Form Rev 2/18/2025
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR PARK PROPERTY LOCATED AT
415 EAST J STREET
WHEREAS, in June 1972, the Chula Vista City Council approved a lease agreement with the State of California for the 50-year lease of a 1.9-acre (Right of Way Parcel DD 11004-01-02) State Highway excess property adjacent to Halecrest Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, a major condition of the lease required the City to develop a park and in 1974 Halecrest Park opened to the public and in May 2000, the Chula Vista City Council renamed the park to Gayle L. McCandliss Park in honor of former Mayor Gayle L. McCandliss; and
WHEREAS, the lease for McCandliss Park expired on October 31, 2022, and the City has negotiated a lease renewal with the California Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, McCandliss Park is a community asset that provides residents with access to open space and outdoor recreation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves the Lease Agreement , between the City and the California Department of Transportation, in the fo rm presented , with such minor m odifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk and authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute same.
Presented by Approved as to form by
___________________________ ___________________________ Tiffany Allen Marco A. Verdugo
City Manager City Attorney