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1. Oakmont Senior Living Executive Director Margie Veis, center, and resident Roz Allen hold the scissors as they prepare to cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the new Oakmont of Valencia. See page 30 for the full story. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL 2. Six Flags Magic Mountain officials gave an update on their newest roller coaster, West Coast Customs Racers, which is set to open later this year and sits near Jet Stream and the track of Ninja. PHOTO BY CORY RUBIN / THE SIGNAL 3. The Westfield Valencia Town Center offers a space for the arts, where Moire Lendering is hanging some of her works, such as this one displaying the 550 painted mouse traps of an exhibit titled “SNAP!” which will be on display on the second floor of the mall until Nov. 1. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL 4. L.A. County’s 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger discussed some of the pressing issues facing her district at a recent sit down with the Santa Clarita Valley business community. PHOTO BY TAMMY MURGA / THE SIGNAL 5. From left to right, state Sen. Scott Wilk, Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean, Andrew Taban from Assemblywoman Christy Smith, Emily Costello and Dustin Boole of Little Loaves and Boole’s, Brandon McClements, assistant market manager) and Larry McClements, market manager at the opening of Little Loaves and Boole’s at the Newhall Farmers Market. COURTESY PHOTO. 6. A dirt lot is all that remains of the Soledad Trailer Lodge in Canyon Country. The spot has been slated for a new development, according to Chandler Partners, the Burbankbased developer that bought the property. See page 15 for the full story. PHOTO BY CORY RUBIN / THE SIGNAL 7. Officials reported in July that after more than a decade, the Whittaker-Bermite cleanup — which involved a 990-acre property in the center of the Santa Clarita Valley — reached a significant milestone this month, as soil remediation efforts in contaminated areas are now complete. See page 24 for the full story. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL

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FROM THE EDITOR With inspirational stories from the community contributions of local companies, this month’s Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal brings more than just updates on minimum wage and other information business owners and managers need to know. Yes, there’s great advocacy information on the upcoming events of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, and one of the chamber’s partners in the business community, the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp. In fact, the SCVEDC has a couple of new and really useful resources for the business community that we have information on this month: LiveWorkSCV.com, “a comprehensive, highly visible job board that matches SCV career opportunities with SCV residents who want a job closer to home,” which is featured our monthly updates from SCVEDC CEO Holly Schroeder. SCVJob Skills.com is the other brand new resource, which has a calendar offering a variety of classes and informational opportunities geared toward keeping the SCV’s workforce as up-to-date on industry regulations, information and trainings as possible. And we also have the human-interest stories that also help make the SCV such a unique and amazing place to live and work. The Lees, who run Video Depot mainly because they love what they do, and their customer interactions. The business like the one pictured above, which makes life easier for some Santa Clarita Valley by offering services that wouldn’t otherwise be available.

The microprocessors in the knees of his prosthetic legs assist bilateral amputee Cameron Lutges, 17, as he walks down the stairs at the Hanger Clinic in Newhall. See page 8 for the full story. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL

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THE SCV’S MOM-AND-POP MOVIE SHOP BY TAMMY MURGA Signal Staff Writer

ven with movie rental stores on almost every corner of the Santa Clarita Valley many moons ago, John and Gina Lee remember how a line of film lovers would snake through the aisles and out to the storefront of their Video Depot in Newhall. That’s not quite the case today. “Fridays and Saturdays were the busiest days,” said John. “There were long lines that would go out the door. Those days are gone now. Weekends are still a little better than weekdays, but it’s different these days.” Video Depot, located at 23636 Lyons Ave., no longer has the customer volume it once strongly held, but its endurance to remain open amid a movie streaming dominated industry is stronger. They even publicize themselves on social media as “(t)he last DVD and Blu-Ray rental store in Santa Clarita (and) possibly the world.” With a multitude of options to watch movies these days, from Netflix to Redbox, video stores have found it more challenging than ever to convince consumers to leave their homes and make the drive. “It’s been pretty hard to keep up with the times but we’re making it happen. We just don’t know for how long,” said John, who is a longtime real estate agent and owner of Video Depot next-door neighbor Best Mail and Ship Center. The Lees jumped into the video rental business in 1986, joining about 30,000 other stores across the nation at the time. They owned three other locations — two in Saugus and one in Canyon Country— before selling them off. They’re now down

John and Gina Lee have stood behind the counter at Video Depot in Newhall for more than 30 years because they love their customers and the community. While business has slowed some of late, the two don’t have any plans to retire any time soon. PHOTOS BY CORY RUBIN / THE SIGNAL to their last one, but plans to get rid to make significant adjustments or 6 years old, that would come with of it are nonexistent, the couple said. since online streaming took over, Power Ranger toys. Now they’re 30 “I love movies; watching them is they said. years old and live in Thousand Oaks my hobby,” said John, who loves Some video stores have repurposed and come by for a car wash or here classics. Video Depot grew from themselves as libraries, others have and say, ‘Hi, Ms. Lee.’ We have very humble beginnings, with the owner changed their selections mostly cater loyal customers. I think it’s because handpicking a collection of movies to collectors and some have only cre- we don’t see them as customers we on VHS from visits to more than 40 ated social media accounts— that’s see them as family.” different shops to now having about about the biggest adaption Video DeSome people still love the physical 10,000 titles on DVDs. pot has made in most recent times, aspect of walking through the aisles Change is something the business according to Liam Miller, the store and hand-selecting a movie, but has hurdled successfully over the manager and local film student. that’s just the bonus, said Miller. The decades, starting with Betamax and “I feel like you kind of have to real treat is catching up with Gina, a VHS rentals, to laserdiscs and later have some sort of presence on social friend of the community. switching to DVDs and Blu-Ray. media to stay relevant,” said Miller, “Gina and her relationship with “It’s just part of the changes,” who runs the business’ Facebook customers, that’s really the main John said with a shrug. And while and other outlets. “We put out all draw,” he said. “It’s not that people transitioning from one form to the the new releases and people can see are coming here because they can’t other to stay in business were big what new movies we got in. But get the releases at other places, they investments, the Lees have not had also, so many people have found the come here because they want to supstore through social media. Some port a local business and want to see people have made Youtube videos Gina and have that face time.” documenting the store because it is Video Depot’s future is uncertain, one of the last ones around. They’ll said John, but the desire to remain then link our social media and in business and continue bonding people will say, ‘Oh, we found you with members of the community is through social media.’” assured. An online appearance has helped Video Depot receive some foot traf- IF YOU GO Video Depot is located at 23636 Lyons fic, but perhaps a large part of why people keep returning is their physi- Ave. in Newhall, just west of Peachland Avenue. It’s open Monday to Thursday, cal presence in the community. 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday and “I remember everyone’s faces,” Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and said Gina, who runs day-to-day The Lees started as fans who collected videos, and they now have over operations. “There’s three boys, like 5 Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 10,000 titles.

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GET FAMILIAR WITH YOUR FAMILY HEALTH HISTORY PATRICK MOODY Spokesman for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

t’s fun to see which physical traits get passed from one generation to the next in your family tree. But you can inherit something less fun from your relatives too: a higher risk for certain health conditions. Knowing your family health history can help you and your doctor take steps to protect your health. WHY IT’S WORTH LOOKING INTO If a relative had diabetes, heart disease or cancer, that doesn’t mean you’ll definitely get it. Other things besides genes — like our health habits and environment — matter. But it’s better to know if there’s a chance you may be at higher risk. That way, you can take steps to lower your risk or find the condition early, when it may be easier to treat. For example, if certain diseases run in your family, your doctor may want you to get screened for them earlier or more often than usual. TRY THESE FIVE TIPS TO GET THE MOST FROM THE EXCHANGE: 1. Give people a heads-up first. That will give them time to decide what information they’re willing to share and track down relevant details. If your relatives are uncomfortable talking about their private health issues, you can remind them how important it may be for the health of everyone in the family. But it’s up to them whether to share things like medical records and other private info.

2. Collect as much information as you can. Focus on your parents, siblings, grandparents, children, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a list of suggested questions. 3. Offer to be the record keeper.

You can keep track of what you learn on paper, in a computer file or in an online tool like My Family Health Portrait. If everyone is on board, share copies with your relatives. 4. Share it with your doctor, too. Even if you weren’t able to put together a full picture for

everyone in your family, share what you do know. 5. Don’t set it and forget it. Revisit your records regularly. Update them — and your doctor — with new information as your family’s health changes.

Information from the study cited above appeared in the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. Patrick Moody is the director of marketing and public relations at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. For more information about local community health programs, visit HenryMayo.com.

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‘EMPOWERING HUMAN POTENTIAL’ AT HANGER BY TAMMY MURGA Signal Staff Writer

wo hours. That’s how long Saugus High School student Cameron Lutges would travel for his prosthetics and care. The 17-year-old bilateral amputee, whose legs were amputated just above the knee at 10 months old, would travel to Loma Linda and other locations outside the Santa Clarita Valley up until last year when he met Robert Salone, a certified prosthetist and orthotist at Hanger Clinic in Newhall. “I’ve switched from a couple of prosthetic places, but two years ago, I went to an Angel City Games (a Paralympic-style adaptive sports festival), and I got to meet Robert at the Hanger booth,” said Lutges. “I knew about Hanger for a while, but didn’t know it was so close to me. A 5-minute drive definitely beats two hours.” But having Hanger at close proximity was only the bonus, Lutges would agree. That’s because the Saugus student, who’s in his school’s swim program, has widened his capabilities in performing tasks more safely and confidently thanks to acquiring a state-of-the-art prosthetic knee first introduced for the modern military forces. “With this, it’s like I have an assistant helping me walk,” said Lutges about his Ottobock X3 prosthetic knee, the highest of high-end prosthetics currently available and even deemed the “Lamborghini of legs” by Australian Navy seaman and amputee Mark Daniels. LUTGES’ STORY “Cameron is an independent person,” said Kristin Gumm, his mom. “He doesn’t let his disability stop him from trying new things. And he’s a very outgoing, happy kid. He uses humor to make people comfortable.” In fact, The Signal profiled Lutges for his athleticism in the pool as a Saugus High swimmer, and because he’s shown himself to be fearless in the face of challenges. Lutges never stops reaching for his goals, according to those who know him. At the cement bleachers near where he practices for his swim meets, the word challenge doesn’t

Above: Hanger Clinic Manger Robert Salone, a certified orthotist/prosthetist, right, checks the adjustment of the X3 microprocessor knees on the prosthetic legs of bilateral amputee Cameron Lutges, 17, at the Hanger Clinic in Newhall. Right: Lutges said his Ottobock X3 prosthetic knee , which is considered the highest of high-end prosthetics currently available, is like having an assistant help him walk. PHOTOS BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL resonate with the teen whom preschool teachers once called down from dome-shaped climbing equipment and who threw himself into games of handball. “I don’t really run into that many challenges,” Lutges says. “If I do run into a challenge, I just find a way around it.” During Saugus High’s orientation Lutges’ freshman year, he marched up to swim coach Jim Klipfel and made a declaration. “I’m Cameron Lutges, and I’m going to make your swim team,” Klipfel recalled. Lutges learned the strokes. He frequented practice. He didn’t slow drills down. He kept up. His arms cramped at times. He didn’t always finish workouts. But he wanted to. His teammates wanted him to. They found him inspiring. They found him funny. “This year, especially, I feel we’ve become a lot more of a family,” says Saugus senior Cameron Helm, when he was interviewed for a story about Lutges in 2017, “and I think a lot of that is due to Cameron Lutges.” ‘INTUITIVE’ SUPPORT Outside of the pool, Lutges is now able to perform tasks more safely,

such as walk up a flight of stairs or squat to pick something up from the ground. Before, he “used to get really frustrated with the other knee” because it was simply a straight joint without the technology. “The different modes are really helpful,” he added. “If you’re trying to ride a bike and don’t need resistance, you can put it in cycle mode or if you just want to stand there and don’t want the knees to bend you can switch to standing mode. It also helps with my back because I have scoliosis and a tilted pelvis.” The X3 is “intuitive, (and) the safety behind it and having that resistance, stumble recovery and spatial awareness of where he is in space is key,” Salone said. Not many are able to attain an X3 as most people have a C-Leg or other microprocessing technology. A hefty price tag is a factor, said Salone, as it can cost up to $100,000. Lutges, who has brought inspiration to others like him, is just one of

many individuals from the SCV that Salone said make his job worthwhile at Hanger. “Seeing somebody come in a wheelchair and then walking out, I mean, that’s (one) of the most rewarding parts,” he said, although there are some challenges. “The hardest part is making sure that the patients who I see are comfortable and the solutions that we’re (bringing) for them prosthetically are working. I can make a prosthetic, but I don’t wear them, so it’s important that they work for every patient.” Additional technological advances for the Hanger Clinic, with about 800 locations nationwide, could include a microprocessing ankle and targeted muscle re-intervention. Santa Clarita’s Hanger Clinic, which offers free evaluations and peer supporting resources, is located at 23206 Lyons Ave. Mason Nesbitt contributed to this story.

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TUNING UP THE LOCAL MUSIC SCENE BY TAMMY MURGA Signal Staff Writer

usician C.J. Hockenbury still remembers moving from Los Angeles to the Santa Clarita Valley in search of some direction. “About five years ago, I had no job, I wasn’t living anywhere,” he said. “I was kind of like, ‘What do I want to do in Los Angeles?’ I had a friend that lived up here and moved in on his couch for a little bit, and it just so happened that I walked in here and it picked up from there.” He was referring to Keyboard Galleria Music Center, a 30-year fullservice music establishment tucked in a shopping center on 21515 Soledad Canyon Road. At the time, owner Dennis Weber was looking for a salesperson and technician to work on instruments and found that employee in Hockenbury, who took the job with previous experience working in music stores and schools in Nevada and a frontman in a local band known as Calling Kings. Today, at age 25, Hockenbury is now the new owner of Keyboard Galleria. “This is my first time owning a business,” he said. “There’s been some challenging aspects, but Dennis has been such a great mentor in the transition.” Weber retired, but passed on his business to someone who sees potential in not only growing the company, but also the local music

New Keyboard Galleria owner Collin “C.J.” Hockenbury stands in front of some of the merchandise in his store. The 25-year-old entrepreneur is looking to rebrand the store and grow the local music scene in the Santa Clarita Valley. COURTESY PHOTO BY LEIRE BAZTARRICA scene. Keyboard Galleria first opened in 1989 as a piano, organ and sheet music store at a much smaller location next door to its current locale, before expanding in square footage, instrument variety and services. Its extended inventory today includes keyboards, guitars, basses, drums, woodwinds, amplifiers, accessories and repair services. Kawai, Yamaha Casio, Peavey, Gretsch, Drum Workshop, Earthquaker and Tama are among the brands the shop carries. The shop also added: multiple studios for lessons and recording;

the Stage Door, a full-size venue for open mic night events and rehearsal space; and GigMasterz, a rock band camp. While Keyboard Galleria has its loyal customers, Hockenbury is preparing to give the business a facelift in hopes of bringing in more foot traffic. “For one, people don’t know that we’re here,” he said. “I have people that come in and say, ‘Oh, I’ve lived here for 20 years and didn’t know a music store was here,’ or ‘I thought this was a building for Kaiser Permanente.’ So we’re bringing some changes.”

