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Date Adopted:
Date Approved:
Effective Date:
City Attorney Approval: ______
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Resolution No. ____________
RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, AS SUCCESSOR TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT APN 468-192-13T AND 468-192-14T TO
BE EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND
WHEREAS, the City of Fresno as Successor to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fresno (City) is the owner of real properties located on the south side of Ventura Street, east of O Street, Fresno, California . A 0.14-acre parcel (APN 468-192-13T) and a 0. 30-acre parcel (APN 468- 192-14T) (Properties), as more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference; and WHEREAS, the Surplus Land Act (California Government Code sections 54220 through 54236) is generally intended to make a local agency's surplus land (i.e., land not needed for the agency's use) available for potential acquisition by affordable housing sponsors for affordable housing purposes or by other local public entities; and WHEREAS, California Government Code section 54221(b) requires that prior to taking any action to dispose of land that is subject to the Surplus Land Act, the City Council must, at a public meeting, declare the land either surplus land or exempt surplus land; and
WHEREAS, under the Surplus Land Act, land shall be declared either “surplus land” or “exempt surplus land” as supported by written findings, before a local agency may take any action to dispose of it consistent with the agency’s policies or procedures; and
WHEREAS, the unimproved parcels are not being used by the City; nor does the City intend to use the Properties for any future purposes; and
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WHEREAS, the City’s interest in the Properties shall be declared exempt surplus land pursuant to Government Code section 54221(f)(1)(B), land that is less than one-half acre in area (21,780 square feet) and is not contiguous to land owned by a state or local agency that is used for open-space or low- and moderate-income housing purposes; and WHEREAS, none of the characteristics outlined in Government Code section 54221(f)(2) apply to the Property; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Government Code section 54221(b)(1), the land is owned in fee simple by the City, and the governing body takes formal action in a regular public meeting declaring that the land is surplus and is not necessary for the agency’s use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
1. The City Council hereby declares the Properties (APN 468-192-13T and 468-192-14T), located on the south side of Ventura Street, east of O Street, , Fresno, California, to be exempt surplus land pursuant to California Government Code section 54221(f)(1)(B), as a small surplus land parcel that is less than one -half acre in area (21,780 square feet) and is not contiguous to land owned by a state or local agency that is used for open-space or low- and moderate-income housing purposes.
2. This resolution shall be effective upon final approval.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, AMY K. ALLER , City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held on the day of 2026.
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT :
ABSTAIN :
Mayor Approval: , 2026
Mayor Approval/No Return: , 2026
Mayor Veto: , 2026
Council Override Vote: , 2026
AMY K. ALLER
City Clerk
By:
Deputy Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By:
Angela M. Karst Date
Senior Deputy City Attorney
Attachment: Exhibit A
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EXHIBIT “A”
Legal Description
EXHIBIT “A”
Legal Description
The land referred to is situated in the County of Fresno, City of Fresno, State of California, and is described as follows:
Parcel 1:
THAT PORTION OF LOTS 27 TO 32, INCL USIVE IN BLOCK 139 OF THE TOWN OF FRESNO, ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 13, 1887, IN "MAP SHOWING SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK NOS. 139 AND 140 OF THE TOWN OF FRESNO, CALIFORNIA," IN PLAT BOOK 1 AT PAGE 27 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF FRESNO COUNTY, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF "O" STREET 20 FEET SOUTHEASTERLY FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK, 130 FEET TO THE LINE DIVIDING LOTS 26 AND 27 OF SAID BLOCK; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID DIVIDING LINE A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTHWESTERLY 130 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES SOUTHWESTERLY 50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
APN: 468-192-13T
Parcel 2:
THE NORTHEASTERLY (REAR) 100 FEET OF LOTS 27, 28, 29, 30 AND 31, AND THE NORTHEASTERLY (REAR) 100 FEET OF THE SOUTHEASTERLY 5 FEET OF LOT 32 IN BLOCK 139 OF THE TOWN OF FRESNO, ACCORDING TO THE MAP RECORDED JUNE 08, 1876, IN VOLUME 1 OF MAPS AT PAGE 2 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDED OF FRESNO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
APN: 468-192-14T