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The Honorable Board of Supervisors
March20, 2012
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PURPOSE/JUSTIFICATION OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
The State has acquired, for park and recreational purposes, certain real property known
as Placerita Canyon State Park located within the County of Los Angeles.
The State and County desire to enter into an Operating Agreement for the continued
development, operation, control, and maintenance of Placerita Canyon State Park by
the County.
The State Legislature in the Budget Act of 2004/2005 authorized the State and County
to enter into said Operating Agreement.
Approval of the recommended actions will approve the Operating Agreement between
the State and the County for the care, maintenance, development, protection, operation,
and control of the Placerita Canyon State Park by the County.
Implementation of Strategic Plan Goals
The recommended Operating Agreement will further the County's Strategic Plan Goals
of Operational Effectiveness (Goal 1), by creating partnerships with external agencies to
efficiently improve the delivery and quality of services; and Children, Family, and Adult
Well-Being (Goal 2), by strengthening partnerships with other governmental agencies
and maximizing existing resources.
FISCAL IMPACT/FINANCING
There are no fees charged to the County for the operation of Placerita State Park and
does not create a fiscal impact to the County.
Operating Budget Impact
Based on the recommended actions, the Department of Parks and Recreation does not
anticipate any one-time or on-going costs. The contract provisions have maintenance
requirements that will be fulfilled with existing park staff and resources.
FACTS AND PROVISIONS/LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Pursuant to the provision of Article 2 of Chapter 1.2 of Division 5, commencing with
Section 5080.30 seq., of the California Public Resource Code, the State may enter into
an Operating Agreement with any city, county, district, public agency, or combination
thereof of the State for the care, maintenance, administration, development and control
of lands under the jurisdiction of State for the purpose of the State Park System.
