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CityCouncil | 2018-05-15 | 8 | In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry regarding Comcast, the IT Director stated AT&T is not interested in setting up a point-to-point network. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether CENIC competes with Comcast, to which the IT Director responded in the negative. The Acting City Manager stated the pilot program is an economic development initiative to bring something unique and broaden opportunities at Alameda Point; the concept is not without risk, which is why a pilot program was proposed and a fee to join has been included; the educational and R&D components are compatible with Alameda Point. Mayor Spencer stated that she is concerned the program is for for-profit businesses, which are not being asked to pay; non-profit businesses could benefit from the program, especially if the City is paying for it; inquired whether there would be any additional capital costs. The IT Director responded staff would come back to Council if there are additional costs. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the IT Director stated measuring the success of the program would include evaluating the increase in contracts, etc. Mayor Spencer stated if business profits go up, the company should have to pay a percentage of the cost. In response to Vice Mayor Vella's inquiry, the IT Director stated there will be no trenching during the pilot program; it will be a point-to-point network; the two-year pilot program is intended to help retain existing businesses. The Acting City Manager stated the pilot program would also attract new businesses to Site B. Vice Mayor Vella inquired how an above-ground connection at Alameda Point would work. The IT Director responded the system would be a wireless access point at the Network Operations Center and is self-contained in design. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the Acting Assistant City Manager stated Alameda Point would be no worse off than it is now; the pilot program would help attract certain types of companies; marketing for other uses will not stop, but it is worth trying to help attract more R&D companies. Councilmember Matarrese stated CENIC is a way to talk to other researchers and exchange ideas; replacing jobs at Alameda Point is important; the types of companies Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 15, 2018 8 | CityCouncil/2018-05-15.pdf |