RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)
DETERMINE that the activity is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 5, Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
DIRECT the Director of the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.
AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to arrange for payment of the $50 fee to the County Clerk for filing and a $25 fee to the DCD for processing of the Notice of Exemption.
DIRECT the Real Estate Division of the Public Works Department to publish the attached NOI in a newspaper published in the County pursuant to Government Code Section 6061.
DECLARE that this Board will meet on February 27, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, in the Board’s Chambers, County Administration Building, Martinez, California, to consummate the conveyance.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
In March 1985, the County accepted an Offer of Dedication in order to satisfy the Park Land Dedication Ordinance requirements for subdivision 4205 in Discovery Bay.
In 1988, Assessor’s Parcel Number 004-200-013, which consists of approximately 9.90 acres of vacant land, was quitclaimed to the County. It has been determined that the Property is no longer required for County use, but is required by the District. Therefore, the County intends to convey the Property to the District.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County would continue to own and be liable for maintenance of the Property.