Keyboard Galleria Music Center’s Stage Door is a full-stage venue that holds open mic nights every first Tuesday of each month.

For starters, Hockenbury and his wife, who is a professional photographer, repurposed the original office space into an upscale, vintage playing room with specialty items, such as the official Marshall amplifier that was featured on the first two System of a Down albums and rehearsed on by The Police and Sting, according to Hockenbury. Stage Door will also open up for additional artists’ needs such as for listening parties, showcases and small releases while keeping a “budget-friendly” rental fee of about $100 a night. Customers can now receive artist development sessions by three-time Grammy Award-winning guitarist Brent Paschke, who has recorded with Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg and Pharrell Williams. For additional lessons, Hockenbury said he’s currently looking to hire instructors for guitar, piano and voice. The ultimate goal in rebranding and offering a variety of services? “We’re not the corporate music store that is just there to sell you something,” said Hockenbury. “We really do want to be the musicians’ spot. Even if we don’t make a whole lot of money, we just want to help out musicians. It’s about supporting the community.” As a musician in the Los Angeles area who experienced the challenges of growing in the industry firsthand, Hockenbury said offering the right tools and space to work on one’s craft is vital and what will help Santa Clarita develop its successful music scene. “The scene in Los Angeles and Hollywood is gone,” he said. “Sunset Strip is occupied by venues that ask you to pay to play, and part of it being gone is the overpopulation and parking. Up here is the right kind of area and demographic. It’s never going to look like Downtown L.A. but it’s a great way for artists to start.” Keyboard Galleria’s vision of seeing a deep connection between See MUSIC, page 30

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santa Clarita Valley ChamBer announCes launCh of small The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of its new Small Business Council which will bring together small business members to discuss issues and policies and support specific small business initiatives within the Chamber. “Small businesses are at the core of our Chamber’s membership and are the backbone Small Business Council will of our economy,” said SCV Council will work to promote focus on three main objectives: the growth, success, and recChamber Board Chair Nancy Advise the SCV Chamber on Starczyk. “We have worked ognition of business through small business-related issues; with our members to deeducational programs, open support programming and velop this new Small Business exchanges of information, and networking opportunities for Council as a way to focus our special events focusing on the small businesses; and help pro- needs of small businesses in efforts and directly addressmote the nationwide “Small ing the needs of local, small our community,” said Ivan Business Saturday” program businesses.” Volschenk, Managing Partner which highlights small busiThe SCV Chamber offers a of Evolve Business Strategies, nesses on the Saturday after variety of educational and netthe firm managing the SCV Thanksgiving. Chamber. working programming to help In addition, the chamber “The Small Business small businesses thrive. The

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will help to promote the nationwide “Small Business Saturday” program, which highlights small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Whether you’re a business owner, community organizer, or customer, there are plenty of ways to support local small business on the day after Black Friday and the SCV Chamber will work towards that promotion. The first meeting of the Small Business Council will be scheduled for September 2019. The council will meet bi-monthly. SCV Chamber members who identify as a small business and are interested in joining the council should contact the chamber at hello@scvchamber.com or 661-702-6977.

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Westfield Valencia SCV Water Agency City of Santa Clarita LA Film Locations AAA Companies Re/MAX of Valencia Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Logix Princess Cruises Marlon Roa Insurance State Farm Insurance FivePoint Southern California Edison California Institute of the Arts Dennis Sugasawara Financial College of the Canyons Vance Wealth Burrtec Best Western Randal Winter Construction

Government Affairs Council The Government Affairs Council comes together once a month to discuss policy decisions on a local, county, state, and federal level. As a member, you are encouraged to attend a meeting and have your voice heard throughout the Santa Clarita Valley and take a stance on pertinent issues relative to the business community or your industry in particular. The Council encourages members to fill out Action Item Forms, requesting the Chamber to take a position on policy issues. Latino Business Alliance Our LBA Council works to promote Latino-owned businesses as well as relevant issues facing our Latino business community. In addition, the LBA helps to educate businesses on how to enhance a company’s business efforts with Latino consumers and other Latino-owned businesses. NextSCV NextSCV is our next generation of leaders and the group aims to develop the next leaders of the Santa Clarita Valley through personal and professional development, civic engagement, and network building opportunities that ultimately stimulate local businesses and support the mission of the SCV Chamber. Small Business Council The Small Business Council focuses on three main objectives: Advises the SCV Chamber on small business related issues and programming and networking opportunities; and supports the Chamber’s “Retail Walks” with elected officials. The Small Business Council also promotes increased membership and participation in the chamber.

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MeMber Spotlight Kim Kurowski: The Life Of The Party If there’s a party in the Santa Clarita Valley, you’re sure to find SCV Chamber member Kim Kurowski with A-1 Party making it a striking and memorable occasion. Kurowski has been in business for more than 30 years bringing her artful balloon displays to chamber grand openings, corporate events, weddings, bridal showers, birthday parties, baby showers, gender reveal parties and much more. “Balloons make people smile,” said Kurowski. “They help create memorable moments at special events. I love being a part of people’s lives and helping them celebrate all of life’s special moments.” Kurowski moved to the Santa Clarita valley when she was 20 years old and raised her 2 boys here, and now has her grandchildren in the mix, too. “I started out in the banking

industry, but after 10 years, I was ready for a change.” Kurowski learned about event planning and balloon displays working another company before branching out on her own in 1987 when she launched her party store, A-1 Party. Being in business for herself helped her create flexibility in her life to have a career and still spend time with her growing family. Following the 1994 earthquake, Kurowski chose to move her business home and concentrate solely on balloons. “When my landlord gave us the option to break our lease following the quake, I took that opportunity and got rid of the paper goods and supplies part of my business. Even the balloon business can have its challenges. A recent shortage of helium could have caused issues for Kurowski’s A-1 Party business, but being a smart

businesswoman for so many years, Kurowski knows how to keep her business growing. “Helium is a mined product, but I have a great source and am able to keep creating balloon displays for my customers.” “I am proud to say I am still in business after all these years thanks to my loyal customers, and my involvement with the SCV Chamber of Commerce.” Kurowski served on the SCV Chamber’s Board of Directors for over 20 years, and on the Executive Committee for 12 of them. She also served as the chair of the board in 1998 and served as the interim Chief Executive Officer during the search for a new CEO. “I planned over 210 Chamber mixers and chaired the Chambers Taste of Expo for 20 years. I have sat on every committee the SCV Chamber has had in the last 25 years.”

Pop-Up Biz Expo A Huge Success The SCV Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural POP-UP Biz Expo in June, and over 80 local businesses showcased their products and services. The expo offered businessto-business networking and business-to-consumer connections. Over 250 residents from the SCV and surrounding areas visited the sold-out expo hosted by California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). Sponsors included the City of Santa Clarita, Wells Fargo, The Old Town Junction and Mellady Direct Marketing. The SCV Chamber brought a new meaning to business showcase, setting a platform for quick and easy way for connections to be made. The Old Town Junction created

Kieran Wong from Infinity Wealth Management presents Meg McNamara a TV she won in the raffle.

two custom themed cocktails for the expo. The Chamberita and The Exponential were great hits. Stonefire Grill, Wolf Creek Brewery and Salt Creek also showcased their offerings. Businesses held raffles during the expo, the biggest raffle of the Expo was awarded by Kieran Wong, of Infinity Wealth Management, raffling a TV. Meg McNamara from Comfort Keepers was the winner.

After the Expo, a survey was sent out to the vendors and over half responded “very effective” to the Expo encouraging businessto-business outreach and over 80 percent mentioning “yes, absolutely” to participate/ attend a similar expo with the Chamber in the future. Here are a few comments that came in from our vendors: “Well done ... it exceeded our expectations!” — One True

North “As a new Chamber member, it was a great networking event!” — Desert Haven Enterprises, Inc. “Overall, the set up and presentation were very organized, and you really did a good job there.” — Holiday Inn Express “On behalf of Complete Fit Kid, we thank you very much for allowing us to share our greatest passions with the community. We look forward to more events like this. Thank you so much.” —Complete Fit Kid We would like to thank Pam Ingram, Chair for the Expo, for all her time and effort in helping make this event a success.

In addition to the SCV Chamber, Kurowski spends much of her time giving back to the community that gave so much to her. “I’m very involved with Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley,” she said. “I am the immediate past president and the current vice president of programs.” For information on how A-1 Party can help with your next event, please visit www.A1partyscv.net or call Kim Kurowski at (661) 297-2275.

New MeMberS We would like to welcome the newest members to the Chamber. CaMu Financial & Insurance Services Inc. Farmers Insurance —Kim Pape Agency Finance of America Healthcare Partners Jorge Perazzo CPA Accountancy Corp. Kellar-Davis —Louisa Henry Law Offices of Steffanie Stelnick Magic Shell Medranos Mexican Restaurant Mental Health America of Los Angeles RE/Max Valencia — Todd Hopkins Realty Executives -Phyllis Grekin Roger Doumanian Attorney at Law StretchLab Valencia TeamLogic IT,Santa Clarita

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As the largest business membership organization in the Santa Clarita Valley, the SCV Chamber of Commerce is the Voice of Business. The Chamber actively advocates on behalf of our business community on important local, regional and statewide issues that have direct impacts on our local businesses. Here’s a look at how the Chamber has been advocating for business this year:

BizFed gives Chamber Grassroots Mobilizer award The SCV Chamber received the Grassroots Mobilizer Award from the L.A. County Business Federation (LABizFed) for our work in successfully mobilizing our membership. Locally, the Chamber has been leading the way on important advocacy mobilization efforts including the LA County Sustainability Plan, local high-speed internet and jobs creation planning, and securing transportation funds. Statewide, we have been taking leadership roles with coalitions to protect independent contractor classifications, fixing the California Consumer Privacy Act and protecting businesses from excessive regulations and fees.

Chamber advocates for high-speed internet access

Bringing businesses high-speed internet access to the Santa Clarita Valley is a top advocacy priority for the SCV Chamber of Commerce, especially representing our member businesses in the industrial and commercial centers. The Chamber supported the agreement by the City to lease dark fiber cables from Los Angeles to pilot a project to bring high-speed internet access to the City’s networks. “This is a great first step by the City of Santa Clarita,” said Nancy Starczyk, Chair of the Board of the SCV Chamber of Commerce. “Bringing businesses high-speed internet access to the Santa Clarita Valley is a top advocacy priority for the SCV Chamber of Commerce. In order to grow business and maintain our rating as a top business-friendly city, we need to assist our businesses, especially those in the industrial and commercial centers, to gain access to high-speed internet.” The City staff report notes, “by enabling the City with a dark fiber network that would extend to DTLA, the city would be streamlining efforts to explore ways to promote and ensure high-speed Internet access to local business parks, a key goal of the city’s five-year strategic plan, Santa Clarita 2020.” “The SCV Chamber hopes this agreement between the City and Crown Castle Fiber will serve as a successful pilot program to demonstrate the ability to bring high-speed internet to Santa Clarita,” said John Musella, representing the SCV Chamber of Commerce. “The Chamber has been at the forefront of supporting these efforts and is pleased to see the City taking this important step.”

City Approves Jobs Creation Overlay Zone Earlier last month, the Santa Clarita City Council approved the Jobs Creation Overlay Zone, or JCOZ, which will streamline development processes and raise the allowable height of office buildings to 5 stories, up from the current 3 stories under current zoning. As our business community continues to grow with new business attraction and local expansions, it is vital for the City of Santa Clarita to provide appropriate development opportunities that meet current and future needs of business. As noted at the 2019 SCV Economic Outlook event in March, economic and real estate experts expressed the need for increased building height as a notable change in market demand. The JCOZ will help create a level of confidence for business owners when looking to locate in Santa Clarita which makes us a more competitive destination for businesses to locate. The SCV Chamber was proud to actively support this effort by providing testimony at public hearings and mobilizing two dozen chamber members to write letters of support on the issue.

Chamber hosts Congresswoman Katie Hill as part of Current Affairs Forum As part of the SCV Chamber’s Current Affairs Forum series, Congresswoman Katie Hill last month held a conversation with local businesses about important issues facing the business community. The Current Affairs Forum series is an exclusive, free event for SCV Chamber members. “The SCV Chamber is the largest business membership organization in the Santa Clarita Valley and our core mission focuses on being the voice of business,” said Nancy Starczyk, Chair of the Board for the SCV Chamber. “Our Current Affairs Forums are part of the benefits of being a member of the SCV Chamber. As part of the Chamber membership benefits is to create direct access for our members to engage with our local elected officials.” Congresswoman Hill serves in several leadership positions and on important committees including the House Armed Services, Oversight and the Science, Space and Technology Committees. Hill was also elected by her colleagues to be the Freshman Co-Representative to Leadership in the 116th Congress and was the first ember-elect to present the Democratic Weekly Address.

COALITIONS JOINED| As part of our advocacy efforts, the SCV Chamber has joined the following coalitions to support our business community:

For more information on the Chamber’s advocacy efforts, visit our website at www.scvchamber.com or attend our monthly Government Affairs Council meetings. Our website contains detailed information on the following: 2019 Legislative Priorities; Public Policy Pillars; and Policy Making Principles.

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September 18 Hispanic Heritage Celebration 5:30-8 p.m. Location: TBA

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OCTOBER 4 Legislative Leaders Forum 3-5:30 p.m. Valencia Country Club 27330 Tourney Road, Valencia

September is National Hispanic Heritage month. In conjunction with our Councils, the Latino Business Alliance and NextSCV, we will be hosting an elevated mixer where we honor the Hispanic heritage that helps make the Santa Clarita Valley. Join elected officials, business owners and residents of the Santa Clarita Valley to help celebrate!

Join the SCV Chamber as we host our inaugural Legislative Leaders Forum with our federal and state elected officials: Congresswoman Katie Hill; state Sens. Henry Stern and Scott Wilk; Assemblymembers Christy Smith and Tom Lackey will be providing updates on this year’s legislation.

