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167 | Stated that he is the owner of a makerspace in Oakland where kids and families can come and do large projects; he supports the project and hopes to be a tenant in Building 8: Parker Thomas, Steam Factory. Read two letters from tenants of Berkeley Kitchens: Christy Kovacs, Muffin Revolution owner, stated Mr. Hendrickson is a great manager and would be a great candidate for the project in Alameda; stated the Berkeley Kitchens created a collaborative working environment for all the tenants; stated Mr. Hendrickson's vision for Building 8 is unsurpassed: Leslie Jacobowitz. Read two letters from supporters of the project: Steven Camarretto and Jesse Rosalles; urging approval of the lease for Building 8 which will fit the character and needs of the community; stated the inclusion of Mr. Hendrickson and his team would only benefit the residents of Alameda; Mr. Hendrickson will be an excellent landlord and the project will work: Ira Jacobowitz. Stated his company is a diverse operation, which hosted 35,000 people in their tasting room last year alone; the Building 8 project can host food producers, artists, makers and there is room for a lot of success stories in Alameda: Chris Jordan, St. George. Read letters from tenants of Berkeley Kitchens: Shrub and Co. owner Juan Garcia stated: since moving into Berkeley Kitchens their business has grown; Mr. Hendrickson will do the same in Alameda; the City and citizens will be lucky to have him; Kathleen Frumkin stated: Mr. Hendrickson created such a positive use of space in Berkeley that is extremely rare to find; urged Council to support the project: Barbara Hendrickson. Read two letters urging Council to go forward with the project; one from a very happy tenant at Berkeley Kitchens and the secretary of the landmarks preservation committee; stated Mr. Hendrickson has a track record of rehabilitating buildings into spaces that provide local artisans and makers an opportunity to run their businesses; urged Council approval of project: Alex Orloff, Berkeley. Mayor Spencer called a recess at 10:10 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:16 p.m. *** Mayor Spencer inquired where the presentation speaks of the work/live discussion. The Community Development Director responded that the work/live discussion is not in the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there is a potential of 270 work/live units; inquired what is allowed in the building; stated the building can be sold for anything within the zoning. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 March 15, 2016 |