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Agenda Item: 4
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
November 13, 2012
Armind Chaparyan
TRANSFER OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 24158 NEWHALL
AVENUE FROM THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY RETAINING A PORTION THEREFROM FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A ROUNDABOUT
Community Development
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council consent to the transfer of the property located at 24158 Newhall Avenue to the
Successor Agency of the former Redevelopment Agency retaining a portion therefrom for the
installation of a roundabout and execute a Quitclaim Deed.
Successor Agency Board accept the transfer of the property located at 24158 Newhall Avenue
and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Quitclaim Deed and a certificate of
acceptance.
BACKGROUND
In 2005, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita (City) adopted the Downtown Newhall
Specific Plan (DNSP). The DNSP outlined the vision for the future of Old Town Newhall and
created a plan to revitalize Old Town Newhall by encouraging development and redevelopment.
Since the adoption of the DNSP, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita
(Agency) implemented various components of the DNSP, and a number of significant
infrastructure projects have been completed:
• Circulation Improvements — Street names were changed to create Main Street and extend
Newhall Avenue and Railroad Avenue. The Agency also reconfigured and restriped Main
Street transforming this former major thoroughfare to a pedestrian friendly corridor that is
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inviting to the community and diverts higher speed traffic to Railroad Avenue.
Streetscape — The Agency completed a five -block, award-winning streetscape
enhancement program, including new landscaping, street lights, seating areas, enhanced
crosswalks, and decorative elements.
Old Town Newhall Public Library — The Agency built a 30,000 -square -foot, two-story
public library designed to serve a community that lacked adequate public library
resources.
These Agency projects were in addition to other amenities constructed by the City, including the
Newhall Metrolink Station, the Newhall Community Center, and the Veterans Historical Plaza.
The next significant infrastructure project to be completed by the Agency is a modern
roundabout. The proposed roundabout will provide a southern gateway to Old Town Newhall
with enhanced landscaping and a monument entrance to Main Street. The center of the
roundabout will also include a public art component to be determined at a future date. Staff has
worked closely with Los Angeles County (County) staff to ensure the roundabout design and
improvements currently underway for Hart Park are complimentary, The County will remove the
chain link fencing and replace it with wrought iron fencing along with enhancements to the
exterior of the park. The collaboration between the County and the City will result in a complete
transformation of the southern entrance to Old Town Newhall. In addition to the aesthetic
enhancements, the modern roundabout will allow for the smoother flow of traffic at the
intersection of 5th Street, Newhall Avenue, and Main Street.
24158 Newhall Avenue
In 2005, the City purchased the property located at 24158 Newhall Avenue (APN 2831-019-900)
for $763,436 to assist in the overall redevelopment of Old Town Newhall. In 2006, it was
determined the title of this property should be transferred to the Agency. This was beneficial
because the Agency had broad discretion related to real property and could mitigate blight in the
redevelopment area.
The DNSP contemplated this site as a future civic building, including a museum that could
broaden the appeal of Old Town Newhall. As staff began implementing the DNSP, it was
determined other priorities identified had potential for greater impact to the area, including the
enhancement of the physical relationship between Hart Park and Main Street and reconfiguring
traffic flow to increase pedestrian activity in Old Town Newhall.
Another benefit of the roundabout at this particular location is the Agency already owned the
property and did not need to purchase additional property or right-of-way to construct the
roundabout. The property located at 24158 Newhall Avenue provided the additional area needed.
Thus, impact to private property owners and local businesses was significantly reduced. The
property is currently vacant and used as additional parking by nearby businesses and customers.
Staff began design work on the roundabout in June 2009. Prior to the dissolution of
redevelopment agencies, the roundabout project was proposed to be funded using three sources:
Agency Non -Housing Funds, City Landscape Maintenance District Funds, and a grant received
through the 2009 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) Call for Projects.
To secure the grant funds, the City executed a Letter of Agreement with Metro, completed the
design work for the project, and obtained the National Environmental Policy Act Categorical
Exemption clearance. Staff then worked with the California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) to secure the necessary Right -Of -Way Certification. The process is now at the final
step for staff to request the Authorization to Proceed with Construction. Authorization is
anticipated in the coming winter, and advertisement for construction will follow immediately
thereafter. Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2013.
Dissolution of Redevelopment
With the dissolution of the Agency, the City sought additional funding sources to absorb the
costs the Agency can no longer pay. Staff has identified an alternative funding source to ensure
this project is completed during the projected timeline. An item is expected to be before the City
Council in spring 2013 for consideration.
On March 15, 2011, the property was transferred from the Redevelopment Agency back to the
City for two reasons. First, the legislature was contemplating the elimination of redevelopment,
and the property was transferred to protect the property from the disposition requirements of the
proposed legislation. Second, the property was transferred, so the City had ownership of the
property to complete the roundabout project.
The State Controller's Office has requested the return of former Agency property pursuant to the
authority given to them under the redevelopment dissolution bills (AB IX26 and AB 1484). The
Successor Agency proposes to fulfill this requirement by transferring the property from the City
to the Successor Agency, while allowing the City to maintain the right-of-way needed to build
the roundabout. The future of the portion of property proposed to be held by the Successor
Agency will be determined by the Long Range Asset Management Plan, expected to be presented
to the Oversight Board in fall 2013.