OCTOBER 15 Healthcare Forum

OCTOBER 28 Oak Tree Classic

7:30 a.m. College of the Canyons 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita

8:00 a.m. Valencia Country Club 27330 Tourney Road, Valencia

For the second year, our Corporate Medical Partners have come together to host a Healthcare Forum, featuring experts in the medical field that will discuss a variety of topics. You will also have the chance to visit different healthcare vendors and seek vital information for your everyday needs.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS MIXERS Looking for a way to expand your network? Our monthly Business After Hours mixers are the perfect platform for you to introduce your business as well as network with other businesses located throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. Make sure to put a hold on your calendar for every third Wednesday of the month, and don’t miss the Santa Clarita Valley’s premier networking evening. We’re always somewhere different, so you never know who you can meet! Here’s what we’ve got coming up:

AUGUST 21 Oakmont of Valencia OCTOBER 16 Resurgence IT NOVEMBER 20 Embassy Suites DECEMBER 18 Mercedes Benz #EMPOWERINGWOMEN – MEMBER EXCLUSIVE Each month, we invite Chamber members and a special guest to join a group of professional women to help inspire us with their stories. This is a casual, small group, open discussion lunch. Hosted at Salt Creek Grill REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED—NO WALK INS

AUGUST 8 Marisol Espinoza—SoCal Gas SEPTEMBER 12 Kathie Martin—SCV Water Agency OCTOBER 10 Dr. Shukan Kanuga—Kidz Dental Care NOVEMBER 14 Sara Mosleh—Valencia Medical Center

It’s never too soon to build your foursome! The Chamber’s Oak Tree Golf Classic is back in action this October. Join local businesses for a day on the course for some “friendly” competition. Awards will be handed out to the top three, as well as last place! Make sure to start practicing your stroke, you may be lucky enough to win a brand-new car. Not a golfer? Tickets may be purchased for just the cocktail hour and dinner.

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AUGUST 6 Valencia Medical Center Valencia Medical Center will be discussing the importance of naturally supporting your body’s own healing capability to change the way you look and feel to age healthier and live happier by using hormone therapy, stem cell regenerative medicine, holistic wellness, cosmetic treatments, primary care and reproductive health.

LUNCH AND LEARNS – MEMBER EXCLUSIVE Our Lunch & Learns are exclusive MEMBER-ONLY EVENTS. Use your lunch hour to hear about a different service that is offered in the Santa Clarita Valley. Whether it be for your personal need or business, timely information is discussed. Here’s a look at our upcoming Lunch & Learns: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED—NO WALK INS

AUGUST 14 Vance Wealth SEPTEMBER 10 Insperity OCTOBER 3 AT&T NOVEMBER 7 One True North For registration and more details for each event, visit:

SCVchamber.com For sponsorship or any other information please email hello@scvchamber.com

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1) Jason Crawford, city manager of economic development, recognizes his father, Jack Crawford, a local business owner and veteran, at the 2019 Patriots Luncheon. 2) Fred Arnold shared a story of visiting with veterans at the luncheon. 3) City Councilman Bill Miranda recognizes veteran Ronald Boudreaux at the luncheon. 4) The honorees, all Santa Clarita Valley veterans, gathered for a photo at the 2019 Patriots Luncheon. 5) Santa Clarita Mayor Pro Tem Cameron Smyth honors veteran Mario Aquilani at the luncheon. 6) Assemblywoman Christy Smith recognizes Elite Media Technologies CEO Nick Mairose at an open house for the business’ new SCV location. 7) Hundreds came to CalArts for the SCV Chamber’s Pop-up Biz Expo at CalArts. 8) SCV Locations was one of the many local companies that attended the Pop-up Biz Expo. 9) SCV Chamber member Black ’N Blue, a restaurant at Westfield Valencia Town Center, recently celebrated its opening. 10) One True North, a leadership and business coaching solutions firm, also celebrated a new location in June. 11) The Color Guard honors the U.S. flag during the 2019 Patriots Luncheon. 12)From left, Ivan Volschenk, CalArts COO G. Jesse Smith, CEO Ravi Rajan, CFO Maeesha Merchant and John Musella at the Pop-up Biz Expo at CalArts. 13) The Valencia Acura team talks to the crowd at an SCV Chamber of Commerce Mixer at the dealership.

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STRENGTHEN YOUR WORKFORCE WITH THE SCVEDC BY HOLLY SCHROEDER President and CEO of the SCV Economic Development Corp.

hen the team from the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp. talks to SCV companies about their concerns, the workforce is always at the top of the list. Business owners want to know where they can find qualified employees, and they want to know how to access training courses to provide skills to their existing employees.

To help companies grow and train their workforce, SCVEDC has recently launched two new initiatives: LIVEWORKSCV.COM We have found that SCV companies want to hire residents but often get very few, if any, applications from the Santa Clarita Valley. Furthermore, many SCV residents lack awareness of the diversity of industries in the region, and the high-quality jobs that local companies are offering.

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Connecting SCV talent to SCV jobs.

To that end, we are pleased to announce a new resource for Santa Clarita Valley companies: LiveWorkSCV.com, a comprehensive, highly visible job board that matches SCV career opportunities with SCV residents who want a job closer to home. To help us launch the job board, we are offering Santa Clarita Valley businesses this resource at no cost until 2020. Check out www.LiveWork SCV.com and post your open positions today. Or if you’re seeking a career closer to home, sign up for job alerts and create a profile that allows you to easily apply for a local opportunity.

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SCVJOBSKILLS.COM Last month, we announced that we were offering new skills classes in partnership with College of the Canyons and AMS Fulfillment that are partially funded by a grant from Wells Fargo. These classes reflect training in high demand by businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley. Additionally, businesses can get compliant with the new, state-mandated sexual harassment prevention training requirement with courses for both

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employees being offered in advance of the Jan. 1 deadline. All classes are being held in the Valencia Commerce Center to provide easy access for the thousands of workers who are employed in companies nearby. Visit www.SCVJobSkills.com for more information. The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC) is a unique private /

united effort of regional industry and government leaders. The SCVEDC utilizes an integrated approach to attracting, retaining and expanding a diversity of businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley, especially those in key industry clusters, by offering competitive business services and other resources.

Econo Watch Santa Clarita Valley Commercial Vacancy Rates

Q2 ’19

Q1 ’19

Q2 2019 Sq Ft

Office Space

10.86%

11.57%

2,752,557

Industrial Space

4.40%

4.30%

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Total Marked Sq. Ft. Vacancy Percentage:

26,060,607

Office Space - as a % of Vacancy

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June ’18

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Building Permits New Commercial/Industrial Building Permits Commercial Tenent Improvements/Alterations

Local Company Stock Prices Bank of Santa Clarita (BSCA) California Resources Corp (CRC) Carnival Corp. (CCL) Mission Valley Bank (MVLY) Six Flags * (SIX) Woodward (WWD) Lennar (LEN)

June ’19 19.36 19.68 46.55 14.12 49.68 113.16 49.66

May ’19 19.45 16.2 51.19 14.76 49.36 108.92 52.03

% Change -0.46% 21.48% -9.06% -4.34% 0.65% 3.89% -4.56%

Unemployment Rates Santa Clarita Palmdale Lancaster Glendale Los Angeles County State

May ’19 3.8% 5.3% 5.7% 3.6% 3.9% 4.2%

Apr. ’19 3.8% 5.6% 5.8% 3.8% 4.0% 4.3%

% Change 0.00% -5.36% -1.72% -5.26% -2.50% -2.33%

Housing Stats SCV Median Home Value SCV Median Condo Value SCV Home Sales SCV Condo Sales SCV Avg. # of Days on Market (SF) SCV Single Family Home Inventory

June ’19 605,000 451,000 237 73 82 455

May ’19 605,000 390,000 244 103 89 456

June ’18 610,000 425,000 278 44 87.1 420

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DOES YOUR BUY-SELL AGREEMENT HAVE A LOOPHOLE? CHRIS JACOBSEN

Partner, Poole & Shaffery LLP

uy-sell agreements are commonly used in small businesses to control the transfer of ownership interests. Such control allows the ownership group to avoid becoming saddled with a stranger as a

co-owner. Accordingly, events such as the death, disability and termination of employment of an owner, also known as “DDT Events,” frequently trigger the rights to buy out the affected owner’s interest.

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Just as commonly, business owners engage in estate planning which includes the formation of a living trust into which business interests are transferred. So, what happens when a part owner of a business enters into a buy-sell agreement and then transfers his or her business interest to a trust? Does the occurrence of a DDT Event regarding the individual trigger a right to buy out the interest now held by the trust? In the recent decision of Han v. Hallberg (May 21, 2019), the Second District Court of Appeal addressed a similar situation. Four dentists entered into a partnership to own an office building and one, Dr. Hallberg, then transferred his interest to his trust. When Hallberg passed away, his partners sought to exercise their buy-sell rights asserting that Hallberg and the trust were the same person for purposes of DDT Events. The court disagreed, determining that they were separate persons and that Hallberg’s death did not trigger any buy-sell rights since the trust, not Hallberg, was then the partner in the partnership. While Han v. Hallberg deals with partnership law, the decision also implicates corporations and LLCs, as many shareholder agreements and operating agreements contain buy-sell provisions triggered by DDT Events. Silence on this issue is not golden. Rather than leaving the issue to future litigation, buysell provisions should expressly address whether a DDT Event of an individual triggers a buy-sell right against an ownership interest held in the individual’s trust. Chris Jacobsen is a partner in the corporate transactions and business law department at Poole & Shaffery LLP. Jacobsen’s extensive experience encompasses all legal aspects of the business life cycle. For more information about Poole & Shaffery, visit PooleShaffery.com or contact 661-290-2991.

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fter a forced relocation, Gymcheer USA is looking for a new home, but owner and Santa Clarita resident Shelly Walker said due to a reclassification she may go out of business. “We’ve been reclassified all of a sudden as a fitness gym,” she said. “We need 100 parking spaces for 11,000 square feet and, for us, there’s no place in the entire county (or) valley that holds that — so now we’re going out of business. We’re very emotional about it, and I came to this meeting because we need help.” Walker was one of several dozen local business owners and developers who sought information about a new initiative by the Los Angeles County in collaboration with the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp., and ultimately, advice on situations like that of Gymcheer USA. Attendees gathered at Stevenson Ranch Library for the inaugural meeting of L.A. County Connect, a new effort that will offer applicants a chance to meet with various county departments on a monthly basis in the SCV to discuss development projects. The initiative was introduced at the event by L.A. County 5thDistrict

Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Holly Schroeder, SCVEDC president and CEO. They were accompanied by county officials, including Dennis Slavin with Regional Planning, Mark Pestrella of Public Works and Daryl Osby of the Fire Department. “SCV-based applicants will now have the opportunity to meet monthly with department heads and “be available to answer questions, to brainstorm, resolve conflicts or confusion so that you don’t have to go to different locations across the county and you don’t have the delay that is intrinsic,” said Schroeder. One key tool officials provided updates about was EPIC-LA, or Electronic Permitting and Inspections for the County of Los Angeles, which allows users to track permits and requests for projects via a public portal. “From a business person perspective and residential property owner, it’s a place for you to see the process and be able to communicate directly with all the government agencies you have to deal with to get permission,” said Pestrella. “You’ll be able to submit plans and to have interactions digitally without having to move so we’ll save you time and money. You’ll be able to go online and talk to a real person about your specific project.” Closing a communication gap between county officials and

Holly Schroeder, president and CEO of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp., left, asks a question from the audience during the inaugural meeting for L.A.County Connect held at the Stevenson Ranch Library in Stevenson Ranch. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL applicants, as well as offering EPICLA, will streamline the process without skipping regulations, according to officials. The online tool is set to offer additional features in the near future such as applications for sprinkler and alarm plan checks as required by the Fire Department. Some local developers have already started meeting with county officials on a monthly basis, including Marie

Cooper, who said she has learned how to better navigate EPIC-LA, ultimately speeding up the permit process for her projects. Walker said having department staff hear her situation first-hand offered her hope for her business. Meetings will be held on the last Thursday of every month at Stevenson Library, from 10 a.m. to noon.

NEW DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED FOR FORMER MOBILE HOME PARK BY TAMMY MURGA Signal Staff Writer

Canyon Country property that housed Soledad Trailer Lodge for decades until its recent demolition could soon become the site of several new residential and office units, according to Santa Clarita officials. The proposed project on the site, located at 18300 Soledad Canyon Road, includes 136 residential units and 8,000 square feet of office space, said city Senior Planner James Chow. Burbank-based Chandler Partners submitted a formal application for development review March 21, and it’s in the process of addressing design and development review

comments from city staff, Chow added. An environmental initial study will also be required. This project wouldn’t require Planning Commission approval unless it is appealed, Chow said. Should the proposal be consistent with city code and pass the planning process, grading and building stages would follow, according to the senior planner. The property was recently gutted following demolition of the mobile home park Soledad Trailer Lodge, which sat abandoned for months and was deemed an “eyesore” by residents and neighboring businesses for becoming a potential haven for illicit activities. Partial tear-down of the 30-plus mobile homes started in early March

by Rick Franklin Construction Inc. but demolition was halted after the South Coast Air Quality Management District issued the company a notice of violation for infractions related to improper inspections and failure to promptly notify the district about the work. SCAQMD was unable to provide an update Friday on the investigation or the status of the demolition. Chandler Partners President Corey Leff confirmed his company had no role in the work. “Chandler Partners did not contract nor were we involved with the demolition,” he said. “The owner handled that.” As of this story’s publication, property owner Ira Robb of Robbco Properties and business partner Pat

Crellin, who managed the mobile home park, have not returned multiple attempts to comment on the situation. Leff also confirmed back in June that Chandler Partners was currently under contract to purchase the property from the owner. Debbie Jones was one of several residents who expressed relief to see the abandoned mobile home park gone. “I’m all for this because, hopefully, the new development will bring in folks that are not homeless and doing drugs and crime in the area,” she said. “Everyone is talking about this and we’re happy, because it was such an eyesore.”

