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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 11-C83RESOLUTION NO. 11-C83 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN CITY OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 880 S. AZUSA AVENUE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS AND TAKE ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CONVEY THE LAND TO THE CHARVAT FAMILY TRUST CONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS AND INTENT OF THE DISPOPSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND STAFF REPORT FROM NNE 2011 WHEREAS, the City of Azusa ("City") owns that certain real property located at 880 S. Azusa Avenue (APNs 8621-024-903 and 8621-024-904) and further described in Exhibit A attached to this Resolution (the "Property"); and WHEREAS, on June 6, 2011, the City Council approved a the disposition of land pursuant to the Disposition and Development Agreement ("DDA") by and between the City, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Azusa ("Agency") and The Charvat Family LLC ("Developer") for the development of a 40,000 to 60,000 square foot retail store on the Property ("Project"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the DDA, the City supports and the Agency desires to sell the Property to facilitate the development of the Project consistent with the City General Plan and the DDA; and WHEREAS, Section 37351 of the California Government Code authorizes the City to sell real property under terms and conditions that are determined to be for the benefit of the City; and WHEREAS, the Property has been appraised at a fair market value of $3.3 Million; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Azusa, at its meeting on November 16, 2011, adopted a resolution finding that the sale of the Property is consistent with the City General Plan, as required by Government Code Section 65402(a); and WHEREAS, City staff has determined that the Project constitutes a "project" under the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Sections 21000, et seq. ("CEQA"), and has further determined that the Project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21084 and Title 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15332 because it is in -fill development: (1) consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with the applicable zoning designation and regulations; (2) occurring within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses; (3) the project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; (4) approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and (5) the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. �i�rx�r.T�vnrc�xsnE:r+a NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Azusa, California, as follows: 1. The City Council finds that the sale of the Property for its appraised fair market value of $3.3 Million, and upon terms and conditions that protect the City's interests, is for the benefit of the City and its residents, as sale of the Property will allow it to be used for purposes consistent with the DDA, the Azusa General Plan and applicable zoning and land use controls. 2. The City's Planning Commission has determined that the sale of the Property is in conformity with the City's General Plan, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65402. 3. The City Manager is authorized to take such other actions and make, enter into or sign such other documents on behalf of the City as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the sale and conveyance of the Property in accordance with this Resolution, the DDA and the intent expressed at the time the DDA was approved. 4. The City, acting as lead agency, hereby finds and determines that the Project constitutes a "project" under CEQA, and further finds and determines that the Project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21084 and Title 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15332 because it is in -fill development (1) consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with the applicable zoning designation and regulations; (2) occurring within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses; (3) the project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; (4) approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and (5) the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. The City authorizes and directs the City Clerk to file all appropriate notices under CEQA with the County of Los Angeles, California, regarding the CEQA compliance actions of the City contained in this Resolution, within five (5) days following the date of adoption of this Resolution. 5. The Mayor is directed to sign this Resolution and the City Clerk is directed to certify to the adoption of this Resolution. 45636.06001\7033778.2 This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of November, 2011. oseph R. Rocha, Mayor ATTEST: Mendoza, City Clerk 45636.06001\7033778.2 CERTIFICATION I, Vera Mendoza, City Clerk of the City of Azusa, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 11-C83, was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at its regular meeting on the 21st day of November, 2011, and that the same was passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE era Mendoza, City Clerk 45636.06001\70337781 EXHIBIT A TO RESOLUTION NO. 11-C83 Property Legal Description [Attached behind this cover page] EXHIBIT A 45636.06001\7033778.2