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In plain English

The resolution authorizes the sale of a specific piece of land in Alameda County to the State of California for highway improvements for $152,952. It also includes provisions for a sale agreement, confirms the property as surplus land, and states that a competitive bidding process is not necessary.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“SFPUC”) and/or the Director of Property, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), to sell certain real property located along State Route 84 and Interstate 680 in unincorporated Alameda County to the State of California (Parcel No. 65) for public highway improvements, acting through its California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”), and the Alameda County Transportation Commission (“Alameda CTC” and together with Caltrans, the “Buyers”) for the amount of $152,952; 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement for Sale of Real Estate (“Sale Agreement”) for the sale of the Property to the Buyers, which includes a liquidated damages clause in case of default by the City; 3) authorizing the SFPUC General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to execute the Sale Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Sale Agreement, as defined herein; 4) adopting findings declaring that the real property is “surplus land” and “exempt surplus land” pursuant to the California Surplus Lands Act; 5) determining that a competitive bidding process for the conveyance of the Property is impractical and not in the public interest, in accordance with Section 23.3 of the Administrative Code; 6) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and adopting the findings required by Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines previously adopted by Caltrans in conjunction with the Project; and 7) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Sale Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Introduced: Sep 28, 2021
Final action: Nov 12, 2021
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How it got here

The legislation originated from the need to sell surplus land owned by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to facilitate highway improvements by Caltrans.

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Declaration of Surplus LandMay 2021
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)

The SFPUC declared approximately 262,553 square feet of unimproved agricultural land as surplus to its utility needs, allowing for potential sale to Caltrans.

PUC Executed Declaration 052021
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Approval of Sale AgreementJuly 13, 2021
SFPUC

The SFPUC Commission adopted Resolution 21-0110, declaring the property surplus land and approving the terms of the Sale Agreement with Caltrans and Alameda CTC.

PUC Reso No. 21-0110 071321
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General Plan ReferralMay 5, 2021
Planning Department

The Planning Department found that the proposed sale of land to Caltrans was consistent with the City’s General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code.

PLN Gen Pln Ref 050521
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Approval of Property AppraisalsJune 2, 2021
SFPUC

The SFPUC approved property appraisals for the land to be sold to Caltrans, ensuring the sale price was fair and just.

PUC Approval of Property Appraisals
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Submission to Board of SupervisorsSeptember 17, 2021
SFPUC

The SFPUC submitted a proposed resolution to the Board of Supervisors to approve the sale of the property to Caltrans for $152,952.

PUC Memo 091721
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Adoption of ResolutionNovember 2, 2021
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution approving the sale of the property to Caltrans and Alameda CTC.

Leg Final

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CEQA NEPA Revalidation 071320
Environmental review (CEQA)
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PLN Gen Pln Ref 050521
SF Planning Department
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How they voted

RECOMMENDED
Budget and Finance Committee · Oct 27, 2021Pass
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Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardSep 17, 2021
·RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentSep 28, 2021
RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Budget and Finance CommitteeOct 27, 2021
RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsNov 2, 2021
ADOPTEDPass
MayorNov 12, 2021
APPROVED
Public Utilities CommissionFeb 23, 2022
·RESPONSE RECEIVED