City Council

16. PRESERVATION OF 82 +/- ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY IN LOS ANGELES\nCOUNTY, WP CANYON COUNTRY ASSOCIATES PROPERTY, ASSESSOR\nPARCEL NOS. 2854-004-017 AND 2854-004-018. - This item considers the acquisition\nof this property supporting the City's commitment to preserve open space land in an\neffort to fortify the open space greenbelt surrounding the Santa Clarita Valley.\nRECOMMENDED ACTION:\nCity Council:\nClarita, Assessor Parcel Numbers 2854-004-017 and 2854-004-018, at a total cost of\n$251,322, which includes the purchase price, escrow, title, and due diligence costs.\n2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $251,322 from Open Space\nPreservation District Fund (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District\nExpenditure Accounts 3587501-520104 ($246,000) and 3587501-516102 ($5,322).\n3. Appropriate ongoing funds in the amount of $16,480 from the Open Space\nPreservation District Fund (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District\nExpenditure Accounts 3587501-518503 ($11,480) and 3587501-511105 ($5,000) for\nannual property taxes and ongoing maintenance.\n4. Find this acquisition exempt from review under the California Environmental\nQuality Act pursuant to Article 19, Section 15313 (Class 13); Section 15317 (Class\n17); and Section 15325 (Class 25).\n5. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City\nAttorney review.