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CityCouncil | 2019-03-05 | 6 | Councilmember Vella inquired whether the subcommittee is just addressing the short- term solution, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Vella inquired whether the long term project would have a different process. The Recreation and Parks Director responded that she envisions the subcommittee working on immediate concerns to get final buy-in from County Health and establish a plan, which also must include long-term replacement; outlined work-plan and milestone options; stated the action plan will need to satisfy County Health. Councilmember Vella stated both long- and short-term discussions will happen, with the short-term taking priority; inquired whether there will be an opportunity to agendize the long-term issue in order for Council to give authority. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft responded that she has a response for that but would like to save it for Council deliberation. Councilmember Vella inquired whether there is an opportunity for members of the public to be on the subcommittee. The Recreation and Parks Director responded it is an option; stated having constituents be a part of the conversation is helpful. Councilmember Vella inquired whether suggestions have been made about members, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded in the negative. Councilmember Vella stated the smaller the group the better, but members of the community should be involved. The Recreation and Parks Director stated there is a lot of crossover between [groups; she agrees a smaller working group would be more effective and will look to the swim and aquatics community to help identify who should be on the subcommittee. Councilmember Oddie inquired about the potential for a global infrastructure bond and how to guarantee funding goes to the pools. The Recreation and Parks Director responded that she believes that topic to be a larger discussion on overall infrastructure; stated that she imagines it would be part of a larger global infrastructure bond, not just a bond for the pool. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Council is still discussing the item within the parameters of the agenda item. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 5, 2019 5 | CityCouncil/2019-03-05.pdf |