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Council waives planning-review for HRA buyback plan, approves purchase pursuit of dilapidated Sullivan Canyon Supply site
Summary
Council approved a resolution waiving Planning Commission review so the HRA can act as a conduit in a sale-and-repurchase of a city property tied to bond/loan obligations and approved pursuing purchase of a dilapidated Sullivan Canyon Supply property to gain control for demolition.
City Attorney Eddie Borland told the council the city needs to convey and repurchase a parcel to resolve outstanding loan obligations tied to past bond financing; the Housing and Redevelopment Authority agreed to serve as a conduit. Borland said the HRA would hold a required public hearing (noted for March 26) and asked the council to waive Planning Commission review since the city intends to return to the same property. The council approved waiving Planning Commission review (resolution referenced in discussion as 250308).
Separately, Borland and Mr. Barlow described efforts to acquire property currently owned by Sullivan Canyon Supply, which has a dilapidated building subject to a court order for demolition. The council approved proceeding with a purchase agreement if clear title can be obtained so the city can control demolition and future use.
Both actions were framed as administrative and financial restructuring or property control measures rather than immediate redevelopment commitments. The council's votes were procedural approvals to enable the HRA transaction and to empower staff to pursue acquiring the Sullivan Canyon Supply parcel.
