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Item 6c Determination whether the City's vacant property in the 4100 block of Stanley Boulevard should be declared surplus. (SR99:100) Michael Roush presented the staff report. Ms. Ayala asked if the $9,103 that the property was bought for in 1968 would be inflated by 393% to today's dollars, to come to $35,775. Ms. Acosta said an appraisal would determine what the market value is. Mayor Tarver asked if Mr. Ciesielski is the successor in interest to the person from whom the City purchased the property in 1968. Mr. Roush said yes. Mayor Tarver asked for public testimony. Jerry Wagner, 4043 Nevis Street, felt the land should be sold through an open bid process. He believed the bidders should show how much cash they have to bid with and when they reach their limit, they should be out of the bidding process. He is interested in the property to provide an exit from the rear of the mobile home park in case of a fire in the front of park. The property could -- also be used for future development. He disagreed with staffs suggestion that selling the property to Mr. Ciesielski will reduce neighborhood friction. He talked about the controversy between himself and Mr. Ciesielski, which he feels is instigated by Mr. Ciesielski. He also described other hazards on the property that Mr. Ciesielski has created by dumping wood and garbage on the property. He was willing to give a check for $50,000 to the City of Pleasanton tonight for the property. He felt this was 50% more than what the City is asking. Christopher Schlies, 699 Peters Avenue, representing Mr. Wagner, presented an analysis regarding the surplus property. He identified two issues: 1 ) obtaining proper compensation for the property and 2) what is good for the neighborhood. He believed the appropriate manner to sell the property was through an open bid process. The property is landlocked and has limitations to its potential use. He said the appraisal process will be based on speculation and guesswork and the process of taking the price in 1968 and applying an inflation factor is equally flawed. There is no necessary correlation between the cost of living changes and land value changes. Competitive bidding would allow the people interested in the property to express what they believe a fair market value would be for the property. Mr. Wagner's proposal to purchase the property for $50,000 is 50% higher than staffs recommended sales price. He said the neighborhood quarreling should not be a factor in this matter. Mr. Wagner would like the property as a safe exit for the mobile home park residents in case of a fire. Mr. Wagner has no intention of extending the mobile home park, but the property might be used for future development. Pleasanton City Council 9 04/6/99 Minutes