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CityCouncil | 2013-12-17 | 6 | for Development of Phases 2 and 3, and Relocation of the Company's Warranty/Rapid Prototyping Operation. The Community Development Director gave a brief presentation. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if the City would capture sales tax revenue as part of VF Outdoor's strategy. The Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated the City is eligible to receive sales tax relative to VF Outdoor's e-commerce activity. Councilmember Tam stated that she is pleased with VF Outdoor's expansion plans; demand for amenities in the business park would increase; the VF Outdoors facility is environmentally sustainable with a cafeteria and a gym; inquired whether employees would go to restaurants and surrounding areas, including the golf course. The Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated there has been a request from VF Outdoor and other companies for more food trucks and additional options at Harbor Bay Business Park; amenities are hard to sustain without a threshold number of employees; as the employment base grows, opening more restaurants becomes easier; the Transient Occupancy Tax from the Hampton Inn is a good revenue source for the City; there will be more activity outside of the VF Outdoor campus. Councilmember Tam inquired about VF Outdoor's history of corporate giving. Scott Blechman, VF Outdoor, responded VF Outdoor is a good corporate citizen; a donation was recently made to the Alameda Education Foundation and would continue annually; stated there are various opportunities with the City; VF Outdoor is excited to bring jobs to Alameda; the expansion proposal provides an opportunity for funding to be fully approved by VF Outdoor's parent company. Mayor Gilmore stated VF Outdoor has a gorgeous campus; that she looks forward to a fruitful partnership for years to come. Councilmember Daysog stated the expansion of VF Outdoor is a wise investment for economic growth; that he supports the opportunity. Councilmember Tam moved approval of staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Chen - 1.] (13-580) Resolution No. 14877, "Amending Master Fee Resolution 12191 to Revise Fire Fees.' Adopted. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 December 17, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-12-17.pdf |