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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the acquisition of the following three properties;
1) 1413-1419 Chestnut Avenue, Assessor Parcel No. 7269-040-042, from Timothy and Jane Paulson, 2) 1421-1427 Chestnut Avenue, Assessor Parcel No. 7269-040-041, from Luis and Ana M. Delgado, and 3) 1431 Chestnut Avenue, Assessor Parcel No. 7269-040-040, from Candida Zazuetarosas and Rosas Demetrio, for the expansion of Seaside Park at a total cost of $3,055,650; and
Authorize an increase in appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund (CP) in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PR) in the amount of $3,055,650. (District 1)
DISCUSSION
On September 19, 2006, the City Council authorized the issuance and sale of $25 million in 2006 Open Space Lease Revenue Bonds to fund the expansion of parks and open space in underserved communities. As part of the bond issue, several potential park projects were identified. One such project is the expansion of Seaside Park through the acquisition of three properties located at 14th Street and Chestnut Avenue (Subject Properties) (Exhibit "A"). This project was found in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act on March 6, 2007.
Acquisition of the Subject Properties would allow for the expansion of the park as part of a multi-phase plan to create a neighborhood park in the Washington School neighborhood. This neighborhood is a focus area for both the Housing Action Plan and the Central Redevelopment Project Area. The subsequent development of the parcels is anticipated to include a neighborhood picnic area and additional passive open space.
Additionally, the park would be opened along Cowles Street providing better surveillance of the park and contributing to a safer community.
The City is currently in negotiations with the property owners of the three Subject Properties, which are as follows:
. 1413-1419 Chestnut Avenue Assessor Parcel Number 7269-040-042 Owners: ...
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