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CityCouncil | 2019-04-02 | 13 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for the project; stated new businesses coming to Alameda create jobs; the project supports other businesses, such as Natel; there is a short window for project approval; the project is ready to cross the first threshold of approval. Councilmember Vella expressed concern about being a guinea pig for new ideas; stated some of the technology is new and unproven; inquired why there is a rush for approval prior to the Enterprise District tour. The Assistant Community Development Director responded the lease has been shortened based on typical leases for the area; stated the option to purchase has not been offered; the lease will not hinder Site B; the Site B process can still move forward due to the length of time development will take. James Connaughton, Nautilus, stated Nautilus is happy to work with the City, but resources are finite and cannot be held for an extended period of time; another location must be found if Alameda does not approve the project; the preferred location is Alameda; discussed the purpose of the company and the technology making a dramatic dent in the climate change problem. Councilmember Vella stated that she is not currently in support of the item; she would like to wait until after the Enterprise District tour on April 22nd: inquired if approval must occur or if it can happen at a future Council meeting. Mr. Connaughton responded Nautilus is amenable to waiting a few more weeks; stated the project is in alignment with the plan for Site B; Nautilus is looking forward to deploying its technology within Alameda. Councilmember Oddie suggested a motion be made to table the item until May 7th or 21st Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated questioned whether a tour of Site B will answer questions about the climate emergency and concerns about CEO's involvement with Clear Path; stated if the concerns can be addressed at the time of the tour, approval should be delay; however, if the plan is to delay and still vote no, the decision should be made sooner rather than later. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired if the item could be addressed at the April 22nd meeting. The Assistant Community Development Director stated the item cannot be approved at a special meeting; the soonest the item can return for Council consideration is May 7th Vice Mayor Knox White moved the item be continued to May 7th. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 April 2, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-04-02.pdf |