community are rapidly developing, the Project Area
remains highly underutilized and poorly maintained, reflecting a lack of upkeep
and new investment. Service businesses needed by residents of the area are
leaving or have already gone from the Project Area, taking with them needed jobs
and transforming what was once a proud community center into an eyesore.
Because of the barriers to investment having to do with market demographics
and physical and economic impairment, private investment is not being attracted
the Project Area to any degree necessary to reverse or alleviate the blighted
conditions. Nor can the City with its limited revenues or any other government
program provide the tens of millions of dollars needed to improve the area and
restore economic vitality. Only redevelopment and the tax increment it creates
can provide the supplemental funding necessary to reverse the decline.
(c) The Project Area is a predominately urbanized area pursuant to Section 33320.1
of the Community Redevelopment Law. This finding is based in part on the
research and facts contained in the Report to City Council.
(d) The Redevelopment Plan will redevelop the Project Area in conformity with the
Community Redevelopment Law and in the interests of the public peace, health,
safety and welfare. This finding is based in part upon the fact that
redevelopment of the Project Area will implement the objectives of the
Community Redevelopment Law by aiding in the elimination and correction of
the conditions of blight, providing for planning, development, redesign,
reconstruction or rehabilitation of properties which need improvement, and
providing for higher economic utilization of potentially useful land.
(e) The adoption and carrying out of the Redevelopment Plan is economically sound
and feasible. This finding is .based in part on the fact that under the
Redevelopment Plan no public redevelopment activity will be undertaken unless
the Agency can demonstrate that it has adequate revenue to finance the activity;
the Agency's Report to City Council further discusses and demonstrates the
economic soundness and feasibility of the Redevelopment Plan and undertakings
pursuant .thereto. Although resources may not be sufficient to pay for all
contemplated improvements and programs, the Agency has defined (and will
refine from time to time) an implementation plan prioritizing expenditures which
will help to insure that available resources are targeted to the projects and
activities deemed most essential to revitalization of the Project Area.
(fl The Redevelopment Plan conforms to the General Plan of the City of Santa
Clarita, including, but not limited to, the Housing Element thereof. This finding
is based in part on the fact that the Redevelopment Planincorporates by
reference the General Plan land use designations, asamendedfrom time to time.
The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita found that the
Redevelopment Plan conforms to the General Plan General Plan of the City of
Santa Clarita.
(g) The carrying out of the Redevelopment Plan will promote the public peace,
health, safety and welfare of the City of Santa Clarita and will effectuate the
purposes and policies of the Community Redevelopment Law. This finding is
based on the fact that redevelopment will benefit the Project Area and the
community by correcting conditions of blight and by coordinating public and
private actions to stimulate development, contribute toward needed public
improvements and improve the economic, and physical conditions of the Project
Area and the community.
(h) The limited condemnation of real property to the extent provided for in the
Redevelopment Plan is necessary to the execution of the Redevelopment Plan,
and adequate provisions have been made for payment for property to be acquired
as provided by law. This finding is based in part upon the need to assemble sites
for development which will result in new economic activity in the Project Area
and to prevent the recurrence of blight.
(i) The Agency has a feasible method for the relocation of any persons and families
displaced from the Project Area. The City Council and the Agency recognize that
the provisions of Sections 7260 to 7276 of the California Government Code would
be applicable to any relocation that would occur due to the implementation by the
Agency of the Redevelopment Plan. The City Council finds and determines that
the provision of relocation assistance according to law constitutes a feasible
method for relocation. Displacement of persons and families has been minimized
by the Redevelopment Plan restriction on acquisition of residential property by
eminent domain. No project public improvements are proposed that would
displace a substantial number of low- or moderate -income persons.
(j) There shall be provided, within the Project Area or within other areas not
generally less desirable with regard to public utilities and public and commercial
facilities and at rents or prices within the financial means of any families and
persons who might be displaced from the Project Area, decent, safe and sanitary
dwellings equal in number to the number of and available to the displaced
families and persons, and reasonably accessible to their places of employment.