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After hearing about Carter Sarkar, his fight with Sanfilippo syndrome and the recent million-dollar movement to fund his clinical trial, the Hyatt Regency Valencia has announced that it will donate every dollar from its upcoming fireworks viewing event to the young boy from Castaic. “Our entire staff was deeply moved by the article in Saturday’s paper regarding Carter Sarkar and the fight to save him from Sanfilippo syndrome,” said Natasha Zambrano, sales coordinator at Hyatt Regency Valencia. “We at Hyatt would like to contribute to this fight by offering our parking structure to the community to watch fireworks this upcoming Fourth of July.” Children who are diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome will likely

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home In this May 2017 photo, Jennifer Sarkar carries her son Carter to a to get on Ponderosa Street in Castaic. The Sarkar family raised $978,467 a clinical trial that might help Carter’s fight against Sanfilippo syndrome.

that could develop muscle pains, experience would fund a clinical trial seizures and then, ultimately, die in give Carter a chance at life. “Over the years the structure has their mid-to late-teens, said Jennifer been a gathering place to have an Sarkar, Carter’s mother. festivities As a result, the family held a fun- unobstructed view of the Six Flags,” draiser in the past month with the (and fireworks) from goal to donate a million dollars to Zambrano said. the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization See CARTER, A6 Cure Sanfilippo Foundation, which

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The crowd-pleasing Concerts in the Park series returns to Santa Clarita for a music-filled summer, starting this weekend at Central Park. Concerts in the Park are free public events put on by the city of Santa Clarita every Saturday night from July 7 until Aug. 25. The shows start at 7 p.m. Get ready to break out your lawn chairs and blankets, grab some tasty snacks from local vendors onsite and listen to some of your favorite genre tribute bands coming to the Saugus park. Here’s a breakdown of each band performing at Concerts in the Park:

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Wanted, a Bon Jovi tribute band, is first up in the lineup of Concerts in the Park. Based out of Los Angeles, the band is made up of professional musicians. The rock ’n’ roll group had immense success, playing to sold out venues and garnering rave reviews. Wanted was finally created after numerous requests from agents and promoters who worked with the band on other projects.

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HELP FOR SCV EMPLOYERS SEEKING LOCAL TALENT HOLLY SCHROEDER

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he Santa Clarita Valley is home to many top employers in a wide variety of industries providing high-quality jobs. Despite the fact that SCV residents are highly skilled and often experience long commute times, local employers note that they have trouble hiring local talent, and they frequently have to cast a wide net to fill open positions. To help address this issue, the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp., or SCVEDC, is offering a new resource for SCV companies: LiveWorkSCV. com, a comprehensive, highly visible job board that matches SCV career opportunities with SCV residents who want a job closer to home. Here are a few reasons to seek out SCV’s talented local labor pool: SHORTER COMMUTES = HAPPIER EMPLOYEES Shorter commute times increase personal time, allowing more time for family and friends, hobbies, and relaxation. Employees are more likely to stay at a job and work more productively in jobs that offer better work/life balance. What’s more, employees who work closer to home have fewer absences and are more likely to arrive on time. VETTING CANDIDATES IS EASIER In-person interviews are always better than remote interviews. There is also a higher likelihood that local recruits will have up-to-date references, meaning you’re more likely to get honest feedback about the candidate. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TO LOCAL TALENT Employees hired into SCV businesses likely have local community connections in their own network of co-workers, relatives and friends. This helps companies, especially those who are growing quickly, tap into their employees

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VALUE OF YOUR CASH FLOW, LIQUIDITY STEVE NUÑEZ

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ecent statistics state that 70% of businesses, whether large-, mid- or small-sized

— fail due to cash-flow problems. Considering the three main sources of cash flow activity: business operations, investments and financing, the importance of understanding your business’ cash flow can’t be stressed enough. Michael Dell, founder of Dell Technologies, summed up his

company’s lack of attention to cash inflows and outflows with an analogy. “We were always focused on our profit and loss statement. But cash flow was not a regularly discussed topic. It was as if we were driving along, watching only the speedometer, when, in fact, we were running out of gas.”

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SANTA CLARITA 3RD IN COUNTY FOR PROPERTY-VALUE GROWTH BY TAMMY MURGA Signal Staff Writer

anta Clarita placed third among cities in the Los Angeles County area with the most growth in real estate and business property values, according to the 2019 tax assessment roll released by the Assessor’s office. The roll indicates growth and new all-time highs in these areas across the county and new records also include total tax savings for homeowners and charitable organizations. Data showed a record high roll value of $1.60 trillion in total net value, a growth of 6.25% over the prior year of $94.41 billion. The leading indicators in the roll’s increase are property sales, which added $48.34 billion; new construction, which added more than $11 billion; and a consumer price index adjustment prescribed by Proposition 13, which added $28.74 billion. “The strong growth in the local real estate market for the ninth consecutive year will have a positive impact on services for LA County’s

10 million residents,” said Assessor Jeff Prang in a statement. “From education, healthcare, and mental health services, to public safety, transportation, and the homeless crisis, our schools, cities, and county programs will have approximately an additional $1 billion for vital local public services.” The 2019 roll comprises 2.57 million real estate parcels and business assessments, including more than 1.8 million single-family homes, nearly 250,000 apartment complexes and 248,000 commercial and industrial properties. The city of Santa Clarita ranked third with the highest amount of growth at $2.5 billion, ahead of Inglewood at $2.4 billion and behind Long Beach at $3.1 billion and Los Angeles at $41.7 billion. Growth for a city could be brought on by the construction or selling of a single development such as the Rams/Chargers stadium in Inglewood, according to Robert Kalonian, communications director for Assessor’s office. In Santa Clarita, the highest-valued

THE LEADING INDICATORS IN THE ROLL’S INCREASE ARE: • • •

Property sales, which added $48.34 billion to the 2018 roll New construction, which added $11.09 billion A consumer price index adjustment prescribed by Proposition 13, which requires that properties be assessed at market value at the time of sale. This added another $28.74 billion.

The 2019 countywide roll comprises 2.57 million real estate parcels and business assessments, including more than 1.8 million single-family homes, nearly 250,000 apartment complexes and 248,000 commercial and industrial properties, according to the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO activity in the city is comprised of mostly commercial construction and sale properties, according to data provided by the Assessor’s office. The leading events include: the construction of the four-story Kaiser Permanente building on Tourney Road in Valencia, which added $40 million to the roll; the sale of a shopping center at the 28200 block of Newhall Ranch Road, adding $22.5 million; and partial construction on industrial land for the Needham Ranch project, which added $7.9 million. For a city the size of Santa Clarita, these and other sales and construction activity have contributed to a healthy 7.8% growth in the local assessment roll, said Kalonian.

“Santa Clarita is trending higher than the county average with a $35 billion total value,” said Prang. “Santa Clarita continues to be a desirable place to live and work. This is a reflection of a couple of things: an exceptionally, well-managed city, high-quality services, good schools and that you can still get comfortable sized homes with good amenities.” On the flip side, he said, it’s becoming less affordable for first-time homebuyers than for those looking to upgrade. For the overall county, Prang said he does not see any radical changes in the market at the moment that could cause alarm.

SANTA CLARITA RENTS INCREASE ‘SIGNIFICANTLY’ YEAR-OVER-YEAR BY SIGNAL STAFF

anta Clarita ranked fourth for fastest year-over-year rent growth among medium-sized cities throughout the Los Angeles metro, according to a recent report by Apartment List. The rent report for July tracked rent growth, median prices and market trends, revealing that rents have remained flat over the past month but have increased significantly by 4.3% year-over-year. Median rents in Santa Clarita stand at $2,080 for a one-bedroom apartment and $2,680 for a two-bedroom.

“Renters will generally find more expensive prices in Santa Clarita than most large cities,” the report read. “For example, Houston has a median two-bedroom rent of $1,030, where Santa Clarita is more than two-and-a-half times that price.” The city’s year-over-year growth leads the state average of 1.2% and the national average of 1.6%, according to the report. At a broader look, rent increases

have been occurring across the entire metro. Irvine saw the most expensive rents of the largest cities in the L.A. metro area, with a two-bedroom median of $2,730. Lancaster

had the least expensive rates in the area with a two-bedroom median of $1,620. When compared to most large cities across the nation, Santa Clarita was considered less affordable for renters in July. “Renters will generally find more expensive prices in Santa Clarita than most large cities,” the report read. “For example, Houston has a median two-bedroom rent of $1,030, where Santa Clarita is more than two-and-a-half times that price.” To see the full report, visit apartmentlist.com.

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AU G U S T 2019

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE Housing Stats - Santa Clarita Valley

SCV Median Home Value SCV Median Condo Value SCV Home Sales

Source: Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation

Jun ’19

May ’19

Jun ’18

$605,000 $605,000 $610,000 $451,000 $390,000 $425,000 237 244 278

SCV Condo Sales SCV Avg. # of Days on Market (SF) SCV Single Family Home Inventory

Jun ’19

May ’19

73 82 455

103 89 456

Jun ’18

44 87.1 420

June Sales Acton 06/2019 New Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Total Active Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 New Escrows Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Median Sale Price . . . . . . . . . . . $585,900

05/2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $580,000

Newhall 06/2019 New Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Total Active Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 New Escrows Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Median Sale Price . . . . . . . . . . . $415,000

05/2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $460,000

Agua Dulce New Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Total Active Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 New Escrows Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Median Sale Price . . . . . . . . . . . $750,000

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $458,000

Saugus New Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Total Active Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 New Escrows Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Median Sale Price . . . . . . . . . . . $595,000

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $550,000

Canyon Country New Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Total Active Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 New Escrows Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Median Sale Price . . . . . . . . . . . $515,000

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $480,000

Stevenson Ranch New Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Total Active Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 New Escrows Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Median Sale Price . . . . . . . . . . . $830,000

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $777,000

Castaic New Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Total Active Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 New Escrows Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Median Sale Price . . . . . . . . . . . $550,000

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $565,000

Valencia New Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Total Active Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 New Escrows Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Median Sale Price . . . . . . . . . . . $585,000

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$574,900

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

HIGHRIDGE CROSSING 28130 - 28166 Newhall Ranch Road

(INDUSTRIAL, OFFICE, RETAIL AND LAND) Retail Buildings

Sq. Ft.

Sale/Lease

Price

GATEWAY VILLAGE 28225 Newhall Ranch Road 28231 Newhall Ranch Road 28233 Newhall Ranch Road 28307 Newhall Ranch Eoad

8090 1500 1500 1275

Lease Lease Lease Lease

$2.50 SF/MO/NNN $3.25 SF/MO/NNN $3.25 SF/MO/NNN $3.25 SF/MO/NNN

COOPER RANCH PLAZA 25170 Rye Canyon Road

2100

Lease

$3.00 SF/MO/NNN

SECO CANYON VILLAGE 27959 Seco Canyon Road 27935 Seco Canyon Road

1600 1210

Lease Lease

$2.50 SF/MO/NNN $2.50 SF/MO/NNN

THE PROMENADE @ TOWN CENTER 27033 McBean Parkway

1695

Lease

$4.25 SF/MO/NNN

DEL RIO CENTER 23001 Soledad Canyon Road 23005 Soledad Canyon Road

1200 1200

Lease Lease

$1.95 SF/MO/NNN $1.95 SF/MO/NNN

PLAZA DEL RANCHO

CANYON SQUARE 18507 - 18597 Soledad Canyon Road

1,090, 1,825, 2,022, 1,825

Lease

$2.75 SF/MO/NNN

1005

Lease

$2.75 SF/MO/NNN

7,703, 1,292, 975

Lease

$2.00 - $2.50 SF/MO/NNN

Patti Kutschko (Daum Commercial) 661-670-2003 STEVENSON RANCH PLAZA 25802 Hemingway Avenue 25810-25860 Hemingway Avenue

1,200 1,071 - 2,330

Lease Lease

$2.25 SF/MO/NNN $2.25 SF/MO/NNN

Patti Kutschko (Daum Commercial) 661-670-2003, Cole Taylor (Daum Commercial) 661670-2002 28200 BOUQUET CANYON ROAD Unit A Unit B

3500 900

Lease Lease

$1.25 SF/MO/NNN $1.25 SF/MO/NNN

Lease Lease

$1.65 SF/MO/NNN $1.65 SF/MO/NNN

Casidy Cook (NAI Capital) 818-904-2400 Ext. 1615 PLAZA POSADA 23546 Lyons Avenue 23558 Lyons Avenue

1400 1200

Cameron Gray (Daum Commercial) 661-679-2004, Cole Taylor (Daum Commercial) 661670-2002

27674 NEWHALL RANCH ROAD Suite # D 5 SKYLINE PLAZA NWC Plum Canyon/Skyline Ranch Road

CENTER POINTE MARKETPLACE 26583 Golden Valley Road

1450

Lease

$2.50 SF/MO/NNN

1,200 - 40,000

Lease

Negotiable

REDDY PLAZA (FORMERLY SANTA CLARITA PLAZA) 26811 Bouquet Canyon Road 1,000 - 3,500 SANTA CLARITA MARKETPLACE 26910 Sierra Highway; Suite # D-2

Lease

$1.75 - $2.25 SF/MO/NNN

LYONS VILLAGE 23242 Lyons Avenue 23226 & 23228 Lyons Avenue

1230 2570

Lease Lease

$1.75 SF/MO/NNN $2.00 SF/MO/NNN

VISTA VILLAGE CENTER 25856 Tournament Road; Unit # K

1446

Lease

$1.50 SF/MO/NNN

Yair Haimoff (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 818-579-8540, Andrew Ghassemi (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate ) 661-567-1241, Matt Sreden (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-1243

1400

Lease

$3.00 SF/MO/NNN

VISTA CANYON Lost Canyon & Sand Canyon

1,200 - 40,000

Lease

Negotiable

CASTAIC VILLAGE CENTER 31810 - 31970 Castaic Road

25710 The Old Road 25710 The Old Road

1,000 - 45,000

Lease

Negotiable

NEWHALL CROSSINGS SEC Lyons Avenue & Main Street

Yair Haimoff (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 818-579-8540, Randy Cude (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-1244

1,100 - 10,000

Lease

$3.00 -$3.25 SF/MO/NNN

Lease

$1.25 - $2.25 SF/MO/NNN

John Cserkuti (NAI Capital) 661-705-3551 VALENCIA MART 23154 Valencia Boulevard GRANARY SQUARE 25830-25848 McBean Parkway GOLDEN OAK PLAZA 21515 Soledad Canyon Road CENTRE POINTE MARKETPLACE 26477-26557 Golden Valley Road OLD ORCHARD SHOPPING CENTER 23323 - 23453 Lyons Avenue

1,200 - 10,300 1,200, 2,800 4895 922, 1,022, 1,239 2,575, 2,280

Lease Lease Lease Lease

$2.50 - $3.50 SF/MO/NNN $1.25 - $1.65 SF/MO/NNN $2.00 SF/MO/NNN $1.50 - $3.25 SF/MO/NNN

11,451 4,000 - 11,451

Sale Lease

Not Disclosed $2.00 SF/MO/NNN

OLD TOWN NEWHALL PROPERTIES 24357 Main Street 22520 Lyons Ave; Laemmle Theatre Project

