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File #: 2025-5219   
Type: Consent Calendar Item
Body: City Council
On agenda: 7/15/2025
Title: Recommendation to Approve Jennifer Ott, City Manager; Abby Thorne-Lyman, Base Reuse and Economic Development Director; Nicole Franklin, Base Reuse Manager; Walker Toma, Community Development Manager; and Len Aslanian, Assistant City Attorney, as Real Property Negotiators for Grand Marina, 2099 Grand Street, Alameda CA 94501. [City Council] (Base Reuse and Economic Development (21661825)
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Recommendation to Approve Jennifer Ott, City Manager; Abby Thorne-Lyman, Base Reuse and Economic Development Director; Nicole Franklin, Base Reuse Manager; Walker Toma, Community Development Manager; and Len Aslanian, Assistant City Attorney, as Real Property Negotiators for Grand Marina, 2099 Grand Street, Alameda CA 94501. [City Council] (Base Reuse and Economic Development (21661825)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff is recommending that City Council designate Jennifer Ott, City Manager; Abby Thorne-Lyman, Base Reuse and Economic Development Director; Nicole Franklin, Base Reuse Manager; Walker Toma, Community Development Manager; and Len Aslanian, Assistant City Attorney, as the real property negotiators for the lease for Grand Marina, which will allow them to meet with City Council in closed session to discuss strategies, price and terms related to the lease of the premises in a manner compliant with all applicable laws and to represent the City of Alameda (City) in negotiations with a public or private party.
BACKGROUND
The City owns parcels along the northern waterfront, including where the Encinal Marina, Ltd, dba Grand Marina, operates at 2099 Grand Street pursuant to existing leases. The current leases expire in 2029.
DISCUSSION
Under Government Code Section 54956.8, Title 5, Division 2, Part 1, Chapter 9, City Council must identify, in an open and public session, the real property negotiators for negotiation of the price and terms concerning real property, such as the Premises. Staff is recommending that City Council approve Jennifer Ott, City Manager; Abby Thorne-Lyman, Base Reuse and Economic Development Director; Nicole Franklin, Base Reuse Manager; Walker Toma, Community Development Manager; and Len Aslanian, Assistant City Attorney as the real property negotiators for the lease for the premises, which will allow them to meet with City Council in closed ses...

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