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Committee (HHCC) for its dedication and process. He appreciates the great job that is <br /> being done by HHCC members. <br /> Motion carried unanimously by electronic vote. <br /> City Manager Bell noted that Ms. Coffman should be thanked for her hard work and <br /> professionalism. <br /> Mayor Aguirre left the dais to recuse herself. <br /> M/S Foust/Seybert to approve the grant to Shelter Network. Motion carried 6-1 by <br /> electronic vote with Mayor Aguirre recused. <br /> One Council Member commented that Casa de Redwood residents often compliment <br /> Ms. Coffman for her professional work. Mayor Aguirre thanked all the organizations for <br /> doing more with less for those who need it the most. <br /> 8. STAFF REPORT(S) <br /> A. A comprehensive inventory of city-owned parcels and the evaluation <br /> of land disposition under the 2010 General Plan, the revised Downtown <br /> Precise Plan, and the current real-estate market. (609) <br /> Recommendation: <br /> 1. Accept Staff Report. <br /> 2. Provide direction to staff on procedures for land disposition. <br /> Mr. Ekern presented the report (on file) noting that this is probably the first of three <br /> meetings on this topic. He identified vacant properties that have development potential <br /> and he wanted to bring these before Council for direction. He noted that these <br /> properties create a chance for economic opportunities. He thanked Claudia 011ala for <br /> her work on putting together a reference binder, available at the City Clerk's Office, with <br /> all the parcels and respective land use description. He alerted that some of the parcels <br /> are complicated and the property lines are convoluted and unclear. He clarified that the <br /> next step is figuring out how these were acquired so that the City Attorney can <br /> determine how these can be disposed of. He gave examples of properties that seem <br /> simple but include title or boundaries complexities. He then focused on two properties: <br /> Bradford and Heller. Mr. Ekern noted that the next steps include working with the City <br /> Attorney's Office on a proposed policy approach. <br /> One Council Member appreciated the document created and the data included. This <br /> Council Member shared concerns with selling properties without a parking plan for <br /> downtown. She would like to look at properties located close to the schools and finding <br /> ways to use sites appropriately. This Council Member also spoke about the possibility of <br /> a Parks Master Plan. Another Council Member was appreciative of the inventory; and, <br /> in regards to the Bradford site, he wanted to hear more about the need for affordable <br /> housing. In his opinion, selling properties adjacent to schools is not a good option but <br /> suggested looking at shared uses instead. In regards, to the Inner Harbor, he finds this <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY April 23, 2012 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 <br /> Page No. 97 <br />