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CityCouncil | 2021-05-18 | 16 | can be combined with the addition of having both the City and Greenway Golf determining demolition; within the original agreement, Greenway Golf is required to comply with all County, State and federal regulations; there are strict guidelines and reporting regulations; Greenway Golf will be required to report to the Alameda County Environmental Health Agency or Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) in relation to what is found from the fire tower abatement; staff can include an overall reference in the original agreement and add specificity in the proposed amendment as well. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she would like to ensure there is transparency in the testing results coming back to the City; expressed concern about having the City handing off testing; stated that she would like to be aware of who is performing testing and ensure reports are received; many projects do not test or do not test proper places; proper testing is important and should be transparent in order for the City to understand what hazards exist and to ensure proper abatement; inquired what happens to the parcel if there is a need for housing in the next 50 years; inquired whether the City would return to Greenway Golf to negotiate getting the parcel back. The City Attorney responded the parcel is currently zoned park land; stated in order for the City to develop the space into housing, the City Charter requires action be taken; the current provision leases the space to Greenway Golf for 40 years; the City would have to request the land back if it is needed; provisions can be built in subject to negotiation between the Recreation and Parks Director and Greenway Golf for return of the property if the City desires to build housing in the location. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she does not believe the property would be in the map areas being looked at to meet the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation. Councilmember Knox White noted voter approval would be required; the area is not currently being used as a park; inquired whether the parcel would be taken out of the inventory if Council adds the area to the Golf Course. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 9:02 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:18 p.m. The City Attorney stated at this time, staff does not recommend an in depth analysis about the possible protections which can be built into the lease amendment in order to provide the ability to build housing if desired by Council; the discussion relates to lease protections; some lease protections are allowable pending negotiations by the Recreation and Parks Director. The Recreation and Parks Director stated Greenway Golf agrees to a revision clause for housing; Greenway will need to receive compensation from the City for any funds spent Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 May 18, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-05-18.pdf |