Correspondence - Updated 9/20 — Alameda City Council, September 20, 2022

From: Liz Taylor
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer; John Knox White Cc: City Clerk
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Agenda item 7-F 2022-2309
Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 5:44:57 PM
Good afternoon Mayor Ashcraft and esteemed Council Members

I wanted to voice support in principle for Astra in their request for a long term lease of building 360.

As a long time small business owner, I can attest to the stability such leases, if affordable, can bring to a company and the enduring benefits to the surrounding community.

However, there are two issues of concern that I think are worthy of discussion.

1. If Astra is granted this long term lease, will it take the pressure off of Sustainable Technologies? In the article here https://therealdeal.com/sanfrancisco/2022/03/01/rocket- scientists-hit-speed-bump-in-plan-for-alameda-expansion/ it would appear that Astra wants to dislocate another long time Alameda small business that has been a part of the community for over twenty years. It does not seem unreasonable to ask Astra to coexist and share with their smaller neighbors.

2. I would like to understand at what threshold the PSA requirement outlined in clause 26.4 page 35 of the draft lease with Astra kicks in. What constitutes a “covered construction project”? It seems unduly onerous to require a tenant to look after a building while at the same time tying their hands to act timely on basics like electrical, plumbing, painting, and concrete work that can be performed by many local licensed contractors in and around Alameda. Encouraging use of local licensed contractors would seem to make sense if the goal is to keep properties in good shape while putting money back into the local community.

Furthermore, many businesses have staff tasked with building maintenance to ensure ongoing safe and uninterrupted business operations. Would this clause essentially kill those skilled jobs?
It’s a vague clause that could set a bad precedent for businesses of any size.

Unless it’s heavy construction in the millions of dollars, the requirement seems a bit over reaching.

Thanks as always for your time, consideration, and service.

Best regards,
Liz

Liz Taylor
President
DOER Marine Operations
650 W Tower Ave
Alameda CA 94501

From: Lonergan, Kerri
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; Malia Vella; [email protected]; Trish Spencer; John Knox White Cc: City Clerk; Williams, Jennifer
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Email in Support of Agenda Item 7-F: Lease btwn City of Alameda and Astra Space Operations, Inc.

Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 4:29:12 PM
Importance: High
The following email is from Jennifer Williams, President of the AUSD Board of Education:

Dear Mayor Ashcraft, Vice Mayor Vella, and City Council members:

I am writing tonight in regards to item 7 – F on the City Council agenda, the lease between the City of Alameda and Astra Space Operations, Inc. ("Astra").

Over the last year, Astra has been a strong partner with the Alameda Unified School District (“AUSD”). I am currently in the process of working with Astra to create a task force that will create an internship program for AUSD students, and expand curriculum opportunities in the area of STEM work for not only our high school students but our younger learners as well.

Last month, I had the opportunity to attend a presentation by Astra's current college internship attendees, showcasing the work they did over the summer at this amazing organization.

College attendees participated from across the United States, and the work they did on space innovation was nothing short of amazing.

Astra is committed to engaging in this work right here in Alameda for our high school students who are interested in science, physics, and space exploration.

This
partnership, moving forward, will open doors for AUSD students in ways that have not occurred in our community.

Astra's leadership has shown a commitment to our
students and to our community that I am deeply grateful for, and feel honored to be a part of.

Please consider Astra's commitment to our students tonight when considering approval of this lease. I strongly support approval of this item, and look forward to an ongoing relationship with Astra as we all serve the best interests of our students.

Thank you for considering my input this evening.

Jennifer Williams, ESQ.
[email protected]
President
AUSD Board of Education

Kerri Lonergan
Senior Executive Assistant
Alameda Unified School District
Niel Tam Educational Center
2060 Challenger Drive
Alameda, California 94501
www.alamedaunified.org

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September 20, 2022

Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft
Vice Mayor Malia Vella
Councilmember Tony Daysog
Councilmember Trish Herrera Spencer
Councilmember John Knox White

RE: Support for Agenda Item 7-F – Negotiate and Execute Lease with Astra Space, Inc. for Building 360 at Alameda Point

Dear Members of the City Council:

Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA) is a community-wide coalition dedicated to raising awareness, mobilizing community action, and facilitating the implementation of the City’s Climate Action and Resiliency Plan and more generally to increase community sustainability and well-being.

Members of our steering committee have toured the Astra site, as we are neighbors through our Resilience Hub project at the Alameda Maker Farm (adjacent to the Alameda Point Collaborative). Astra staff have also participated in our community events, such as the SF Bay Hope Spot monthly clean ups at the Sea Plane Lagoon.

We support the long-term lease of Building 360 to Astra for the following reasons:

1. Astra is a mission-driven organization dedicated to “improving life on earth from space.” They assist organizations like Planet to provide satellite data that helps businesses, governments, researchers, and journalists understand the physical world and take action.

2. Their operation provides an excellent example of adaptive reuse. The buildings that they occupy were designed for building and testing Navy plane engines. The thick walls and sound-proofing are now perfect for testing their smaller rocket engines. The buildings and grounds are contaminated and Astra has committed resources to clean up the buildings and to support the Navy in remediating the soils.

