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Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a 59-Month Lease with All Good Living Foundation for the Property Located at 1900 Thau Way, Alameda, CA.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Base Reuse and Economic Development 10061810)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a 59-month lease with All Good Living Foundation (AGLF) for approximately 10,050 square feet of City-owned land at 1900 Thau Way adjacent to Jean Sweeney Open Space Park. The property includes a portable building located on the property previously used by and currently owned by the Alameda Food Bank. The Alameda Food Bank has offered to donate the portable to AGLF, if AGLF is able to enter into a lease with the City of Alameda (City) for use of the land. All Good Living Foundation is a local non-profit with a mission to help the Bay Area's most vulnerable children so no child goes without the necessities to lead a healthy and happy life.
BACKGROUND
The 10,050 square feet of City-owned land located at 1900 Thau Way has been leased to the Alameda Food Bank on a month-to-month lease with the City since 2007. In December 2022, the Alameda Food Bank notified the City that they had ceased use of the portable located at 1900 Thau Way because the building and parking was no longer adequate to meet their needs. The Alameda Food Bank has shifted all of its operations, both warehouse and food distribution, to its Alameda Point location at 650 W. Ranger Avenue.
AGLF programs include the Do Good Community Closets program, which provides healthy snacks, clothing, hygiene products, and other essential items to children in need; the Do Good Sports Club, which provides equipment, mentoring/coaching, and transp...
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