1550 2058

GOLDEN VALLEY PLAZA 26573 Golden Valley Road 26583 Golden Valley Road

783 1005

Lease Lease

TBD TBD

RIVERVIEW PLAZA 19931 Sierra Highway 19935 Sierra Highway 26883 Sierra Highway

1479 2074 1220

Lease Lease Lease

$2.00 SF/MO/NNN $2.00 SF/MO/NNN $3.25 SF/MO/NNN

2330 1,071 - 2,142

Lease Lease

$2.25 SF/MO/NNN $2.25 SF/MO/NNN

STEVENSON RANCH PLAZA 25860 Hemingway Avenue 25836-40 Hemingway Avenue

Lease $2.00 SF/MO/MG Lease $2.25 - $3.00 SF/MO/MNN

LYONS PLAZA 23740 Lyons Avenue

2,000 - 8,500

Lease

$2.00 - $2.50 SF/MO/NNN

THE VINE CASTAIC LAKE 31709 Castaic Road 31725 Castaic Road 31729 Castaic Road 31731 Castaic Road 31735 Castaic Road 31743 Castaic Road 31749 Castaic Road 31759 Castaic Road 31765 Castaic Road

4952 1063 1220 1742 1077 1216 1400 1450 1422

Lease Lease Lease Lease Lease Lease Lease Lease Lease

$1.00 SF/MO/NNN $1.00 SF/MO/NNN $1.00 SF/MO/NNN $1.00 SF/MO/NNN $1.00 SF/MO/NNN $1.00 SF/MO/NNN $1.00 SF/MO/NNN $1.00 SF/MO/NNN $1.00 SF/MO/NNN

SAN FERNANDO PLAZA 23630 Newhall Avenue; Unit C

1000

Lease

$1.50 SF/MO/NNN

SANTA CLARITA LANES PLAZA 21613 Soledad Canyon Road 25057 - 25067 Peachland Avenue 27421 Sierra Highway

43046 6960 28059

Ground Lease Sale Sale

TBD $366 SF/$2,550,000 $14.00 SF/$395,000

SUTTER POINT PLAZA 27737 Bouquet Canyon Road Suite # 109 Suite # 112 Suite # 116 Suite # 119 Suite # 123 Suite # 126 Suite # 132/133

1031 1020 1040 894 1079 850 1,095- 2,191

Lease Lease Lease Lease Lease Lease Lease

1,700 – 7,000

Lease

VALENCIA TOWN CENTER 24300 – 24305 Town Center Drive

$1.85 SF/MO/NNN $1.85 SF/MO/NNN $1.85 SF/MO/NNN $1.85 SF/MO/NNN $1.85 SF/MO/NNN $1.85 SF/MO/NNN $1.85 SF/MO/NNN

997 – 8,565

Lease

Negotiable $2.20 -$3.50 SF/MO/NNN

Cody Chiarella (CBRE) 818-502-6730, Doug Marlow (CBRE) 818-502-6707, David Solomon (CBRE) 818-907-4628

1006 997 2472 1706

Lease Lease Lease Lease

$3.50 SF/MO/NNN $3.50 SF/MO/NNN $3.00 SF/MO/NNN $3.00 SF/MO/NNN

Cody Chiarella (CBRE) 818-502-6730

3662

Lease

1500 2000

Lease Lease

$1.25 SF/MO/NNN

$0.99 SF/MO/NNN $0.99 SF/MO/NNN

Not Disclosed Not Disclosed

SOLEDAD ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 18710 Soledad Canyon Road 18836 Soledad Canyon Road

3000 1208

Lease Lease

$2.50 SF/MO/NNN $2.50 SF/MO/NNN

SIERRA SQUARE 18402 Soledad Canyon Road

829

Lease

$2.00 SF/MO/NNN

1,500 - 8,200

Lease

$1.50 SF/MO/NNN

Randy Cude (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-657-1244 3582

Sale

$418 SF/$1.5M

Ron Berndt (Daum Commercial) 661-670-2000, Patti Kutschko (Daum Commercial) 661670-2003 150 - 2326

Lease

$1.75 - $2.50 SF/MO/NNN

Reena Newhall 661-253-3344 1,300 - 2,701

Lease

$1.50 SF/MO/NNN

Lease Lease Lease

$3.00 SF/MO/NNN $1.50 SF/MO/NNN $2.00 SF/MO/NNN

Bruce Powell (Cornerstone Realty Advisors) 661-295-9000 1500 1,500-8,200 2326

Randy Cude (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-1244 BOUQUET SECO PLAZA 26811-A Seco Canyon

Lease Lease

$1.75 SF/MO/MG $1.75 SF/MO/MG

1720 2270 1510 1290

Lease Lease Lease Lease

$2.35 SF/MO/MG $2.35 SF/MO/MG $2.35 SF/MO/MG $2.35 SF/MO/MG

2368 7622

Lease Lease

$2.60 SF/MO/NNN $2.60 SF/MO/NNN

6575

Sublease

$1.95 SF/MO/FSG

6077 1610 4520

Sale Sale Sale

$399 SF/$2.4M $410 SF/$660,100 $395 SF/$1.8M

2039 1713 1163 2875 2510 10255

Lease Lease Lease Lease Lease Lease

$2.85 SF/MO/FSG $2.85 SF/MO/FSG $2.85 SF/MO/FSG $2.85 SF/MO/FSG $2.85 SF/MO/FSG $2.85 SF/MO/FSG

26415 CARL BOYER DRIVE Suite # 220

1231

Lease

$2.85 SF/MO/FSG

2410

Lease

$1.25 SF/MO/NNN

23226-23248 LYONS AVENUE Suite # 216 Suite # 219/220 28494 WESTINGHOUSE PLACE Suite # 112 Suite # 211 Suite # 303 Suite # 308 27421 TOURNEY ROAD Suite # 105 Suite # 207 VALENCIA EXECUTIVE PLAZA 27201 TOURNEY ROAD Suite # 115 RYE CANYON BUSINESS PARK 28212 KELLY JOHNSON PARKWAY Suite # 200 Suite # 250 Suite # 165 & # 175 RIVER COURT 25106 AVENUE TIBBITTS Suite # 100 Suite # 101 Suite # 102 Suite # 103 Suite # 104 2nd Floor CENTRE POINTE PLAZA

OLD TOWN NEWHALL OFFICE

Lease Lease

18560 Via Princessa 31929 Castaic Road 23300 Cinema Drive

879 576 - 1201

LYONS VILLAGE

1.75 SF/MO/MG

2500 3000

PLAZA CLARITA 25835 - 25845 Railroad Avenue

$1.76 SF/MO/FSG

Lease

$1.50 SF/MO/NNN $1.25 SF/MO/NNN

CINEMA PARK 23300 Cinema Drive

Sublease

750

Lease Lease

31703 Castaic Road

$2.65 SF/MO/FSG $2.65 SF/MO/FSG

1560

SPECTRUM BUSINESS CENTER 28516 Constellation Road

3,000 440

31929 CASTAIC ROAD 1st Floor

Lease Lease

Price

Sam Glendon (CBRE) 818-907-4616

$1.95 SF/MO/NNN $1.75 SF/MO/NNN $1.75 SF/MO/NNN $1.75 SF/MO/NNN

SANTA CLARITA PLAZA

APPLE VALLEY PLAZA 24777-24890 Apple Street 1st Floor Suite # 24876 C 27516 The Old Road Pad # 1 Pad # 3

24711 Avenue Rockefeller, Unit C

Lease Lease Lease Lease

Yair Haimoff (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 818-579-8540

CASTAIC CREEK PLAZA SWC The Old Road/Live Oak Road 29435 The Old Road 29465 The Old Road

1008 3245

Sale/Lease

Richard Ramirez (CBRE) 818- 907-4639, Craig Peters (CBRE) 818- 907-4616

700 1622 3,032 - 4,865 1,833 - 4,865

SWEETWATER PLAZA 33321 Agua Dulce Canyon Road

26111 BOUQUET CANYON ROAD Suite # D003B

Sq. Ft.

TOURNEY PLACE PHASE II

27630 The Old Road

20655 SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD Suite # 5 Suite # 16 Suite # 24 Suite # 25

27413 TOURNEY ROAD Suite # 140 Suite # 150

VALENCIA ATRIUM

Tim Crissman (RE/Max Crissman Commercial Services) 661-295-9300

VALENCIA TOWN CENTER 24510 Town Center Drive Suite # 102 VTC I Suite # 110 VTC III Suite # 170 VTC III Suite # 190 VTC III

Office/Commercial Buildings

808

Bruce Powell (Cornerstone Realty Advisors) 661-295-9000

Lease

$1.50 SF/MO/NNN

Yair Haimoff (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 818- 579-8540, Andrew Ghassemi (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-1241, Matt Sreden (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-1243 24270 WALNUT STREET 1st Floor 2nd Floor

1000 5694

Lease Lease

$2.25 SF/MO/MG $2.25 SF/MO/MG

24262 WALNUT STREET Suite # 1 Suite # 2

325 325

Lease Lease

$2.08 SF/MO/GROSS $2.00 SF/MO/GROSS

Tim Crissman (RE/Max Crissman Commercial Services) 661-295-9300 TOURNEY POINTE 27200 TOURNEY ROAD Suite # 100 Suite # 350 Suite # 410

29679 2785 5081

Lease Lease Lease

Negotiable $2.65 SF/MO/FSG $2.65 SF/MO/FSG

Lease Lease Lease

$2.35 SF/MO/FSG $2.35 SF/MO/FSG $2.35 SF/MO/FSG

Lease Lease

$2.50 SF/MO/FSG $2.50 SF/MO/FSG

Lease Lease Lease Lease Lease Lease Lease Lease

$2.35 SF/MO/FSG $2.35 SF/MO/FSG $2.35 SF/MO/FSG $2.35 SF/MO/FSG $2.35 SF/MO/FSG $2.35 SF/MO/FSG $2.35 SF/MO/FSG $2.35 SF/MO/FSG

Kevin Fenenbock (Colliers Int.) 661-253-5204 VALENCIA OAKS 23822 VALENCIA BLVD. Suite # 200 Suite # 208 Suite # 306

1905 2443 2925

Kevin Fenenbock (Colliers Int.) 661-253-5204 BANK OF AMERICA TOWER 23929 VALENCIA BOULEVARD Suite # 101 Suite # 415

1427 1750

Kevin Fenenbock (Colliers Int.) 661-253-5204 SUMMIT AT VALENCIA 27202, 27220 & 27240 TURNBERRY Suite # 100 Suite # 110 Suite # 110/120 Suite # 120 Suite # 210 Suite # 220 Suite # 240 Suite # 250

29839 2856 5911 3055 12195 1866 1494 5596

Kevin Fenenbock (Colliers Int.) 661-253-5204, John Erickson (Colliers Int.) 661- 253-5202 24801 PICO CANYON ROAD Suite # 301 Suite # 102 Suite # 300

2741 3032 3811

Lease Lease Lease

$2.25 SF/MO/FSG $2.25 SF/MO/FSG $2.25 SF/MO/FSG

Kevin Fenenbock (Colliers Int.) 661-253-5204 25060 AVENUE STANFORD Suite # 100 Suite # 155 Suite # 260 26326 Citrus Street

Randy Cude (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-1244 HERITAGE OAK

18252 1342 2973 2191

Lease Lease Lease Lease

$2.15 SF/MO/FSG $2.15 SF/MO/FSG $2.15 SF/MO/FSG $2.25 SF/MO/MG

John Erickson (Colliers Int.) 661-253-5202, Chris Erickson (Colliers Int.) 661-253-5207 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INNOVATION PARK 25102 Rye Canyon Loop; Suite # 110 7687

Lease

$1.80 SF/MO/NNN

Craig Peters (CBRE) 818-907-4616, Doug Sonderegger (CBRE) 818-907-4607 WESTRIDGE EXECUTIVE PLAZA 26650 THE OLD ROAD Suite #105 Suite #200 Suite #203 Suite #206 Suite #300

3060 2399 1892 3211 21720

Lease Lease Lease Lease Lease

$2.75 SF/MO/FSG $2.75 SF/MO/FSG $2.75 SF/MO/FSG $2.75 SF/MO/FSG $2.75 SF/MO/FSG

THE COMMONS AT VALENCIA GATEWAY 3251 3484 2073 2470 3733 2870 3083 2221

Lease Lease Lease Lease Lease Lease Lease Lease

$3.05 SF/MO/FSG $3.05 SF/MO/FSG $3.05 SF/MO/FSG $3.05 SF/MO/FSG $3.05 SF/MO/FSG $3.05 SF/MO/FSG $3.05 SF/MO/FSG $3.05 SF/MO/FSG

25154 SPRINGFIELD COURT Suite # 170

6125

Lease

$3.05 SF/MO/FSG

David Solomon (CRRE) 818-907-4628, Douglas Marlow (CBRE) 818-502-6707 GATEWAY PLAZA 25350 MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY Suite # 350

1535

Lease

$2.85 SF/MO/FSG

25360 MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY Suite # 270 (can combine suites 270 and 280) Suite # 280 (can combine suites 270 and 280)

1835 2503

Lease Lease

$2.85 SF/MO/FSG $2.85 SF/MO/FSG

4169 1446 1753

Lease Lease Lease

$2.25 SF/MO/NNN $2.25 SF/MO/NNN $2.25 SF/MO/NNN

David Solomon (CBRE) 818-907-4628, Douglas Marlow (CBRE) 818-502-6707 VALENCIA PARK EXECUTIVE CENTER Lease Lease Lease Lease Lease

$1.85 SF/MO/FSG $1.85 SF/MO/FSG $1.85 SF/MO/FSG $1.85 SF/MO/FSG $1.85 SF/MO/FSG

50351

Lease/Sale

$2.85 SF/MO/FSG;

1,459 - 18,531

Lease

$2.75 SF/MO/FSG

3388 6431

Lease Lease

4486

Lease

21505 CENTRE POINTE PARKWAY Suite #A

3,375 - 6,400

Lease

$2.50 SF/MO/MG

2662 1228

Lease Sale

$1.50 SF/MO/FSG $6.72 SF/$825,000

500

Lease

Not Disclosed

Matt Sreden (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-1243 29021 AVENUE SHERMAN Suite # 101 31519 Castaic Road 22777 LYONS AVENUE Suite # 105

Yair Haimoff (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 818-579-8540, Andrew Ghassemi (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-1241 CANYON BUSINESS CENTER 18335-18345 SIERRA HIGHWAY Suite # 7 Suite # 21

1400 1000

Lease Lease

$1.10 SF/MO/MG $1.25 SF/MO/MG

Randy Cude (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-1244, Alan DiFatta (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-0012 APPLE VALLEY PLAZA 24777-24890 APPLE STREET 1st Floor Suite # 24876 C

3000 440

Lease Lease

$1.50 SF/MO/NNN $1.25 SF/MO/NNN

Randy Cude (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-1244 125 SF - 1000 SF

Lease

Rent withheld

Pamela Verner (SCV Commercial Real Estate Services) 661-714-5271

Office/Medical Buildings

Sq. Ft.

