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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 AGENCY OF THE CITY OF FRESNO
DECLARING PROPERTY APN 468-223-01T; 468- 223-02T
AND 468-223-19T 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 M S treet, Fresno, California. A 0.18 -acre parcel (APN 468-223-01T), a
0.09-acre parcel (APN 468- 223-02T) and a 0.18 -acre parcel (APN 468- 223-19T) (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) require 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
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WHEREAS, the unimproved parcels are not being used by the City; and the City does not intend to use the Properties for any future purposes; and 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 Properties; 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 468-223-01T, 468- 223-02T and 468-223-19T), located on the south side of Ventura Street, east of M Street, Fresno, California, to be exempt surplus land pursuant to Government Code section 54221(f)(1)(B), as s mall surplus land parcel s that are less than one- half acre in area (21,780 square feet) and are 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:
LOTS 1 AND 2 OF BLOCK 184 OF THE CITY OF FRESNO, IN THE CITY OF FRESNO,
COUNTY OF FRESNO, STATE OF CALI FORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1, PAGE 25 OF MAPS, FRESNO COUNTY RECORDS.
APN: 468-223-01T
Parcel 2:
LOT 3 OF BLOCK 184 OF CITY OF FRESNO, COUNTY OF FRESNO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 468, PAGE 22 OF MAPS, FRESNO COUNTY RECORDS.
APN: 468-223-02T
Parcel 3:
LOT 4 IN BLOCK 184 OF THE TOWN OF FRESNO, CITY OF FRESNO, COUNTY OF
FRESNO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1, PAGE 25 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.
ALONG WITH THAT PORTION OF LOTS 5 AND 6 IN BLOCK 184 OF THE TOWN OF
FRESNO, CITY OF FRESNO, COUNTY OF FRESNO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1 PAGE 25 OF MAPS, IN THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 5; THENCE (1) ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOTS 5 AND 6, SOUTH 40°59'16" EAST, 30.08 FEET; THENCE (2) SOUTH 52°05'38" WEST, 140.41 FEET; THENCE (3) NORTH 84°34'22" WEST, 14.51 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 5; THENCE (4) ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE NORTH 40°59'51" WEST, 12.00 FEET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 5; THENCE (5) ALONG SAID NORTHWESTERLY LINE, NORTH 49° 00' 09" EAST, 150.21 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
APN: 468-223-19T