3. Astra seeks to be a good neighbor and provide a variety of jobs in manufacturing, engineering and design. They support their employees in commuting by ferry, bus and bike.

We support Astra in making Alameda its long-term home.

Sincerely,

Ruth Abbe, Steering Committee
Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda
From: Danna Stroud
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer; John Knox White Cc: Lois Butler; Nancy Bronstein; Sarah Henry; Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; City Clerk Subject: [EXTERNAL] Council Agenda Item 7-F - Astra Space Lease Extension Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 3:12:40 PM
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Good Afternoon……please find attached communication from GO-Biz in reference to Agenda Item #7-F, the Astra Space Lease Extension, on tonight’s City Council agenda.

Thank you for your consideration.

Danna Stroud
(she/her)
Regional Community-Based Solutions Manager – Central California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) [email protected]

916-384-8807 [Mobile]

(916) 322-0694 Business.ca.gov 1325 J Street, 18th Floor, Sacramento, California 95814 GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA  OFFICE OF GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
September 20, 2022
Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft
City of Alameda
2263 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
Re: Astra Space, Inc. Lease Extension – City Council Meeting Item 7-F, September 20, 2022

Honorable Mayor Ashcraft:

On behalf of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), I write to share additional insight into the role Astra Space, Inc. (Astra) plays within the California aerospace, commercial space and advanced manufacturing ecosystem as the Alameda City Council considers extending Astra’s lease at Alameda Point at the upcoming September 20, 2022 council meeting.

California is home to nearly one-third of all American space tech companies that have received more than 85% of the total venture-based capital invested in U.S. space-related companies this year. And to further perpetuate this growing industry sector, Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced the formation of a new Space Industry Task Force, under the direction of GO-Biz, that will work to attract and catalyze new businesses while also helping to support and expand existing aerospace and commercial space companies in California.

Astra was recently awarded a $25 million tax credit through the state’s CalCompetes program to expand its skilled workforce by over 600 full-time employees and invest $300M to increase their manufacturing and research & development capabilities at their facilities in Alameda. They are contributing to California’s role as the global leader in the aerospace, defense and space technologies sectors that currently generates more than $66 billion in annual economic activity and billions in state and local taxes.

GO-Biz continues to assist Astra in navigating state incentive programs and will continue to work with them to explore future expansion opportunities in California. Astra continues to be a valued and innovative member of California’s commercial space industry, and we believe they will continue to make valuable contributions to the sector, community and workforce driving our economy. As GO- Biz Director Dee Dee Myers stated in June of 2022, “Companies like Astra and Relativity represent the best of California’s innovation economy. In addition to these two awards, we look forward to supporting regional economic development initiatives across the state that are community-led and with a focus on space.”
(916) 322-0694 Business.ca.gov 1325 J Street, 18th Floor, Sacramento, California 95814 GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA  OFFICE OF GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
As the state continues to invest in our talent, our innovative companies, and our communities, we are encouraged by opportunities like this, which will enable companies like Astra to continue building on their past successes, enabling a workforce of the future and fostering additional opportunities.

We would like to thank you for your consideration of the lease extension and we look forward to working with your team to support Astra’s growth at Alameda Point.

Sincerely,
E. Kaina Pereira
Senior Advisor, Business Development
Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) cc:

Nancy Bronstein, Interim City Manager, City of Alameda
Sarah Henry, Communications and Legislative Affairs, City of Alameda Lois Butler, Economic Development Manager, City of Alameda Danielle Gomes, Director of Real Estate Development, Astra Space, Inc.

From: Lucy Macleod
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer; John Knox White Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] KEEP ASTRA IN ALAMEDA - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 2:48:29 PM
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Dear Mayor and City Council:

As an Alameda native, with 3 children in school right down the street from Astra, it is a huge advantage to have Astra at the base! Not only is it an enjoyable and fun work environment, but the location also allows me to pick up my children from school as needed, reduces my commute time (and carbon footprint), and allows me a flexible schedule so I can work from The Local, The Beanery, or Julie’s Teas. Astra supports local businesses by going for team lunches and happy hours, catering with local bakers and caterers, and generally bringing awareness of the many amazing businesses in Alameda. If Astra were not permitted to stay at the point I could be forced to find another job to maintain a close proximity to my children, which would be devastating for my family.

I fully support Astra’s continued growth and long term occupancy in Alameda. As a CalCompetes awardee, Astra has been established by the state as a key employer providing quality jobs in the manufacturing and technology sectors. Astra has demonstrated its commitment to fostering a safe environment and has directly addressed questions and concerns related to public safety. They have actively engaged in the community, initiated collaborations with local educators to create STEAM curriculum from elementary through college, and formed alliances with organizations to source and hire local Alameda residents and diverse groups such as veterans and persons of color. As a publicly- traded company, Astra brings the financial strength, demonstrated product capability, and growing pipeline that will also attract more creative, innovative businesses to the Point, which is aligned with the long term objective of job creation and development in the Enterprise District.