Sale/Lease

Price

1,201 - 6,682 1,043 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4,559

Lease Lease

$2.76 SF/MO/NNN Negotiable

800 - 1,837

Lease

$1.95 SF/MO/NNN

Cody Chiarella (CBRE) 818-502-6730 PLAZA POSADA MEDICAL CENTER 25050 Peachland Avenue

Cameron Gray (Daum Commercial) 661-679-2004, Cole Taylor (Daum Commercial) 661670-2002 28212 KELLY JOHNSON PARKWAY Suite # 200 Suite # 250 Suite # 165 & # 175

6077 1610 4520

Sale Sale Sale

$399 SF/$2.4M $410 SF/$660,100 $395 SF/$1.8M

2368 7622

Lease Lease

$2.60 SF/MO/NNN $2.60 SF/MO/NNN

1231

Lease

$2.85 SF/MO/FSG

TOURNEY PLACE PHASE II - BUILDING 5 27421 TOURNEY ROAD Suite # 105 Suite # 207 26415 CARL BOYER DRIVE Suite # 220

545

Lease

$2.30 SF/MO/MG

Randy Cude (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-1244 28114 Witherspoon Parkway

64,450

Lease

$0.74 SF/MO/NNN

3913

Lease

$1.95 SF/MO/NNN

Nigel Stout (JLL) 818-631-2068 1,588

Sale

$350 SF / $555,800

1,320 - 5,710

Lease

BOUQUET SECO PLAZA 26781 Bouquet Canyon Rd

Bruce Powell (Cornerstone Realty Advisors) 661-295-9000

$1.85 SF/MO/FSG + J

Land (Commercial, Industrial & Retail) Acres Ridge Route Highway Ridge Route Highway 21613 Soledad Canyon Road

1,523 - 2,105 1645

Lease Lease

$2.10 SF/MO/FSG + J $2.45 SF/MO/FSG + J

510 - 1,070

Lease

$1.75 SF/MO/NNN

Cameron Gray (Daum Commercial) 661-679-2004, Cole Taylor (Daum Commercial) 661-670-2002 27819 Smyth Drive 1871 Lease $1.85 SF/MO/FSG + J Cameron Gray (Daum Commercial) 661-679-2004, Patti Kutschko (Daum Commercial) 661-670-2003 REBEL PROFESSIONAL CENTER 860 1510

Lease Lease

$1.00 SF/MO/FSG $1.00 SF/MO/FSG

1,500 - 7,500 1,500 - 7,501

Lease Lease

Not Disclosed Not Disclosed

CASTAIC LAKE PLAZA 31905 CASTAIC ROAD 1st Floor 2nd Floor

$2.25 SF/MO/MG

19034 - 19042 SOLEDAD CANYON RD Suite # 230

Kevin Tamura (Daum Commercial) 661-670-2001, Cole Taylor (Daum Commercial) 661-670-2002

25050 AVENUE KEARNY Suite # 108 Suite # 212

Lease

$2.65 SF/MO/FSG

RYE CANYON BUSINESS PARK

PLAZA POSADA 23542- 23560 Lyons Avenue

3500

$1.97 SF/MO/MG $1.97 SF/MO/MG

Richard Ramirez (CBRE) 907-4639

VALENCIA FINANCIAL CENTER 23734 Valencia Boulevard 28097 Smyth Drive, Suite B

$2.50 SF/MO/FSG

Yair Haimoff (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 818-579-8540, Andrew Ghassemi (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-1241, Matt Sreden (SPECTRUM Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-1243

Craig Peters (CBRE) 818-907-4616, Richard Ramirez (CBRE) 818-907-4639

LYONS PLAZA 23502- 23504 Lyons Avenue

Lease

CENTRE POINTE PLAZA

REXFORD VALENCIA BUSINESS CENTER

28212 KELLY JOHNSON PARKWAY Suite 280

1271

CENTRE POINTE 21064 Centre Pointe Parkway

RYE CANYON BUSINESS PARK 1346 2186 2206 1088 764

Richard Ramirez (CBRE) 818-907-4639

27441 Tourney Road, Suite 100

23822 W. VALENCIA BLVD Suite # 201

VALENCIA TOWN CENTER IV

25775 McBean Parkway 25880 Tournament Road

VTC IV

28159 AVENUE STANFORD Unit #110 Unit #250

$2.25 SF/MO/MG $2.25 SF/MO/MG

28368 Constellation Road #360

David Solomon (CBRE) 818-907-4628, Matthew Heyn (CBRE) 818-907-4619

VALENCIA CORPORATE PLAZA 28480 Avenue Stanford $315 SF/$15.9M 28470 Avenue Stanford

Lease Lease

THE LYONS BUILDING

25152 SPRINGFIELD COURT Suite # 120 Suite # 140 Suite # 170 Suite # 200 Suite # 240 (can combine suite 240 and 295) Suite # 250 Suite # 295 (can combine suite 240 and 295) Suite # 320

25115 AVENUE STANFORD Suite # A 340 Suite # B 130 Suite # B 215 Suite # B 220 Suite # B 225

1689 1432

Matt Sreden (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-1243, Yair Haimoff (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 818-579-8540

Richard Ramirez (CBRE) 818-907-4639, Craig Peters (CBRE) 818-907-4616

24200 MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY Suite # 120 (can combine suites 120 and 130) Suite # 130 (can combine suites 120 and 130) Suite # 135

24961 THE OLD ROAD Suite # 101 Suite # 104

20 40 43560

Sale

Price

Sale Sale Sale

$.37 SF/$325,000 $.33 SF/$575,000 TBD

Tim Crissman (RE/Max Crissman Commercial Services) 661-295-9300 28541 Witherspoon Parkway

5.51

Sale

$39.00 SF/$9.4M

Jim Ebanks (Realty Advisory Group) 661-702-8880 x 12, Lauren Hunt (Realty Advisory Group) 661-702-8880 x 18 3840 Crown Valley Road 20521 Roy Drive

113 51,697

Sale Sale

$0.35 SF/$1.7M $19.37 SF/$989,000

Randy Cude (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-1244, Alan DiFatta (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-0012 Soledad Canyon Road/Camp Plenty NEC Bouquet Canyon Road & Plum Canyon Road NWC Bouquet Canyon/Madrid Road

22 1.86 3.71

John Z. Cserkuti (NAI Capital) 661-705-3551 SWC SOLEDAD CANYON RD/GOLDEN VALLEY RD

Sale Sale Sale

$2.60 SF/$2.5M $25.00 SF/$2.0M $30.00 SF/$4.9M

28 Î&#x2021; S A N TA C L A R I TA VA L L E Y B U S I N E S S J O U R N A L Valley Business Center Valley Business Center Valley Business Center Valley Business Center Valley Business Center Valley Business Center Valley Business Center

1.19 1.9 2.29 2.67 3.86 4.96 6.15

Sale Sale Sale Sale Sale Sale Sale

$29.00 SF/$1.5M $29.00 SF/$2.4M $27.00 SF/$2.7M $27.00 SF/$3.1M $26.00 SF/$4.4M $27.00 SF/$5.8M $26.00 SF/$6.9M

Kevin Tamura (Daum Commercial) 661-670 -2001, Ron Berndt (Daum Commercial Real Estate) 661-670-2000 Sierra Highway/Crown Valley Road

1.4

Sale

$8.00 SF/$500,000

Pamela Verner (SCV Commercial Real Estate Services) 661-714-5271 16016 Sierra Highway

1.7

Ground Lease

$0.17 SF/MO/NNN

Ron Berndt (Daum Commercial) 661-670-2000 28541 Witherspoon Parkway

5.5

Sale

$39.00 SF/$9.4M

AU G U S T 2019 28408 Industry Dr

8300

Lease

$0.98 SF/MO/NNN

25215 Rye Canyon Road

12024

Lease

$0.95/SF/NNN

John Erickson (Colliers Int.) 661-253-5202, Chris Erickson (Colliers Int.) 661-253-5207 27525 NEWHALL RANCH ROAD Unit # 1

11724

Lease

$0.80 SF/MO/NNN

Chris Jackson (NAI) 818-933-2368, Todd Lorber (NAI Capital) 818-933-2376 28220 Industry Drive

93519

Lease

$0.72 SF/MO/NNN

Craig Peters (CBRE) 818-907-4616, Doug Sonderegger (CBRE) 818-907-4607 28875 Industry Drive

8,822 SF

Sublease

$1.09 SF/MO/G

28839 Industry Drive

15,986 SF

Lease

$0.87 SF/MO/NNN

28851 Industry Drive

14,256 SF

Lease

$0.87 SF/MO/NNN

28839-51 Industry Drive

30,242 SF

Lease

$0.79 SF/MO/NNN

27811 Hancock Parkway, Unit A

54,304 SF

Sublease

$0.72 SF/MO/NNN

James Ebanks (Realty Advisory Group Inc.) 661-702-8880 x 12, Lauren Hunt (Realty Advisory Group Inc.) 661-702-8882 x 18

24715 Avenue Rockefeller

11,025 SF

Lease

$1.09 SF/MO/G

NEWHALL CREEK Railroad Avenue & Wiley Canyon Road 17559 Sierra Highway 28141 Kelly Johnson Parkway

25700-25702 Rye Canyon Road

37,650 SF

Sale

$158 SF/$5.95M

Matt Dierckman (CBRE) 818-502-6752, David Harding (CBRE) 818-502-6731, Greg Geraci (CBRE) 818-502-6741, Billy Walk (CBRE) 818-502-6733

2.76 7.05 19,136 SF

Sale Sale Lease

$18.30 SF/$2.2M $7.33 SF/$2.2M $0.35 SF/MO

Yair Haimoff (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 818-579-8540, Andrew Ghassemi (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 666-567-1241, Matt Sreden (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-1243 Centre Pointe Parkway APN# 2836-018-033

5.29

Sale

10.28 6.14 33,785 29725 SF

Sale Sale Sale Lease

29003 Avenue Sherman 28777 Witherspoon Pkwy, Suite A (IAC)

2680

Lease

$1.15 SF/MO/MG

$14.29 SF/$6.4M $22.42 SF/$6.0M $17.75 SF/$599,999 Not Disclosed

24907 AVENUE AVENUE TIBBITTS Unit C

7050

Lease

$1.00 SF/MO/MG

Lease/Sale

Price

Lease Sublease

$0.73 SF/MO/NNN $0.70 SF/MO/NNN

68123 53750

Craig Peters (CBRE) 818-907-4616

8098 8241 16339

Lease Lease Lease

$1.20 SF/MO/MG $1.20 SF/MO/MG $1.15/MO/MG

2566 5045

Lease Lease

$1.10 SF/MO/NNN $1.10 SF/MO/NNN

Craig Peters (CBRE) 818-907-4616 27520 Avenue Hopkins, Unit F 28347 Constellation Road

Richard Ramirez (CBRE) 818-907-6745 25230 Avenue Stanford

24517

Sale

$149.00

Sam Glendon (CBRE) 818-502-6745, Craig Peters (CBRE) 818-502-6795 24830 Avenue Rockefeller

14,281

Lease

$0.90 SF/MO/NNN

Sam Glendon (CBRE) 818-502-6745, Doug Sonderegger (CBRE) 818-907-4607 VISTA BUSINESS PARK 28305 Livingston Avenue

167990

Lease

$0.65 SF/MO/NNN

6100

Sale

$255 SF/$1.6M

Nigel Stout (JLL) 818-631-2068 29021 Avenue Sherman; Front Unit 101

Kevin Tamura (Daum Commercial) 661-670 -2001, Ron Berndt (Daum Commercial) 661670-2000 28365 - 28369 Constallation Road

34,115 SF (19,687 -14,428)

Sale

$175 SF/$6.0M

Kevin Tamura (Daum Commercial) 661-670-2001, Jerry Sackler (Daum Commercial) 213270-2267 28358 CONSTALLATION ROAD Suite # 620

5202

Lease

$0.74 SF/MO/NNN

James Ebanks (Realty Advisory Group) 661-702-8880 x 12, Lauren Hunt (Realty Advisory Group) 661-702-8880 x 18 GATEWAY CORPORATE POINT 28486 WESTINGHOUSE PLACE Suite #110 DISCOVERY GATEWAY SPECTRUM 28296 Constellation Road 28396 Constellation Road 25371 Rye Canyon Road

7513 5,831 3,180 12,500

Sale Sale Lease Sublease

$225 SF/$1.7M $285 SF/$1.6M $1.10 SF/MO/NNN $0.82 SF/MO/NNN

DISCOVERY GATEWAY SPECTRUM PHASE II

SPECTRUM BUSINESS CENTER 28516 Constellation Road

3,770 2,410

Sale Lease

$299 SF/$1.1M $1.50 SF/MO/NNN

Yair Haimoff (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 818-579-8540, Andrew Ghassemi (Spectrum CommercialReal Estate) 661-567-1241, Matt Sreden (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-1243 25061 Avenue Stanford, Suite 110

28545 Livingston Avenue

173000

Lease

$0.65 SF/MO/NNN

28454 Livingston Avenue

134287

Sub-Lease

$0.65 SF/MO/NNN

Chris Jackson (NAI Capital) 818-933-2368,Todd Lorber (NAI Capital) 818-933- 2376 26841 RUETHER AVENUE Suite # D

1130

1706

Lease

$1.15 SF/MO/IG

Sale

Not Disclosed

Ron Berndt (Daum Commercial) 661/670-2000 13,408

Cole Taylor (Daum Commercial) 661-670-2002, Kevin Tamura (Daum Commercial) 661-670 -2001 26846 Oaks Ave, Unit G, Canyon Country

2000

Lease

$1.05 SF/MO/MG

26846 Oaks Ave, Unit F & G, Canyon Country

4000

Lease

$1.00 SF/MO/MG

Ross Thomas (Delphi Businbess Properties) 818-780-7878 x 104, Chris McKenzie (Delphi Business Properties) 818-780-7878 x 121 26320 Diamond Place #130

2332

Lease

$1.15 SF/MO/NNN

26320 Diamond Place #160

2332

Lease

$1.15 SF/MO/NNN

Pamela Verner (SCV Commercial Real Estate Services) 661-714-5271 26541 Ruether Avenue

8,000

Lease

$0.95 SF/MO/MG

Randy Cude (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-1244 VALENCIA INDUSTRIAL CENTER 24932 AVENUE KEARNY Suite # 2

5375

Lease

Not Disclosed

Yair Haimoff (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 818-579-8540, Randy Cude (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-1244, Andrew Ghassemi (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-1241

Major Industrial Projects THE CENTER AT NEEDHAM RANCH SWQ of Newhall Avenue/Sierra Highway

Sq. Ft.

