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Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Approving a 12-Month Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Little Opera House Inc., dba Radium, for the Development of 2.13 Acres of Property on Pan Am Way at Alameda Point for a Performing Arts Center; and
Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a 12-Month License for the Temporary Use of the Property for Performing Arts and Special Events. [Requires four affirmative votes]
The streamlining provision of Public Resources Section 21083.3 and Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines apply and no further environmental review is required. (Base Reuse 29061810) [Not heard on December 5, 2023]
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The recommended Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with Little Opera House, Inc. (LOH) establishes a 12-month period during which time the City of Alameda (City) and LOH will make a good faith effort to prepare a mutually acceptable long-term Ground Lease with Purchase Option for the development of a performing arts center on approximately 2.13 acres of City-owned land located on Pan Am Way between the Seaplane Waterfront Park and the NAS Alameda Museum at Alameda Point.
The recommended license with LOH allows LOH to continue their existing temporary outdoor performance and exhibition space, also known as Radium Runway, for performing arts and special events for an additional 12 months during the ENA period. Both the ENA and the license include provisions to allow the City Manager to extend the terms by six months, if progress is being made and the additional time is necessary to finalize the draft Ground Lease for City Council consideration.
Staff is recommending approval of the Resolution approving the ENA and the Ordinance approving the short-term License. The ENA is included as Exhibit 1. The License is attached as Exhibit 2.
BACKGROUND
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