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CityCouncil | 2019-05-07 | 11 | Councilmember Oddie inquired whether there is a contingency plan if a June 30th extension is not granted. The Interim Assistant City Manager/Recreation and Parks Director responded staff is working as quickly as possible; stated a special meeting can be held the last week of May as needed. Councilmember Oddie stated a worst-case scenario should be planned. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether a response can be anticipated from County Health by next week, to which the Interim Assistant City Manager/Recreation and Parks Director responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether a new locations will not be discussed in July, to which the Interim Assistant City Manager/Recreation and Parks Director responded in the affirmative; stated conceptual designs will be based on each site. Councilmember Vella questioned whether the decision will be made by the School Board since the land is owned by the School District; expressed concern about whether the Council can make a determination about a School District parcel, when the decision would be made by the School Board. The Interim Assistant City Manager/Recreation and Parks Director stated tonight's discussion is to brainstorm and hear ideas, not to confirm or definitively select a site location; if other sites are to be considered, the discussion should occur tonight; if the School District decides that no land agreement will occur with the City, City-owned sites could be considered. Discussed the pool needs of various pool users; expressed support for the plan, which has to move quickly: Amelia Busenitz, Alameda Aquatic Alliance (AAA). Councilmember Daysog stated that he supports the option with the least moving parts; he prefers an elegant approach; the School District and the City have previously entered into complicated agreements. Councilmember Vella stated a contingency plan helps move both parties along and is needed; expressed support for joint meetings in June; stated at least one joint meeting should be agendized; a May date should also be agendized for a contingency plan; an ideal location for both a School District and City owned location should be determined; the Alameda Officers' Pool rates higher among City-owned facilities as a backup plan; the community deserves good swimming facilities; the resolution wording can be misleading; if a land transfer is involved, Alameda High School access to the pool should be ensured; everybody should have access; the facility should meet the needs of the community; input from the community should be heard by both City Council and the School Board, preferably at an upcoming joint meeting; expressed concern about the School District's budget. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 7, 2019 10 | CityCouncil/2019-05-07.pdf |