Families and persons shall not be displaced prior to the adoption of a relocation
plan pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 33411 and 33411.1. Dwelling
units housing persons and families of low- or moderate -income shall not be
removed or destroyed prior to the adoption of a replacement housing plan
pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 33334.5, 33413, and 33413.5. This
finding is based upon the Draft Relocation Method for the Redevelopment
Agency, which was adopted pursuant to Redevelopment. Agency Resolution RDA
97-7, and the Housing Element of the General Plan.
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(k) All areas of the Project Area are either blighted or necessary for effective
redevelopment and are not included for the purpose of obtaining the allocation
of taxes from the Project Area pursuant to Section 33670 of the Community
Redevelopment Law without other substantial justification for their inclusion.
This fording, is based in part upon the fact that, following careful study
documented in the Report to City Council, the Project Area was identified as an
area within the City of Santa Clarita suffering conditions of blight and physical,
social, and economic deterioration.
(1) Inclusion of any land, buildings or improvements which are not detrimental to
the public health, safety or welfare is necessary for the effective redevelopment
of the entire area of which they are a part, and any such area is not included for
the purpose of obtaining the allocation of tax increment revenues from such area
pursuant to Section 33670 of the Community Redevelopment Law without other
substantial justification for its inclusion. This finding is based in part upon the
fact that the boundaries of the Project Area were specifically drawn to include
only those lands that were underutilized because of blighting influences, or to
include land affected by the existence of blighting influences or land uses
significantly contributing to the conditions of blight, or to include land that is
necessary for effective redevelopment, which inclusion is necessary to accomplish
the objectives and benefits of the Redevelopment Plan.
(m) The elimination of blight and the redevelopment of the Project Area would not
reasonably be expected to be accomplished by private enterprise acting alone
without the aid and assistance of the Agency. This finding is based in part upon
the continued existence of blighting influences including, without limitation, the
demonstrated lack of private sector interest in redeveloping properties in the
Project Area, structural deficiencies and other indications of blight more fully
enumerated in the Agency's Report to City Council, and the infeasibility due to
cost of requiring individuals (by means of assessments or otherwise) to eradicate
or significantly alleviate existing deficiencies in properties and facilities and the
inability and inadequacy of other governmental programs and financing
mechanisms to eliminate the blighting conditions.
(n) The Redevelopment Plan contains adequate safeguards so that the work of
redevelopment will be carried out pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan, and it
provides for the retention of controls and the establishment of restrictions and
covenants running with the land sold or leased for private use for periods of time
and under conditions specified in the Redevelopment Plan, which the City
Council deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Community
Redevelopment Law.
(o) The time limitations and financial limitations established for the Project Area are
reasonably related to the projects proposed in the Redevelopment Plan and to the
ability of the Agency to eliminate blight within the Project Area. The plan limits
are selected to maximise resources as permitted by law, in light of the large cost
of projects and programs needed to address blighted conditions in the Project
Area.
Section 3: The City Council is satisfied that permanent housing facilities will be
available within three (3) years from the time occupants of the Project Area, if any, are
displaced, and that pending the development of such permanent facilities, there will be available
to any such displaced occupants temporary housing facilities at rents comparable to those in the
City of Santa Clarita at the time of their displacement. Not less than 20 percent of the
Redevelopment Agency's tax increment revenue will be set aside and earmarked exclusively for
improving, increasing and preserving the community's supply of housing affordable to persons
and families of low- and moderate -income. These funds would be available if necessary to pay
for temporary and permanent replacement housing.
Section 4: The .City Council has considered written objections, if any, to the
Redevelopment Plan and all evidence and testimony for and against the adoption of the
Redevelopment Plan. All written objections, if any, have been considered and responded to the
full satisfaction of the City Council.
Section : • That certain document entitled "Redevelopment Plan for The Newhall
Redevelopment Project," the maps contained therein and such other reports as are incorporated
therein by reference, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Santa
Clarita, having been duly reviewed and considered, is hereby incorporated in this Ordinance by
reference and made a part hereof. The Redevelopment Plan is hereby designated, approved and
adopted as the official "Redevelopment Plan for The Newhall Redevelopment Project."
