Radium theater, homeless services, sale of Building 92, nitrous oxide ban, new TOT requirement
On April 21, City Council will weigh a wide-ranging agenda, including three major Alameda Point-related issues—agreements to develop the Radium Performing Arts Center; a new operator for the Day Center, Emergency Shelter, and Safe Parking programs; and the sale of historic warehouse Building 92. Council will also consider a ban on the sale of nitrous oxide and new data requirements for short-term rental platforms.
Radium Performing Arts Center
Council will consider approving a set of agreements with Radium Presents, a nonprofit arts organization, to develop and operate a new 53,000-square-foot performing arts center and one-acre public plaza at Alameda Point.
The project would be fully funded and built by the developer and includes an approximately 600-seat main theater, a smaller studio theater, rehearsal and event spaces, and public outdoor areas. The goal is to create a regional cultural destination capable of attracting national and international performers while providing community access.
To move the project forward, Council must declare the 1.87-acre site “exempt surplus land” under state law, and approve a phased real estate structure, including a three-year lease option, a 66-year ground lease at $1/year, and a future purchase option after at least 10 years of successful operation…