HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-12-10; City Council; Resolution 2019-250RESOLUTION NO. 2019-250
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A CITY-OWNED VACANT PARCEL OF LAND AS
SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A REQUEST
FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON PAJAMA
DRIVE, IN OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA (APN 149-070-47-00).
WHEREAS, on Oct. 17, 2017, City Council approved the Real Estate Strategic Plan, which
recommended that the city list the Pajama Drive property (Property) for sale; and
WHEREAS, the Property was originally designated as a water storage facility for the Costa Real
Water District, and was acquired by the city in October of 1979; and
WHEREAS, the 10,891 square-foot Property is currently vacant, with no infrastructure
remaining at the site; and
WHEREAS, the Property is no longer needed for city water storage as originally contemplated;
and
WHERAS, the city currently desires to declare the Property as surplus property pursuant to
California Government Code section 54220 Et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the city shall first offer the Property for park, recreation or open space uses to all
public entities that have jurisdiction in the City of Oceanside, as well as any local public entity, or
Housing Sponsor that has notified the Department of Housing and Community Development of their
interest in surplus land, that oversees the development of low and moderate-income housing, for fair
market value; and
WHEREAS, the Property's fair market value is $245,000 based on a formal appraisal originally
commissioned Aug. 20, 2018, and updated on Sep. 9, 2019; and
WHEREAS, should no public entity that has jurisdiction in the City of Oceanside, or any local
public entity (or Housing Sponsor) that oversees the development of low and moderate-income
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housing make an offer to purchase the Property for fair market value for park, recreation or open
space uses, or low and moderate-income housing, the city desires to release a Request for Proposals
(RFP) for the sale of the Property to private buyers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the City Council declares the Property as surplus, thereafter offering the Property
for sale to public entities that have jurisdiction in the City of Oceanside for park,
recreation or open space uses, any local public entity, or Housing Sponsor that has
notified the Department of Housing and Community Development of their interest in
surplus land, that oversees the development of low and moderate-income housing, at a
price of $245,000; and should the city receive no offers to purchase the Property for
park, recreation or open space uses, or low and moderate-income housing, the City
Council authorizes city staff to release an RFP, attached hereto as Attachment A, for
the sale of the property located at the end of Pajama Drive to private buyers.
3. That city staff is directed to evaluate all proposals received. Following review and
analysis of the proposal(s), staff will recommend to the City Council the selection of a
prospective party with whom to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement. If
authorization to exclusively negotiate a purchase and sale agreement is approved by
the City Council, staff will return to the City Council for approval of a purchase and sale
agreement with the selected respondent.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 10th day of December 2019, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
vf BARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk
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{city of
Carlsbad
California
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
For
Sale by City of Real Property
Located at
Pajama Drive,
City of Oceanside, CA 92054
Property Commonly known as
Pajama Drive
PROPOSALS DUE PRIOR TO:
[DAY], ___ _, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. PST
SEND TO:
City of Carlsbad
3096 Harding Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Attn: Curtis M. Jackson, Real Estate Manager
Attachment A
The City of Carlsbad encourages the participation of minority and women-owned businesses
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Table of Contents
Section Page
I. INTRODUCTION 1
II. BACKGROUND AND PROPERTY DESCRIPTION 1
Background 1
The Subject Property 1
Site Map 1
Adjacent Uses 1
Zoning & Development Requirements 2
Ill. SELECTION PROCESS 2
Selection Process 2
Submittal Requirements 3
Procedure/Schedule 3
Questions 4
Site Tours 4
Selection Criteria 4
Offer to Exclusively Negotiate 4
IV. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 4
Reservations 4
Public Record 4
Right to Cancel 5
Right to Negotiate 5
Additional Information 5
Conflict of Interest 5
Scope Changes 5
Proprietary Information 5
Responsive Materials Ownership 6
Best Value Selection 6
Sale Award 6
V. CONCLUSION 6
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I. INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW
Pursuant to California Government Code §54220 et seq., the City of Carlsbad (the "city")
is exploring the potential sale of the real property owned by the city located on Pajama
Drive in the City of Oceanside, County of San Diego, State of California and commonly
known as the Pajama Drive property (the "Subject Property"). The purpose of this RFP is
to explain the requirements and procedures for the submission of formal proposals
from parties interested in the acquisition of the Subject Property.