Please vote YES To approve the long-term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda!

Thank you.

Best,
Lucy MacLeod
Global Supply Manager
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[email protected] | M: 510.221.7822
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From: Dorinda Shipman
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; Trish Spencer; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; John Knox White Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger; Christina Rain Subject: Letter in support of Item 7-F on City Council Meeting Agenda September 20th 2022 Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 3:12:22 PM
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Madam Mayor and City Council,

Please find Langan’s attached letter outlining our technical observations and opinions on the environmental mitigation and monitoring measures completed and continuing by Astra Space Operations, Inc. (Astra) for their commercial use of Building 360 located at Alameda Point.

We urge
you to vote yes on agenda item 7-F in support of Astra’s multi-year lease for Building 360.

Thank you,

Dorinda Shipman, PG, CHG (she/her)
Principal/Vice President
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Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, [email protected] Vice Mayor Malia Vella [email protected]
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Re:

Astra Space Mitigation and Monitoring Measures
Building 360
Alameda Point, Alameda, California

Dear Madam Mayor and City Council:

Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. (Langan) is providing this letter to the City of Alameda to document our technical observations and opinions 1 on the environmental mitigation and monitoring measures completed and continuing by Astra Space Operations, Inc. (Astra) for their commercial use of Buildin g 360 located at Alameda Point. Langan has been retained by Astra since June 2018 to support their mitigation and reuse of Building 360. Astra is leasing additional buildings in the vicinity.

Langan has been providing integrated engineering and environmental consulting services for over 50 years and specifically in the Bay Area (as both Langan and Treadwell & Rollo, Inc.) for over 30 years. The Langan team includes state registered professional engineers and geologists and certified hydrogeologists with expertise in soil vapor mitigation and groundwater cleanup. Langan has been providing environmental en gineering support to the Alameda Point Site A redevelopment project since 2014. Personally, I have over 30 years of experience in environmental consulting and have been leading military base redevelopment teams for over 20 years building on previous experience as a consultant.

In 2018, Astra started the environmental assessment and mitigation required to lease a portion of the approximately 180,000 square-foot Building 360 from the City of Alameda. In 2021, Astra expanded environmental efforts in order to lease the entirety of the building. Building 360 is located in a portion of Alameda Point that has not yet transferred to the City and remains U.S.

Department of the Navy (Navy) property. Building 360 formerly served as an aircraft engine facility, and historical activities within the building have reportedly included painting, blasting,

1 It should be noted that Langan’s assessments are based on professional services performed by Langan in addition to information provided by others. Our opinions are therefore contingent on the completeness and accuracy of data and information provided by others and could change as new information becomes available.

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degreasing, solvent cleaning, and plating of aircraft parts2. Building 360 is located over a portion of a groundwater plume that contains volatile organic compounds (VOCs ) which may volatilize into soil gas and can intrude into building spaces. The Navy is in the process of cleaning up the groundwater to remove VOCs.

Prior to leasing the building, Astra installed a vapor mitigation system (VMS) to comply with applicable land use restrictions. The VMS consists of an engineered slab sealant designed to be impervious to VOCs in soil gas/vapors potentially beneath the building slab, that required sealing cracks that may be present in the concrete floor prior to application. The VMS design for Building 360 was presented in the Building 360 Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Design Plan 3 which was submitted to, commented on, and approved by the Federal Facility Agreement (FFA) signatories.

The FFA signatories include the Navy, U.S. Enviro nmental Protection Agency (EPA), California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), and San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. The plan also presented the required sub-slab soil gas and indoor air sampling plan and operation and mai ntenance (O&M) plan required to support VMS system operation and continued building occupancy.

Astra initially occupied the southern portion of Building 360 through installation of the VMS and erection of a barrier wall to create a work space mitigated against vapor intrusion. Astra partnered with the City and FFA signatories to develop a heath protective and approvable VMS design. The project team considered regulatory agency comments and resolved issues through virtual and on-site meetings prior to completing the VMS installation and pre-occupancy monitoring. On June 7, 2019, the southern portion of Building 360 was approved by the FFA signatories for occupancy.

VMS monitoring for the southern portion of the building includes quarterly ambient and indoo r air, sub-slab and soil gas sampling for VOCs and methane and continuous indoor air monitoring for trichloroethene (TCE).

Astra expanded into the northern portion of Building 360 upon receipt of FFA signatory approval on March 11, 2022. Astra followed a similar approach to developing an expanded VMS design and installation methods presented in a Building 360 Amended Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Design Plan4 submitted to the FFA signatories. In addition, prior to beginning shell condition improvement work wit hin the northern portion of Building 360, a review of existing indoor air data was conducted. Although existing indoor air concentrations were protective of temporary worker health, Astra implemented an interim mitigation and monitoring program during shell condition improvements and installation of the VMS . This program included continuous air monitoring for total VOCs, TCE, and methane and reporting a weekly summary of air monitoring results and response actions, if applicable , to the FFA signatories . It is our opinion that Astra’s

2 SulTech (Sullivan Consulting Group and Tetra Tech EM, Inc.), 2005. Final Remediation Investigation Report, Sites 3, 4, 11, and 21, Operable Unit 2B (OU-2B), Alameda Point, Alameda, California. 18 July.
3 Langan, 2019. Revised Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Design Plan, Building 360 – Alameda Point, Skyhawk Street, Alameda, California. August 16.
4 Langan, 2021. Amended Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Design Plan, Building 360 – Alameda Point, Skyhawk Street, Alameda, California. 22 November.

