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CityCouncil | 2016-10-04 | 3 | CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Spencer announced the Enterprise District report [paragraph no. 16-493 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of remainder of the Consent Calendar. Vice Mayor Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (16-491) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on September 6,2016. Approved. (16-492) Ratified bills in the amount of $3,185,898.03. (16-493) Recommendation to Accept the Document Outlining the Approach to Attracting Development to the Enterprise District at Alameda Point and a Six-Month Status Update. The Redevelopment Project Manager gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if the City could connect with the Alameda Point tenants now instead of at the delivery phase; stated the Alameda Point tenants should be treated well; read comments from the July 20th, Economic Development Advisory Panel meeting minutes; stated attracting jobs to Alameda Point is a top priority; the City should lease property to businesses that will use the property now and not just purchase the property to keep their competition from expanding. Councilmember Oddie inquired when Phase 2 would begin. The Redevelopment Project Manager responded after the Site A infrastructure starts. Councilmember Oddie inquired when the ground breaking will be. The Redevelopment Project Manager responded October 24, 2016. Councilmember Oddie inquired if people making inquiries on the property are genuine leads or just casual inquiries. Ted Anderson, Cushman and Wakefield, responded inquires run the gamut; there will be a lot of success at Alameda Point. Councilmember Oddie encouraged the developer to be aggressive on the timeline; stated the development is a priority of the City. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 4, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-10-04.pdf |