State property: City of Moreno Valley.

Assembly Member Jackson's proposal directs the transfer of ten parcels of undeveloped state land to the City of Moreno Valley for wildfire mitigation and open space preservation. The parcels, consisting primarily of mountainous and hilly terrain, would be conveyed at no cost through a quitclaim deed executed by the Director of General Services.

Under the measure, Moreno Valley must utilize the transferred properties to implement wildfire protection measures benefiting local residents and businesses while maintaining open space access. The city retains discretion to pursue additional compatible uses for the parcels. The transfer would bypass standard surplus property disposal requirements, with the Legislature citing Moreno Valley's distinct wildfire risks as justification for this specialized approach.

The bill's findings frame the land transfer as serving an essential public safety purpose through enhanced wildfire preparedness, rather than constituting a gift of public funds under the California Constitution. This determination enables the no-cost conveyance while establishing parameters for the city's management of the properties to address identified fire hazards.