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.
Auto-generated summary. Source: official agenda documents.
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.
Auto-generated context. Source: official meeting records.
Other motions
adopt said resolution with the exception of the parcel located at 45 1st Street
FailedSimilar Discussions
5 related items found by meaning
Review inventory of 434 city-owned properties for potential sale or development
Adopt policy framework for selling and leasing city-owned land for affordable housing
Sell 6 city-owned vacant properties on 2nd Street
Declare city property at 341-347 South 17th Street as surplus for sale
Approve meeting minutes from joint Surplus Property Authority session
The Story So Far
Related items from other meetings
Calling for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election
Accept the Automated Transit Network Feasibility Study
Task Authorization for Installation of Sodium Hypochlorite Tanks at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Policy on Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings
Amendments to Position Control List
Civil Rights Act Title VI Implementation Plan for Public Works Federally Funded Projects
Freeway Maintenance Agreement Amendment with California Department of Transportation at the intersection of Central Ave and I-80 (“Caltrans”).
Master Fee Schedule Update
Joint Powers Agreement for Participation in the Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance System
Special Assessments for Unpaid Garbage Collection Service Fees