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continued monitoring of the indoor air during shell improvements and VMS installation to protect the health of contractors and visitors exceed typical requirements.

Throughout this process, Astra has also continued regular monitoring of the occupied southern portion of Building 360 and expanded the monitoring to the northern portion of Building 360 for employee and visitor health protection. Astra’s efforts have succeeded in improving the Building 360 interior and exterior conditions transforming Building 360 from an unused, dilapidated shell to a vibrant work space with the health of building occupants considered during each step of the process, including continued monitoring of the indoor air. The specific actions that Astra Space has conducted and will continue to perform include:
 Hazardous materials abatement (asbestos and lead-based paint) and demolition  Containerization and sampling of generated wastes, including voluntary containerization and sampling of concrete dust generated during building slab preparation activities  Air monitoring for protection of construction workers and building occupants o Continuous air monitoring for total VOCs, TCE, and methane during shell condition improvements to protect workers
o Daily air monitoring for TCE within the occupied space  In Langan’s professional experience this monitoring frequency is highly atypical and conservatively protects the health of sensitive or vulnerable populations  Quarterly air and soil gas monitoring for VOCs since May 2019 to confirm continued protection of building occupants including up to 42 air and eight soil gas locations
 Increased worker protection during potential dust generating activities, including donning of Tyvek suits and half-face respirators
 Vapor intrusion mitigation including
o Installation of a vapor barrier coating (Retro-Coat) designed to inhibit vapor migration into the building and protect building occupants and the voluntary addition of a second membrane (Drago Wrap) at pits or vaults prior to infill o Sealing of crawl space access from within Building 360  Coordination with DTSC, USEPA, RWQCB, City of Alameda, and the Navy during each step of building rehabilitation and occupancy, including compliance with the City’s Site Management Plan (SMP).

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By completing these building improvements and mitigation measures, it is our opinion that Astra has improved and continues to improve the building interiors to protect human health with air monitoring as a confirmation measure, as such we strongly suggest you vote YES to item 7-F on the September 20 th 2022, City Council Meeting Agenda . If you have any questions or require further information, please contact me at (415) 955-5262.

Sincerely,
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, Inc.

Dorinda Shipman, PG, CHG
Principal/Vice President

cc: Lara Weisiger, City Clerk: [email protected] Lisa Maxwell, Community Development Director: [email protected] Nanette Mocanu, Assistant Director of Base Reuse & Community Development:

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Nancy Bronstein, Interim City Manager: [email protected]

Building 360 prior to shell condition improvements
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Building 360 after substantial shell condition
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From: Linda Asbury
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; Malia Vella; John Knox White; Trish Spencer; Tony Daysog; Lara Weisiger; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Linda Asbury
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Agenda Item 7-F - Astra
Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 1:17:31 PM
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September 20, 2022
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft, Vice Mayor Vella, Council Members: Daysog, Herrera Spencer, Knox White
Re: Agenda Item 7-F 2022-2309
The businesses located at Alameda Point, specifically Astra, have been an economic boost for Webster Street and Alameda Landing, both within West Alameda Business Association's business improvement district.

On behalf of the WABA Board of Director's, we support Astra's application for a long-term lease at Alameda Point.

Astra fits the profile for the City's long-term objectives of job creation and development in the Enterprise District.

If WABA can be of any assistance, please let me know. Thank you in advance for your consideration of our request to approve Astra's lease application.

Linda
Linda Asbury
Executive Director
West Alameda Business Association
[email protected]
510.523.5955
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To: Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer; John Knox White; [email protected] Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Sept 20 Item 7-F- Bay Area Council Support of Astra Lease Renewal Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 11:18:00 AM
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Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council:

On behalf of the Bay Area Council and our over 300 members, please find the attached letter from President and CEO, Jim Wunderman, urging support for approving the long-term leases at Alameda Point.

With the expectation of employment growth and product diversification, keeping Astra in Alameda will be a great success for Alameda and the Bay Area broadly as we build back from the pandemic and evaluate how best to keep businesses in the region.

Please do not hesitate to reach out should you have any questions.

Best,
Alex Torres | Director, State Government Relations |

BAYAREA COUNCIL
1215 K Street, Suite 2220 | Sacramento, CA 95814 | Cell- 916-203-0809 [email protected] | www.bayareacouncil.org | twitter: @bayareacouncil

September 20, 2022

Alameda City Council
2263 Santa Clara Ave
Alameda, CA 94501

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Dear Honorable Members of the Alameda City Council-

On behalf of the Bay Area Council and our over 300 members, I write to urge you to approve Astra Space Operations, Inc.’s (“Astra”) long-term lease at Alameda Point. The Bay Area Council is an employer sponsored public policy and advocacy organization dedicated to solving our region’s most challenging issues and improving the quality of life for everyone who calls this region home.

