Subject:  SURPLUS EAST SIDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

Report on intent to dispose of a 13.08 acre piece of surplus property.

 

BACKGROUND

 

On August 13, 2001, The East Side Union High School District gave notice of its intent to dispose of a 13.08 acre property located at the southwest corner of Quimby Road and Arcade Avenue.  The school property is designated Public/Quasi-Public on the General Plan Land Use/Transportation Diagram.  A map depicting the location of the surplus property is attached.

 

ANALYSIS

 

Under State law, the City has the first right of refusal to negotiate with the East Side Union High School District for acquisition of the surplus property.  Under certain conditions, all or a portion of the property may be eligible for acquisition by the City at below market value.  The City must respond to the District’s notice within 60 days of the date of the notice (October 13, 2001).

 

Planning staff has referred the surplus property notice to various City departments to solicit expressions of potential interest in acquisition.  A supplemental memo will be prepared for Council consideration describing any expressions of interest from departments and the Administration’s recommendation.

 

COORDINATION

 

Review of the surplus property notice is being coordinated with the departments of Housing, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, General Services, Library, Public Works, Fire, Police and the City Attorney’s office.

 

PUBLIC OUTREACH

 

Public outreach is not applicable.  Comments may be forthcoming as a result of the item coming before the City Council

 

 

JOSEPH HORWEDEL, ACTING DIRECTOR

Planning Building and Code Enforcement