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CityCouncil | 2017-10-03 | 16 | of residents to see what ideas they had going into the feasibility study. Mayor Spencer inquired what is the purpose of the community survey or the community meetings; why would staff not have a consultant review the Police reports and provide an evidence based plan to provide security to the neighbors. The Recreation and Parks Director responded that the purpose of the feasibility study is to receive a professional opinion on options and return to the community. Mayor Spencer inquired why staff is not planning to return to Council with the professional opinion to allow public comment and make a decision. The City Manager responded Council has asked for incremental input into the process, which staff is providing. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the input is being used to prepare the feasibility report or will the consultant review everything, take it to the neighbors and receive feedback. The Recreation and Parks Director responded it is important to know the neighbors' concerns and have the consultant provide a professional opinion of what is safe and feasible. Councilmember Oddie inquired if another site is going to be discussed for a possible kayak launch. The Recreation and Parks Director responded the new site for kayak launch is the East Shore Drive access point; continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired when the matter would return to Council. The Recreation and Parks Director responded less than two months after the Recreation and Parks Commission which is in spring 2018. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the matter will return before August 2018, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded that is her goal. Mayor Spencer inquired what spring means. The Recreation and Parks Director responded April or May 2018. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the matter could return in June 2018, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer stressed the importance of the matter returning to Council before the August 2018 recess. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 October 3, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-10-03.pdf |