COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

County Manager’s Office

DATE:

January 13, 2011

BOARD MEETING DATE:

January 25, 2011

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

None

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Steve Alms, Manager, Real Property Services Division

SUBJECT:

Identification of Agency Negotiator, Real Property and Negotiating Parties Prior to Closed Session under Government Code Section 54956.8

RECOMMENDATION:

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, identify the following information prior to holding a closed session for the purpose of giving instructions regarding the possible purchase of real property.

Agency Negotiator(s): County Manager or his designee

Real Property at issue: The property at One and Two Circle Star Way in San Carlos consisting of approximately 6.40 acres of land identified as Assessor’s Parcels 046-240-180 and 052-103-170, together with the improvements thereon.

Negotiating Party: Circle Star Investors, LLC

BACKGROUND:

Government Code Section 54956.8 authorizes the legislative body of a local agency to meet in closed session with its negotiator(s) to give instructions on the possible price and terms of payment prior to the purchase, sale, exchange or lease of real property by or for the local agency. However, prior to holding the closed session, the legislative body must hold an open and public session in which it identifies its negotiator(s), the real property or properties which the negotiations may concern, and the person(s) with whom its negotiators may negotiate. Staff recommends that the Board identify the information described above in open session prior to holding a closed session on the matter.

DISCUSSION:

County staff has identified an opportunity to acquire the real property located at One and Two Circle Star Way. This report identifies the negotiating parties as required pursuant to Government Code.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None