Acquisition of the Property at 7891 Whitaker Street, Buena Park

The City of Buena Park is pursuing the potential acquisition of the real property located at 7891 Whitaker Street, identified as APN 277-052-27. The acquisition may be conducted through negotiated means or via the City's power of eminent domain. The primary objective of this action is to serve public purposes by abating public nuisance conditions, which involves the demolition of existing dilapidated and non-conforming structures and the removal of unlawful non-conforming uses. This project is designed to bring the property into compliance with applicable land use regulations and align with the goals and policies of the City of Buena Park General Plan and the Auto Center Specific Plan. The project is managed by the City of Buena Park, with Matt Foulkes, the Community and Economic Development Director, serving as the primary point of contact. According to the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines, the project is categorized as exempt under sections 15301(i), 15321, 15332, and 15168 due to its nature as an enforcement action, minor alteration, and infill development within an urbanized area. While the project's scope and regulatory compliance are detailed, specific financial terms, contract values, and performance periods have not been disclosed in the available documentation.