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CityCouncil | 2019-04-22 | 7 | Phase 1 and Phase 2 proposal; she wants to see Phase 1 actively marketed; developers could also add Phase 2; she does not want to pick anyone early on or show preference for one developer over another; the previous proposals can be used as information to determine if the new proposal is better. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether the marketing information will return to Council or if Council is giving approval tonight. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director responded staff was anticipating tonight would be the final direction; stated the marketing will be rolling and will not have a due date. Vice Mayor Knox White discussed the buildings being affordable; stated the City cannot compete with downtown Oakland and Fremont for Class A office buildings; he is willing to entertain building reuse, which is easier to sell; the City's goal is to build a base and start building infrastructure; noted the project will have to make the design work. Councilmember Daysog stated having the process open to developers is more important than having input from previous proposers. Councilmember Oddie stated marketing should be done to all; he is curious to see who is interested; the City should be strategic; makers space is popular now, but may not be in the future. Councilmember Vella requested the final marketing materials be provided to Council. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification that Councilmember Vella is not suggesting Council edit the marketing materials, to which Councilmember Vella responded that she is not saying Council would be weighing in on the materials. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she heard support for staff's proposal to market the 29 acres as Phase 1; Council would like the question answered about when Phase 2 will move forward; a proposal could contemplate more than the 29 acres; interest from anyone will be entertained. Vice Mayor Knox White stated protection from land banking should be included in the direction. Councilmember Vella stated that she would also like to be directed to come back with changes to ordinances outside of approving the matter. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director noted the area is actually 23.9 acres, not 29 acres. Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of the direction outlined. Special Meeting Alameda City Council April 22, 2019 7 | CityCouncil/2019-04-22.pdf |