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Shafter declares 7.21‑acre parcel near Resnik Way surplus to begin Surplus Land Act process
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 3015 to designate a 7.21‑acre city parcel (APN 091‑25309) as non‑exempt surplus under the California Surplus Land Act, initiating a 30‑day availability period for eligible entities (affordable‑housing developers, park agencies) and a 90‑day negotiation period if interest is received.
Staff recommended that the council declare a city‑owned, industrially zoned parcel identified as APN 091‑25309 (approximately 7.21 acres, adjacent to the rail line near Resnik Way and Express Avenue) as non‑exempt surplus land under the California Surplus Land Act. The non‑exempt designation starts the statutorily required process: the city issues a notice of availability to specified entities (affordable‑housing developers, park agencies, etc.) with a 30‑day window to express interest; if any eligible entity responds, the city must enter a 90‑day good‑faith negotiation period.
Staff emphasized that the property must be considered for housing under the Act before the city may market it more broadly. Council considered staff’s recommendation and adopted Resolution 3015 to declare the parcel non‑exempt surplus and to direct staff to carry out the Surplus Land Act steps.
What comes next: Staff will publish the notice of availability and follow the 30‑day interest and 90‑day negotiation process set by state law; if no eligible interest is received the city may proceed with broader marketing.
