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CityCouncil | 2022-02-01 | 4 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer discussed appraisals for the project; stated that she received emails about the value of the property being unfair; the City has been trustee of the property, but the property belongs to the State; the process will continue; members of the public will have an opportunity to voice concerns at the State Lands Commission (SLC) level; expressed support for staff providing clarification on the project appraisals. Bill White, Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP, stated the SLC is required to approve any exchange of public trust property; the SLC will need to review and make a decision about the agreement at a public meeting; the SLC is required to make certain findings, including that the value of the lands that are coming into the public trust are equal or greater than the lands coming out of the trust; the City has made similar findings in the resolution; however, the City findings are not required by law; the legal requirement lies with the SLC; the SLC will be reviewing the appraisal; the SLC may request changes or provide comments on the appraisal and will be the ultimate entity responsible for looking at evidence and conducting a confidential legal analysis; the SLC will decide whether the lands coming in have greater value than the lands coming out; the public will have the opportunity to participate in the hearing. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the public can visit the SLC website: www.slc.ca.gov in order to communicate and follow up on the public hearing; the land belongs to the public, not the City; the City is the trustee; the public has not had access or benefits of the land; she supports the project providing access to the land; Council worked hard to develop the best compromise and solution; the SLC will check the City's work to see whether it is fair; she is looking forward to the completion of the project and access to the land. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved final passage of the ordinances. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Herrera Spencer: Ayes; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. CONTINUED AGENDA ITEMS None. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (22-085) Recommendation to Provide Direction to Staff Regarding the Use of Fixed and Mobile Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR). The Police Chief gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she understands businesses and private residents may register cameras with the City; requested clarification about the program. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council February 1, 2022 4 | CityCouncil/2022-02-01.pdf |