As you are likely aware, the Bay Area Council’s Economic Institute conducted an analysis of Astra’s economic impact. The company now employs approximately 300 individuals, up from approximately 100 in 2020, making the city home to one of the fastest growing companies involved in the space economy. In addition to the economic activity taking place within Astra’s walls—i.e., wages paid to employees, materials and services purchased, and sales made to customers—the company also produces positive economic effects for the city broadly. With the expectation of employment growth and product diversification, Astra’s current investments at Alameda Point need to be preserved through long-term lease security.

Factoring in only its own operations, Astra produces total economic output of $129.7 million and a $58.0 million positive contribution to gross domestic product for the City of Alameda. For comparison, the City of Alameda’s total gross domestic product contribution in 2019 was $5.8 billion. For every 50 workers employed at Astra that are Alameda residents, an additional 8.1 jobs are supported in the city annually.

In addition to the economic impact, Astra has proven to be a positive part of the Alameda community. A company like Astra needs long term commitment to continue making financial investments into people and infrastructure. As a manufacturer and spacetech company, Astra’s business is good for the state, where other similar companies are fleeing to more business and tax-friendly states.

For these reasons, we strongly urge your support of renewing Astra’s long-term lease at Alameda Point.

Best,

Jim Wunderman
CEO, Bay Area Council

From: [email protected]
To: Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer; John Knox White Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] KEEP ASTRA IN ALAMEDA - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 10:53:23 AM
I write in support of the Astra renewal. Astra is about as good an industry as any city could hope to domicile.

Thank you.

Kenneth J. Schmier
(The Storehouse Lofts)
1475 Powell Street #201
Emeryville, CA 94608
Mobile: 510.551.3176
Office: 510.652.6086
Email: [email protected]

From: Vicki Sedlack
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer; John Knox White Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] KEEP ASTRA IN ALAMEDA - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 10:37:50 AM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

I fully support Astra’s continued growth and long term occupancy in Alameda. As a CalCompetes awardee, Astra has been established by the state as a key employer providing quality jobs in the manufacturing and technology sectors. Astra has demonstrated its commitment to fostering a safe environment and has directly addressed questions and concerns related to public safety. They have actively engaged in the community, initiated collaborations related to educational opportunities, and formed alliances with organizations to source and hire local Alameda residents and diverse groups such as veterans and persons of color. As a publicly-traded company, Astra brings the financial strength, demonstrated product capability, and growing pipeline that will also attract more creative, innovative businesses to the Point, which is aligned with the long term objective of job creation and development in the Enterprise District.

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda! Thank you,
Vicki Sedlack
[email protected]
From: Trish Spencer
To: Lara Weisiger
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Please keep Astra in Alameda.

Date: Monday, September 19, 2022 10:08:44 PM
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From: Katie Clark <[email protected]>
Date: Sep 19, 2022 8:36 PM
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please keep Astra in Alameda.

To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft <[email protected]>,Malia Vella <[email protected]>,Tony Daysog <[email protected]>,Trish Spencer <[email protected]>,John Knox White <[email protected]> Cc: Nanette Mocanu <[email protected]>,Lisa Maxwell <[email protected]>,Nancy Bronstein <[email protected]> Dear Mayor and City Council
,
My name is Katie Clark and I am writing to fully support Astra’s continued growth and long term occupancy in Alameda. I started working for Astra after more than 20 years of working in San Francisco and Palo Alto, and I always thought I'd have to return to my home in Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral, Florida if I wanted to actively work in the Space industry. I never imagined I could be lucky enough to not only stay in the Bay Area to pursue this dream, but that my commute to work would involve riding a bike to the San Francisco Ferry Building and then commuting by ferry through the Bay to Alameda. (How amazing, right?!)
Before working for Astra, I had visited Alameda a handful of times for the Antiques Faire. Now I'm here almost every day of the week, and as a member of the Astra community, I have fallen in love with
this island city and the people here. From
volunteering with the Alameda Boys and Girls Club, to spending more weekends than I can count hosting events on behalf of Astra on the USS Hornet, to buying most of my gifts these days at All Good Living, I very much feel like this is my second home now.

I
continue to sing the praises of Alameda to all of my Inner Richmond neighbors and I am their official go- to for restaurant & brewery recommendations and events on the island. :) I've watched our Skyhawk and Orion spaces transform into state-of-the-art factory and test facilities and I could not be prouder of that restoration. What's more, as someone who grew up in a military family, it feels beyond special to work on a former Naval base (and my dad, Colonel Clark, thinks it's pretty amazing too!).

I cannot imagine Alameda Point without Astra, and I hope you cannot either.

