City Council Agenda
Memo to:
Manteca City Council
From:
Toni Lundgren, City Manager
Prepared by:
Barbara Harb, Deputy Director Economic Development
Date:
April 15, 2025
Subject:
Declaration of Surplus Property: Approximate 3.75-acre portion of the city-owned parcel located at 1403 W. Atherton Dr. (APN 226-160-22)
Recommendation:
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Adopt a resolution pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(b) declaring an approximate 3.75-acre portion of the city-owned subject property ("Property") located at 1403 W. Atherton Dr. (226-160-22) is surplus land and taking related actions to determine the Property exempt from CEQA review under sections 15378 and 15061 (b) (3) of title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
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Background:
The property at 1403 W. Atherton Dr. (APN 226-160-22) was purchased by the City of Manteca in February 2024 using general fund revenue. The City initially intended to purchase only a small portion of the western most section of the parcel; however, the Property-owner would only agree to the sale of the Property if it was sold in its entirety. Therefore, the city purchased the Property and is now taking the proper steps to dispose of the portion of the property that is not planned for City use.
The City aims to attract developments that can provide sustainable revenue to the City. However, in selling, leasing, or transferring the Property, the City must comply with the Surplus Land Act ("SLA") (Government Code Sections 54220-54234) and therefore staff recommends that the City undertake the appropriate proceedings as required to notice the Property in accordance with the Surplus Land Act.
The SLA defines "surplus land" as land owned in fee simple by a local agency (including the City), which is not necessary for the local agency's use. The SLA requires the governing board of the local agency to take formal action in a regular public meeting to declare such land surplus land or exempt surplus land. There are limited situat...
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