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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Curtis Nay
DATE: May 23, 2006
SUBJECT: ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE
MOUNTAINS RECREATION AND CONSERVATION
AUTHORITY TO ALLOW FOR THE MITIGATION OF IMPACTS
FROM FUTURE PROJECTS
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Mountains Recreation and
Conservation Authority to offset the City's future obligations to replace, restore, or acquire
property for habitat conservation and mitigation as required by the California Department of Fish
and Game; transfer $200,000.00 from Account No. 54013301-8001 to Account No.
S4013301-8620; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject
to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
The City has an opportunity to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the
Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) to participate in the purchase of
1,012 acres of vacant property. This property is located south of the Antelope Valley freeway and
east of Agua Dulce Canyon Road in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County. The
property is being sold pursuant to the Bankruptcy Court. On May 26, 2006, an auction will be
held with a minimum bid of $1,850,000.00. MRCA approached the City to partner in this
acquisition, and the subsequent creation of a conservation area. The City's participation will
ensure MRCA can bid competitively at the auction. MRCA will pay the balance of the purchase
price.
MRCA is a local government public entity established in 1985 pursuant to the Joint Powers Act.
MRCA is a partnership between the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, which is a state
agency established by the Legislature, the Conejo Recreation and Park District, and the Rancho
Simi Recreation and Park District, both of which are local park agencies established by the vote
APPROVED
of the people in those communities. This MOA would allow the City to contribute $200,000.00
toward the purchase of the property in exchange for credit in the form of habitat mitigation for
future City projects. The number of credits will be proportionate to the City's contribution.
Bridge and Thoroughfare funds will be used for this transaction.
Environmental agencies such as the California Department of Fish and Game have been
requiring agencies to set aside habitat areas to mitigate the impacts of projects as a condition of
their permits. This purchase will add to the City's bank of land that will be available for this use.
This MOA will cost the City $200,000.00. This agreement will provide a timesaving benefit, as
the City may not have to identify or acquire additional parcels to meet a future mitigation
requirement. Staff believes that the cost of the agreement will be offset by the time savings and
future cost of the City directly acquiring property for a mitigation requirement, and that the
location and size of the property is beneficial to the overall establishment of a habitat corridor in
the vicinity.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Adequate funds are budgeted in Account No. S4013301-8001 for the requested transfer to
S4013301-8620. Execution of the transfer and subsequent payment to the MRCA will satisfy the
City's obligation under the MOA. The City will then be entitled to use a portion of the acquired
property for mitigation requirements for a future City project.
ATTACHMENTS
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CONTACT & VIEWING:
Weekly showings will be arranged by appointment for interested
parties. All enquiries to view, for bidding registration or for additional
information should be directed to:
Brian Kennedy
RDR Resolution, LLC
515 South Figueroa Street, #1060
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: 213-443-5017
Cell: 213-999-3320
Fax: 213-443-5023
bkennedy@sycglic.com
The information provided in this brochure is intended to be accurate but is not guaranteed to
be so. Interested parties must rely on their own investigations and review the due diligence
materials referenced herein.