Section § 37380

Explanation

A city in California can lease its property for up to 55 years. However, if certain conditions are met, the lease can be extended up to 99 years. These conditions include the lease being periodically reviewed based on current market conditions, the lease needing approval through a city ordinance, and holding a public hearing before such an ordinance is passed. Notices of the hearing must be widely distributed, including to current tenants and neighboring landowners.

Additionally, the lease should be awarded to the highest bidder to ensure the city gains the maximum economic benefit, following a competitive bidding process. However, these specific rules about ordinances, hearings, and bidding don't apply to charter cities, which can follow their own procedures as outlined in their charters.

(a)CA Government Code § 37380(a) A city may lease property owned or held or controlled by it, or any of its departments, for not to exceed 55 years.
(b)CA Government Code § 37380(b) Notwithstanding the 55-year limitation in subdivision (a), a city may lease property owned or held or controlled by it, or any of its departments or boards for a period exceeding 55 years but not exceeding 99 years, if all of the following conditions are met:
(1)CA Government Code § 37380(b)(1) The lease shall be subject to periodic review by the city and shall take into consideration the then current market conditions. The local legislative body may, prior to final execution of the lease, establish the lease provisions which will periodically be reviewed, and determine when those provisions are to be reviewed.
(2)CA Government Code § 37380(b)(2) Any lease entered into pursuant to this section shall be authorized by an ordinance adopted by the legislative body. The ordinance shall be subject to referendum in the manner prescribed by law for ordinances of cities.
(3)CA Government Code § 37380(b)(3) Prior to adopting an ordinance authorizing a lease, the governing body shall hold a public hearing. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be published pursuant to Section 6066 in one or more newspapers of general circulation within the city, and shall be mailed to any person requesting special notice, to any present tenant of the public property, and to all owners of land adjoining the property.
(4)CA Government Code § 37380(b)(4) Any lease shall be awarded to the bidder which, in the determination of the legislative body, offers the greatest economic return to the city, after competitive bidding conducted in the manner determined by the legislative body. Notice inviting bids shall be published pursuant to Section 6066 in one or more newspapers of general circulation within the city.
The provisions of paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) do not apply to any charter city, which may utilize a procedure as specified by charter or adopted by ordinance in accordance with its charter.

Section § 37382

Explanation

This law lets a city rent out city-owned land that's used for farming or growing plants, and where sewage or wastewater is released, for up to 25 years.

A city may lease city land used for agricultural or horticultural purposes upon which sewage or waste water is discharged for not to exceed twenty-five years.

Section § 37383

Explanation

This law allows a city to lease its property, as long as it wasn't bought for park use, for up to 35 years to produce minerals, oil, gas, or other similar substances.

A city may lease city property not acquired for park purposes for not to exceed thirty-five years for the production of minerals, oil, gas, or other hydrocarbon substances.

Section § 37384

Explanation
A city in California can lease tide or submerged lands for up to fifty years unless a state grant says something different.
Except when the state grant specifically provides otherwise, a city may lease tide or submerged lands for not to exceed fifty years.

Section § 37385

Explanation

This law allows a city to lease out tide and submerged lands, along with any structures like wharves and docks built on them. It also covers nearby uplands if needed for developing the waterfront and harbor facilities. The lease can be for a period of up to 66 years.

A city may lease tide and submerged lands, the wharves, docks, piers, and other structures or improvements on these lands, and as much of the uplands abutting upon them as the legislative body deems necessary for the proper development and use of its waterfront and harbor facilities, for not to exceed 66 years.

Section § 37386

Explanation

This law allows a city to lease its tide, submerged lands, and uplands for various purposes. The leases can be for industrial use, to improve or develop city harbors, or to build and maintain structures like wharves, docks, or piers. Additionally, the land can be leased for other public uses that support commerce or navigation in the harbors.

A city may lease such tide and submerged lands and uplands for:
(a)CA Government Code § 37386(a) Industrial uses.
(b)CA Government Code § 37386(b) Improvement and development of city harbors.
(c)CA Government Code § 37386(c) Construction and maintenance of wharves, docks, piers, or bulkhead piers.
(d)CA Government Code § 37386(d) Other public uses consistent with the requirements of commerce or navigation in city harbors.

Section § 37387

Explanation

This law says that if a city's legislative body believes using certain waterfront and upland areas for industry goes against the city's best interests, they can instead lease these lands for purposes like parks, recreation, homes, or education. However, these uses must still respect any legal trust placed on the land by the Constitution.

When the legislative body deems that industrial use of such tidelands and uplands is inimical to the best interest of the city, it may lease them for park, recreational, residential, or educational purposes, under conditions not inconsistent with the trust imposed upon the tidelands by the Constitution.

Section § 37388

Explanation

This law allows a city to lease its property, or property managed by its departments, to a nonprofit corporation. The purpose of this lease is to allow the development of housing projects and the lease period can be up to fifty years.

A city may lease property owned or held or controlled by it or any of its departments for not to exceed fifty years to any nonprofit corporation for a housing development on the property.

Section § 37389

Explanation

A city in California has the authority to lease or sublease property it owns or controls for up to fifty years specifically for airport-related activities. This includes activities like building and maintaining facilities for making aircraft, airplane engines, and related equipment.

It also covers constructing hangars, flying fields, and other necessary buildings or installations for aircraft operations and manufacturing.

