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Resolution making findings and determining that the sale of a property (APN 015-031-090) to the Trammell Crow Company is in conformance with the South San Francisco adopted General Plan in accordance with provisions of State Planning Law (Govt. Code Section 65402)
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WHEREAS, in May 2023 the City received notice that the San Mateo County Tax Collector’s office would be conducting a Chapter 7 public auction for tax defaulted properties; and
WHEREAS, these properties included one remnant right of way parcel on Sylvester Road north of Associated Road (APN 015031090); and
WHEREAS, the Sylvester Road parcel is a key uncontrolled piece of property at the center of a large entitled development surrounded by privately owned streets; acquiring the parcel and transferring it to the Trammell Crow Company in exchange for reimbursement of all costs associated with the action will allow for its maintenance and preservation as publicly accessible right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the City provided an objection in writing to the San Mateo County Tax Collector’s Office, which acknowledged receipt and withheld these properties from the public Chapter 7 sale; and
WHEREAS, at the regular meeting of the City Council on January 10, 2024, Council authorized staff to purchase these parcels at a Chapter 8 tax auction; and
WHEREAS, staff submitted an application to the County of San Mateo to purchase the parcels at a Chapter 8 tax auction; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2024, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of the tax-defaulted property; and
WHEREAS, on December 30, 2024, that California State Controller authorized the purchase of the tax defaulted property pursuant to Section 3796 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code; and
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2025, the City of South San Francisco purchased the Sylvester Parcel APN 015031090 from the County of San Mateo County Tax Collector; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan contains several goals, policies and actions which support the sale of the Sylvester Parcel, in the interest of ensuring safe, well-maintained, and connected neighborhoods.
A. General Findings
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this resolution.
2. The documents and other material constituting the record for these proceedings are located at the Planning Division for the City of South San Francisco, 315 Maple Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080, and in the custody of the Chief Planner.
3. Sale of the Sylvester Parcel APN 015031090 is consistent with the General Plan, as it promotes redevelopment of the East of 101 area, continued public roadway access, and multi-modal connections.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with California Government Code section 65402, the location, purpose and extent of the proposed sale of one property on Sylvester Road (APN 015031090) is in conformance with the City’s adopted General Plan.
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