Section 6: In order to implement and facilitate the effectuation of the Redevelopment
Plan as hereby approved, and to express its purposes and intents with respect to the Project
Area, the City Council hereby:
(a) Pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out the Redevelopment Plan, and
including, but not limited to, the objectives, goals and implementation described
in Section l of this Ordinance,
(b) Requests the various officials, departments, boards and agencies of the City of
Santa Clarita having administrative responsibilities in the Project Area likewise
to cooperate to such end and to exercise their respective functions and powers in
a manner consistent with the redevelopment of the Project Area,
(c) Stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and
measures designed to effectuate the Redevelopment Plan, including loaning funds
to the Agency to pay for startup and administrative costs pending receipt of tax
increment by the Agency, and
(d) Declares its intention to undertake and complete any proceeding necessary to be
carried out by the City of Santa Clarita under the provisions of the
Redevelopment Plan.
Section 7 The City Clerk is hereby directed to send a certified copy of this Ordinance
to the Agency, whereupon the Agency is vested with the responsibility for carrying out the
Redevelopment Plan.
Section 8: The City Clerk is hereby directed to record with the County Recorder of Los
Angeles County a description of the land within the Project Area and a statement that
proceedings for the redevelopment of the Project Area have been instituted under the
Community Redevelopment Law.
Section 9: The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of the description and
statement to be recorded by the County Clerk pursuant to Section 8 of this Ordinance, a copy
of this Ordinance and a map or plat indicating the boundaries of the Project Area, to the auditor
and tax assessor of Los Angeles County, to the governing body of each of the taxing agencies
which receives taxes from property in the Project Area, and to the State Board of Equalization.
Section 10: The Building Division of the City of Santa Clarita is hereby directed for a
period of two (2) years after the effective date of this Ordinance to advise all applicants for
building permits within the Project Area that the site for which a building permit is sought for
the construction of buildings or for other improvements is within a redevelopment project area.
Section 11: The City Council hereby elects to receive from the Agency the amount of tax
increment authorized to be paid to the City pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
33607.5(b) in any year in which the Agency receives tax increment pursuant to Health and
Safety Code Section 33670.
Section 12: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (3 0) days from and after
the date of final passage.
Section 13: If any part of this Ordinance or the Redevelopment Plan which it approves
is held to be invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portion of this Ordinance or of the Redevelopment Plan, or the Redevelopment Plan as it existed
prior to adoption of this Ordinance, and the City Council hereby declares it would have passed
the remainder of this Ordinance or approved the remainder of the Redevelopment Plan if such
invalid portion thereof had been deleted.
Section 14: This Ordinance shall be introduced at least five (5) days prior to the City
Council meeting at which this Ordinance is to be adopted. Within fifteen (15) days after the
adoption hereof, the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be
posted in at least three (3) public places within the City.
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of 19_.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance No. was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading
at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of
19 . That thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting
of the City Council on the day of , 19 by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
CITY CLERK
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Attachment A
Recommended Changes to Newhall Redevelopment Plan Documents
Changes to the Redevelopment Plan:
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1. Delete the following 14 assessor's parcels from the Project Area. See the
attached map. The deletion of these parcels is part of the agreement with the
Castaic Lake Water Agency. If the City Council decides to remove these parcels,
then the Redevelopment Plan's legal description will be changed accordingly
prior to the final approval of the ordinance on July 8, 1997.
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2825-12-010
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2. Change objective 20 on Redevelopment Plan page #6 to read as follows:
"Encourage the phasing out of incompatible, and/or non -conforming land
uses from the Project Area."
3. Insert the following language at the end of Redevelopment Plan Section 510.
"The Agency shall make from tax increment funds all payments authorized
to the Castaic Lake Water Agency pursuant to CRL Section 33607.8."
4. Change Section 330, page 18, to include a new item (iii). This new language is
to address concerns various downtown Newhall businesses had regarding
relocation of automotive businesses.
