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CityCouncil | 2019-07-02 | 20 | community and are open to the public; stated there are a range of amenities; the cost per acre of improvements is typical of a park within the City. Councilmember Oddie stated the letter alleges some soccer fields are not available for public use; requested clarification related to the available use. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated the soccer fields are available for public use; a permit is required; the fields are publically accessible spaces. Councilmember Daysog expressed concern for the aggregate cost of improvements to serve new development being a function of projected growth and residence; stated the growth projected by Plan Bay Area (PBA) may not reflect reality; expressed concern over the fee amount. Mr. Villareal outlined table data within the staff report. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the fee will be converted into an amount per square foot. Mr. Villareal responded in the negative; stated the fee will be per dwelling unit; the growth in residence is only used to estimate the magnitude of fee revenue; the actual fee is driven by the existing standard and the existing cost on the ground. The City Attorney requested the Planning, Building, and Transportation Director to elaborate on the permit process; stated the permit process for use of the soccer field is simple. The Planning, Building, and Transportation Director stated there is an application to apply for a permit to use the field; stated PBA plays out through the regional housing need; Council does not have much discretion in regard to PBA; if less development is occurring, for any reason, the City collects less money; as a result, less parks are needed. Discussed the letter submitted by Boatworks; expressed support for deleting environmental remediation; outlined court findings and remedial costs collected by the City: Tom Roth, Boatworks. Mr. Villareal stated the cost per acre for park improvements is based on the City's actual experience for recent parks; the engineering news record is to adjust the cost of a planned facility; the figure only estimates the project cost; noted a typo in table 7. The City Manager stated the City's remediation costs are present and continue; the Navy's cleanup costs are not always at the level needed by City standard, causing a difference in definition; there is enough non-clarity in relation to the fee, and a re- evaluation of the fee will occur before moving forward. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 2, 2019 19 | CityCouncil/2019-07-02.pdf |