REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a Written Petition Submitted by Councilmember Jain Requesting a Discussion on the Vote on the Sale of the Loyalton Ranch Property
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
Council Policy 030 - Adding an Item on the Agenda (Attachment 1) sets forth the procedure for written petitions. Members of the City Council shall use the Council Item Request Form to submit a written request for inclusion of an item on a future City Council agenda. Per the policy, the written request will be submitted on the agenda, in the form substantially provided by the requestor without any staff analysis, including fiscal review, legal review and policy review. If a simple majority of the City Council supports further study of the request, then a full staff analysis shall be prepared within thirty (30) days, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
DISCUSSION
The City Clerk's Office has received a Written Petition for Council consideration from Councilmember Jain dated January 11, 2021 (Attachment 2) requesting a discussion and vote on the sale of the Loyalton Ranch Property. This property is not mentioned in the City's General Plan and so is not covered by Measure R. This property was 90% burned in August, 2020 and represents a liability to the City of Santa Clara. The property was appraised by VALBRIDGE PROPERTY ADVISORS on 6/26/2020.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact other than administrative staff time.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City's official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City's website and in the City Clerk's Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Direct staff...
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