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CityCouncil | 2018-11-27 | 13 | "primarily" in "primarily used to host." Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired why the Council would not treat the definition of youth center the same for Alameda Recreation and Park Department (ARPD) recreation centers and a martial arts studio on Webster Street. The Assistant City Attorney responded there is more clarity surrounding the definition of parks than a martial arts studio. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if ARPD requested their centers be left out of the definition, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded in the negative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if ARPD's protection would be removed by teaching martial arts, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded in the negative. Councilmember Oddie inquired if staff modified the State definition of youth center to include ARPD centers, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Oddie inquired if Council could eliminate youth center as a sensitive use and keep the ARPD centers. The Assistant City Attorney responded doing so is an option; stated the City would want to ensure certain federal enforcement priorities are effectuated. Councilmember Oddie stated the definition could instead read: "a youth center is a facility determined by the ARPD to be a recreation center". Mayor Spencer inquired what the State's recommendation is regarding distance from schools, to which the Economic Development Manager responded the State's recommendation is at 600 feet. Mayor Spencer inquired what is the City's proposed distance, to which the Economic Development Manager responded 1000 feet. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether having the language read: "a facility exclusively used to host recreational or social activities for minors" would apply to ARPD, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated almost all recreation facilities, park events and classes are offered to minors and adults; inquired if the criteria is a facility exclusively used by youth. The Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative, stated ARPD centers would be carved out as protected. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there was discussion at a previous Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 27, 2018 11 | CityCouncil/2018-11-27.pdf |