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6.C. - Page 2 of 31 However, the 4,608 square foot parcel also sits along Canyon Lane and the pathway between Glenwood Avenue to Vista Drive. Canyon Lane currently consists of a dirt and gravel path, most of which is about 10 to 12 feet wide, and runs to the west of Garrett Park. It is considered a right-of-way that runs from Glenwood Avenue up to a trail that connects with Vista Drive. The existing roadway/path was established sometime between 1940 and 1948, according to the SWCA Environmental Consultant's September 2019 draft environmental impact report. Along Canyon Lane, there are a number of coast live oaks, grasslands, and native and non-native vegetation. The parcels sit in a canyon surrounded by hillside lots that generally slope up to either side of Canyon Lane. ANALYSIS The offer of donating 9 contiguous parcels and one other remnant parcel, totaling just under 2 acres of land that is adjacent to a City park is a one -of -a -kind opportunity. The Casey family's decision to abandon their development project for the purposes of open space is significant on many fronts, including the preservation of wildlife habitat and community recreational trails. Staff does not recommend accepting the one remnant parcel as it is not contiguous with the other nine parcels. Rather, the recommendation to the City Council is to accept the donation of just the 9 contiguous parcels. The City's park system consists of 187.74 acres. With a population of nearly 85,000, Redwood City has approximately 2.20 acres of city parkland per 1,000 residents. Like many other cities, Redwood City has a standard of three park acres per thousand residents. With a growing population and being landlocked, it is very difficult to acquire new parkland, which makes this donation a special opportunity. Staff has also conducted a thorough analysis as it relates to determining the acceptance of property donation, the parcels being located outside of the City limits, and the process of how to proceed with receiving the parcels. The following is a summary of those findings: A. Government Code: ■ The City Council may accept any gift made to or for the City for any public purpose. (Gov. Code § 37354.) ■ The City Council may use this property for any purpose as long as there are no limits placed on the gift. (Gov. Code § 37355.) ■ The City Council may receive such property situated inside or outside the city limits as is necessary or proper for municipal purposes. (Gov. Code § 37351.) ■ Redwood City, as a charter city, is exempt from the Planning Commission's review and recommendation on whether acceptance of the donation conforms to the General Plan. (Gov. Code § 65402; Gov. Code § 65700.) Page 2 of 4 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore 63