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CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE THE ACQUISITION OF A 3.94-ACRE PARCEL OF PARKLAND PROPERTY
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-223 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE WITH DAN FLOIT ON THE ACQUISITION OF A 3.94-ACRE PARKLAND PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE LOWER SWEETWATER VALLEY
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The Floit Option Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions (Option Agreement) was originally executed in 2011 with Mr. Dan Floit, Managing Member of Mid-City LLC, and is due to expire on December 6, 2014. Although the Option Agreement provides for up to two 1-year extensions, the City Manager has chosen not to extend the agreement. Mr. Floit may choose to exercise his option at any time prior to the December 6 expiration date, and the exchange of land will take place as planned. If he does not exercise his option, Council could direct the City Manager to negotiate to purchase Mr. Floit's 3.94-acre parkland property in the Lower Sweetwater Valley.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the proposed activity, consisting of direction from Council to acquire land, will not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary. Should the property be acquired and a Community Park be developed on the site, a full Environmental Review will be conducted at that time.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
Background
Currently, Western Chula Vista has an imbalance of parkland, in relation to the number of residents living west of Interstate 805. The General Plan Update (2005) designated over 20 acres in t...
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