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AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority | 2011-01-05 | 2 | 2 consultant team are working together to respond to the RFQ. Placeholders have been put on all Council/ARRA agendas before the March due date in case policy direction is needed. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services summarized the RFQ, stating that the initial phase is for 500,000 sq. ft. of space. Staff is working closely with the Navy (property owners) on policy issues that may need to be discussed with the Board. The short list will be in April. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services will discuss the developer solicitation process on the 18th in response to the RFQ, and before the short list. Other bases have been jump-started by large institutional user like LBL, it is a great catalyst and opportunity to get Alameda Point started. Member Johnson asked about the location and competitors. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services responded that the location was very specific: 20 - 25 minutes from blackberry gate; and that the biggest competitor is LBL's own property at Richmond Gild Station, 90 acres along the waterfront. The cities of Berkeley and Emeryville are also included. Member deHaan inquired if LBL is looking for land site or adaptive reuse. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services explained that since LBL needs state of the art R&D facilities, they want to find new construction. In initial conversations, the area that stands out is the area south of Atlantic. Construction would start in July 2013 in areas without cleanup issues. Chair Gilmore requested the RFQ be posted on the City's website so that the Board can access it and be prepared to get questions answered. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services stated that the Golden Gate Yacht Club and Oracle Racing announced that the America's Cup #34 will be held in San Francisco in 2013. In anticipation of the event, staff sent event organizers a letter reemphasizing the city's support for the San Francisco bid, and where Alameda can be helpful, i.e., host supportive services on Alameda Point for the America's Cup - hangars, ferries, potential economic benefit, strong marine industry, sailing syndicates, and being involved in the planning process. Member deHaan asked if the Board is taking the lead with regard to the community support efforts, or if there is a separate professional organization taking the lead. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services replied that it has been a cooperative effort - specific community members are involved in the maritime and sailing world and have the connections that staff doesn't. There are shared ideas and support. The City and staff lends credibility as a government entity to their interests. The Acting City Manager discussed the website which was developed by a community member who is connected to the sailing world and is leading the charge, working with the City for bigger mobilization in support of America's Cup #34. The business community wants to get involved, and a partnership of residents, business and the city could help bring some aspect of the event to Alameda. Member Bonta commented on the amazing efforts from the community, recognizing Jack Boeger and Bob Naber. Member Bonta stated that he looks forward to working with staff and the community to maximize this opportunity and realize the full potential economically and otherwise. Member Tam requested to be informed of any opportunities for the elected body to get involved. Chair Gilmore requested that updates of the event be placed as a regular item on the ARRA agenda. | AlamedaReuseandRedevelopmentAuthority/2011-01-05.pdf |