How the Little People Lose
New Boss for Golden Gate Ferries
Bay Crossings Journal
Freighters Carry Passengers From San Francisco
Port of Oakland and Unicold Celebrate Grand Opening of Unicold’s New Transload Facility
Port of Oakland to Sell Airport Business Park Parcel to Small Local Business
Bay Crossings Gardens
Port Of Oakland Holds Ground breaking Celebration For Oakland International Airport’s Terminal 2 Improvements
Port of Oakland Moved $1.2 billion in Agricultural Goods in 2003
Your Delta, My Delta, Everyone’s Delta
Port of Oakland Board Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
San Francisco Port Welcomes Monique Moyer as new Port Executive Director
Commuter Check Direct Program Begins
Libations
Bridge Building Blow Out
Take a Light House Tour on the Bay
Bay Crossings Cuisine
Father’s Day Ideas
Bay Crossings Round-Up
An American Passenger Ship
Brunch for a King
New Pedestrian / Bicycle Lane Opens on Carquinez Bridge
Wooden Boat Show, Arrg Maties!.
Pacific Cup 2004 Leaves June 26th
Coastal Blast
Summer Solstice Hopes to Double Numbers
The Great Union Pacific Railroad Meltdown
Sweet Honey Moon in June
Oakland Image Campaign Honored by Marketing Association
Celebrate the 4th of July in Style!
New Tiburon Restaurant Brings a Touch of Sicily
Graduation Pranks to Miss

Port of Oakland to Sell Airport Business Park Parcel to Small Local Business

The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has announced approval of a sale of a 2.09 acre parcel at
Edgewater Drive and Pardee Lane in Oakland to RMT Landscape Contractors, Inc. for $1,003,365.
“We are very pleased that we can complete this transaction,” said Board President John Protopappas. “We believe that the plans that RMT has fits with the other uses in the Park and is a win for Oakland since RMT is relocating the business here,” added Protopappas. “I believe that this sale will be beneficial for all involved, including the citizens of the Oakland area,” said Port Executive Director Tay Yoshitani.

The site posed some challenges since it is adjacent to the Elmhurst Channel and the East Bay Regional Park District trail. Any project for that site requires permits from the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) as well as a negotiation with the East Bay Regional Park District. “Rick De Herrera, owner of RMT has already met with both agencies and plans to develop a landscaped plaza on the Elmhurst Channel side of the parcel that will provide future public access and parking for park users,” he added.

RMT plans to construct a 12,000 square foot building. The two-story building will contain 6,000 square feet of office space with 6,000 square feet of warehouse space.

“RMT is a company with extensive experience in landscape construction, evidenced by their need for additional space,” said Omar Benjamin, Port of Oakland Director of Commercial Real Estate. “ We are delighted to expand our business relationship with them. They have successfully completed several of our major landscape construction projects,” Benjamin added.

An Oakland native, Rick De Herrera, owner of RMT Landscape Contractors, takes pride in being able to support the city. Of this transaction, De Herrera says, “Working with the Port of Oakland has been a positive experience. I’ve done many projects with them and this transaction is another confirmation of our quality business dealings with the Port,” he added. RMT will be relocating here with 70 employees, many of whom are Oakland residents.