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18725 | Chair Gilmore reminded staff that she has asked for a real estate leasing primer from staff, and would like this primer before a property manager RFP, because it will inform the RFP. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services replied that the leasing primer has been put in a draft scope for an economics firm to help staff put together a presentation. The primer will be done as soon as there is an economist on board. The project management team is working with the Federal Government, Veteran's Administration, on their project as a potential institutional user; as well as with the Alameda Point Collaborative (APC) and Building Futures for Women and Children, consolidating their facilities to meet their longer term needs, but on a smaller piece of land. The Public Works department will be implementing a federal transportation administration grant for transportation improvement and routes at Alameda Point. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services prepared a budget of the project, which will be discussed further on 2/15 at the mid year adjustment. The Planning Services Manager discussed the adopted general plan for Alameda Point. Member Tam discussed the importance of engaging the school district, East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD), Peralta Community College District, as they were not included in the outreach. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services explained that staff will be meeting with the EBRPD tomorrow, and will include these agencies in the outreach. Vice Chair Bonta supports moving forward with the Going Forward process, as the plan provides specificity and focus, with flexibility - an important balance. Member Johnson and Chair Gilmore also support moving forward. Chair Gilmore emphasized the importance of flexibility. She stated that the process and plan couldn't be so rigid that opportunities are missed. Speakers: Doug Biggs, Rob Ratto, Elizabeth Greene, Helen Sause, Carol Gottstein, Nancy Hird, Gretchen Lipow, Karen Bey. Member deHaan moved to approve endorsing the Alameda Point "Going Forward" Process. Member Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (11-014) Provide Direction on Key Aspects of Response to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Request for Qualifications for a Second Campus at Alameda Point and Approve Issuance of Request for Qualifications for Developers. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services gave an overview on the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (LBNL) RFQ for a second campus. The interdepartmental team lead by the Deputy City Manager - Development Services, includes the Public Works Director (Matt Naclerio), Planning Services Manager (Andrew Thomas), Alameda Municipal Power General Manager (Girish Balachandran), and Economic Development Manager (Eric Fonstein). The team has prepared the first draft of the response, identified key aspects and would like policy direction on four key points to finalize a competitive response: 1) Site Location, 2) Planning Guidelines 3) Financial Incentives 4) Developer RFQ. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services discussed the Next Steps and timeline for the decision-making process and selection of development team. |