Approve a Resolution to Execute Amendment No. 4 to the Ground Lease By and Between the City of Santa Clarita and SCVWA Relative to Central Park
Summary
SCH Number
2022080139
Public Agency
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency
Document Title
Approve a Resolution to Execute Amendment No. 4 to the Ground Lease By and Between the City of Santa Clarita and SCVWA Relative to Central Park
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/8/2022
Document Description
Amendment No. 4 to current ground lease with City of Santa Clarita for Central Park which identifies SCV Water as successor to CLWA, expands the lease area and extends the lease term to January 1, 2038. The Amendment also addresses approvals related to future commercial activities of concessions, amends the 2010 trail license to add cross country trails and future bike paths and adds language that the City is responsible for CEQA review of any future projects as well as amending the notifications necessary for improvements to the park and not allowing the City to erect additional memorials or commemorative signage.
Contact Information
Name
Rick Vasilopulos
Agency Name
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency
Job Title
Water Resources Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Santa Clarita
Counties
Los Angeles, Ventura
Regions
Countywide
Parcel #
2849-003-901
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
The License Agreement is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense exemption," which provides that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Here, SCV Water finds the License Agreement exempt from CEQA as "it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question” as it provides for the extension of an existing lease for continuation of an existing use in an existing structure, and so will have no “significant effect on the environment.”
This project is also exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, section 15301 (Class 1). This section exempts from further environmental review the ongoing operation of existing public structures, facilities, and topographical features. Here, the approval of Ground Lease Amendment No. 4 will not result in a change in operation or use. As identified in the prior lease amendments, the City will have expanded access to certain areas where the City may choose to expand its disc golf activities. The lease amendment will also memorialize the City’s access to recreational trails that are already in use. In addition, no change in the use of the lease area is anticipated.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The License Agreement is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense exemption," which provides that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Here, SCV Water finds the License Agreement exempt from CEQA as "it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question” as it provides for the extension of an existing lease for continuation of an existing use in an existing structure, and so will have no “significant effect on the environment.”
This project is also exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, section 15301 (Class 1). This section exempts from further environmental review the ongoing operation of existing public structures, facilities, and topographical features. Here, the approval of Ground Lease Amendment No. 4 will not result in a change in operation or use. As identified in the prior lease amendments, the City will have expanded access to certain areas where the City may choose to expand its disc golf activities. The lease amendment will also memorialize the City’s access to recreational trails that are already in use. In addition, no change in the use of the lease area is anticipated.
County Clerks
Los Angeles, Ventura
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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