2026-046 - AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 4 TAIT AVENUE RESOLUTION 2026-046
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING
THE SALE OF 4 TAIT AVENUE
WHEREAS,the Town of Los Gatos (the "Town") is a municipal corporation exercising
governmental functions and powers, organized and existing under the laws of the State of
California; and
WHEREAS,the Town owns property, which is commonly known as 4 Tait Avenue
(Assessor's Parcel No 510-44-054) (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS,the Property is "exempt surplus land" not subject to the requirements of the
state Surplus Lands Act because it is less than one-half acre in area 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 (Gov. Code Section 54221 (f)(1)(B)); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Government Code Section 54221 (f)(1)(P)(iv), the Town
provided the Department of Housing and Community Development a written notification of its
declaration and findings that 4 Tait is "exempt surplus land;" and
WHEREAS,the Department of Housing and Community Development approved the
Town's proposed declaration; and
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2025, the Town Council adopted a resolution declaring 4 Tait
to be exempt Surplus Land; and
WHEREAS, after obtaining an appraisal, the Town marketed the real property and
considered offers; and
WHEREAS,the purchase and sale agreement requires recordation of a historic
preservation covenant; and
WHEREAS, as authorized by California Government Code Section 37350 et seq.,the
Town Council is disposing of property for the common benefit in that a historic structure will be
preserved and the proceeds from the sale will be used for a future project that will benefit the
community; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 65402 of the California Government Code,the Town
Council finds and determines that the location, purpose and extent of the proposed disposition
of the Property, have been considered and reported on by the Planning Commission and that
the proposed disposition of the Property conforms to the Town's adopted general plan and
zoning; and
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WHEREAS,this Town Council, as the "lead agency" under the California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA"), finds and determines that the sale of the Property is categorically exempt
from the provisions of CEQA under Section 15312 of the State CEQA Guidelines relating to the
sale of surplus government property; and
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos
does hereby declare, determine, and order as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated as findings.
2. The Town Council finds and determines that the sale of the Property is categorically
exempt from the provisions of CEQA under Section 15312 of the State CEQA Guidelines
and, accordingly, hereby authorizes and directs Town staff to file a Notice of Exemption
with the Santa Clara County Clerk. In addition,the sale of this property does not
constitute a "project" subject to the California Environmental Quality Act in that it can
be seen with certainty that the sale of this property will not have a significant impact on
the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).)
3. The Town Council hereby finds and determines that:
a. The Property is not needed for the purpose for which it was acquired or for any
other public purposes.
b. The Property's sale is for the common benefit, because it will be sold for fair
market value, a historic structure will be preserved, the use will be consistent
with the General Plan and zoning, and the transfer will generate property tax
revenue.
c. The Property is exempt surplus real property.
d. The Town Council authorizes the Town Manager to negotiate and execute the
purchase and sale agreement and addendum,the grant deed,the historic
covenant,the certificate of acceptance for the Declaration of Covenants and
Restrictions, and any other documents required for closing, in substantially the
form presented.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos, California, held on the 16th of June, 2026, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Rob Rennie, Matthew Hudes, Mary Badame, Mayor Rob Moore
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Maria Ristow
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SIGNED:
M OR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
TOWN CL OFT E TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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