II. BACKGROUND AND PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The Subject Property
The Subject Property was originally designated as a water storage facility for the Costa
Real Water District, and was later acquired by the city in October of 1979. The water
storage facility was demolished in 2008, with no infrastructure remaining at the site,
after which the Subject Property has sat vacant. The Subject Property is 10,891-square
feet, and is located at the end of a cul-de-sac on Pajama Drive in a residential
neighborhood in Oceanside. The Property is not located in the coastal zone and is zoned
Residential Estate - B (RE-B), which will allow for one single family residential unit on
the property.
All measurements are approximations and must be field verified by Respondents. The
Subject Property will be sold in an "as is" "where is" condition. Prospective
Respondent(s) will be required to undertake their own independent inspection and
investigation of the Subject Property.
Site Map
For an aerial view of the parcel, please see the attached Site map.
Adjacent Uses
This acquisition opportunity in Oceanside is unique and exciting for many reasons:
1) The Subject Property is located within easy access to Highway 76 and 78,
Interstate 5, and Mission Avenue.
2) The Subject Property is located near commercial and retail amenities.
3) Oceanside has a close proximity to the major markets of San Diego (38 miles
south), Orange County (15 miles north) and Los Angeles (80 miles north).
4) A large, quality work force, and nearby universities and colleges;
5) Some of the finest weather and recreational amenities in the country, including
miles of beautiful beaches, a variety of parks and golf courses and cultural and
historical facilities.
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Property Information
Below is an outline of land use information applicable to the Subject Property. This
outline provides general information and does not contain all applicable information.
For more information, please contact the City of Oceanside Planning Division at (760)
435-3520.
Zoning Designation: "RE-B" (Residential Estate Development with density of 1.0 dwelling
units per acre)
Coastal Zone Information: The Subject Property is not in the coastal zone.
Development Impact Fees
Development of the Subject Property may be subject to impact fees. For more
information, please contact the Oceanside Planning Department at (760) 435-3520.
111. SELECTION PROCESS
Respondent selection is anticipated to occur through the process outlined herein, the
described selection criteria, and submittal requirements.
Selection Process
The city is seeking proposals from individuals and entities with the financial capacity to
acquire the Subject Property. Respondents shall comply with the Submittal
Requirements and Procedures/Schedule below:
Submittal Requirements
The city appoints Reid Chambers of Realty One Group ("Broker") as city's sole and
exclusive real estate agent and grants Broker the exclusive right to assist city in
identifying prospective purchasers and negotiating the sale of the Subject Property. The
city shall not be liable for, nor pay any, broker fees or commissions due to Respondents
broker or agent.
Respondents shall provide the city with the information requested below, with the
exception of the Financial Capacity materials, of which two (2) copies are to be
submitted under separate cover on a confidential basis.
1) A statement that the signatory is authorized to submit the proposal on behalf of
each listed member of Respondent's team;
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2) The financial ability of the prospective purchaser to acquire the Subject Property,
either individually or collectively, as the case may be;
3) A statement that the proposal will remain in effect for a minimum of 90 days
from the date of submittal and may be extended at the mutual agreement of
both the city and Respondent;
4) A description of the proposed use of the Subject Property by the prospective
purchaser.
5) The proposed Terms (which may be subject to a MAI appraisal) for the Subject
Property.
Procedure/Schedule
The procedure for selection is as follows:
1) Proposals shall be submitted to the city through the Broker no later than 4:00
p.m. on [Day], [Date], 2019. Proposals and/or modifications received subsequent
to the hour and date specified will not be considered;
2) Following timely receipt, submissions will be reviewed by city staff and the
Broker within 30-days of the submittal date;
3) The most desirable and qualified Respondent(s) may be asked for a last best and
final offer (see below); and
4) Following review and analysis of the proposal(s), staff will recommend selection
of a purchaser to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement with the city, and a
negotiable non-refundable deposit of $10,000 will be required for the right to
negotiate exclusively with the city.
