HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-11-08 - AGENDA REPORTS - MCBEAN PARK RIDE (2)Agenda Item: 5
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Curtis Nay
DATE: November 8, 2011
SUBJECT: MCBEAN REGIONAL TRANSIT CENTER PARK-AND-RIDE,
PROJECT T1012 - PROPERTY ACQUISITION OF 6.4 +/- ACRES
OF VACANT LAND, ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS. 2861-066-003,
2861-062-024, AND 2861-062-160
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Authorize the appropriation of $1,200,000 from available Proposition A Fund Balance (261)
to Account T1012261-5201.004.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to acquire the property with a purchase price of
$1,174,000, and an additional $26,000 for escrow, title, and all other required costs related
thereto, and execute all required documentation to complete the acquisition of 6.4 +/- acres of
vacant land in Santa Clarita (Assessor Parcel Nos. 2861-066-003, 2861-062-024, and
2861-062-160), subject to review by the City Attorney.
BACKGROUND
In June 2010, the City of Santa Clarita (City) entered into negotiations to purchase 6.4 +/- acres
of vacant land on Valencia Boulevard near McBean Parkway. The subject property represents a
unique opportunity to acquire property from a willing seller adjacent to the City's existing
McBean Regional Transit Station. The subject property is ideally situated for the expansion of
commuter services. The City Council identified this location for a park-and-ride facility with the
November 2006 adoption of the Transit Development Plan and subsequent January 2007
approval of a Metro grant application.
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The site consists of approximately 6.4 +/- acres and is mostly vacant. This proposed acquisition
will facilitate implementation of the goals of the City Council to improve commuter services
throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. The proposed park-and-ride facility will be constructed on
approximately 4.9 acres of the proposed lot on Valencia Boulevard, west of McBean Parkway,
adjacent to the existing McBean Regional Transit Station. The remaining proposed lot will be
assigned as landscaped trail.
The purchase price negotiated for the property is $1,174,000 and an additional $26,000 is needed
for title research, appraisal, escrow, and issuance of a policy for title insurance. In addition, this
acquisition has been found in compliance with Government Code Section 65402 regarding
general plan consistency. The requested appropriation of Proposition A funds represents the
required match to the funding agreement with Metro. The remaining Proposition A budget of
$212,000 will be allocated for the completion of the design plans, specifications, and estimate.
The proposed development of the subject property includes a maximum of 285 parking spaces
including handicap -accessible spaces, five bus canopy bays, low -impact site lighting, fencing,
public art exhibits approved by the City's Arts Commission, landscaping, and transit operation
service features.
At the Planning Commission meeting on October 18, 2011, the Commission approved the
Conditional Use Permit, moving the project closer to the design stage.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. City Council may direct staff to cease the acquisition effort.
2. Other actions as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The requested appropriation of $1,200,000 to T1012261-5201.004 will adequately provide for
acquisition costs.
ATTACHMENTS
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Site Map
McBean Park and Ride Preliminary Site Plan
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