A key consideration in the transfer and disposition of former redevelopment assets is that the
property is not devalued by the proposed action. The property will not devalue because any
private entity that purchases the property and presents a development opportunity to the City
would be required to provide this area for right-of-way to the City. Furthermore, the roundabout
will be a significant public investment designed to enhance existing infrastructure, which
ultimately increases the values of the properties in the neighborhood.
Approvals Obtained
The legislation guiding the dissolution of redevelopment requires any action of the Successor
Agency be approved by the Oversight Board to the former Redevelopment Agency and the
California Department of Finance (DOF). The Oversight Board is a seven -member panel, which
includes representatives appointed by the City, County, and local school authorities.
On October 1, 2012, an item was presented to the Oversight Board to consent to this transfer, and
the Board voted unanimously in favor. Any action taken by the Oversight Board is subject to
review by the DOF. Notice of the action was provided to the DOF the same day. When notice of
an action is provided by the Successor Agency to the DOF, the DOF has five days to request
additional review time for this action. If no additional time for review is requested by the DOF,
the action of the Oversight Board is considered valid. After noticing the DOF of the Oversight
Board's action, the Successor Agency did not receive a request for additional review time, thus,
the action is valid.
To complete this transaction, the City Council must take action to consent to the transfer of the
property and the Successor Agency must take action to accept the property. Both the City
Council and Successor Agency should also execute the attached Quitclaim Deed and file the
document with the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other actions as determined by the City Council or Successor Agency Board.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ATTACHMENTS
Quitclaim Deed
Certificate of Acceptance
RECORDING REQUESTED BY:
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Santa Clarita
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO
Armine Chaparyan
Secretary
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Recording Fee: Exempt Space above this line for Recorder's use
(Government Code Section 27383)
Documentary Transfer Tax: Exempt
(Revenue and Taxation Code Section 11922)
TITLE (S)
QUITCLAIM DEED
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY:
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Santa Clarita
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
Armine Chaparyan
Secretary
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Recording Fee: Exempt Space above this line for Recorder's use
(Government Code Section 27383)
Documentary Transfer Tax: Exempt Assessors Parcel No. 2831-019-900 ❑ All
(Revenue and Taxation Code Section 11922) ❑ Portion
QUITCLAIM DEED
For A Valuable Consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,
City of Santa Clarita
Name of Grantor/ Owner of Record /Vesting
does hereby remise, release, and forever quitclaim to the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Santa Clarita, a public body corporate and politic, all its rights, title and interest in the real
property in the City of Santa Clarita, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as:
Signature
See Attached Legal Description and Map
Exhibits "A" and "B"
Signature
Ken Pulskamo, City Manager (Successor Agency) Frank Ferry. Mayor (City of Santa Clarita)
Typed Name & Title Typed Name & Title
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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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On , before me, , a notary public,
personally appeared who proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s)
or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws.of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
SEAL:
Notary Public
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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On before me, , a notary public,
personally appeared who proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s)
or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal
SEAL:
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT "A"
A portion of Block 42 of the Town of Newhall, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map
recorded in Book 53, Pages 21 and 22 of miscellaneous records, in the office of the County Recorder of said
County. Said portion being a portion of the parcel of land described in Exhibit "A" in the Quitclaim Deed to
the City of Santa Clarita recorded March 16, 2011 as Instrument No. 20110401565 of Official Records in the
office of the County Recorder of said County, described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the southeasterly line of Fifth Street (60 feet wide) with the southwesterly
line of the 20 foot alley in said Block 42 as said intersection is shown on the map of said tract; thence
1 st Along the southwesterly line of said alley, S 32' 12' 20" E, a distance of 80.00 feet; thence,
2nd along the southeasterly line of said parcel S 55' 42' 58" W, a distance of 88.41 feet to the beginning
of a non -tangent curve concave easterly, having a radius of 37.00 feet, a central angle of 21' 5l' 36"
and a radial bearing of N 73' 25' 43" E; thence,
3rd Along the arc of said curve in a northerly direction 14.12 feet to the beginning of a reverse curve,
concave southwesterly having a radius of 83.00 feet, and a central angle of 51' 32' 15'% thence,
4th along the are of said curve, in a northerly direction, 74.66 feet to a point on the southeasterly line of
Fifth Street; thence,
5th along said southeasterly line, N 57' 47' 55" E, a distance of 67.41 feet to the point of beginning.
Containing an area of approximately 5,814 square feet.
This real property description was prepared by me, or under my direction, in conformance with the
Professional Land Surveyor's Act.
Signature: !/�?92-,Date:
Mark E. Reinhardt, PLS
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No. 6392
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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
(California Government Code Section 2728 1)
This is to certify that the interest in real property conveyed to the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita ("Successor Agency") by that certain Quitclaim Deed
dated November 13, 2012, executed by the City of Santa Clarita is hereby accepted by the undersigned
office on behalf of the Successor Agency pursuant to the authority conferred by the Successor Agency at
the joint City Council and Successor Agency meeting held on November 13, 2012, and the grantee
consents to recordation thereof by its duly authorized officer.
Dated: November 13, 2012
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
a public body corporate and politic
By:
Name: Kenneth Pulskamp
Title: City Manager
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