"It is not a binding agreement,"
"This opens doors to discussions."
"I personally believe this is in the best interest of my district and the city of Oakland,"
"This would make a difference for kids who are out here robbing and bipping. There are not enough opportunities for them in Oakland."
City leaders expressed enthusiasm for bringing a Costco warehouse to the old Army base at Oakland's western edge and advanced a preliminary step at a City Council committee meeting to begin a multi-year development process. The committee approved legislation authorizing the city administrator to negotiate terms for an exclusive negotiating agreement with Costco and Deca Companies. The proposal is nonbinding and would require the administration to assess whether exclusive negotiation rights are appropriate, with final council approval of any exclusive agreement expected early next year. Public interest and concerns about environmental impacts were raised. Advocates emphasized potential job opportunities for local youth.
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