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CityCouncil | 2021-05-18 | 14 | making the exhibit more equitable between the City and Greenway Golf; stated that she would find the terms to be more balanced by adding: "if tenant and the City jointly determine that both demolition and renovation of the fire tower are infeasible the area is City property; the City should have a say in decisions made; expressed support for including language in the amendment stating the property shall not be used for any type of storage during the lease. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether permission is given to demolish or whether the Council has to provide support if Greenway Golf determines demolition is feasible. The Recreation and Parks Director stated the intent is to have consultation with the City; the language can be strengthened to include that the City will have final say on whether or not the tower is demolished. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether there is a reason the City cannot continue to use the storage space. The Recreation and Parks Director responded the intention is to beautify the space; stated having large and heavy equipment is not conducive to a nice visual entry to the Golf Course; Greenway Golf intends to landscape the area. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the current blacktop area will be demolished for landscaping, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated there is already a nice area at the Golf Course approach; it is unknown whether the proposed area needs to be pulled up and beautified; the tower should be beautified; however, the storage area in the back may not need to be converted to more beautification and landscaping. The Recreation and Parks Director stated any landscape, tower and mural plans will have to go through the Golf Commission and Planning Board; the improvements are in consultation with the City. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the City currently uses the storage area and may need to use the space in the future; inquired whether there is a way to add panels or fabric to conceal the storage area to aid beautification of the space; expressed support for keeping the area available for alternative use; stated the City has historically stored items in the proposed space for projects on Bay Farm; expressed support for the City keeping the area if Greenway Golf does not need the space. The Recreation and Parks Director stated there are a couple options for storage and staging; there is a location across the street that will continue to be under the responsibility of the City where cars parked and construction material and equipment is stored; staff can work with Greenway Golf to stage items in the parking lot if needed; busses have been staged in the location during summer. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 May 18, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-05-18.pdf |