Please vote YES To
approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda! Thank you,
Katie Clark
From: Marcel Sengul
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Monday, September 19, 2022 7:46:42 AM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

I fully support Astra’s continued growth and long term occupancy in Alameda. As a CalCompetes awardee, Astra has been established by the state as a key employer providing quality jobs in the manufacturing and technology sectors. Astra has demonstrated its commitment to fostering a safe environment and has directly addressed questions and concerns related to public safety. They have actively engaged in the community, initiated collaborations with local educators to create STEAM curriculum from elementary through college, and formed alliances with organizations to source and hire local Alameda residents and diverse groups such as veterans and persons of color. As a publicly-traded company, Astra brings the financial strength, demonstrated product capability, and growing pipeline that will also attract more creative, innovative businesses to the Point, which is aligned with the long term objective of job creation and development in the Enterprise District.

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda!
Thank you.

From: Madlen Saddik
To: Lara Weisiger; Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Trish Spencer; Tony Daysog; Becca Perata; Kelly Lux; Dani Gomes; Anna Chan; Chris C. Kemp
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Astra Support letter for tomorrow"s council meeting Date: Monday, September 19, 2022 7:32:05 AM
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Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers,
We are in support of agenda item 7-F; please see attached letter.

Connecting Business and Community,
Madlen Saddik
President & CEO
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From: Lauren Gularte
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Friday, September 16, 2022 4:44:24 PM
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Dear Mayor and City Council:

Please see attached letter from WETA in support of keeping Astra in Alameda. We hope that the City Council will approve Astra’s long term lease at the September 20 meeting.

Thank you
Lauren

Lauren Gularte
Government & Regulatory Affairs Manager

San Francisco Bay Ferry / Water Emergency Transportation Authority Pier 9, Suite 111, The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94111
[email protected]
(510) 910-6833 cell

From: Robert Spiegel
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer; John Knox White Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] CMTA Letter of Support - Astra Long-Term Lease Agreement (Item 7-F) Date: Friday, September 16, 2022 11:00:46 AM
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Good morning,

On behalf of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) we are submitting a letter of support for Astra’s Long-Term Lease Agreement (Agenda Item 7-F of the September 20, 2022 City Council Agenda).

We appreciate the opportunity to provide these public comments and respectfully request the support of the City Council on the agenda item.

Should you have any questions relating to the attached letter of support, please do not hesitate to contact me at the information provided below.

Respectfully,

Rob Spiegel

Robert Spiegel
Senior Policy Director
p: 916-498-3340
c: 916-865-8019
a: 1121 L Street, Suite 700, Sacramento, CA 95814
e: [email protected] w: www.cmta.net
#MakingCA

From: SKG
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 7:30:22 AM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

As a publicly-traded company, Astra brings the financial strength, demonstrated product capability, and growing pipeline that will also attract more creative, innovative businesses to the Point, which is aligned with the long term objective of job creation and development in the Enterprise District.

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda! Thank you.

Salena Grewal
1343 Caroline St, Alameda, CA 94501
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From: tracy jensen
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 5:20:57 AM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

Please accept the staff recommendation and vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda!
Thank you.
~ Tracy Jensen
From: Claudia Viera
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 4:33:04 PM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

I fully support Astra’s continued growth and long term occupancy in Alameda. As a CalCompetes awardee, Astra has been established by the state as a key employer providing quality jobs in the manufacturing and technology sectors. Astra has demonstrated its commitment to fostering a safe environment and has directly addressed questions and concerns related to public safety. They have actively engaged in the community, initiated collaborations with local educators to create STEAM curriculum from elementary through college, and formed alliances with organizations to source and hire local Alameda residents and diverse groups such as veterans and persons of color. As a publicly-traded company, Astra brings the financial strength, demonstrated product capability, and growing pipeline that will also attract more creative, innovative businesses to the Point, which is aligned with the long term objective of job creation and development in the Enterprise District.

Please vote YES To approve the long-term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda!
Thank you.

Claudia Viera
From: Rosemary Reill
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 2:51:19 PM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda! Thank you.

Rosemary Reilly
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From: Dona Fuller
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 1:09:37 PM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda!

Thank you.

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From: Megan Marshall
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 12:11:33 PM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

I fully support Astra’s continued growth and long term occupancy in Alameda. As a CalCompetes awardee, Astra has been established by the state as a key employer providing quality jobs in the manufacturing and technology sectors. Astra has demonstrated its commitment to fostering a safe environment and has directly addressed questions and concerns related to public safety. They have actively engaged in the community, initiated collaborations with local educators to create STEAM curriculum from elementary through college, and formed alliances with organizations to source and hire local Alameda residents and diverse groups such as veterans and persons of color. As a publicly-traded company, Astra brings the financial strength, demonstrated product capability, and growing pipeline that will also attract more creative, innovative businesses to the Point, which is aligned with the long term objective of job creation and development in the Enterprise District.

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda!
Thank you.

Megan Marshall
Alameda Resident
From: William Gibbs
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 12:07:13 PM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda! Thank you.

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From: Roberta Bobba
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 11:40:43 AM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda! Thank you.

From: Deb
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 11:00:37 AM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda! Thank you.