Sale/Lease

Price

16,000 - 209,559

Sale/Lease

TBD

Craig Peters (CBRE) 818-907-4616, Doug Sonderegger (CBRE) 818-907-4607 Gateway V NNN; Sale price undisclosed

50,743-105,047

Lease

$0.74 SF SF/MO/

50930

Lease

$0.77 SF/MO/NNN

2,507 - 16,545 (Showroom) Lease

$1.30 SF/MO/NNN

VCC; WEST OF I-5/N OF HIGHWAY 126 27788 Hancock Parkway 27736-27772 Hancock Parkway

Craig Peters (CBRE) 818-907-4616, Doug Sonderegger (CBRE) 818-907-4607 IAC Commerce Center (Phase 2)

50,000 - 216,320

Lease

$TBD SF/MO/NNN

29040 AVENUE VALLEY VIEW; WEST OF I-5/N OF HIGHWAY

John DeGrinis, SIOR 818-618-6955, Patrick DuRoss, SIOR 818-219-8903, Jeff Abraham, SIOR 310-880-7403 (Newmark Knight Frank)

Yair Haimoff (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 818-579-8540 28368 CONSTELLATION ROAD Suite # 340

Tim Crissman (ReMax/Crissman Commercial Services) 661-295-9300

26763 Oak Avenue

REXFORD VALENCIA BUSINESS CENTER 28159 AVENUE STANFORD Unit #175 Unit #180 Units #170 & #185

$0.60 SF/MO/NNN

BERNARDS CENTRE POINT PARK 26370 Ruether Avenue

Randy Cude (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 661-567-1244, Yair Haimoff (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 818-579-8540

Industrial Buildings

Lease

Craig Peters (CBRE) 818-907-4616, Doug Sonderegger (CBRE) 818-907-4607

Not Disclosed

Yair Haimoff (Spectrum Commercial Real Estate) 8180-579-8540 23600 Sierra Highway 23568 Sierra Highway 23638 Sierra Highway 27303 Luther Drive

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INNOVATION PARK 25161 Rye Canyon Loop 10215

Future Office Projects MONTICELLO SQUARE (OFFICE & RETAIL) 26701 McBean Parkway 10000

Sq. Ft. Lease

Sale/Lease

Price

$2.75 MMM for office: $3.50 NNN for retail

VISTA BUSINESS CANYON (OFFICE AND RETAIL) 27651 Lincoln Place 57000

Lease

TBD

$1.30 SF/MO/IG

TOURNEY PLACE (BUILDING 6) 27335 Tourney Road

Lease

$2.95 SF/MO/FSG

45675

25020 AVUENUE STANFORD Suite 70 Suite 110

2815 2907

Lease Lease

$1.30 SF/MO/IG $1.30 SF/MO/IG

Richard Ramirez (CBRE) 818-907-4639, Craig Peters (CBRE) 818-907-4616, Doug Sonderegger (CBRE) 818-907-4607

26074 AVENUE HALL Unit 3 Unit 11 Unit 13

4511 3118 3070

Lease Lease Lease

$1.15 SF/MO/IG $1.15 SF/MO/IG $1.15 SF/MO/IG

Craig Peters (CBRE) 818-907-4616, Sam Glendon (CBRE) 818-502-6745

25421 Orchard Village Road (Medical)

41,210

Lease/Sale

TBD

NOTE: Parties interested in further information should contact the listing broker(s) or SCVEDC at (661) 288-4400 or scvedc@scvedc.org

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AU G U S T 2019

CAN’T WE MOVE FASTER?

KEN KELLER SCVBJ Contributor

ungry, driven business owners and CEOs rank at the top of the list of the “most impatient people on the planet.” The ones I know walk fast, drive fast, talk fast and think fast. I’m no slouch when it comes to being impatient, but compared to some of these folks, I am in the slow lane. It’s not enough to get frustrated, and mad, slam the door and yell at people. That changes nothing except the decision of good people to depart your company. If you want things to happen in your company with more urgency, you are going to have to show people how to do what you want done. Here is the advice I give my clients: The first is to spend less time planning and more time simply getting things done. General George S. Patton said, “A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week.” This includes those in sales. There is nothing wrong with telling sales people that they must schedule their first out of the office appointment to be held by 8 a.m. and that they aren’t welcome back into the office before 4 p.m. In-between time is to be with clients, prospects or referral sources. Second, focus on profitability. Reign in discounts, promotional offers, off invoice allowances and giveaways. Surprisingly, many companies do not know what they sell is actually profitable and what isn’t. The analysis can be done by product line or brand, by size, geography, by channel of distribution and by client. Third, the grim reaper of cost cutting should never be put to bed.

Here is the advice I give my clients. The first is to spend less time planning and more time simply getting things done ... Second, focus on profitability. Reign in discounts, promotional offers, off invoice allowances and giveaways. Don’t step over dimes to pick up dollars; get the dimes, because they add up quickly. Start with your largest dollar volume vendors and start negotiating right down the list. There is nothing wrong with taking the time to review every invoice before it gets paid, and it’s perfectly acceptable to question add-ons, especially ones not agreed to. Fourth, remember, cash remains king. Personally reviewing the accounts receivable list is not micromanaging. It’s being smart about finances when people owe your company for orders already fulfilled. It’s also a good idea to see exactly what the “AR team” is doing to collect money. In many accounting departments, collections is the last task on the “to do” list because no one likes making the calls. The fifth is to be leaner, meaner and more nimble by doing a thorough job of spring cleaning. When in doubt about filing cabinets, stacks of paper, and other clutter, put them away, out of sight. Spend time shredding, dusting, painting, cleaning and rearranging furniture to improve focus and productivity. No one wants to work in a dark, dirty place; everyone prefers to be in a clean, well-lit and organized place where they are proud to spend time every day. Sixth, and last, speed up decisionmaking. This goes back to the Patton quote. What most business owners and CEOS don’t realize is that not making a decision is actually making a decision. But the “not now decision” is never communicated as such. This leaves everyone in limbo. The waiting kills momentum, the spirit and the enthusiasm of people. Do it often enough, delay long

enough and people just may go to work somewhere else. Saying “we need to move faster” and having it actually happen depends whether the top executive wants this reality. If so, step up and lead by example, teaching employees what the expectations are. Every employee will be watching.

Ken Keller is an executive coach who works with small and midsize B2B company owners, CEOs and entrepreneurs. He facilitates formal top executive peer groups for business expansion, including revenue growth, improved internal efficiencies and greater profitability. Email:Ken. Keller@strategicadvisoryboards.com. Keller’s column reflects his own views and not necessarily those of the SCVBJ.

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The List: S ANTA C LARITA V ALLEY H OTELS R ANK

HOTEL NAME

# ROOMS

YEAR BUILT

BUSINESS-RELATED ACCOMODATIONS AND CONTACT

CONTACT INFORMATION

Hyatt Valencia

244

1998

Complimentary Wi-Fi, full restaurant and lounge, al fresco dining option on patio with fireplace, valet, eight ballrooms, business center, sundry market.

24500 Town Center Dr., Valencia (661) 799-1234 www.valencia.hyatt.com

Embassy Suites Valencia

156

2007

Banquet rooms, boardroom, restaurant, bar, Wi-Fi.

28508 Westinghouse Pl., Valencia (661) 257-3111 www.embassysuites3.hilton.com

Hilton Garden Inn Valencia Six Flags

152

2007

Free Wi-Fi, business center, 4 conference/ballrooms, mini fridge, microwave, pool, gym.

27710 The Old Rd., Valencia (661) 254-8800 www.hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com

Courtyard Valencia

140

2003

One boardroom for up to 10 people, one meeting room for up to 50 people, free Wi-Fi, catering.

28523 Westinghouse Pl., Valencia (661) 257-3220 www.marriott.com/hotels

Hampton Inn Santa Clarita

128

1987

Business center, pool, gym, one meeting room for up to 30, free Wi-Fi, catering.

25259 The Old Rd., Newhall (661) 253-2400 www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com

Rodeway Inn Magic Mountain Area

120

1989

Free Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, pool, some handicap-accessible rooms. Call reservations for a corporate rate.

31558 Castaic Rd., Castaic (661) 295-1100 www.choicehotels.com

Holiday Inn Express Valencia

118

2002

Conference room for up to 48 people, free Wi-Fi, business center, fitness center.

27513 Wayne Mills Pl., Santa Clarita (661) 284-2101 www.ihg.com

La Quinta Inn & Suites Santa Clarita

112

2006

Boardroom seating for eight, meeting room seating for up to 40 people, free high-speed Wi-Fi, free breakfast, fitness center, outdoor heated swimming pool and spa.

25201 The Old Rd., Stevenson Ranch (661) 286-1111 www.laquintasantaclaritastevensonranch.com

Extended Stay America — Los Angeles — Valencia

104

2000

Free Wi-Fi and free grab-and-go breakfast. Ask for Jaquie Townsend.

24940 W. Pico Canyon Rd., Valencia (661) 255-1044 www.extendedstayamerica.com

Comfort Suites

100

1997

Free Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, fitness center, pool, business center with computers and printers.

25380 N. The Old Rd., Stevenson Ranch (661) 254-7700 www.choicehotels.com

Residence Inn Santa Clarita

1997

Full kitchens in suites, one boardroom for up to 10, five meeting rooms up to 150, free Wi-Fi , catering, pet friendly.

25320 The Old Rd., Santa Clarita (661) 290-2800 www.marriott.com

Fairfield Inn Santa Clarita

1997

Meeting room space is shared with Residence Inn, free Wi-Fi, pet friendly.

25340 The Old Rd., Santa Clarita (661) 290-2828 www.marriott.com

Days Inn Castaic

N/A

Free Wi-Fi, business center, guest laundry, free continental breakfast, spa, fridge and microwave.

31410 Castaic Rd., Castaic (661) 295-1070 www.daysinn.com

MUSIC

Continued from page 9

the SCV and music is mirrored by Drifters Cocktails, a bar on Soledad Canyon Road, whose owners have revamped the locale with new sound systems from Hockenbury’s shop for live shows and even host art festivals. Just south of the music store is downtown Newhall, where the arts and entertainment scene “is kickstarting what’s going on in the (Santa Clarita) Valley. With the growth of Newhall, the breweries that have been popping up, Thursdays at The Main, it’s all being a huge contribution,” said Hockenbury. Santa Clarita is not quite where it would be for people to mark the

PHOTO BY CORY RUBIN / THE SIGNAL area as a music destination, but Lantis, arts and events manager with there’s potential, according to Phil the city of Santa Clarita.

“I’ve been involved with the arts for over 20 years and there’s been an expansion of the music scene,” he said. “It’s an interesting time because there are more venues but not enough. We have the Main, The Canyon and several restaurants that offer venues for local and outside performers. “It seems like, to me, that there is a rising interest particularly in folks who are performing than folks attending performances. There’s a lot of local talent, but the venues, talent and audience haven’t all quite aligned, yet. It takes a lot of components, but we’re transitioning into that; we’re in a formation period to become a vibrant music scene.” For more information about Keyboard Galleria, visit keyboardgalleria.com.

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AU G U S T 2019 FOUR QUESTIONS

JEFF PRANG

market value at the time of transfer, but various local ballot measures, including voted indebtedness and parcel taxes, increases the effective rate above that. Once the Auditor-Controller applies the tax rate, it is transferred to the Tax Collector, who sends out bills and collects taxes.

Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang was sworn in as the 27th assessor in 2014 and reelected in 2018. We asked Prang to explain his role in the property tax system for Los Angeles County. Anyone who’d like more information from the assessor can contact his oﬃce at (213) 893-1239 1. Please describe the role of the Los Angeles County Assessor? The Assessor’s Office is the foundation of the property tax system, which this year will provide over $16 billion to local governments and school districts across Los Angeles County. Now, I often start by telling people what I do not do — I do not collect taxes. There is another guy, with a really intuitive title that does that: the tax collector. Actually, there are five departments involved in the local property tax system. The Assessor’s Office is the first in the process. We are responsible for determining the value of property used to calculate your taxes. We are primarily appraisers. However, we also administer a number of savings programs for homeowners, for veterans, for seniors, those with disabilities, and the victims of natural disasters.

PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL 2. Explain how the process works under Proposition 13? Property taxes in California are governed by Prop. 13, which was passed by voters in 1978. Prop. 13 introduced event-based reassessment. That means that instead of property being re-valued every year, or every few years, as is done in other states, property in California is only reassessed if there is a transfer of ownership or new construction. So when you buy a house, or other property, my office enrolls the market value at the time of purchase, which remains the assessed value (or baseyear value) of your home until there is a transfer (or new construction) plus a maximum annual inflation adjustment of 2 percent. Prop. 13 mandates a statewide property tax rate of 1 percent of

3. You’ve previously discussed a tax savings programs available. Please describe those for us? These are resources available to all homeowners, whether you are a veteran, a senior, those with disabilities, and even victims of natural disasters. Probably the most easily available program is the Homeowner’s Exemption. It’s quite simple: The only requirement is that you own your home and it’s your primary residence. Just fill out an application and you will automatically save $70 on your property taxes every year. $70 may not be a lot of money, but it’s practically automatic and it’s free. We actually estimate that as many as a third of eligible homeowners, do not file for the homeowner’s exemption, leaving about $30 million in tax-savings that goes unclaimed each year in L.A. County. Another program allows parents, and in some cases grandparents, to transfer not only their property, but their property tax-base to their kids/grandkids. If you have owned your home for a long period of time, your lower tax could be worth a substantial amount of savings. And still another program allows anyone 55 and older to move, and take their low tax-base with them. This is particularly helpful if you are looking to downsize in retirement, or after the kids leave home. Let’s say the unthinkable happens and your home is damaged in an earthquake or wildfire, or some other natural disaster, you are eligible for property tax relief. The requirement is that your property’s damage is at least

$10,000, and you must apply within 12 months of the disaster. My office has spent significant hours both doing outreach and processing applications for the most recent wildfires. We also offer similar resources for those with disabilities that require special accommodations. 4. What do you think the future holds for property taxes in the Santa Clarita Valley? The total assessed value of properties in the Santa Clarita Valley for 2018 was $32.6 billion, which reflects a growth of 6.2 percent over 2017. That represents 59,196 single-family homes and condos, 490 apartment buildings and 4,702 commercial properties. We are projecting a growth countywide at about 5.8 percent. Property values in Santa Clarita are going to continue to grow. My office determines the value of a property that then turns into tax dollars. We are the foundation of the property tax system, which as I mentioned earlier will provide this year almost $16 billion in tax revenue for schools and other vital government services, including public health, mental health, fire and police, parks and libraries. Our goal is to establish a fair and accurate value for all property, so that each person pays what they are supposed to pay. If I do not do my job right, then those tax dollars are lost to the system when they should be going to your schools, your affordable housing, and your mental health services. The Los Angeles County Assessor is the vital first step on the journey to tax revenue that pays for the services we have come to rely on and we have come to expect in our daily lives.

