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Council authorizes staff to negotiate surplus parcels after one developer shows interest in affordable units
Summary
Staff said one respondent, Aurelian Construction Group, expressed interest in two surplus sites and proposed at least 25% affordable units for one parcel. Council authorized staff to obtain appraisals and begin price negotiations and emphasized transparency and public input.
City staff presented a surplus-property update and asked direction to negotiate with a prospective buyer that responded to the city's 60-day notice. Kevin Kennison Brown, community development staff, said one firm, Aurelian Construction Group, expressed interest in two parcels and tentatively proposed that 25% of units on one site be designated affordable.
"At the end of the notification period, we had 1 party engage... Aurelian Construction Group, and they were interested in 2 sites," Brown said. Staff asked for authority to obtain appraisals and begin price negotiations. The council gave direction to proceed with appraisals and negotiations, with the understanding staff would return to council with detailed proposals and terms.
During public comment resident Andrew Castillo urged the city to prioritize transparency and to evaluate proposals by how they would benefit current residents, including affordability and local jobs. Staff said state surplus-land rules require outreach to affordable-housing developers before opening parcels to the broader market; because no affordable-housing takers responded on one parcel, staff said that site may be offered on the open market with any proceeds and requirements reported back to council.
