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CityCouncil | 2022-05-17 | 19 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she would like to know the number of units; people in the community use the facility for storage; expressed concern about where current customers will store items after the three year term is up; inquired whether staff will be offering storage space at another facility. The Management Analyst responded currently, staff does not plans to do so; stated the timeline has not been determined; staff can take direction from Council to consider alternatives. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she would have liked to know how many Alamedans are being impacted and the plan for the future; there is a need for storage facilities; expressed concern about terminating the tenancy; stated some customers might have been renting storage space for almost 20 years. The Interim City Manager stated the matter is a lease extension recommendation; the use has been in place since 2005; staff is providing additional time; redevelopment at Alameda Point comes with twists and turns; staff would like to preserve flexibility as the landlord; the intent is not to terminate the tenancy, but to extend the term by three years. Vice Mayor Vella stated a new storage facility is being constructed not far from the facility; the units could be factored into the nearby, new, storage facility; Council tries to grapple with job creation and building adequate housing; neither job creation or adequate housing are accomplished with using the space as a storage facility; expressed support for direction being provided, while keeping larger goals in mind. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the new storage facility is near Mariner's Square, to which Vice Mayor Vella responded in the affirmative. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Council balances many interests and desires to ensure properties have the highest and best use; the area is currently suitable for storage; however, the lease extension has been structured to allow for another use when the opportunity arises; the storage facility nearby is a larger, multi-level alternative. Councilmember Daysog stated it is time to begin planning the Enterprise District; he will not support the matter. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for Council being briefed in advance; stated similar items in the future should not exclude briefings; the number of units and alternate locations should have been considered; questioned whether the owner of both storage facilities is the same; stated that she will support the matter because she would like the tenants to have three years versus no extension; expressed support for exploring alternate sites for the tenant. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification about Council briefings. The Interim City Manager stated staff generally provides an overview or briefing for Council to address any questions; the matter relates to the City acting as landlord; any negotiation related to price and terms is heard in closed session; the lease extends a pre-existing use of a facility paying market rate rents; staff can provide more in-depth discussions; staff provides as much information as possible while acting as both the landlord and land use authority. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she often has questions about staff reports and reaches out to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 17, 2022 19 | CityCouncil/2022-05-17.pdf |