City Council

(16) 23-0929 CD 7 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acquisition of property located at 16300 Foothill Boulevard in Council District Seven (CD 7) for the future development of a new fire station. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DETERMINE that the Sylmar Fire Station Property Acquisition Project is exempt from the California Environmental Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Section 15332, In-fill Development Projects, and that none of the limitations set forth in State CEQA Guidelines 15300.2 apply, as detailed in Exhibit B of the February 27, 2025 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report, attached to the Council file. 2. ADOPT the Findings on the Sylmar Fire Station Property Acquisition Project for Fire Station No. 31 located at 16300 Foothill Boulevard, as detailed in Exhibit C of the February 25, 2025 MFC report, attached to the Council file. 3. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD), with the assistance of the City Attorney, to accept a deed transferring the property located at 16300 Foothill Boulevard to the City or any similar conveyance instrument, and execute all documents necessary to effectuate the contemplated acquisition of the property located at 16300 Foothill Boulevard [Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 2603-007-038]. 4. AUTHORIZE the GSD to make payment of up to $20,000 from Account No. 100/40, 003040 - Contractual Services, for all expenses related to acquisition of the property located at 16300 Foothill Boulevard account, to Chicago Title Company necessary for the acquisition of said property. 5. DIRECT that ongoing maintenance needs for the site detailed in the Recommendations above will be addressed by the GSD in coordination with the City Administrative Officer and Council District Seven. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no impact to the General Fund for the acquisition of the property located at 16300 Foothill Boulevard (APN: 2603-007-038) during the current Fiscal Year (FY). Potential impacts depend on the funding provided for fencing and maintenance for the FY 2025-26 budget.