HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-03-12 - AGENDA REPORTS - TAX DEFAULTED PROPERTIES OSP (2)Agenda Item: 3
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Rick Gould
DATE: March 12, 2013
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A
CHAPTER 8 AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TAX -DEFAULTED
PROPERTIES FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a Chapter 8 Agreement to the
County of Los Angeles Treasurer and Tax Collector to purchase tax -defaulted properties for open
space preservation.
BACKGROUND
The provisions of Chapter 8 of the Los Angeles County Revenue and Taxation Code state that
governing agencies may enjoy priority to purchase tax -defaulted properties for public use
purposes prior to, or while the properties are publicly auctioned by the County. The County
typically conducts two auctions per year. As a public agency, the City of Santa Clarita has the
ability to acquire tax -defaulted properties in lieu of participating in the auction process. The
Assessors Parcel Numbers for the properties included in the Chapter 8 Agreement being
submitted are 2826-125-001, 2848-009-041, and 2848-036-008. One of these properties is a
10 -acre parcel in the County that is adjacent to existing protected land west of the I-5 Freeway
and south of Pico Canyon Road. The other two parcels, totaling 52 acres, are contiguous to and
directly south of the Golden Valley Open Space, which would increase trail opportunities for
hikers, cyclists, and equestrians.
The City currently owns more than 7,200 acres of open space. Acquisition of additional
properties provides important trail linkages, enhances wildlife connections, and expands the
City's greenbelt buffer.
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In order to complete the Chapter 8 requirements, the City must execute the Chapter 8 Agreement
and forward it with the approved resolution to the County. Once the County has completed their
required process, which can take up to one year, the City will be notified of the total amount due
for each parcel. Staff would then return to the City Council with a report detailing the final costs
and make a recommendation regarding final approval for each parcel requested.
A resolution authorizing submittal of a Chapter 8 Agreement to the County of Los Angeles Tax
Collector was adopted previously by City Council, however, the assessors parcel numbers were
not included on the resolution as the County did not require them to be included on the resolution
at the time. The adoption of this new resolution with the assessors parcel numbers included
would rescind, in its entirety, Resolution No. 12-1 adopted on January 10, 2012. This new
resolution would replace Resolution No. 12-1.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other direction as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no costs associated with the approval of this resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A CHAPTER 8 AGREEMENT TO
PURCHASE TAX DEFAULTED PROPERTY FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita recognizes the importance of
protecting open space; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita is eligible to purchase real property under the
provisions of Division 1, Part 6, Chapter 8 of the Revenue and Taxation Code to acquire title to
such properties; and `.
WHEREAS, in 2007, the City of Santa Clarita's residents approved the formation of the
Open Space Preservation District, which provides the funding to purchase open space, and will
fund a portion of the total purchase price for property acquired through the Chapter 8 process.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby resolve as
follows:
SECTION 1. The City Manager of the City of Santa Clarita or designee is authorized
to execute a Chapter 8 Agreement for Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 2826-125-001, 2848-009-041
and 2848-036-008, which were listed in the 2012A County of Los Angeles Tax Collector Tax
Defaulted Property Sale Book.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS _ DAY OF 2013
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) Ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Armine Chaparyan, 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 the
regular meeting thereof, held on the day of 2013, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY CLERK