A city may lease or sublease property owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by it for not to exceed fifty years for airport purposes or purposes incidental to aircraft, including:
(a)CA Government Code § 37389(a) Manufacture of aircraft, airplane engines, and aircraft equipment, parts, and accessories.
(b)CA Government Code § 37389(b) Construction and maintenance of hangars, mooring masts, flying fields, signal lights, radio equipment, service shops, conveniences, appliances, works, structures, and other air navigation, aircraft, and airplane engine manufacturing plants and facilities.

Section § 37390

Explanation

This law allows a city to lease its sewage and the treated wastewater, known as sewage effluent, for up to 50 years.

A city may lease sewage and sewage effluent for not to exceed fifty years.

Section § 37391

Explanation

This law allows a city or its departments to lease or sublease land to the State, its political subdivisions, or a nonprofit corporation for events like fairs, expositions, celebrations, or exhibitions. The lease or sublease can last up to fifty years.

A city or any of its departments may lease or sublease land to the State or any of its political subdivisions, or any nonprofit corporation, for fair, exposition, celebration, or exhibition purposes, for not to exceed fifty years.

Section § 37392

Explanation

This law states that a city or any of its departments in California can lease or sublease land to the state for up to 99 years. This can be for purposes such as housing state employees and equipment, or for military uses like building armories, in partnership with the State Adjutant General.

A city or any of its departments may lease or sublease land to the state for housing personnel and equipment, or to the State Adjutant General for military or armory purposes, for not to exceed 99 years.

Section § 37392.1

Explanation

This law allows a city, district, or public corporation to lease or grant the right to use sewers and sewage facilities, along with related land and property, to other cities, counties, or public entities. These arrangements can be made for a set term or can last indefinitely.

A city, district, or other public corporation, acting individually or jointly with others, may lease sewers and sewage treatment and disposal facilities, and any land, rights of way, or other property appurtenant thereto, to any other city or to any county, city and county, municipal corporation, public district, sanitation district or other public corporation, or any two or more of them acting jointly, for any term or in perpetuity. A city, district or other public corporation, acting individually or jointly with others, may grant to any other city or to any county, city and county, municipal corporation, sanitation district, public district or other public corporation, or any two or more of them acting jointly, a perpetual right of use, or right of use for any term, in any such facilities, land or other property.

Section § 37392.2

Explanation

This law allows a city in California to lease its land to a county, county water authority, or special district. The lease is for building and managing a dam or reservoir and any necessary facilities for gathering and storing water. Beneficial uses include power generation, flood control, and recreation. The lease can be for any duration but only lasts as long as the land is used for these purposes.

Notwithstanding Section 718 of the Civil Code, a city may lease any of its lands to a county, county water authoritiy, or special district for the purpose of constructing, operating, maintaining, and replacing a dam, reservoir, and appurtenant facilities to collect, divert, and store water for all beneficial uses, including development of power, flood control, and recreational uses. The lease may be for any term, but not to exceed the time during which the lands are devoted to the purposes and uses authorized by this section.

Section § 37393

Explanation

If a city leases out any of its real estate, the lease agreement must be officially recorded at the county recorder's office where the property is located.

A lease of an interest in real property of a city shall be recorded in the office of the recorder of the county in which the property is located.

Section § 37394

Explanation

This section allows a city or a city-county government in California to lease its property for up to 55 years if it's going to be used for off-street parking. The rule applies to leases made on or after January 1, 1986.

A city or city and county may lease property owned, held or controlled by it for not to exceed 55 years, if the contemplated use of the property is for off-street parking purposes. This section is applicable to any lease executed on or after January 1, 1986.

Section § 37395

Explanation

This law allows a city to lease its property for up to 55 years for commercial and business development if the city government decides the property is not needed for city purposes. This rule applies to leases made on or after January 1, 1986.

A city may lease for not to exceed 55 years property owned, held, or controlled by it, or any of its departments, for commercial development for business purposes, when the governing body determines by ordinance or resolution that the property is not required for other city purposes. This section is applicable to any lease executed on or after January 1, 1986.

Section § 37396

Explanation

This law allows cities, counties, or combined city-counties in California to lease their property for up to 99 years for purposes like stadiums, parks, sports training, and recreational activities.

However, for properties annexed after April 24, 2002, leases cannot be used for shopping centers, hotels, or lodging but can include dormitories or medical facilities for event participants, and food facilities supporting these activities.

Additionally, if a county makes such a lease, it must comply with specific legal procedures outlined in another section of the law.

(a)CA Government Code § 37396(a) A city, county, or city and county may lease property owned, held, or controlled by it for not to exceed 99 years, for stadium, park, recreational, fair, exposition, or exhibition purposes, or for general sports purposes such as training and competitive sports.
(b)CA Government Code § 37396(b) On and after April 24, 2002, a lease executed pursuant to this section on territory annexed pursuant to Section 56472, may not include a shopping center, hotel, motel, or lodging house, but may include a lease for all other purposes authorized under this section, including a lease for either or both of the following purposes:
(1)CA Government Code § 37396(b)(1) Any dormitory or medical facility that exclusively, except in the case of a medical emergency, serves individuals participating in training or competitions held at the site leased pursuant to subdivision (a).
(2)CA Government Code § 37396(b)(2) Any food facility, as defined by Section 113785 of the Health and Safety Code, food vending, and sales of goods and services incidental to, and in support of, the purposes of the lease.
(c)CA Government Code § 37396(c) A lease made by a county pursuant to this section is subject to Article 8 (commencing with Section 25520) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 2 of Title 3.