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CityCouncil | 2019-04-02 | 19 | date; adding martial arts studios will cause complications; he would like to look at youth centers significantly differently. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether at one point martial arts centers were included in the definition but later removed. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director responded the ordinance never characterized martial arts studios as youth centers. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the ordinance did list classifications where the majority of students were of a certain age range; inquired whether the same use under an Alameda Recreation and Parks Department (ARPD) facility would be deemed a sensitive use. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated Council decided on that carve-out at a previous meeting and changes have not been made. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated a message is being sent to the community; Council should treat private enterprises that primarily serve youths the same as ARPD programs. Councilmember Oddie stated that the item of sensitive use has not been agendized and could cause sunshine ordinance issues if continued. The Interim City Attorney stated the recommendation would be to re-notice the item if Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's amendment is accepted in order to properly introduce the ordinance. Councilmember Oddie stated if Vice Mayor Knox White is amenable to 4.5 months delay and a date of April 1, 2020, he will support the motion; the condition is related to the occupancy permit, not the RFP rank. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the occupancy permit is incorrect; it is when the business opens its doors. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director stated a cannabis business can operate without a Certificate of Occupancy; the best metric is when the business is open and operational. Vice Mayor Knox White expressed concern discussing sensitive uses and youth centers based on previous Council direction. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if Vice Mayor Knox White would consider the discussion of sensitive use at a future date. Vice Mayor Knox White responded that he wants the definition of youth centers to be significantly different from what exists; stated an RFP is about to be issued and the intent is not to delay the RFP; after the RFP is issued, the definition of youth center for Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 April 2, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-04-02.pdf |