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CityCouncil | 2021-06-01 | 8 | park related uses" within the section after " desires to construct housing. noted the area is not currently used by the City, not the Golf Course; stated that she would also like to add language indicating the agreement is not a waiver of the City's obligations under Charter Section 22-12. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated housing is a need which has been deemed critical and essential; the State has noted every city has an obligation to contribute to housing needs; parks are wonderful; however, she does not see a need for the inclusion of the parks language; inquired whether any substantive changes will require another first reading. The City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated the proposed changes are minor and will require four votes. Councilmember Daysog stated that he does not see any harm in the proposed amendments; if the choice is between housing or parks; an agreement for how to unwind matters with Greenway Golf is needed; including the waiver language is important. Councilmember Knox White stated the waiver language makes him nervous; the language suggests Council is making a statement; if the proposed language states there is no finding related to Charter Section 22-12, he would be supportive. The City Attorney stated if Council wishes to insert language, there is draft language available: "This section shall not be construed as a determination on whether or how City Charter Section 22-12 would apply to any future disposition of the fire tower property." Councilmember Knox White expressed support for the draft language. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether "fire tower property" reflects the earlier description of the premises; stated an earlier description was noted as "fire tower premises," to which the City Attorney responded that he will make the correction. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for the draft language. The City Attorney stated the other addition proposed by Councilmember Herrera Spencer included "...or related park uses;" in the event the City wishes to construct other park uses, the City could reimburse the developer and obtain the parcel back from the developer for other park uses; the City Manager suggested adding the term "reasonable" in front of costs; the modification can be included at the same time as other proposed edits. The City Manager recommended that the language for other park uses be consistent with development completed by Greenway Golf. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council June 1, 2021 7 | CityCouncil/2021-06-01.pdf |