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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 1992 1007 CC REG ITEM 11CicM FROM: ITEMS • • MOORPARK 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021. �05� 529 -6864 :OPPA , ALIfO�",;;H C:,sy Caund l Meeting c t !D 1992 ACTION: M E M O R A N D U M By The Honorable City Council Kenneth C. Gilbert, Director of Public Works DATE: September 30, 1992 (Council Meeting 10 -7 -92) SUBJECT: Consider Purchase of Surplus Caltrans Property on the South Side of Los Angeles Avenue West of the Freeway Overpass (La Falda) OVERVIEW This presents for consideration an offer from Caltrans to sell certain surplus property (Exhibit 1). DISCUSSION A. Surplus Right -of -Way The subject property was apparently a part of lands acquired by Caltrans for the construction of the freeway connector project. Once the ultimate right -of -way needs were set, it was determined that the subject property was no longer needed and the property was declared surplus. B. Access to La Falda The freeway project severed an existing "paper street" (La Falda Avenue) just south of the subject parcel. Caltrans is in the process of re- establishing street access to the properties fronting that street by conveying a new street on the east side of the subject parcel (see Exhibit 1). C. Prior Offer State law requires that surplus public property first be made available to other public agencies before it is sold on the open market. In December of 1990, the City first received an inquiry from Caltrans regarding the City's interest in acquiring the property. At your meeting of February 6, 1991, the City Council directed staff to send PAUL W. LAWRASON JR. JOHN E. WOZNIAK SCOTT MONTGOMERY BERNARDO M. PEREZ ROY E. TALLEY JR. Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Printed On Recycled Paper Surplus Property October 7, 1992 Page 2 a letter of interest to-,Caltrans.--,- -Upon receipt of that letter, Caltrans ordered the preparation of an appraisal and other documents in preparation for more substantive negotiations. In May of 1991, the City was notified that Caltrans offer had been withdrawn.- They stated that it was their intent to exchange the property for rights -of -way being acquired elsewhere. D. Auction Several months ago the City became aware of the proposed auction of the subject property. The intended exchange of the property apparently did not take place. Staff then contacted Caltrans regarding the proposed sale of the property in light of the withdrawal of their offer of the property to the City. Caltrans then realized that they were in error in making the property available for sale prior to receipt of the City's response. E. New Offer The City is in receipt of a second offer from Caltrans for the sale of the subject property. (Exhibit 2). The property is being offered for the appraised value of $84,900. F. Description 1. Location: The subject property is located on the south side of Los Angeles Avenue just west of the southbound freeway overpass. The subject property and the adjacent future street (discussed below) are shown on Exhibit 1. 2. Size: The size of the parcel is approximately 13,552 s.f. (0.3 acres), including a slope easement, measuring approximately 90' x 1501. 3. Zoning Designation: M -2 4. Current Use: The property is now being leased from Caltrans by the adjacent property owner (Red Iron Fabricators) on a month -to -month lease. Surplus Property October 7, 1992 Page 3 5. Flood Zone: The elevation entire property is significantly lower (six to ten feet) than the elevation of the street. A cursory review of the Flood Zone maps indicates that all, or almost all of the property is within Zone A (one hundred year storm flow area). G. Potential Public Uses of the Property The City is or may be involved in a number of projects and /or programs which directly impact, or which may impact the subject property. Those efforts include 1) the acquisition of right -of -way for the widening and possible realignment of Los Angeles Avenue; 2) the development of possible Redevelopment Projects in the area; 3) location and development of a Corporate Yard at a site yet to be determined; 4) nuisance abatement efforts in the area; and more. The acquisition of the subject property could benefit one or all of these efforts. The most obvious benefit is in meeting the right -of -way needs of the future Los Angeles Avenue widening project. It would appear at this time that there is an actual or potential public need for the acquisition of the property. If it is