"The following provisions relative to the relocation of persons, families and
businesses are required by the CRL. The Plan does not:
(i) contain authority for the Agency to acquire by eminent domain any
property on which persons reside; or
(ii) contain any public projects that will displace a substantial number of
low- or moderate -income persons.
(ii0include the recommendation that existing automotive businesses in the
downtown Newhall area be relocated, including, but not limited to, that
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recommendation as it is described and found in the Downtown Newhall
Improvement Program, April 1996 (the Freedman Plan)."
Changes to the Relocation Method
Include a definition for non -conforming use, to specify that a non -conforming use
is one that is neither principally nor conditionally permitted in the applicable
zone.
2. Change the last paragraph of.Section 2.2 of the Relocation Method to delete both
occurrences of the words "... the unincorporated portions of...." This was a
typographical error.
Change Section 6.4, to increase the time limit for filing reimbursement claims
for relocation or displacement payments from six months to. eighteen months.
This was a change requested by several members of the Newhall business
community.
Changes to the Owner Participation Rules
1. Change the definition of a business to include not-for-profit corporations and sole
proprietorships.
Include a definition for non -conforming use, to specify that a non -conforming use
is one that is neither principally nor conditionally permitted in the applicable
zone.
3. Change the definition of a tenant to specifically include a business.
Changes to the Report to City Council
Change the first bullet on Page 199 to read as follows:
Encourage the phasing out of incompatible, and/or non -conforming land uses
from the Project Area. This change is to maintain consistency with the
changes to the objectives in the Redevelopment Plan.
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8) Pursue opportunities for special facilities that attract a wide
visitor base.
In addition to the foregoing, the Agency expects to pursue the
following additional objectives in the Project Area:
9) Eliminate blighting conditions and prevent the acceleration
of blight in and about the Project Area.
10) Develop programs and incentives for the rehabilitation of
old, obsolescent, and deteriorating structures in the Project
Area,
11) Promote the comprehensive planning, redesign, replanning,
reconstruction and/or rehabilitation in such a manner as to
achieve a higher and better utilization of the land within the
Project Area.
12) Use redevelopment authority to promote development that
is consistent with the General Plan and the Zoning
Ordinance.
13) Promote the design and construction of a more efficient and
effective circulation system.
14) Provide for adequate parcels and required public
improvements to. induce new construction and/or
rehabilitation by private enterprise.
15) Promote the rehabilitation of existing housing units now
affordable to persons and families of low- and moderate -
income, and promote the construction of replacement
housing units where existing units cannot be feasibly be
rehabilitated.
16) Promote the development of new and diverse employment
opportunities.
17) Consolidate parcels as needed to induce new or expanded,
centralized, commercial development in the Project Area.
18) Upgrade the physical appearance of the Project Area.
19) Remove economic impediments to land assembly and in -fill
development in areas that are not properly subdivided for
development or redevelopment.
20) ElinrhTrte Encourage the phasing out of incompatible, and/or
non -conforming land uses from the Project Area. .
21) Mitigate potential relocation impacts resulting from changes
in Project Area land use from non -conforming and
dilapidated uses to development in conformance with the
General Plan, and the Zoning Ordinance.
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bonded indebtedness approved by the voters of said taxing
agency or agencies on or after January 1, 1989.
4) That portion of tax revenues allocated to the Agency pursuant
to paragraph (2) above which is attributable to increases in the
rate of tax imposed for the benefit of any affected taxing
agency whose levy occurs after the tax year in which the
ordinance adopting this Plan becomes effective, shall be
allocated to such affected taxing agency to the extent the
affected taxing agency has elected in the manner required by
law to receive such allocation.
Any advanced moneys are hereby irrevocably pledged for the
payment of the principal of and interest on the advance of moneys,
or making of loans, or the incurring of any indebtedness (whether
funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise) by the Agency to finance
or refinance the Project in whole or in part.
