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CityCouncil | 2019-04-22 | 2 | The tour led by John McManus, Cushman & Wakefield, took place from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Vella inquired about the rationale that Nautilus would be a catalyst. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director responded businesses, such as Natel Energy, have indicated a server farm with data storage capacity close by is very helpful; stated research-oriented companies indicated data service would be very beneficial. The Assistant Community Development Director noted that she previously provided articles about how other high tech companies tend to gather around data centers. Councilmember Vella inquired whether other high tech users have expressed a desire to locate here if there is a data center, the Assistant Community Development Director responded the opportunity has not been explored yet; some Nautilus clients have unofficially expressed interest in being located closer to the data center. John McManus, Cushman & Wakefield, noted creating the infrastructure would allow for smaller parcels to be used; stated a two acre project could not be done in the Enterprise District right now. Mr. Obertello outlined infrastructure issues with the Water Emergency Transportation Authority building. In response to Vice Mayor Knox White's inquiry regarding the definition of campus, the Base Reuse and Community Development Director stated a campus would have one user with multiple buildings; Astra would be an example; a campus would have high employment numbers. Vice Mayor Knox White stated an Alameda Point plan from a while ago showed that all the usable buildings were rented and suggested good buildings be bundled with bad buildings; inquired whether the proposal ensures cherry picking will not being done. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated the 24 acre parcel could be sold subject to the lease of Building 530; the market has been interesting; everyone thought Building 360 would be torn down and Astra has been doing amazing things in the building so far; people have found uses for buildings; the larger parcel would allow buildings to be mixed and matched and also make the infrastructure happen. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 2 April 22, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-04-22.pdf |