(A) SURPLUS LAND is defined as real property owned by the city which is determined to be no longer necessary for the city’s use.
(B) The city may dispose of such surplus land in accordance with the conditions set by the Cal. Gov’t Code Title 5, Division 2, Part 1, Chapter 5, Article 8, § 54222.
(C) Prior to disposing of that property, the city shall send a written offer to sell or lease the property as follows:
1. For the purpose of developing low and moderate income housing, to any local agencies within whose jurisdiction the surplus land is located including, but not limited to, housing authorities or redevelopment agencies;
2. For park and recreational or open space purposes:
(a) To any Park and Recreation Department of any city within which the land is situated;
(b) To any Park and Recreation Department of the county within which the land is situated;
(c) To any regional park authority having jurisdiction; and
(d) To the state resources agency.
3. For enterprise zone purposes, to the nonprofit Neighborhood Enterprise Association Corporation in the designated enterprise zone;
4. For designated program area purposes, to the program area agent; and
5. For school purposes, to any public school district within whose jurisdiction the land is situated.
(D) After the city has received notice from an entity desiring to purchase or lease the land, the city shall enter into good faith negotiations to determine a mutually satisfactory sales price or lease terms.
(E) In the event that the city receives more than one offer, priority shall be given to the entity which agrees to use the site for housing for persons of low or moderate income, except that first priority shall be given to an entity which agrees to use the site for park or recreational purposes if the land being offered is already being used and will continue to be used for park or recreational purposes, or if the land is designated for park or recreational use in the local general plan.
(Ord. 316, passed 2-17-1987)