The Agency is authorized to make such pledges as to specific
advances, loans and indebtedness as appropriate in carrying out
the Project. Taxes shall be allocated and paid to the Agency
consistent with the provisions of this Plan only to pay the
principal of and interest on loans, moneys advanced to, or
indebtedness (whether funded, refunded, assumed or otherwise)
incurred by the Agency to finance or refinance, in whole or in part,
the Project,
The Agency shall make payments to affected taxing agencies as
required by CRL Section 33607.5 and may make other- payments
to affected taxing agencies as authorized by the CRL.
The Agency shall make from tax increment fronds all payments
authorized to the Castaic Lake Water Agency pursuant to CRL
Section 33607,8.
C (§520) ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND NOTES
The Agency may issue bonds or notes when a determination has
been made that such financing is required and feasible. Such
bonds or notes shall be issued only after the. Agency has
determined .that funds are, or will be, available to repay or
refinance principal and interest when due and payable.
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beyond a reasonable period of time necessary to effect such
resale.
D. 0330) RELOCATION OF PERSONS, FAMILIES AND
BUSINESSES
The following provisions relative to the relocation of persons,
families and businesses are required by the CRL. The.Plan does
not;
(i) contain authority for the Agency to acquire by eminent domain
any property on which persons reside; or
(ii) contain any public projects that will displace a substantial
number of low- or moderate -income persons.
(iii)include the recommendation that existing automotive
businesses in the downtown Newhall area be relocated,
including, but not limited to, that recommendation as it is
described and found in the Downtown Newhall Improvement
Program, April 1996 (the Freedman Pian)."
1. 0331) RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation advisory assistance will be furnished by the
Agency to any person (either owners or renters) or business
concern that is displaced by the Agency in connection with
the implementation of the Plan. No person of low- or
moderate -income will be required by the Agency to move
from his or her dwelling unit until there is a suitable housing
unit available and ready for occupancy by such displaced
person or family at rents comparablo to those at the time of
their displacement. Replacement housing shall be available
in areas not generally less desirable with regard to public
utilities, public and commercial facilities, and reasonably
accessible to the place of employment.
2. (§332) RELOCATION METHOD
The Agency shall prepare a feasible method for relocation of
all of the following:
1) Families and persons to be temporarily or permanently
displaced from housing facilities in the Project Area.
2) Nonprofit local community institution; to be. temporarily
or permanently displaced from facilities actually used for
institutional purposes in the Project Aroa.
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Moving Expense - means. the cost of- dismantling,
disconnecting, crating, loading, insuring, temporary storage,
transporting, unloading and reinstalling of personal property,
including service charges in connection with effecting such
reinstallations, and necessary temporary lodging and
transportation of eligible persons.
Non -Conforming Use - means, for the purposes of this
document, a use not principally or conditionally permitted by
the applicable zoning designation.
Nonprofit Organization - means an organization that is
incorporated under the applicable laws of the State or non-
profit organization and is exempt from paying Federal income
taxes under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.
501).
Owner - person owns a dwelling" if he or she:
1. Holds fee title, a life estate, a land contract, a 99 -year lease
or a lease including any option for extension with at least
50 years to run from date of acquisition of the property for
the Project.
2. Holds an interest in a cooperative housing project, which
includes the rights of occupancy of a dwelling unit therein.
3. Is the contract purchaser of any of the foregoing estates or
interests.
4. Has a leasehold interest with an option to purchase.
5. Owns a mobile unit, which, under state law, is determined
to be real property, not personal property.
Person - means any individual, partnership, corporation or
association.
Persons and Families -of Low -.and Moderate -Income -
means persons and families falling within the definition of said
term as set forth in Section 50093 of the CRL.
Personal Property - tangible, personal property . means
tangible property which is situated on the real property
vacated, or to be vacated, by a displaced person and which is
considered personal property and is noncompensable (other
than for moving expenses) under the state law of eminent
domain, and in the case of a tenant, fixtures and equipment
and other property which may be characterized as real
property under state or local law, but which the tenant may
lawfully; and at his or her election, determines to move and for
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encourage relocation of families and persons into other
neighborhoods in the uniteerperated pextiens ofthe City of
Santa Clarita without interfering with the displaces's option to
select a replacement house of his or her choice, whether that
choice is within or outside the
City of Santa Clarita.
