Regular Meeting
10/16/23 06:00 PM
City Manager Department
Kody Tompkins
Other
Doc ID: 5492
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
APPROVAL OF LETTER TO UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT,
REQUESTING DIRECT SALE OF LAND TO THE CITY OF BARSTOW
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
DISCUSSION:
The City of Barstow (Barstow) to solicit cooperation from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as it relates to supporting Barstow’s emerging public purpose and economic development endeavors. In anticipation of significant growth in employment, housing, and commercial businesses, Barstow is currently working to promote a dual mission of fostering economic development while providing the physical and social infrastructure that will improve the quality of life for the public and the current and future residents of Barstow.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None: At this time
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve letter to United States of America, Bureau of Land Management, Requesting Direct Sale of Land to the City of Barstow, APNS: 042819101, 042821104, 042817106, and direct City Manager to enter into land acquisition negotiations with the Bureau of Land Management. Sending this letter is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act per CEQA Guidelines sections 15312 and 15378(b)(4,5).