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CityCouncil | 2016-02-02 | 11 | Mayor Spencer - 2. Mayor Spencer moved approval of issuing the use permit. The motion failed for a lack of second. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:08 p.m. *** (16-050) Introduction of Ordinance Approving a Lease and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Documents Necessary to Implement the Terms of a 5-Year Lease with Dreyfuss Capital Partners, a California Limited Liability Company, for Building 29 Located at 1701 Monarch Street at Alameda Point. Introduced. The Assistant Community Development Director gave a brief presentation. Stated that he has a small workspace and supports Peter Dreyfuss and the lease; Dreyfuss Partners provides reasonable and affordable rent: Tim Laistico, Building 29. Stated having to move is disruptive and expensive; a five year lease is critical; small businesses operate on narrow margins, so the reasonable rent is critical: Wolfgang Brinck, Building 29 Tenant and Alameda resident. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, Mr. Brinck stated that he builds kayaks. Stated that he is a steel sculpture; most tenants make a living doing machining work; responded to concerns raised in the Sierra Club letter: Peter Dreyfuss, Lessee. Urged Council to let tenants keep the amazing collaborative environment in Building 29: Andrea Johannessen, Alameda Wooden Trailers. Stated that he has found a real home in Building 29 and the community; he wants to employ people from the community and stay in Alameda: Thomas Bianco, Alameda Wooden Trailers. Stated there is rich, craftsman culture in Building 29; Building 29 craftsmen offer something meaningful to the Alameda community, both culturally and economically; urged Council to approve a five year lease: Joan Boucher, Alameda. Stated that he runs a business out of Building 29 and employees other people; there is a lot of wildlife outside the building; the raptor's that the Sierra Club is referencing also perch on all the buildings in the area; removing the building will not change that; the building houses businesses that manufacture things for people in the community and beyond; urged Council to approve the 5 year lease: Chris Hirneisen, Vectorpickle. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 February 2, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-02-02.pdf |