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Recommendation to Consider Granting Landlord Consent for Small-Scale Atmospheric Sea Salt Process Studies on the U.S.S. Hornet. (Base Reuse and Economic Development 29061822)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In early April, the University of Washington launched a cloud brightening educational exhibit and experiment on the deck of the U.S.S. Hornet, located at 707 West Hornet Avenue. The staff of the U.S.S. Hornet had not realized it would be necessary to seek City of Alameda (City) approval for the experimental spraying activity pursuant to its lease with the City. The activity involved the spraying of salt water with a machine resembling a snow maker, creating aerosolized emissions. Upon learning of the experiment, the City instructed the U.S.S. Hornet and the University of Washington (and they complied) to cease all emissions on the grounds that it was in violation of the City's lease with the U.S.S. Hornet. The U.S.S. Hornet and the University of Washington have further confirmed, by execution of a written declaration, that they have ceased all aerosolized emissions in compliance with the City's instruction and will not resume unless written consent from the City for the activity is granted. As the landlord pursuant to the lease with the U.S.S. Hornet, City Council has been requested to consider whether to authorize the City Manager to grant Landlord Consent for the activity to resume.
BACKGROUND
The U.S.S. Hornet occupies its premises through a lease with the City for space at Pier 3 (Premises). The Lease Agreement (Lease) between the City and the Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation (Hornet), dated March 15, 2009, is included as Exhibit 1. The Lease provides that "The sole purpose for which the Premises may be used . . . is for museum operation of the decommissioned Aircraft Carrier Hornet and related uses, including parking." The lease further provides that "The Premis...
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