Questions
Any questions you may have pertaining to this RFP shall be addressed to the city's
Broker, Reid Chambers, at reidjchambers@gmail.com. All questions must be in writing
and no other officer, agent, or employee of the city is authorized to provide official
answers.
Site Tours
Site Tours are not mandatory; however, interested Respondents should contact the
city's Broker, Reid Chambers, at reidjchambers@gmail.com or 760-583-0809.
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Selection Criteria
The focus of the selection process will be on the following issues:
1) Financial benefit to the city.
2) Financial ability of the Respondent to purchase the Subject Property as
evidenced by their financial capacity.
3) Purchase price, and other applicable terms and conditions of a disposition.
4) Highest and best use of the Subject Property, as determined by the City Council.
Offer to Exclusively Negotiate
Upon selection of a Respondent, the city will negotiate a purchase and sale agreement
exclusively with the selected Respondent for a period of up to 60 days. By submitting a
proposal and qualifications to the city, the prospective buyer is also agreeing that the
city retains the right to modify or suspend all aspects of the selection and exclusive
negotiating process and to waive any defects as to form or content of the offering or
any responses that are received. Further, city shall have the right to reject any and all
proposals.
IV. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Reservations
This RFP does not commit the city to sell the Subject Property, to defray any costs
incurred in the preparation of a proposal pursuant to this RFP, or to procure or contract
for work.
Public Record
All proposals submitted in response to this RFP become the property of the city and are
public records and, as such, may be subject to public review. Financial capacity
statements, however, are provided on a confidential basis to the extent allowed by law.
Right to Cancel
The city reserves the right to revise or cancel, for any reason, in part or in its entirety,
this RFP, including but not limited to: selection schedule, submittal date, and submittal
requirements. If the city cancels or revises this RFP, all Respondents will be notified in
writing by the city.
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Right to Negotiate
The city reserves the right to negotiate with Respondent subsequent to receipt of the
Respondent's proposal. The city reserves the right to request from Respondent a last
best and final offer, whereby the city may ask either all bidders or the top bidders to
submit their last best and final offers. If the city is not satisfied with any of the bids after
asking for last best and final offers, the city may in good faith choose any party to
negotiate terms for a sale.
Additional Information
The city reserves the right to request additional information and/or clarification from
any or all Respondents to this RFP.
Conflict of Interest
The Respondent, if selected, shall be required to file a Conflict of Interest Statement
with the City Clerk in accordance with the requirements of the City of Carlsbad Conflict
of Interest Code.
Scope Changes
All changes in proposal documents shall be through written addendum. Verbal
information obtained otherwise will not be considered in the award process. Proposal
submittals must acknowledge all addenda. Proposals failing to do so may be considered
as non-responsive by the city and eliminated from further consideration.
Proprietary Information
Any restrictions on the use of data contained within a proposal must be clearly stated in
the proposal itself. Proprietary information submitted in response to this RFP will be
handled in accordance with applicable city procurement regulations and the California
Public Records Act. If you have proprietary information, products or services, please
identify them in your proposal.
Responsive Materials Ownership
All materials submitted regarding this RFP become the property of the city. Responses may
be reviewed by any person after final selection has been made. The city has the right to use
any or all system ideas presented in reply to this request, subject to the limitations outlined
in proprietary information above. Disqualification of a Respondent does not eliminate this
right.
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Best Value Selection
The Respondent selected will be based on the best value option for the city. The city is
under no obligation to award this project to the Respondent offering the most
advantageous financial position; however, the city is obligated to accept no less than fair
market value. Selection criteria expressed in the RFP shall be used in the proposal
evaluation process. In evaluating proposals, the city may consider the qualifications of the
Respondent and whether the proposals comply with the prescribed requirements.
Sale Award
The award of the sale will be in accordance with, but not limited to, the results of the city's
evaluation. Final approval of selected Respondent and award of the sale lies with the City of
Carlsbad City Council.
V. CONCLUSION
We appreciate your interest in the City of Carlsbad and look forward to your proposal
for a purchase of the Subject Property.
Submittal packages should be addressed to the city through the Broker at:
City of Carlsbad
3096 Harding Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Attn: Curtis M. Jackson, Real Estate Manager
Please return your response no later than 4:00 p.m., [Day], [Date], 2020.
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