determined that after the street right -of -way needs are met that the remaining property is no longer of public benefit, said property could be declared surplus by the City. H. Property Value It is questionable whether or not the appraisal report prepared by Caltrans fully addressed factors hindering the "developablity" of the site, such as the flooding problems discussed above. If staff is directed to proceed with acquisition negotiations, it would be our intent to clarify the value of the property vis -a -vis these concerns. I. Redevelopment Agency The property in this area is zoned for industrial use. There has been discussion of a possible Redevelopment Project to consolidate properties in this area to facilitate future development. Staff has reviewed of the Redevelopment Project Area Map (Exhibit 3) and has determined that the property in question is not within the boundaries of the Redevelopment Agency. Surplus Property October 7, 1992 Page 4 J. Committee Review On September 30, 1992, the Public Works / Facilities Committee considered this matter. The Committee recommended that the City Council consider proceeding with the acquisition of the property and that the matter be referred to executive session for further discussion. RECOMMENDED ACTION Subject to the findings and directions of the City Council in executive session, staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions: 1. Authorize staff to commence discussions with Caltrans regarding the possible acquisition of the subject property; 2. Authorize staff to make an offer for the purchase of said property for a reasonable price as determined by the City Manager not to exceed the appraised value of the property; and, 3. 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QP LO_ANGELES, CA 90012 1992 � W2 213) 620 -3550 September 18 , Ciq of MCOrprrr CA-V-1,3 Lo; z) 7 -Ven -118 -18.2 DD 045882 -01 -01 Kenneth C. Gilbert Director of Public Works 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, CA 93021 Dear Mr. Gilbert:, You have indicated that the City of Moorpark is interested in buying the Caltrans excess parcel outlined in yellow on the enclosed map. This letter is to notify you that the State is offering to sell the above -noted excess parcel recently appraised in the amount of $84,900.00. If you are interested in purchasing this property, please sign in the appropriate space at the bottom of this letter and return your response in the self- addressed envelope. If you are not interested, please indicate that you are not interested in the appropriate space at the bottom of this letter and mail it back in the self -- addressed return envelope by October 18, 1992. If you need more information, please call me at the phone number listed below. DL: ca Enclosure I(We) am(are) interested in purchasing Sincerely, DAVID LACKMAN Right of Way Agent Excess Land Sales (213) 897 -4799 I(We) am(are) not interested in purchasing Name(s) Name(s Telephone No. ( ) Telephone No. ( ) CITY OF MOORPARK —5IMI VALLEY 1 opA FRWY CHARLES 1� /' 0c', LOS:2I ANGELES AVEI NSW iOIST. ! ''OUNTY i RTE. P.M. I n 07 VEN 18 18.21 �v �+I PARCEL N0. N 045882-01-01 (45882) cat Qo 5 52 13,552 SF ; ;'LO COLONIA' VIRGINIA TRACT M. B. 19 - 29 • o o P083 N86° 44' 40 p W rn �*� 90. 1 1 '--- l ° LA FALDA / J7� r 40' r r2 w S � 53 t �' � M t t o t z off" t ' 54 �do� 5� , (50') �go. 0o' S89° 25' 1 3' E SLOPE EASEMENT -AREA--1585 SF � O 1 -A V�M M 55 56 I 1 i t AVE ° d INTERSTATE 22 STATE OF CALIFORNIA- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION- DISTRICT 07 ,-"',AT Ar-Cu'MPANYING SCALE: NONE DRWN: LG CHKD:WP DIRECTOR'S DEED DD 045882 -01 -01 DATE: 1 1 -27 -91 +�D:D30 REF. MAP: F 1 606- 1 CA Oft ti �O� 2 50 5 51 Q Qo 5 52 13,552 SF ; ;'LO Fi 5 882 V O -0 i V) - ° LA FALDA / J7� r 40' r r2 w S � 53 t �' � M t t o t z off" t ' 54 �do� 5� , (50') �go. 0o' S89° 25' 1 3' E SLOPE EASEMENT -AREA--1585 SF � O 1 -A V�M M 55 56 I 1 i t AVE ° d INTERSTATE 22 STATE OF CALIFORNIA- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION- DISTRICT 07 ,-"',AT Ar-Cu'MPANYING SCALE: NONE DRWN: LG CHKD:WP DIRECTOR'S DEED DD 045882 -01 -01 DATE: 1 1 -27 -91 +�D:D30 REF. MAP: F 1 606- 1 CA Oft ti off" t ' 54 �do� 5� , (50') �go. 0o' S89° 25' 1 3' E SLOPE EASEMENT -AREA--1585 SF � O 1 -A V�M M 55 56 I 1 i t AVE ° d INTERSTATE 22 STATE OF CALIFORNIA- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION- DISTRICT 07 ,-"',AT Ar-Cu'MPANYING SCALE: NONE DRWN: LG CHKD:WP DIRECTOR'S DEED DD 045882 -01 -01 DATE: 1 1 -27 -91 +�D:D30 REF. MAP: F 1 606- 1 CA Oft ti wt,r,-