COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

County Manager's Office

 

DATE:

February 10, 2003

BOARD MEETING DATE:

February 25, 2003

 

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Paul T. Scannell, Assistant County Manager

SUBJECT:

Exchange of real property proposed by Bay Meadow Land Company effecting a portion of the Expo Center (APN 040-030-080).

 

Recommendation

Take the following action concerning negotiations for proposed exchange of real property with Bay Meadows Land Company ("Owner"):

 

1. Designate the County Manager or his designee as the county negotiator to negotiate with Owner regarding the proposed exchange of certain County-owned property comprised of a portion of Assessor's Parcel Number 040-030-080, for real property owned by Owner, comprised of a portion of Assessor's Parcel Number 040-030-070; and then

 

2. Meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §54956.8, to provide the County's negotiator with direction regarding the proposed exchange, and the compensation, terms and conditions that would be acceptable to the Board.

 

Background

Bay Meadows Land Company is submitting for approval by the City of San Mateo a development proposal that necessitates an exchange of real property affecting approximately 2.1 acres of the San Mateo County Expo Center site. The proposal involves the realignment of 28th Street in the City of San Mateo, and affects property currently used for Expo Center parking.

 

Discussion

The land areas involved in the proposed exchange are essentially equal. There are a variety of other considerations that must be addressed in order to assure that such an exchange would be equitable. These issues include the realignment of the street, the impact on Expo Center parking and the utility of the proposed exchange property.

 

Vision Alignment

This action meets the County's commitment to responsive, effective and collaborative government by addressing Goal 22, that County and local governments effectively communicate, collaborate and develop strategic approaches to issues affecting the entire County.

 

Fiscal Impact

Fiscal impacts are not yet known.

 

Cc: w/ encl.: D. Penny Bennett, Deputy County Counsel

cc: Neil Cullen, Director, Department of Public Works
John Root, General Manager, Expo Center
Steve Alms, Real Property