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CityCouncil | 2019-10-01 | 11 | Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether the Towata Park recommendation includes a dock. The Recreation and Parks Director responded in the affirmative; stated the funding source will be through the State Division of Boating and Waterways; the Division does not receive enough applications to spend the money, which presents it has; a funding opportunity. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the area has dangerous mud at low tide; inquired whether the current proposal allows for informal access to the water, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded in the affirmative; stated launches still must be timed with the tide. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether Council could decide to see a more formal plan knowing there is no funding, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether Council is affirmatively encouraging activities, such as paddle boarding, at the end of any of the pathways, including adding signage that paddle boarding is allowed; expressed concern over liability issues. The Recreation and Parks Director responded the intention is to leave the pathways, but to make them more appealing with easier access; stated the pathways would not be advertised as a kayak launch; stated there are informal kayak launches all over the island. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether legal counsel has been sought for liability implications of a formal kayak launch. The Recreation and Parks Director responded that she does not see legal implications for a formal kayak launch; a formal launch must go through San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) permits, must be Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant and suffices the City's safety needs. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the City Attorney would like to add anything. The City Attorney stated the proposal is likely to reduce the City's liability due to ownership of easements the ability to make easements ADA accessible and remove hazards which will produce a positive benefit to the City. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired the approximate sales costs of the remaining portions of the bulb outs and submerged lands. The Recreation and Parks Director responded final costs have not yet been determined; costs will be based on other parcels, which were $10,000 per parcel; there will be an additional nominal cost for the landside areas. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 October 1, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-10-01.pdf |