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CityCouncil | 2021-05-18 | 15 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated if possible, she would like Council to be more involved in the process versus handing off the matter; Council may want to keep more of the proposed area; she is unsure whether the area needs to be given to Greenway Golf; the City has needs and use for the proposed area. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the needs for the area are in reference to housing. Councilmember Herrera Spencer responded that she will not specify the needs; stated the space has been used for storage; she is not opposed to considering housing for the space; there is sufficient area; the size of the storage area is unknown and was not presented; expressed support for having a proposal return to Council depicting the amount of space Greenway Golf needs. Vice Mayor Vella expressed concern about the language as drafted; stated that she would like language included to require testing of hazardous materials at the onset; the results of testing need to be shown to the City; expressed support for more direction relative to the testing process; stated the process currently seems vague; she has concerns based on the type of structure; she would like to ensure there is a process for the City to oversee testing and abatement; expressed concern about turning the proposed area over for the duration of the lease; the parcel was originally left out of the lease for a reason; she would like to have staff comment on the reason for passing the area off to Greenway Golf at this time; inquired whether the reason is related to funding. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the amendment has not specified which entity should perform the testing; noted Vice Mayor Vella's involvement with the Lead Abatement Board; stated Council needs to specify using a testing agency licensed in the State of California. Vice Mayor Vella expressed concern about the testing agency understanding which portion of the building to test and the elements for which to test. The Recreation and Parks Director stated the area was not originally included in the lease because the then existing management of Greenway Golf did not want the parcel; at the time, the City did not actively state there was a desire to keep the parcel; new management is interested in beautifying the space, which has been discussed by the Golf Commission numerous times over the years; expressed support for the approach to the hazard abatement; stated staff can specify that only licensed California professional engineers will evaluate the integrity and also specify Greenway Golf is responsible for hazardous material testing by a licensed consultant; a licensed contractor can be hired to do the abatement. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the results of testing will be shared with the City. The Recreation and Parks Director responded in the affirmative; stated the language Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 May 18, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-05-18.pdf |