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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Item to be presented by: Christopher Price
DATE: May 22, 2007
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE DEMOLITION OF THE
FORMER "MOORE'S SUB SHOP" BUILDING AT 24158 SAN
FERNANDO ROAD IS OF BENEFIT TO THE DOWNTOWN
NEWHALL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt a resolution making the findings that the Demolition Plan and Public
Improvements pending construction under the Moore's Demolition Project are of benefit to the
Downtown Newhall Project Redevelopment Area as required by Section 33445 of the California
Redevelopment Law.
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita adopt a resolution making the findings that
the Demolition Plan and Public Improvements pending construction under the Moore's
Demolition Project are of benefit to the Downtown Newhall Project Redevelopment Area as
required by Section 33445 of the California Redevelopment Law.
BACKGROUND
On August 26, 2005, the City completed the purchase of the former Moore's Submarine Shop
business and property located at 24158 San Fernando Road. On December 22, 2005, the
Downtown Newhall Specific Plan was adopted by the City Council and the block on which the
Sub Shop sits was identified as a planned future site of a Museum Complex. On April 19, 2006,
the property was transferred to the Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency for use in advancing the
goals of the Downtown Newhall Redevelopment Area. During the intervening time, staff has
worked with several potential tenants with the goal of leasing the building on a temporary basis.
Unfortunately the structure is quite old and small, and fails to meet current Building and Safety
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During the April 10, 2007 Redevelopment Agency meeting, board members raised the question
of whether or not the existing structure could be used on a temporary basis, perhaps by a local
non-profit user. Staff members visited the building again, including the City's Building Official,
engineers, and staff most familiar with real estate matters. After careful consideration and
discussion with numerous resources, staff is returning with the recommendation to demolish the
structure. Staff is currently researching the possibility of installing a high quality temporary
structure that could be used to relocate certain existing Newhall tenants during construction of
their new facilities. Staff will return to the Agency with a recommendation regarding this
possibility at a future meeting. Staffs conclusion regarding the existing structure is that it should
be demolished due to the prohibitively high cost of bringing it to a level that it could be utilized
in a safe and cost effective manner. If a temporary building option is not viable, the additional
parking for Downtown Newhall provided would be a welcome relief due to the reduction in
parking on Railroad Avenue to accomodate the Restripe project that is now under way.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other Actions as determined by the City Council and/or Redevelopment Agency.
FISCAL HvIPACT
Funds for this project and others were identified in the 2006/2007 budget process. This
resolution is required specifically by State Law for each Capital project prior to expending said
funds.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Resolution