PREPARED BY: CHARLES CHING DATE OF MEETING: 5/20/2024
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CONSIDER RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AND THE CONTRA COSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR THE JOINT USE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2600 CASTRO ROAD
CEQA: This proposed action is not a Project as defined by CEQA.
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
Explore Feasibility of Pursuing a Public Interest Land Conveyance on Hunter Hall US Army Reserve Center - 2600 Castro Road is a Council Priority under the FY 2023-25 City Council Priority Workplan, effective May 1, 2023.
BACKGROUND
The City's corporation yard (Corporation Yard) is currently located at 1515 Folsom Avenue. The Corporation Yard is outdated and does not have sufficient space and capacity for the City's current and future operational needs. The City has identified the Hunter Hall Army Reserve Center located at 2600 Castro Road (Site) as an ideal site for the City's future Corporation Yard.
The Site is owned by the US Army. Over the years, the City has observed limited activity and use of this facility. After several unsuccessful attempts at contacting US Army on its operational status and potential use, the City contacted the City's Congressional representative, John Garamendi to request assistance on the City's potential interest in the Site for future develop and use as the City's Corporation Yard.
On February 5, 2024, the City Council of the City of San Pablo adopted Resolution 2024-015, adding "Explore feasibility of pursuing a public interest land conveyance (i.e. property transfer) on Hunter Hall Army Reserve Center - 2600 Castro Road, San Pablo" to the City Council Priority Workplan, with the intent that the property be used as a future Corporation Yard.
The City has been working with its lobbyist, Townsend Public Affairs, on the potent...
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