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CityCouncil | 2019-10-01 | 14 | Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether Council discussion related to the water-side parcels will come back at a later date, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the project is progressing as it should; expressed support for bringing the 35 feet down in size; stated the goal is for people to pay $10,000 to protect their water access; stated there is an opportunity to provide the neighborhood access to the water as well; the design does not have to be gold plated, but still should be nice; a smaller area is not very compelling; expressed support for planted or landscaped wings but a width no less than 10 feet; stated public access to the water should be protected; giving up easements would be a mistake; mud flats are dangerous; access to the water should not be foreclosed; the boat launch should be considered at a later date; expressed support for the Towata Park plan in relation to Pathway A. Councilmember Vella stated the project has been evolving; clear direction and information needs to be provided; the goal is for the spaces to be useable for the public to enjoy; clear direction must be provided related to landscaping; larger areas intended for water access should be preserved and cautioned with good signage; expressed support for narrowing Pathway B but not to 10 feet; the path should not have hidden areas; discussed areas unsafe for walking; stated pathways should be inviting; Pathway B should be designed in a unique way; expressed support for future adaptive reuse. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the matter has been reviewed a number of times; compromise can be achieved; noted bench donations will have a place; stated these are public easements and the waterfront should be open to the public; safety and access must be balanced; expressed support for the recommended design concepts; inquired the different steps of the design approval process. The Recreation and Parks Director responded past projects have utilized architectural design options for each pathway which would be presented to the Recreation and Parks Commission; then, Council would approval the general design concepts; stated there is a chance for Council to review the pathway widths. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the design would be reviewed by the Planning Board, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded in the negative; stated Planning Board review typically has not happened in the past, but can be done if desired. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated there has been differing opinions related to pathway widths; the goal is to find the best compromise possible. Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of any wings be planted with defensive plants to keep people out; approval of Pathway A approved as proposed; approval of Site B but shrinking the cone to 22 feet; maintaining the Pathway C easement, but not actively pursuing use; approval of Pathway D, keeping the option to have future onsite Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 October 1, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-10-01.pdf |