Brief

Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, seconded by Heather Hutt, introduced a motion on August 11, 2026 to exempt a parcel on Loma Verde Avenue from the City's surplus land disposal rules. The file was initially routed to Government Operations Committee, then rereferred to Arts, Parks, and City Facilities Committee on August 28. A committee hearing is scheduled for September 16, 2026. The exemption would allow the City to dispose of or manage the property outside normal surplus land procedures.

Full summary

Councilmember Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion on August 11, 2026, to declare a City-owned 500 square-foot parcel adjacent to Loma Verde Avenue (A.P.N. 2112-001-904) as exempt surplus land under the California Surplus Land Act. Councilmember Heather Hutt seconded the motion. The City argues the parcel qualifies for exemption under Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B), which covers surplus land that is less than one-half acre in area and is not contiguous to land owned by a state or local agency used for open space or low- and moderate-income housing purposes. The motion also addresses the disqualifying conditions that would otherwise bar exempt status — the property is not within a coastal zone, not adjacent to a State Parks System historical unit, not listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and not within the Lake Tahoe region. Because none of those conditions apply, the City concludes the parcel qualifies for the exemption. The practical rationale for disposal is straightforward: at 500 square feet, the parcel has very limited development potential, the City has no plans to use it for circulation or any other municipal purpose, and no upgrades are planned. The motion directs the Department of General Services, working with the City Attorney and City Administrative Officer, to take all steps necessary and prepare all required documents to carry out the sale of the parcel. The motion was referred to the Government Operations Committee on August 11, 2026, where it remains pending. No committee action has been recorded. The file is active and expires August 11, 2028.

Activity (3)

• 2026-09-11 Arts, Parks, and City Facilities Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on September 16, 2026.
• 2026-08-28 City Clerk rereferred item to Arts, Parks, and City Facilities Committee, pursuant to Council File No. 26-2000.
• 2026-08-11 Motion referred to Government Operations Committee.

Documents (1)

• 2026-08-11 Motion · motion