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Adoption of Resolution Declaring Approximately 268 Acres of City Tidelands Property, including Areas at Alameda Point, Fortman Marina, Ballena Isle Marina and Grand Marina, 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 29161822)
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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 approximately 268 acres of City of Alameda (City) Tidelands property as exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act. Declaration of this property as exempt surplus land will allow staff and consultants to proceed with preparing for the disposition of this property, such as engaging in negotiations with prospective transferees, in with alignment the City's Strategic Plan, Alameda Point 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
The Tidelands Grant Statues authorized the transfer of specific coastal and tideland areas from the State of California to local governmental entities, such as cities or counties, to be held in trust for the benefit of the people of California. The purpose of these transfers was to facilitate local management and development of these lands to serve the public trust, including the support of activities such as navigation, fishing, recreation, and environmental conservation. Given its large amount of coastal and tideland areas, the State of California granted the City a significant amount of land through the Tidelands Grant Statutes. A portion of these granted lands are described herein as City Tidelands Pro...
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