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Adoption of Resolution Declaring Fourteen City-Owned Properties at Alameda Point Including Buildings 2, 3, 4, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 41, 77, 94, 115, and 130 to be Exempt Surplus Land Under the Surplus Land Act.
The streamlining provisions of Public Resources Section 21083.3 and Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines apply and no further environmental review is required. (Base Reuse and Economic Development 29061822)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Adam W. Politzer, Interim City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The recommended Surplus Lands Act Resolution declares fourteen (14) properties at Alameda Point exempt Surplus Land under the Surplus Land Act. Declaration of these properties as exempt Surplus Land will allow staff and consultants to proceed with preparing for the disposition of these Properties, such as engaging in negotiations with prospective transferees, in alignment the City of Alameda's (City) Master Infrastructure Plan and Disposition and Leasing Strategy.
The City Council shall be responsible for approval or disapproval of the disposition of any property by Ordinance at a future City Council meeting.
BACKGROUND
Prior to taking any action to dispose of (i.e., sell, option to lease, or lease for a term of five years or more) land owned by a local agency, the Surplus Land Act (California Government Code Sections 54220 et seq.) (SLA), requires the local agency to follow prescribed notification and negotiation procedures intended to encourage housing development, including affordable housing.
However, SLA's notification and negotiation procedures do not apply to the local agency's disposal of land that qualifies as "exempt surplus land" as set forth in the SLA. Prior to taking any action to dispose of land, Government Code Section 54221(b)(1) requires the local agency to declare the land "surplus land" or "exempt surplus land" as supported by written findings.
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