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Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Three-Year Lease Agreement with The Research Park, Located at 2020 Challenger Drive, for a Police Station Annex.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15183 and 15301. (Police 10031130)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Alameda (City) Police Department (APD) is in need of additional workspace to enhance its operations and interactions with community members. The owner of The Research Park at 2020 Challenger Drive has offered to lease office space to APD for a nominal cost of $100 per month. This report recommends City Council adopt a resolution authorizing execution of a three-year lease agreement with The Research Park for the benefit of APD and the City as a whole.
BACKGROUND
In October 2023, the owner of commercial office space at 2020 Challenger Drive (The Research Park) offered space in Suite 100 for APD to use at nominal cost. The owner's rationale for renting space to APD was that APD presence would help deter potential criminal activity in the area.
Currently, APD solely uses its main facility at 1555 Oak Street to support its approximately 99 employees (including sworn officers) and their work. For larger trainings and meetings, APD often needs to pay for off-site event space when city facilities are not available or sufficient. This location at The Research Park is located in Marina Village, on the west end of Alameda, and provides equitable access with space for APD staff to meet with community members in different parts of the City.
DISCUSSION
Because of the very low cost of leasing space at The Research Park and APD's need for additional space for its employees, APD is requesting authority from the City Council to enter into a three-year leas...
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