BILL ANALYSIS �
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
AB 1515 (Torres)
As Amended May 25, 2012
Majority vote
LOCAL GOVERNMENT 9-0 APPROPRIATIONS 17-0
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|Ayes:|Smyth, Alejo, Bradford, |Ayes:|Fuentes, Harkey, |
| |Campos, Davis, Gordon, | |Blumenfield, Bradford, |
| |Hueso, Knight, Norby | |Charles Calderon, Campos, |
| | | |Davis, Donnelly, Gatto, |
| | | |Ammiano, Hill, Lara, |
| | | |Mitchell, Nielsen, Norby, |
| | | |Solorio, Wagner |
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SUMMARY : Authorizes the City of Pomona to convey to the
Consolidated Fire Protection District of the County of Los
Angeles (CFPD) a portion of former state surplus property, as
specified. Specifically, this bill :
1)Authorizes the City of Pomona to convey to CFPD a portion of
the 6.8 acres of land conveyed to the City of Pomona by the
state in 1973.
2)Provides that if any portion of the 6.8 acres of land conveyed
to the City of Pomona is not used for a fire station, the
portion of the property shall revert to the state, and
provides that if any of the 6.8 acres of land conveyed to the
CFPD is not used for fire training facilities, the portion of
the property shall revert to the state.
3)Requires the Director of General Services to approve the
conveyance by the City of Pomona to the CFPD for use as a fire
training facility, upon such terms and conditions as in the
director's opinion may be for the best interests of the state.
EXISTING LAW :
1)Authorizes DGS to convey to the City of Pomona certain
property for use as a fire station.
2)Requires that if the City of Pomona ceases to use the property
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transferred as a fire station, the property shall revert to
the state.
FISCAL EFFECT : According to the Assembly Appropriations
Committee, this bill contains minor and absorbable costs to the
state.
COMMENTS : The City of Pomona received 6.8 acres of property
(Parcel A and B) located at 3325 Temple Avenue in Pomona from
the State of California in 1973 through Chapter 68 for
construction of facilities to improve fire protection for the
surrounding area and the adjoining state hospital. Existing law
stipulates that in the event the City of Pomona ceases to use
the property for a fire station, the property shall revert to
the state.
In 1979 the City of Pomona completed construction of Fire
Station 187 on Parcel A, which has continued in operation to
provide fire protection services according to state
requirements. The City of Pomona further invested in the
property and built a Fire Training Facility on Parcel B.
Both facilities were operated by the City of Pomona Fire
Department from 1979 to 1995, at which time the City of Pomona
contracted with CFPD for fire protection and emergency response
services. The City of Pomona retained ownership of the
property. CFPD continues to operate Fire Station 187 and
utilizes the Fire Training Facility for staff training purposes.
According to the author's office, due to the weakened economy
and its impact on the City of Pomona's general fund, budget cuts
across all City departments have been implemented. The cost to
provide CFPD fire protection and emergency response services and
maintenance of the Fire Training Facility are critically
impacting limited City resources. The transfer of the Fire
Training Facility site (Parcel B) to CFPD provides the best
alternative to maintain the Fire Training Facility and service
response from Fire Station 187 at its current level. CFPD is
interested in acquiring the training site from Pomona and
continuing its use as one of their primary training sites for
fire response personnel.
The restriction on the property established by existing law
precludes transfer of the Fire Training Facility site by the
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City of Pomona to CFPD. This bill would release the deed
restriction and allow the transfer of this site (Parcel B) to
CFPD. Recent amendments taken in the Assembly Appropriations
Committee provide that if any portion of the 6.8 acres conveyed
to the City of Pomona is not used for a fire station, that
portion must revert to the state, and provide that if any
portion of the land conveyed to the CFPD is not used for fire
training facilities, that portion must revert to the state.
Amendments also require the Director of General Services to
approve the conveyance by the City of Pomona to the CFPD for use
as a fire training facility, upon the terms and conditions that
are in the best interests of the state, as determined by the
Director.
Support arguments: Supporters may argue that transferring this
property will ensure that the City of Pomona can maintain its
Fire Station 187 at adequate levels while allowing CFPD to
continue the great work of the fire training facility.
Opposition arguments: None at this time.
Analysis Prepared by : Debbie Michel / L. GOV. / (916)
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