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"There was little public comment before Monday’s vote to switch to Bayside".

This was not done "in the dark" says Appointed Mayor and 20 year Council Member Sandoval. First light is this story. Business as usual.

Not explained is the value of the parcel if sold, and could that amount be applied to another project not in the hole? Does the city have other parcels?

What is also not explained is what is in this for Bayside. Is there to be other development on the parcel later? Why is the cities full $307,606 to pay for planning, engineering, design, permitting and other preconstruction costs in the new Bayside takeover needed? Wasn't that done for the previous project? Seems the City could grant some leeway with original permitting etc. The city must get along with the city better than some of us.

Not explained is what caused...... "Costs for completing the project have grown ever since. Late last year, officials with Homeward Bound said the project would need another $1.3 million to finish."

Is this related to talk of lead and asbestos removal costs? Squatter zombie removal? Who mis budgeted so badly? Who didn't do their homework in a couple of areas? Who wants this to go away with little public oversight and fuss?

You the voter are left with questions and a bill. “The debt in question is $65,000 annually for the next 20 years.”

Are people who screwed it up determined not to have a losing project as a legacy next election? The only person to vote to sell has no worry of a tarnished project. A business person. What is the bottom line in this story? Bob Gray has some common sense and says sell. Seems the City Council is still in lock step. Don't trip in the dark. Explanations welcome. Educate me.