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Pleasanton council authorizes eminent domain for municipal airport improvements; council asks about off-record negotiations
Summary
Council adopted Resolution No. 237-25 finding necessity and authorizing use of eminent domain to condemn about 63.85 acres for Pleasanton Municipal Airport improvements; council members asked whether negotiations had progressed outside eminent domain.
The Pleasanton City Council on Jan. 2025 approved Resolution No. 237-25 determining the necessity to acquire approximately 63.85 acres located at 2221 West Goodwin Street (Atascosa CAD property ID 14726) and authorizing the use of eminent domain for construction of municipal airport improvements.
Councilmember Leonor moved to approve the resolution; a second was made and the motion carried after a hand vote. During discussion Councilmember Snackham asked whether staff had made progress toward negotiations outside eminent domain. A staff speaker responded that they had not made additional progress since the prior meeting and that the matter would be discussed further at a later time.
Why it matters: Resolution No. 237-25 gives the city the legal authority to begin condemnation proceedings if necessary to acquire land needed for planned airport improvements. The council’s approval does not, in itself, set a final negotiated price; staff indicated discussions and negotiation status remain ongoing and unchanged since the council last met on the matter.
Details and context
- Property and project: The resolution identifies approximately 63.85 acres at 2221 West Goodwin Street, Atascosa CAD property ID 14726, as required for Pleasanton Municipal Airport improvements.
- Motion and vote: Councilmember Leonor moved to adopt the resolution and a second was recorded. The council took a hand vote; the motion carried.
- Discussion: Councilmember Snackham inquired about progress toward negotiations outside of eminent domain; a staff speaker said there had been no further progress since the prior meeting and that staff would address negotiations later. The transcript does not record additional negotiation details or a named appraisal/offer amount.
Ending: The council approved the resolution and proceeded to other agenda items. Additional negotiation or acquisition steps were not resolved at this meeting and may require follow-up by staff.