2.3 Functions of the Relocation Program
The functions of the Agency's relocation program shall include
the following:
1. Interpret the Agency's program to all site occupants and
the general public to enlist their understanding and
support, and to answer questions about the Project and its
effect upon Project site occupants.
2. Recognize at an early stage the problems associated with
the displacement of individuals, families, businesses, and
farm operations and provide for the resolution of these
problems in order to minimize adverse impacts on
displaced persons and to expedite project completion.
3. Determine and make timely recommendations on the
relocation needs and preferences of all site occupants, and
to keep each informed of their rights and responsibilities
under the redevelopment program, as well as to apprise
them of the relocation resources, special services and aids
to which they are entitled.
4. Enlist the cooperation of real estate agents, home builders,
property management firms, social service agencies, civic
groups and others in locating suitable relocation
accommodations. for displacees, and to provide other
services deemed essential for the successful relocation of
site occupants.
5. Locate, inspect and evaluate or stimulate the development
of housing facilities to meet the needs of all site occupants
and refer and otherwise assist site occupants to secure
housing which they require.
6. Secure priority consideration for persons eligible for and
desiring public housing or any other housing to which
displacees are entitled as a result of Agency
redevelopment activities, and take other appropriate steps
as necessary to expedite their placement into such
housing.
7. Advise and assist affected owners and site occupants in
understanding and utilizing the "owner and tenant
participation" opportunities provided for in the
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settlement costs and related charges incurred in the sale of
property to the Agency.
Eligibility for payments will be based upon the provisions of
pertinent sections of the State of California Government Code
and applicable State regulations.
6.3 Restrictions on Payment of Relocation Claim
Site occupants who fail to pay rent or who remove, without
authorization, fixtures or other items purchased by the
Agency, may forfeit their right to all or a portion of the
relocation payment.
6.4 Time for Filing Claims
All claims for relocation payments or business displacement
payments must be submitted to the Agency within six (6)
eighteen (18) months after the displacement of the claimant,
except that a claim for a replacement housing payment for a
homeowner must be submitted within eighteen (18) months
after the displacement of the owner. To the extent that funds
are available, persons and families of low and moderate income
are entitled to additional payments if their rent, within one
year after the rehabilitation of the dwelling unit is completed,
is increased to an amount exceeding 25% of the household
gross income or such greater percentage as may be permitted
by law.
6.5 PaymentAmounts
Eligible families and individuals will be given the option to
claim one of the following:
1. Reimbursement of their actual and reasonable moving
expenses and/or eligible storage costs.
2. A moving expense and dislocation allowance based on a
, schedule established by the head of the Lead Agency.
In addition, homeowners may be entitled to receive a
replacement housing payment up to and not to exceed $22,500
when purchasing a replacement dwelling, and tenants,
including such tenants electing to purchase, and owners
electing to rent a replacement dwelling, may be entitled to
receive a payment up to and not to exceed $5,250 toward the
rental or purchase of a comparable replacement dwelling.
Newhall Redevelopment Project
2.0 DEFINITIONS
Agency - means the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa
Clarita.
Business - means any person, persons, for-profit or not-for-profit
corporation, association, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other
entity engaged in business within the Project Area on the date of, or
subsequent to, adoption of the Redevelopment Plan by the City
Council.
CRL - Section 33000 et seq. of the California Health and Safety Code
(the "Community Redevelopment Law")
Executive Director - means the Executive Director of the City of
Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency, or a designee.
Non -Conforming Use - means, for the purposes of this document, a
use not principally or conditionally permitted by the applicable zoning
designation.
Owner - means any person, persons, corporation, association,
partnership, or other entity holding title of record to real property in
the Project Area on the date of, or subsequent to adoption of the
original Redevelopment Plan by the City Council.
Owner Participation Rules - means this document.
Participation Agreement - means anagreement entered into
between the Agency and an owner, business or tenant living or
operating within the Project Area in accordance with the provisions
of the Redevelopment Plan and the rules as designated herein.
Project Area - means the Project Area, as described in the
Redevelopment Plan.