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From: John Baum
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 10:42:46 AM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

I fully support Astra’s continued growth and long term occupancy in Alameda. As a CalCompetes awardee, Astra has been established by the state as a key employer providing quality jobs in the manufacturing and technology sectors. Astra has demonstrated its commitment to fostering a safe environment and has directly addressed questions and concerns related to public safety. They have actively engaged in the community, initiated collaborations with local educators to create STEAM curriculum from elementary through college, and formed alliances with organizations to source and hire local Alameda residents and diverse groups such as veterans and persons of color. As a publicly-traded company, Astra brings the financial strength, demonstrated product capability, and growing pipeline that will also attract more creative, innovative businesses to the Point, which is aligned with the long term objective of job creation and development in the Enterprise District.

Please vote YES To approve the long-term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda!
Thank you.

John C. Baum
912 Grand Street
Alameda CA 94501
Mobile: 510-387-3060

From: Ron Piotrowski
To: John Knox White; Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Lisa Maxwell; Lara Weisiger; Nancy Bronstein; Nanette Mocanu Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 10:27:22 AM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

As a long time Alameda resident…
I fully support Astra’s continued growth and long term occupancy in Alameda. As a CalCompetes awardee, Astra has been established by the state as a key employer providing quality jobs in the manufacturing and technology sectors. Astra has demonstrated its commitment to fostering a safe environment and has directly addressed questions and concerns related to public safety. They have actively engaged in the community, initiated collaborations with local educators to create STEAM curriculum from elementary through college, and formed alliances with organizations to source and hire local Alameda residents and diverse groups such as veterans and persons of color. As a publicly-traded company, Astra brings the financial strength, demonstrated product capability, and growing pipeline that will also attract more creative, innovative businesses to the Point, which is aligned with the long term objective of job creation and development in the Enterprise District.

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda!
Thank you.

Ronald Piotrowski

Broadway
Alameda
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From: Suzanne Martin
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; [email protected]; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 10:09:59 AM
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Dear Mayor and City Council:

I fully support Astra’s continued growth and long term occupancy in Alameda. As a CalCompetes awardee, Astra has been established by the state as a key employer providing quality jobs in the manufacturing and technology sectors. Astra has demonstrated its commitment to fostering a safe environment and has directly addressed questions and concerns related to public safety. They have actively engaged in the community, initiated collaborations with local educators to create STEAM curriculum from elementary through college, and formed alliances with organizations to source and hire local Alameda residents and diverse groups such as veterans and persons of color. As a publicly-traded company, Astra brings the financial strength, demonstrated product capability, and growing pipeline that will also attract more creative, innovative businesses to the Point, which is aligned with the long term objective of job creation and development in the Enterprise District.

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda!

Thank you.

Suzanne

Suzanne Martin, cfre (she/her)
Director of Fund Development & Community Outreach
(510) 898-7845
677 W. Ranger Ave • Alameda, CA 94501
https://apcollaborative.org/

From: Don Lindsey
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 9:52:27 AM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda! Thank you.

Suzanne lindsey
Don lindsey
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From: KURT W LIBBY
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 9:52:21 AM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda! Thank you.

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From: Cindy
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 9:44:31 AM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda! Thank you.

Cindy Berk
RYT 200 Yoga Instructor
Project Manager
Kindness Matters
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From: Tianna Meriage Reiter
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 9:38:17 AM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda! Thank you.

Tianna
From: Doug Linney
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 9:34:20 AM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

I don’t know the details of this particular item, but I have come in contact with both the company and its employees in Alameda and find that its values and goals to be aligned with mine and I would think, the goals of Alameda Point.

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda! Thank you.

Doug Linney
From: Barnett Brickner
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 9:32:18 AM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda! Thank you.

Barnett Brickner
3421 Solomon Lane
Alameda, CA 94502
[email protected]
From: Debbie Voogd
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 9:25:58 AM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda! Thank you.

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From: Diane Rizzo
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 9:09:34 AM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda!

Thank you.

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From: Angela Mcintyre
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 9:09:20 AM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

I fully support Astra’s continued growth and long term occupancy in Alameda. As a CalCompetes awardee, Astra has been established by the state as a key employer providing quality jobs in the manufacturing and technology sectors. Astra has demonstrated its commitment to fostering a safe environment and has directly addressed questions and concerns related to public safety. They have actively engaged in the community, initiated collaborations with local educators to create STEAM curriculum from elementary through college, and formed alliances with organizations to source and hire local Alameda residents and diverse groups such as veterans and persons of color. As a publicly-traded company, Astra brings the financial strength, demonstrated product capability, and growing pipeline that will also attract more creative, innovative businesses to the Point, which is aligned with the long term objective of job creation and development in the Enterprise District.

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda!
Thank you.

