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Matter 25-1061

Actions Related to the Exempt Surplus Land and Sale of City-Owned Property to Spartan Riding Cardinal Mustangs, LLC.

Land Use & Zoning City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 23 Sep 2025
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File
25-1061
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
23 Sep 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 03:59

The papers

01 258 KB

Memorandum

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The memorandum outlines a request for City Council action regarding the sale of a city-owned property, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 244-22-001, to Spartan Riding Cardinal Mustangs, LLC. The property is declared as 'exempt surplus land' and is approximately 0.48 acres in size. The City Manager is authorized to negotiate the sale for $601,000, which is the fair market value determined by an appraisal. The property is situated between two industrial parcels owned by the buyer and is not intended for any future city projects.

Key points
  • The property is approximately 20,909 square feet or 0.48 acres.
  • It is designated as 'exempt surplus land' under California Government Code.
  • The sale price of the property is $601,000, based on an appraisal.
  • The property has no structures and is primarily a former railroad right-of-way.
  • There are no associated costs with this action, and it is expected to generate revenue for the General Fund.
Limitations
  • The document includes unresolved placeholders such as the specific date for the City Council action.
  • There is no commission recommendation or input associated with this action.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: DEPARTMENT(S) City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST CEQA COORDINATION Not a Project, File No. City Attorney’s Office, PP17-003, City Manager’s Budget Agreements/Contracts Office, Planning, (New or Amended) Building, and Code resulting in no Enforcement physical changes to Department the environment. 10/7/25 25-1061 2.7 Director Approval Jen Baker CMO Approval 9/25/2025 SUBJECT: Actions Related to Exempt Surplus Land and Sale of City-Owned Property to Spartan Riding Cardinal Mustangs, LLC. RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution: (a) Declaring the property described as Assessor’s Parcel Number 244-22-001 located on Ringwood Avenue as “exempt surplus land” to the needs of the City of San José under Cal. Gov. Code §54221(f)(1)(B) as the land is not necessary for the City’s use, it is less than onehalf-acre in size, and is not contiguous to land owned by a state or local agency that is used for open-space or low- and moderate-income housing purposes; and (b) Authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Quitclaim Deed, and all...
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Resolution

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This resolution declares a property identified as APN 244-22-001 as 'exempt surplus land' and authorizes the City Manager to negotiate the sale of the property to Spartan Riding Cardinal Mustangs LLC for $601,000. The property is approximately 20,909 square feet, not necessary for the City's use, and is not contiguous to land used for open-space or low- and moderate-income housing purposes.

Key points
  • The property is declared as 'exempt surplus land' under California Government Code §54221(f)(1)(B).
  • The property is approximately 20,909 square feet and is not necessary for the City's use.
  • The property is not contiguous to land owned by a state or local agency used for open-space or low- and moderate-income housing.
  • The City Manager is authorized to negotiate and execute necessary documents for the sale.
  • The sale price is set at $601,000.
Limitations
  • The document appears to be a draft, as indicated by the repeated mention of 'DRAFT' and instructions to contact the City Clerk for the final document.
  • The resolution lacks specific adoption dates and voting results.

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NVF:CHD:JMD 9/24/2025 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE (A) DECLARING THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS APN 244-22-001 AS “EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND” TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY UNDER CAL. GOV. CODE §54221(F)(1)(B) AS THE LAND IS NOT NECESSARY FOR THE CITY’S USE, IT IS LESS THAN ONE-HALF-ACRE IN SIZE, AND IS NOT CONTIGUOUS TO LAND OWNED BY A STATE OR LOCAL AGENCY THAT IS USED FOR OPENSPACE OR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING PURPOSES; AND (B) DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OR THEIR DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND QUITCLAIM DEED, AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE PROPERTY TRANSFER TO SPARTAN RIDING CARDINAL MUSTANGS LLC FROM THE CITY OF SAN JOSE, FOR THE SALE OF APN 244-22-001 FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $601,000 BY DIRECT NEGOTIATION UNDER SAN JOSE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4.20.030 AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNCIL POLICY NO. 7-13 WHEREAS, the City owns a vacant parcel of land situated between two industrial parcels (2095 and 2115 Ringwood Avenue), bounded on the west by Southern Pacific railroad tracks and on the east by Ringwood Avenue (Property), measuring approximately 0.48 acre (20,909 square feet) in...
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Letter from the Public

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The document is an email from Jordan Moldow suggesting that the City of San Jose should adopt a policy regarding the retention, maintenance, and usage of former railroad rights-of-way before considering sales. Moldow argues for the benefits of retaining the parcel for potential trails and green space, and proposes that the City should charge rent instead of selling the land.

Key points
  • Jordan Moldow suggests adopting a policy for the retention and maintenance of former railroad rights-of-way.
  • He recommends holding off on sales of such parcels until a policy is established.
  • Moldow highlights the potential for trails, even if not currently in the trails master plan.
  • He mentions the benefits of trails for safety, attractiveness to employees, and as green space.
  • Moldow proposes charging rent for the land instead of selling it.
Limitations
  • The email contains placeholders and unfilled sections that affect the summary.
  • The document does not provide specific dates or outcomes related to the proposed policy.

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ch Outlook FW: Sale of City-owned railroad ROW - Council 10/7 Item 2.7 File No. PP17-003 From City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Date Wed 10/1/2025 1:10 PM To Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca.gov> From: Jordan ModoMMmMmMmmm Sent: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 1:04 PM To: Ice, Kevin <Kevin.lce@sanjoseca.gov>; Zenk, Jessica <Jessica.Zenk@sanjoseca.gov>; Smith, Ryan <ryan.smith@sanjoseca.gov>; Sewell, Liz <Elizabeth.Sewell@sanjoseca.gov>; City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Subject: Sale of City-owned railroad ROW - Council 10/7 Item 2.7 File No. PP17-003 [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn more! I'd like to suggest that DOT, PNRS, and City Council should adopt a policy around retention, maintenance, and usage (or qualifications for disposal) of former railroad rights-of-way. And that the City should hold off on entertaining these kinds of sales until such a policy is in place. Some other reasons to consider holding onto this parcel instead of selling it: + Even if this ROW isn't in the trails master plan, maybe it should be. It doesn't need to be high priority, but we could use more trails everywhere. ¢ Trails are a nice alternative to...