Declare 85 city-owned properties as surplus land available for potential sale or development
In Plain English
State law requires cities to regularly inventory their properties and label unused ones as surplus land. The city identified 85 parcels it no longer needs for municipal operations. This formal designation allows the city to eventually sell or redevelop these properties, with affordable housing developers getting first opportunity to purchase.
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Votes
approve said resolution as presented, incorporate the friendly amendment to focus on affordable housing, and direct staff to identify the utilizers of the parcel at 45 1st Street to help find another location
4 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The city council approved designating 85 unused city-owned properties as "surplus land," clearing the way for their eventual sale or redevelopment. State law requires this formal inventory process, and the designation gives affordable housing developers the first chance to purchase these parcels. The council also directed staff to help relocate current users of a property at 45 1st Street. The measure passed in a divided vote of 4-1, with Eduardo Martinez opposing and Jael Myrick abstaining.
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Other motions
adopt said resolution with the exception of the parcel located at 45 1st Street
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