HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 22-029, Mills Act - 14666 Oak StreetRESOLUTION NO.22-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
APPROVING A MILLS ACT CONTRACT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 14666 OAK STREET (APN 517-08-047)
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga City Council recognizes the importance of
preserving historic resources in the community and the need to enhance and maintain the
unique character of the historic resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Saratoga adopted Resolution No. 22-
029 on July 6, 2022 approving a Mills Act Contract; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga City Council has chosen to participate and support
the Mills Act Property Tax Abatement Program in accordance with California Constitution,
Article XI11, section 8, California Government Code sections 50280-50290, and California
Revenue and Taxation Code sections 439-439.4; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga City Council finds that entering Mills Act
agreements for historic properties is consistent with the City of Saratoga Heritage
Preservation Code Chapter 13, and the General Plan Open Space and Conservation Element
Goal OSC 14, "through coordination with and implementation of other related General Plan
Policies, encourage preservation of the City's heritage by providing for the protection of
irreplaceable historic and cultural resources representing significant elements of City and
regional history"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has introduced an ordinance designating the residence
located at 14666 Oak Street as a Historic Landmark (the "Ordinance") and therefore the
preservation of the property as a historic resource is of utmost importance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of City of Saratoga that it
authorizes the City Manager, following the effective date of the Ordinance, to enter into a
Mills Act agreement for the property located at 14666 Oak Street and to take other actions
as needed in connection with the property's participation in the Mills Act program. No later
than 20 days after the contract has been signed by both parties the City Clerk shall record
the contract with the County Recorder.
Resolution No. 22-029
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The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga
City Council held on the 6th day of Ju17 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS BERNALD, KUMAR, ZHAO, VICE MAYOR
FITZSIMMONS, MAYOR WALIA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Tina Walia, Mayor
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Brift Avrit, MMC, City Clerk