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DECLARE AS EXEMPT SURPLUS TWO VACANT CITY-OWNED PARCELS, FORMERLY KNOWN AS ARMY WELL 1 AND THE LA GRANADA BOOSTER STATION ON CALIFORNIA AVENUECITY COUNCILJuly 16, 2024Community & Economic Development Department RiversideCA.gov2
1. On December 28, 1961, the City of Riverside (City)entered into a Waterworks System AcquisitionAgreement with La Granada Water Company (LaGranada) allowing La Granada to sell its assets to theCity, including Army Well 1, the La Granada BoosterStation, Army Well 3, and Iselin Wells 1 & 2.2. Since the late sixties to early 1970s, the wells and boosterstation have remained dormant and are no longer inoperation.BACKGROUND 7/3/2024
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3. Enacted in 1968, the Surplus Land Act (Act) requires all localagencies to prioritize affordable housing when disposing of surplusland.4. In 2014, the Act was amended defining a qualified proposal,prioritizing proposals to encourage the most housing units at thedeepest affordability and providing realistic timeframes fornegotiations.5. In 2019, the Act was amended again requiring local agencies tonotify the State of available surplus property for potential housingdevelopment.BACKGROUND RiversideCA.gov4
6. On October 11, 2023, Senate Bill 747, GovernmentCode Section 54221 (f)(1)(B)(2), was approveddefining exempt surplus land to mean surplus landthat is less than one-half acre in area and is notcontiguous to land owned by a state or local agencythat is used for open-space or low- and moderate-income housing purposes.BACKGROUND 7/3/2024
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1. The two subject properties are located between Wheeler Street andLido Drive on California Avenue in the Ramona District bearingAssessor’s Parcel Number 193-072-032 for the Army Well 1 andAssessor’s Parcel Number 193-074-012 for the La Granada BoosterStation.2. Properties are to be sold in their “as is” condition, including existingfacilities, and the prospective buyer would be responsible for theremoval or capping of the wells prior to any development.3. Approved by HCD, both parcels meet the requirements as defined bySenate Bill 747 for exempt surplus land.DISCUSSION RiversideCA.gov6
Subject Sites:1. Each parcel is approximately 13,200 sf, outlined in dashed yellow lines2. Zoning: Residential (R-1-7000)3. General Plan Designation: Medium Density Residential4. Appraised value $198,000/eachFORMER LA GRANADA BOOSTER STATION & WELLS
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Strategic Plan Priority No. 5 – High Performing GovernmentGoal 5.4 –Achieve and maintain financial health by addressing gaps between revenues and expenditures and aligning resources with strategic priorities to yield the greatest impact.Cross-Cutting Threads
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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That the City Council:1. Adopt a Resolution to declare as exempt surplus vacant City-owned land,two parcels approximately 13,200 square feet each, located in theRamona District area between Wheeler Street and Lido Drive on CaliforniaAvenue bearing Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 193-072-032 and 193-074-012;and2. Authorize the marketing and sale of the Property pursuant to Assembly Bill1486 and SB 747, in accordance with the City’s Administrative Manual08.003.00 for the Disposition and Sale of City-owned Real Property.RECOMMENDATIONS