REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 09/20/2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT THE 3.49 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1621 FAIRMONT DRIVE IS NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR THE CITY'S USE AND IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to approve a resolution declaring that the 3.49 acres of property located at 1621 Fairmont Drive is no longer necessary for the City's use and is exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act. This will allow the City to dispose of the property, and move forward with the reconstruction and expansion of Fire Station No. 2.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-096, declaring that the 3.49 acres of property located at 1621 Fairmont Drive is no longer necessary for the City's use and is exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act.
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BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
The City of Corona (City) owns the property located at 1621 Fairmont Drive, Corona, currently designated as Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 110-280-013. The property is 3.49 acres and is currently zoned for low-density residential use. The property was originally intended to be a storm debris basin when it was acquired by grant deed in 1986 with the development of Tract Map 19159-1 & -2. However, a concrete storm channel was subsequently constructed by Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, making a drainage facility unnecessary at this site.
ANALYSIS:
Rexco Main Street LLC (Rexco) owns commercial property located at 391 N. Main Street (APN 119-280-066), which is directly adjacent to the City's Fire Station No. 2. (See Exhibit 3). Fire Station No. 2 is located at 225 E. Harrison Street and is currently in the process of being rebuilt and expanded in order to accommodate the staffing and equipment needs of the Fire Department. It is, therefore...
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