City Council

17. PRESERVATION OF 500 +/- ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY IN LOS ANGELES\nCOUNTY, WH PARK PLACE 492 LLC. (TICK CANYON) PROPERTY,\nASSESSOR PARCEL NOS. 2853-007-003, 3211-018-058, 3211-019-017, 2854-003-\n005, 2854-003-006, 2854-021-004, 2854-021-005, 2854-021-006, 2854-021-007, 2854-\n021-022, 2854-021-023, 2854-021-024, 2854-021-025, 2854-021-026, 2853-006-005,\nAND 2853-007-002 - This item considers the acquisition of this property supporting the\nCity's commitment to preserve open space land in an effort to fortify the open space\ngreenbelt surrounding the Santa Clarita Valley.\nRECOMMENDED ACTION:\nCity Council:\nSanta Clarita, Assessor Parcel Number’s 2853-007-003, 3211-018-058, 3211-019-\n017, 2854-003-005, 2854-003-006, 2854-021-004, 2854-021-005, 2854-021-006,\n2854-021-007, 2854-021-022, 2854-021-023, 2854-021-024, 2854-021-025, 2854-\n021-026, 2853-006-005, and 2853-007-002, at a total cost of $3,557,625, which\nincludes property purchase price, escrow, title, and due diligence costs.\n2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $3,557,625 from Open Space\nPreservation District Fund (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District\nExpenditure Account 3587501-520104 ($3,500,000) and 3587501-516102\n($57,625).\n3. Appropriate ongoing funds in the amount of $90,000 from the Open Space\nPreservation District Fund (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District\nExpenditure Accounts 3587501-518503 ($70,000) and 3587501-511105 ($20,000)\nfor annual property taxes and ongoing maintenance.\n4. Find this acquisition exempt from review under the California Environmental\nQuality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15313 (Class 13); Section\n15317 (Class 17); and Section 15325 (Class 25).\n5. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City\nAttorney review.