Angela McIntyre
From: librarycat
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; John Knox White; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Keep Astra in Alameda - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 9:09:09 AM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

I fully support Astra’s continued growth and long term occupancy in Alameda. As a CalCompetes awardee, Astra has been established by the state as a key employer providing quality jobs in the manufacturing and technology sectors. Astra has demonstrated its commitment to fostering a safe environment and has directly addressed questions and concerns related to public safety. They have actively engaged in the community, initiated collaborations with local educators to create STEAM curriculum from elementary through college, and formed alliances with organizations to source and hire local Alameda residents and diverse groups such as veterans and persons of color. As a publicly-traded company, Astra brings the financial strength, demonstrated product capability, and growing pipeline that will also attract more creative, innovative businesses to the Point, which is aligned with the long term objective of job creation and development in the Enterprise District.

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda!
Thank you.

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From: Mark Epperson
To: Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer; John Knox White; Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] KEEP ASTRA IN ALAMEDA - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Monday, September 12, 2022 11:53:52 AM
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Dear Mayor and City Council:

The USS Hornet Museum fully support Astra’s continued growth and long term occupancy in Alameda. As a CalCompetes awardee, Astra has been established by the state as a key employer providing quality jobs in the manufacturing and technology sectors.

Astra has demonstrated its
commitment to fostering a safe environment and has directly addressed questions and concerns related to public safety. They have actively engaged in the community, initiated collaborations with local educators to create STEAM curriculum from elementary through college, and formed alliances with organizations to source and hire local Alameda residents and diverse groups such as veterans and persons of color. As a publicly-traded company, Astra brings the financial strength, demonstrated product capability, and growing pipeline that will also attract more creative, innovative businesses to the Point, which is aligned with the long term objective of job creation and development in the Enterprise District.

The Museum has partnered with ASTRA on STEM/Education
initiatives for the children of Alameda.

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda! Sincerely,

Mark

CAPT Mark Epperson
USN (ret)
CEO
[email protected]
510-521-8448 ext 238

From: Alans Original
To: Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer; John Knox White Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] KEEP ASTRA IN ALAMEDA - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Saturday, September 10, 2022 7:17:24 AM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda! They have
provided a lot of revenue in rents they pay in Alameda, frequent many of the businesses here in town, and on Alameda Point. Furthermore they have rehabilitated a building next to the soccer field that was left in disrepair and have done a great job in improving the area.

Finally, the work done at ASTRA is SAFE, and they are a true “High Tech” company that has come to Alameda. The original video tapes done in 1996-1997 at the closure of Alameda Naval Air Station pointed to this location becoming a high tech, aviation and Aerospace hub. ASTRA is the company that is truly implementing the early visions of post NAS Alameda.

As I live very close to the Astra
building, I have never seen, heard or been exposed to any issues with the companies testing and manufacturing.

KEEP ASTRA here in ALAMEDA!!
Thank you.

From: Rob Doud
To: Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer; John Knox White Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] Alameda, stop playing landlord. Let private develope make Alameda all it can be and KEEP ASTRA IN ALAMEDA - Sept 20 Item 7-F
Date: Friday, September 9, 2022 2:55:10 PM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

I think the real concern here is this; should the City be the landlord? All the positive development that has occured out at the base is due to private development. Compare Bldg 9 and 91 with the tenants like Kairos, Firebrand, Almanac, and Admiral Malting. These two buildings have been beautifully restored by private developers. Look at the new apartments and condo's on West Atlantic Way. Now compare these to any of the City owned buildings. Tax payers of Alameda deserve the best and this will only come with private development with the City's help to ensure we develop only the best for Alameda.

In the meantime, I fully support Astra’s continued growth and long term occupancy in Alameda. As a publicly-traded company, Astra brings the financial strength, demonstrated product capability, and growing pipeline that will also attract more creative, innovative businesses to the Point, which is aligned with the long term objective of job creation and development in the Enterprise District.

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda!
Thank you.

Resident and employer of Alameda
Robert Doud
Harbor Linx, Inc. / McGuire and Hester
From: Andrea Ruport
To: Malia Vella; Tony Daysog; Trish Spencer; John Knox White; Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft Cc: Nanette Mocanu; Lisa Maxwell; Nancy Bronstein; Lara Weisiger Subject: [EXTERNAL] KEEP ASTRA IN ALAMEDA - Sept 20 Item 7-F Date: Friday, September 9, 2022 2:52:26 PM
Dear Mayor and City Council:

I fully support Astra’s continued growth and long term occupancy in Alameda. As a CalCompetes awardee, Astra has been established by the state as a key employer providing quality jobs in the manufacturing and technology sectors. Astra has demonstrated its commitment to fostering a safe environment and has directly addressed questions and concerns related to public safety. They have actively engaged in the community, initiated collaborations with local educators to create STEAM curriculum from elementary through college, and formed alliances with organizations to source and hire local Alameda residents and diverse groups such as veterans and persons of color. As a publicly-traded company, Astra brings the financial strength, demonstrated product capability, and growing pipeline that will also attract more creative, innovative businesses to the Point, which is aligned with the long term objective of job creation and development in the Enterprise District.

Please vote YES To approve the long term leases at Alameda Point and keep Astra in Alameda!
Thank you.

Andrea Ruport

Alameda City CouncilSeptember 20, 2022

Alameda City Council
September 20, 2022