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After lengthy debate, Travis Unified board directs staff to return on Goldridge options in June
Summary
Trustees debated whether to sell, hold or pursue other remedies for the parkland‑zoned Goldridge parcel; after extended discussion the board voted to re-agendize the matter for the first meeting in June and asked staff for a short set of options and updates.
The Travis Unified Governing Board spent an extended portion of its Dec. 18 meeting debating the future of the Goldridge parcel — a property the district has owned for years that is subject to past promises, parkland zoning and ongoing annual maintenance costs.
Business-services lead Gabe Molasin walked the board through the Education Code process for disposing of surplus property (title searches, prior-owner notice and newspaper posting requirements). He warned the board the process can cost roughly $10,000 in title and advertisement fees and that parkland zoning will constrain potential buyers and likely suppress bids.
Trustees disagreed on strategy. Some members said staff should continue pressing the city and developer partners to fulfill prior commitments and pursue in-kind compensation; others argued the district has paid continuing carrying costs and should actively market the parcel. One trustee described the parcel as a long-standing fiscal burden and urged action to stop ongoing annual assessments.
After debate, the board agreed on a middle path: staff will return to the board at the first meeting in June with a concise update (three to four bullet points) summarizing negotiations with the city and developer, title research, and feasible near-term options. The motion to re-agendize passed on a 3–1 voice vote.
Trustees said they want to preserve options while limiting further cost to taxpayers and requested staff include potential low-maintenance interim uses that meet statutory requirements if feasible. Officials also reiterated that any sale or change of parkland designation would require additional public notice and city approvals.