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Redevelopment Plan - means the document entitled "Draft
Redevelopment Plan for Newhall Redevelopment Project", as will be
transmitted to the Agency; provided that, in the event the Agency
completes proceedings to adopt the Redevelopment Plan for the
Project Area, the Redevelopment Plan as so approved shall thereupon
replace the draft Redevelopment Plan as the Redevelopment Plan for
the Project Area for the purposes of these Owner Participation Rules,
unless otherwise expressly set forth herein, as the City Council shall
elect to approve.
Statement of Interest, and -Statement of Interest to Participate
- means Exhibit "A" hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Tenant - means any . person, persons, corporation, association,
business, partnership or other entity that rents or leases real property
on the date of, or subsequent to, adoption of the original
Redevelopment Plan by the Council.
City - means the City of Santa Clarita, California.
City Council - means the Council of the City of Santa Clarita,
California.
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properly subdivided for development or
redevelopment.
• E}iminate Encourage the phasing out of
incompatible, non -conforming land uses from the
Project Area.
• Buffer residential neighborhoods from the intrusion
of incompatible land uses and noise.
• Mitigate potential relocation impacts resulting from
changes in Project Area land use from non-
conforming and dilapidated uses to development in
conformance with the General Plan, and the Zoning
Ordinance.
• Provide replacement housing as required by law
when dwellings housing low- or moderate -income
persons or families are lost to the low- or moderate -
income housing market.
• Provide relocation assistance to displacees in order
to mitigate possible hardships due to . relocation
activities.
• Provide a broad range of public service
infrastructure improvements to induce private
investment in the Project Area. Such improvements
could include the construction or reconstruction of
roads, streets, curbs and gutters, sidewalks; the
upgrading of streetside landscaping; the
construction and reconstruction of water storage
and distribution facilities; the construction and
reconstruction of sewerage systems; and the
development of drainage and flood control facilities.
• Provide new or improved community facilities such
as fire stations, schools, park and recreational
facilities.
• Encourage the cooperation and participation of
Project Area property owners, public agencies and
community organizations in the elimination of
blighting conditions and the promotion of new or
improved development in the Project Area.
• Provide a procedural and financial mechanism by
which the Agency can assist, complement and
coordinate public and private development,
redevelopment, revitalization and enhancement of
the community.
City Council Study Session
July 1, 1997
Call To Order:. 7:30 p.m.
Roll Call: All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Mayor Smyth
who was out of town.
Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Mayor Pro Tem Heidt.
Item 1 PROPOSED PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ORDINANCE: OVERVIEW -
Management Analyst Kevin Tonoian provided a background and an overview of
the proposed parental responsibility ordinance as a result of legislation that
holds parents or guardians responsible for the actions of their minor children.
Council discussion and concerns: the types of juvenile crimes being committed;
the need for parents to take park in their kids' lives; suggested changes in
wording within the ordinance so that it doesn't sound punitive; providing
resources for parents; and sharing information.
Public Participation: James Robinson, who submitted a letter containing his
comments; Randall Pfiester, who submitted an outline of his comments; and
Edward Redd, who spoke in support.
Motion by Boyer, second by Majic, to direct the City Manager to bring proposed
Ordinance 97-3 back for first reading at the August 26, 1997 regular meeting of
the City Council, with changes in wording.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered by those Councilmembers present.
Item 2 NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES - As directed by the City
Council, staff conducted research on the feasibility of using traffic calming
devices on residential City streets. Director of Building and Engineering
Services Tony Nisich and City Traffic Engineer Bahman Janka explained the
technique and types of calming devices and displayed overhead projections.
Council discussion and concerns: preparing a project to submit for ISTEA funds;
picking a school and working on a "safe route to school" on a voluntary basis;
getting people involved with creating amusing but pointed signs to get the
message across to slow down traffic; and taking one area (perhaps around a
school) and using it as an example to solve a problem.
Public Participation: There was none.
Mayor Pro Tem Heidt called for general Public Participation; there was none.
Mayor Pro Tem Heidt adjourned the meeting at 9:24 p.m.
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Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk