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CityCouncil | 2015-10-20 | 21 | peace; expressed concern over the use not being the highest and best use; stated it is a great piece of property and Council should do something wonderful with it: Karen Bey, Alameda. Mayor Spencer inquired that Matson previously stated they had 30 containers for moving, now they are requesting 36 containers. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the lease is for 10 years; the process to build out the Base is a 20 to 30 year process; Google is looking to expand their operation in the building Matson is looking to vacate; the lease would bring in decent revenue while Alameda Point development moves forward. Mayor Spencer inquired how many jobs would be created by this move. The Economic Development Division Manager responded there will be no jobs created, there are currently 6 employees who are Alameda residents; Matson tries to limit the number of people coming in and out of their facility. Councilmember Oddie stated Google wants to expand into Matson's current space at Building 23 after Matson moves to the new site; inquired whether Google expansion would increase jobs. The Economic Development Division Manager responded the company moving into Building 23 anticipates creating over 100 new jobs. Councilmember Oddie stated if Matson remains in the current site then the possibility of 100 new jobs would be lost; asked the Mayor if she is satisfied with the limit of 36 containers stored in the space identified. Mayor Spencer responded that she does not understand why 30 containers being are used because of the move and now Matson is requesting 36 to do business; stated there is a disconnect in the number of containers. The Chief Operations Officer-Alameda Point responded businesses like to have flexibility for special circumstances that might exceed normal and Matson would like the lease to reflect that. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding the average number of containers in the last 5 years, the Economic Development Division Manager stated Matson representative stated 30. Mayor Spencer stated there has not been an increase because of the move; 30 is the average. Vice Mayor Matarrese amended his motion to include: the lease will explicitly state the location not a logistics center; no stacking of containers; a maximum of 36 containers on Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 21 October 20, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-10-20.pdf |