HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-20 - Acquisition of Real Property at 261 Monte Vista Ave, Authorizing Mayor to Execute an AgreementRESOLUTION NO. 07-20 .11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY AT 261 MONTE
VISTA AVENUE IN COSTA MESA AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
THEREFOR.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, 261 Monte Vista Avenue in the city of Costa Mesa is for sale and
the acquisition of the property would assist the City in meeting its long-term goals for
the provision of parks and open space for the community as outlined in the Open
Space Master Plan for Parks and Recreation;
WHEREAS, staff has hired expert consultants to inspect the property to assess
its condition and that the status of the property is acceptable even with the deficiencies
noted in the 1) Appraisal Report, 2) Property Inspection Report, 3) Asbestos, Lead-
based Paint and Visual Mold Survey Report and the 4) Level 1 Site Assessment
Report;
WHEREAS, the Appraisal Report prepared by Boznanski and Associates, a
State of California certified appraiser, identified an appraised value of the property as
$3,609,000;
WHEREAS, the City Couhcil has authorized staff to negotiate the terms of the
acquisition of the property and the City Attorney has prepared the attached Agreement
For Acquisition Of Real Property outlining all of the terms and conditions related to the
transfer of the property to the City's ownership;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at its meeting of February 12, 2007 found
that the acquisition of 261 Monte Vista Avenue for parkland use is in conformity with the
City of Costa Mesa 2000 General Plan and that the proposed use for parkland qualifies
for a Class 25 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act;
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that sufficient funding is available
through a loan from the General Fund to the Park Development Fees Fund with the
terms of this loan approved by a separate resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby
APPROVES the acquisition of real property at 261 Monte Vista Avenue in Costa Mesa
for the purpose of increasing parkland acreage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to
execute an Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property in substantially the form, and on
the terms, set forth in the attached Agreement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of February, 2007.
ATTEST:
JLO Folcik, City Clerk
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Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Kimberly Hall Barlow, City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, JULIE FOLCIK, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that the above and foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 07-20 and was duly
passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting
held on the 20th day of February, 2007, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MANSOOR, BEVER, DIXON, FOLEY, LEECE
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: . NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the
City of Costa Mesa this 21St day of February, 2007.
(SEAL)
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J/IE FOLCI , CITY CLERK
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