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RESOLUTION TO DECLARE AS EXEMPT SURPLUSCITY-OWNED LAND FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE SUGARLOAF BOOSTER STATIONCITY COUNCILFebruary 25, 2025Community & Economic Development RiversideCA.gov2
•Enacted in 1968, the Surplus Land Act (Act) requires all local agencies to prioritize affordable housing when disposing of surplus land. •In 2019, the Act was amended requiring local agencies to notify the State of available surplus property for potential housing development. •On January 9, 2023, the Board of Public Utilities approved the Pressure Reducing Station Conversion Project. BACKGROUND1 2 2/13/2025
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Subject Site:•Approximately 8,948 sf, outlined in a yellow line.•Zoning: Residential (R-1-7000)•General Plan Designation: Residential Medium Density•Appraised value $110,000•City to reserve an 843 sf permanent easement for a pressure reducing stationFORMER SUGARLOAF BOOSTER STATION RiversideCA.gov4
•The Sugarloaf Booster Station was originally built in 1968 and supplied water to the Blaine 1300 Pressure Zone.•Many of the components and equipment have exhausted their useful service and are no longer being manufactured or are available.DISCUSSION3 4 2/13/2025
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•Remaining on the Property are a concrete block structure and two driveway pads.•Property is to be sold in its “as is” condition and the prospective buyer would be responsible for the removal or capping prior to any development.DISCUSSION RiversideCA.gov6
•On October 11, 2023, Senate Bill 747, was approved defining exempt surplus land as less than one-half acre in area 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.•Per HCD, the parcel meets the requirements as defined by Senate Bill 747 for exempt surplus land.DISCUSSION5 6 2/13/2025
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Strategic Priority No. 5 –High Performing GovernmentGoal 5.4: Achieving and maintaining 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 City-owned land, formerlyknown as the Sugarloaf Booster Station bearing Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 251-040-035;2. Authorize the marketing and sale of the Property pursuant to Assembly Bill 1486and SB 747, in accordance with the City’s Administrative Manual 08.003.00 forthe Disposition and Sale of City-owned Real Property; and3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any documentsnecessary to effectuate this transaction.RECOMMENDATIONS7 8