CITY RECEIVES FINANCE AWARD FOR INVESTMENT POLICY BY SIGNAL STAFF The city of Santa Clarita received an award from the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada for its Fiscal Year 2019-20 Investment Policy. This year marked the 25th consecutive year Santa Clarita received the nationally recognized Investment Policy Certificate of Excellence Award from the association for its success in developing a comprehensive written investment policy, the city stated in a news release this week.

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In order to receive certification, investment policies must be carefully reviewed by the association’s

Investment Policy Certification Committee. The committee is comprised of 15 public and private

sector volunteers from across North America. For a policy to receive certification, it must be approved by all reviewers on 18 areas spelled out in the model investment policy. This policy includes elements the association deems essential to a written investment policy such as policy, scope, a delegation of authority, ethics and conflicts of interest. For more information about the award, contact Brittany Houston of the city’s finance division at bhouston@santa-clarita. com or by phone at 661-255-4996.

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WHITTAKER-BERMITE SOIL CLEANUP COMPLETE, OFFICIALS REPORT BY TAMMY MURGA Signal Staff Writer

fter more than a decade, the Whittaker-Bermite cleanup reached a significant milestone this month as soil remediation efforts in contaminated areas are now complete, according to officials close to the matter. The nearly 1,000 acres in the Santa Clarita Valley’s center core is clear of toxic material known as volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, trapped in the soil, said Jose Diaz, senior project manager with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, which supervises the site cleanup performed by the Whittaker Corp. “It took a number of years,” he said. “This is a significant milestone because obviously there’s a lot of resources, and it’s a very expensive process to deal with in getting the site cleaned up and getting it ready for use in the future.” VOCs are organic chemicals that easily turn to vapors or gases, which are released from burning fuel such as coal, gasoline or natural gas. These chemicals are extremely hazardous as they can cause short- and long-term adverse health effects including eye and respiratory tract irritation and visual disorders, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The Whittaker-Bermite property, located south of Saugus Speedway

City officials discuss a presentation on the Whittaker Bermite property at Santa Clarita City Hall in 2018. The cleanup effort on the site was recently declared complete. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO. on Soledad Canyon Road, was a working munition manufacturing site up until the 1980s. Its soil was contaminated in certain areas and contamination leaked into the valley’s groundwater. While soil has been remedied, treatment of health-hazardous perchlorate in the groundwater is estimated to continue for 30 years or more, said Diaz. The Saugus Aquifer Treatment Plant, built in 2017 on the property next to the Metrolink Train Station on Soledad Canyon Road, will continue to pump and treat water over the next few decades, according to

city Senior Planner James Chow. Some tasks still underway include ongoing maintenance, as well as backfilling and sorting through a landfill to address any potential harm. Completion is expected to take a couple of months, added Chow. The Whittaker Corp. will also be preparing reports to submit to DTSC as part of a reporting process on soil remediation risk evaluation that will be used to help DTSC determine land use, said Chow. Of the undeveloped 996 acres, an estimated 20 acres, or 2%, will be restricted from development for health-sensitive reasons such as for

schools, homes or day cares, said Diaz. Other factors for building restrictions include fault lines and an aqueduct in the area. “It’s all soil management and paperwork at this point,” said Diaz. “Developers want to hear how clean is ‘clean,’ and how much can they use for development but that will come later on. We will ensure that they’re not buying damaged goods.” On Thursday, a multi-jurisdictional committee, which included members of the City Council, DTSC and representatives of Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, and Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, met at City Hall to hear updates on the cleanup. “This has been a long time coming, a physical activity costing millions of dollars but a conclusion was reached that a cleanup of the surface soil has been completed to the standards of the Department of Toxic Substances Control,” said Councilman Bob Kellar, who is part of the multi-jurisdictional committee. “Does this resolve every issue at the Whittaker-Bermite site? No, the contamination of the (groundwater) will continue to be addressed for decades but we have the abilities to do so. It’s been a very fine collaborative with the city, the Whittaker Corp., insurance companies and the Castaic Lake Water Agency, now the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency.”

SCV COMPANY RELEASES NEW BATTERY PROTOTYPE BY TAMMY MURGA Signal Staff Writer

anta Clarita-based BioSolar Inc. is seeking to create need for high-energy and highpower batteries, and the completion of its commercial-grade prototype lithium-ion batteries could meet a growing market demand. The company, a developer of energy-storage technology headquartered in Lost Canyon Road, announced it was building the first batch of the commercial-grade prototype in 21700 lithium-ion cylindrical cell format, a relatively new setup for battery cells more frequently used today in power tools and electric cars.

“BioSolar is currently developing a technology to increase storage capacity, lower the cost and extend the life of next generation lithiumion batteries,” said David Lee, CEO of BioSolar. A battery has two primary parts: an anode and a cathode. Currently, graphite is the most commonly used anode material, but silicon, or Si, has attracted “significant attention” for its natural abundance, non-toxicity and a theoretical capacity of more than 10 times that of graphite. This is what’s different about BioSolar’s prototype. “Silicon (Si) is one of the most promising anode materials being considered for next-generation, highenergy and high-power lithium-ion

“BioSolar is currently developing a technology to increase storage capacity, lower the cost and extend the life of next generation lithium-ion batteries.” — David Lee, CEO of BioSolar batteries,” said Lee. “However, Si anodes are not without their drawbacks. They suffer from large capacity fading and tremendous volume changes during lithium-ion charge-discharge cycling.” Simply put, silicon breaks down quickly and can affect battery performance and cycle life. To overcome the challenges that come with silicon, BioSolar’s additive technology is built to

work with all types of silicon anodes including nanoparticles, porous structures and composites with carbon. “The eventual goal is to demonstrate commercial viability and achieve increased exposure to both end-user customers and battery manufacturers who are seeking technologies like ours,” Lee said, “with the potential to drive down cost and improve performance.”

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MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS BY TAMMY MURGA Signal Staff Writer

everal Southern California counties and cities increased the minimum wage July 1, including in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Employers with 26 or more employees must pay a minimum of $14.25 an hour, an increase of $1 from last year’s wage, as of the start of this month. For those with 25 or fewer employees, the hourly rate increased from $12 to $13.25. In the Santa Clarita Valley, the wage increase would only affect areas outside of the city of Santa Clarita boundaries, such as Castaic and Stevenson Ranch, which follow the county minimum wage guidelines. Employers within the city of Santa Clarita follow the state minimum wage, which was last raised on Jan. 1. The next scheduled date to raise the statewide minimum wage is Jan. 1, 2020, to $12 an hour for employers with fewer than 26 employees and to $13 an hour for those with 26 or more workers.

As part of a six-year plan created by Senate Bill 3, which was signed into law by former Gov. Jerry Brown, the California minimum wage is scheduled to increase to $15 per hour by 2022 for large businesses, or those with more than 25 employees, and 2023 for smaller businesses. By 2024, the wage would change based on the Consumer Price Index increase. “The city of Santa Clarita is on a different schedule,” said Alison Needham with the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp. “Those within the city boundaries get wage increases on Jan. 1 and those in (the) unincorporated county get raises on July 1.” Just before the statewide minimum wage increase in January, a survey conducted by the SCVEDC showed that more than 70% of local companies surveyed had not incorporated minimum wage increases into their financial plans. Data showed that companies had instead raised prices on products and services as a way to manage the wage changes or add

Jay Schutz, owner of various McDonald’s restaurant locations in the Santa Clarita Valley, speaks at a 2018 minimum wage forum at College of the Canyons University Center. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO fewer employees, rather than incorporate increases into their growth plans. During an informational event on the minimum wage held in August at College of the Canyons, SCVEDC officials and Brian Koegle, a partner at Poole & Shaffery LLP, advised employers to prepare to face risks if they did not keep an eye on recent and upcoming county and state

mandates for employment. Koegle suggested companies work with human resources professionals, legal counsel or attend information meetings to better address the scheduled wage increases. To find out if a local business falls within the unincorporated area of L.A. County, use the county’s precincts map application by visiting lavote.net/apps/precinctsmaps.

OAKMONT OF VALENCIA HOSTS RIBBON-CUTTING BY EMILY ALVARENGA Signal Staff Writer

fter deciding to expand their services to create a new senior living community, Oakmont of Valencia has opened its doors to residents and hosted its ribbon-cutting ceremony. This is Oakmont’s second location in Santa Clarita, an addition that was created to respond to the growing number of seniors in the community. “Three-and-a-half years ago, we did this (at the) Santa Clarita (location), and it was such an amazing experience,” said Executive Director Margie Veis. “That day, we talked about how there was such a need in our community for more senior living (facilities) … What an opportunity for myself, for my team and for our community, Santa Clarita, to have this beautiful, beautiful building to take care of our residents, to build a family at this community.” The new location is already 80%

Attendees Kim Rollins, left, and Robert Campbell receive champagne from caregiver Safia Allibhoy at the grand opening celebration for Oakmont of Valencia. PHOTOS BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL reserved, and six residents have already moved in, Veis said. “In just a few short years that Oakmont has been part of this community, it’s become more than buildings. It’s become the people that live here; it’s become a wonderful brand of a great quality of life; and it’s become the people that work here,” said Marlee Lauffer, president of Henry Mayo

Newhall Hospital Foundation. Oakmont was also joined by elected officials, who congratulated the community for its dedication to senior well-being. “This is more than a facility. This a community,” said state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita. “We have friends that live in Oakmont of Santa Clarita, and they love it there, and their

families love to go visit them there, so we really appreciate the investment in our community and the level of commitment to the residents.” The event concluded with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, which was cut by Veis and new Oakmont resident Roz Allen. This new location has an emphasis in memory care, “because those were the families we were turning away most and had the biggest need,” Veis said, which hits home for some, including Jonathan Ahmadi, a representative for Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce. “My mother-in-law has ALS, so coming to a facility like this, seeing what the rooms are like, seeing the care that’s provided for people really warms my heart,” Ahmadi said. “I see firsthand the destructive power of a disease like ALS, like Alzheimer’s, so I wanted to thank the staff here for the work that you do and the care that you provide to the seniors in this community.”

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LESSONS ON A MONDAY PAUL BUTLER Signal Contributing Writer

o help put our children through university, I’ve been teaching at an expensive private college in Los Angeles on Mondays. I have learned a lot from four people at this college who aren’t even teachers. George is my boss. He is the chair of the Business Department. George is about 70 and just loves working. He’s originally from the South, and he’s what you might call a “Southern gentleman.” He wears a bow tie and speaks very quietly. George is a man of impeccable character. He always does what he says. He listens twice as much as he speaks. He believes in me and gives me space to do what I do well. Some would call him a “servant leader” — I just call him a “gentleman.” USTESS IS A SECURITY GUARD. He says “good morning” to every student regardless of his or her demeanor. I asked him about his welcoming attitude once and he told me: “Gotta look out for these kids. Some of them look sad. It’s as if they’re lost or confused about life. I can’t be their Papa, but I can welcome them to the gift of a new day, every day and try and put a smile on their faces.”

I believe with all my heart that George is perhaps, the best leader I’ve ever worked for. He sees himself as a servant — he turns the organizational pyramid upsidedown. He has a mindset that he’s meant to be of service to his staff, whereas mediocre managers make it all about them LEO WORKS IN THE PRINT ROOM. When I first started working there, people told me Leo was miserable and unhelpful because he wears all black. I told them I love the Beatles and they used to wear all black when they were just starting out and so maybe I’ll like Leo, too. Leo is synonymous with his name — he’s a big lion. I can tell he’s had a tough start in life. He carries the bruises. I can see them on his face. I can see them tattooed on his skin. I can hear it in the words he chooses to use. But I sense there is a big heart behind that hard exterior. ELSA IS IN HER LATE 20S. SHE IS THE CLEANER. I have seen the way the students look down on her when they drop their Starbucks trash into the bucket she pushes. They spend more in five minutes than she earns in two hours. Most students don’t even acknowledge her. She’s invisible to most — but not to me, because I know her story. Elsa has three children and her dream is for her boyfriend to marry her. “I dream of being a bride,” she

once told me. “I love my man. He is the father of our children. He doesn’t believe in marriage. He says we have a good thing going and he doesn’t want to jinx it — but I’d love, one day to say the words, ‘I do.’” I asked her how she feels when some of these rich kids ignore her, or don’t thank her for her service. She told me: “I know what you mean — I sense their disrespect for me, but I have someone who loves me — who has stayed with me. I have been blessed with three beautiful children…anyway, my job is to empty the trash and clean the classrooms. That’s my job and I do it to the very best of my ability.” So what can we learn from these four wonderful real life characters whom I work with every Monday on Grand and 9th in the City of Angels? I believe with all my heart that George is perhaps, the best leader I’ve ever worked for. He sees himself as a servant — he turns the organizational pyramid upside-down. He has a mindset that he’s meant to be of service to his staff, whereas mediocre managers make it all about them. In Ustess, I am reminded of the principle that we cannot change people but we can influence them. I don’t think his life ambition was to

be working security in his late 50’s but I believe he has just decided to bloom where he was planted. I found by treating Leo in a way I would like to be treated, it has yielded a mutually respectful relationship and we make a good partnership. I teach and he prints. I couldn’t teach unless I have prints, and he’d have nothing to print if I didn’t teach. We’re mutually interdependent. In Elsa, I see great dignity — that regardless of how others treat you, she knows who she is. She is satisfied with much in her life and unsatisfied with some aspects ... but she has a peace about her that surpasses my simple understanding. Thank you George, Ustess, Leo and Elsa: “Thank you for each, teaching me so much. It’s an honor to serve these students alongside you.” Paul Butler is a Santa Clarita resident and a client partner with Newleaf Training and Development of Valencia (newleaf-ca. com). The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Signal newspaper. For questions or comments, email Butler at paul.butler@newleaf-ca. com. 100 YEARS

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