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CityCouncil | 2016-09-20 | 17 | Mayor Spencer called a recess at 10:41 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:46 p.m. *** Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the City going to include controls regarding resale prices if property owners do not participate. The Assistant City Attorney responded in the negative; stated the sale of the parcel comes with rights and responsibilities; there will be a declaration of restrictions because they are water parcels. Councilmember Daysog inquired if WHOA finds a buyer for a parcel that is holding out and the buyer is willing to pay $50,000 instead of $10,000 should the City get some kind of distribution. The Assistant City Attorney responded that the City has appraised the properties at $10,000; if the value were to increase in the future, the property would be appraised and still sell at Fair Market Value; he does not see the parcel as a windfall because market forces govern value. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the solution of having open water behind the parcels that contain the viewpoints is a good; the City could have a liability if parcels behind the residents are kept; he is ready to move forward with the project. Councilmember Oddie stated the City never contemplated selling the public viewpoints; the plan is a solution to a problem that has been lingering for three decades; the City should meet with the homeowners to collaborate and find a solution that works best for everyone; he supports the project moving forward. (16-471) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of continuing the meeting. Vice Mayor Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the wait has been long for the homeowners and the project needs to move forward. Councilmember Daysog stated the best interest of Alameda is to move forward on the project; there is concern for the six parcels having public and water access; he is requesting the public access points have a minimum of 35 feet to serve as panoramic view corridors and public access points. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether said matter is before the Council Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 20, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-09-20.pdf |