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CityCouncil | 2016-01-05 | 2 | Avenue and Stardust Place and Pearl Harbor Road at Alameda Point and Appropriate $601,700 from the Base Reuse Fund Balance. Accepted. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (16-007) Resolution No. 15112, "Appointing John Roderick as a Housing Provider Member of the Rent Review Advisory Committee." Adopted. Vice Mayor Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (16-008) Introduction of Ordinance Approving a Lease and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Documents Necessary to Implement the Terms of a Four Year Lease with Five Three-Year Extension Options and Right of First Negotiation to Purchase with Google Inc. for Building 400A Located at 1190 West Tower Avenue at Alameda Point. [In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is Categorically Exempt under the CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (c) - Existing Facilities.] Introduced. The Economic Development Division Manager gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Daysog inquired how many new jobs would be added with the additional space. The Economic Development Division Manager responded that Google Inc. has proprietary information which they will not make public; staff estimates the amount of new jobs in the space would range from 80 to 150. Mayor Spencer inquired about the City's charge to create jobs as opposed to housing. The Economic Development Division Manager responded that the City's focus is to return the former Base to a working area and to create jobs; continued the presentation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that when the City Council conducted the former Base entitlement process, zoning areas were included for houses; there will be a balance to assure that people can live and work in the same area. Stated the technology jobs being created exacerbates the trend of increasing rent: Former Councilmember Barbara Thomas, Alameda. Stated the real problem is creating more housing; one type of tenant should not be pitted against another type: Brian McGuire, Alameda. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the Council is not trying to create a technology zone; there Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 January 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-01-05.pdf |