TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents for the conveyance of City-owned property identified as Assessor Parcel Number 7261-029-901 to Jim M. and Susan M. Morris. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
On July 5, 1988, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement to sell City-owned property (Subject Property) located adjacent to 1208 Gaviota Avenue (Attachment "AU) to Land's End Properties, the owner of the adjacent property. The Subject Property is a 500 square foot parcel and has no legal access to a public street. Subsequent to City Council approval, City staff executed all appropriate paperwork, received payment for the property, and forwarded a quitclaim deed to the County Recorder's Office transferring ownership to Land's End Properties.
In February 2007, Land's End Properties attempted to sell 1208 Gaviota Avenue and the Subject Property to Jim M. and Susan M. Morris. Land's End Properties discovered that the City was still the record owner of the Subject Property. Land's End Properties promptly informed the City and provided the appropriate documentation confirming the 1988 purchase and sale between Land's End Properties and the City. In order to resolve this title issue, the City is required to record a quitclaim deed. Land's End Properties has requested the City transfer ownership directly to Jim M. and Susan M. Morris, who have since purchased the adjacent property at 1208 Gaviota Avenue from Land's End Properties.
This letter was reviewed by Assistant City Attorney Heather A. Mahood on July 3, 2007 and Budget and Performance Management Bureau Manager David Wodynski on July 5, 2007.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on July 17, 2007, in order to facilitate the recording of the quitclaim deed.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact from this action.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
PATRICK H. WEST
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN...
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