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The Honorable Board of Supervisors
March 20, 2012
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The 50-year Operating Agreement allows either party the right of termination on one
years notice to the other party.

County Counsel has approved the contract and resolution as to form.

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION

The proposed Operating Agreement is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15301 of the State
CEQA Guidelines and Class 1 of the Environmental Document Reporting Procedures
and Guidelines, adopted by your Board on November 17, 1987 because the project
consists operation and licensing of an existing facility.

CONTRACTING PROCESS

On November 1, 1949, the Board of Supervisors approved a 50-year Operating
Agreement with the State of California for Placerita Canyon State Park. On June 22,
1956, the California State Park Commission, with the approval of the Board, terminated
the 50-year Operating Agreement and replaced it with a 25-year Operating Agreement
commencing on the first day of July 1956.

On July 1, 1981, your Honorable Board approved a five-year Operating Agreement
which terminated on June 30, 1986. Since that time the park has been operating on a
month-to-month lease.

IMPACT ON CURRENT SERVICES (OR PROJECTS)

Placerita Canyon State Park serves visitors from its surrounding communities. The
approval of the Operating Agreement will allow the County of Los Angeles Department
of Parks and Recreation to provide recreational area and programming opportunities for
the enjoyment of park visitors. The proposed Operating Agreement will not have a
negative impact on current park services or projects.