File #: 2015-2059   
Type: Regular Agenda Item
Body: City Council
On agenda: 10/20/2015
Title: Introduction of Ordinance Approving a Lease and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Documents Necessary to Implement the Terms of a 10-Year Lease with 707 West Tower Avenue, LLC., a California Limited Liability Company, for Building 9 Located at 707 West Tower Avenue at Alameda Point. (Base Reuse 819099)
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 - Diagram of Leasehold Area, 2. Exhibit 2 - Building 9 lease, 3. Exhibit 3 - Proposed Uses for Buildings 9, 4. Ordinance
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Introduction of Ordinance Approving a Lease and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Documents Necessary to Implement the Terms of a 10-Year Lease with 707 West Tower Avenue, LLC., a California Limited Liability Company, for Building 9 Located at 707 West Tower Avenue at Alameda Point. (Base Reuse 819099)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

From: Elizabeth D. Warmerdam, Interim City Manager

Re: Approve a Lease and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Documents Necessary to Implement the Terms of a 10-Year Lease with 707 West Tower Avenue, LLC., a California Limited Liability Company, for Building 9 Located at 707 West Tower Avenue at Alameda Point

BACKGROUND

707 West Tower Avenue, LLC was formed to create a space for food and beverage makers to come together in a shared large scale food manufacturing facility. Building 9 will be multi-tenanted, targeting artisan beverage and food incubators and producers. Local entrepreneurs and small companies will share resources and collaboratively grow their retail and wholesale businesses. The multi-tenanted premises will be used for light manufacturing, including food and beverage production, warehouse and distribution, training, and retail sales on-site.

The following is a list of prospective tenants at Building 9 under 707 West Tower Ave., LLC:
* Biagio Artisan Meats - USDA certified commercial meat processor
* JC Cellers - Urban Winery & Tasting Room
* Alameda Point Collaborative & Ceres Community Project - Culinary Kitchen and Classroom
* Food Shift - Food waste/sustainability
* PRESERVE Sonoma - Food preservation company and artisanal co-packer
* Baia Pasta - Italian pasta makers
* Whole Foods Market Food Incubator/Accelerator Program
* Food Craft Institute - Non-profit, food-making, educational institution focusing on food-making techniques and entrepreneurial skills
* A Number of Emerging Bay Area Food Makers: Sosu Sauces, MamaTong Soups, Muffin Revolu...

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