HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-26 - RESOLUTIONS - SUPERIOR COURTHOUSE (2)RESOLUTION 09-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENT TO DONATE
CERTAIN LAND OWNED BY THE CITY TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO
FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SANTA CLARITA
SUPERIOR COURTHOUSE
WHEREAS, under the Trial Court Facilities Act of 2002 and SB 1407, Chapter 311,
Statutes of 2008, recognized the critical demand and need for courthouse construction and
renovation projects throughout the State. The State has approved $5 billion in bond financing to
upgrade courthouses statewide, and recognizing the critical need in Santa Clarita has apportioned
$50.279 million for the construction of a new Santa Clarita Superior Courthouse; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita affirms its support for a new
Santa Clarita Superior Courthouse; and
WHEREAS, the Judicial Council of California has contacted the City of Santa Clarita to
identify economic opportunities in the selection of this project, such as a land donation; and
WHEREAS, the Judicial Council of California has reassessed the size of the property
required for a new Santa Clarita Superior Courthouse to be 7 acres. The 7 acres will provide
adequate space to accommodate the new four -courtroom facility with additional room for a
six -courtroom expansion and potential Los Angeles County court services related offices.
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita owns property contiguous to Golden Valley Road,
Tract 2836-012-905 ("Property"); and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita has identified that the Property is suitable for the
new Santa Clarita Superior Courthouse Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby resolve as
follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Clarita pledges its support to assist
the Judicial Council of California.
SECTION 2. The. City Council commits to donate the 7 acres of the Property to the
Judicial Council of California subject to certain conditions set forth below:
1. The City desires to assure adequate access to current property owners in
the adjacent area and may require certain utility and other necessary easments.
2. The property transfer will receive final approval by the City Council
following the Court's communication to the City, in writing, that the Court has complied with the
California Environmental Quality Act, has all the necessary funding, has an executable strategy
to proceed with its plans, and that the Court is committed to moving forward with its plans in the
immediate future.
SECTION 3 Upon satisfaction of the foregoing conditions and receipt of the
aforementioned communication from the Court, and the satisfaction of any procedural
requirements pertaining to the transfer, the City Council commits to authorizing the transfer.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 26th day of May, 2009.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA)
I, Sharon L. Dawson, MMC, 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 26th day of May, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Weste, Kellar, McLean, Ender, Ferry
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
ss.
CERTIFICATION OF
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that this is a true
and correct copy of the original Resolution 09-28 adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, California on May 26, 2009, which is now on file in my office.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this day of
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Sharon L. Dawson, MMC
City Clerk
By
Susan Caputo, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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