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CityCouncil | 2021-06-01 | 9 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is trying to understand the reason for including park use language into the agreement; questioned whether the City is prepared to pay Greenway Golf for costs incurred to create another park in the space; inquired whether the location is a logical place for a park. The Recreation and Parks Director responded in the negative; stated that she would not look to extend park related usage in the location aside from being part of Corica Park; the uses are already park related; however, if a non-golf related facility is considered, the costs would increase significantly for any park facility placed in the location; the costs for reimbursement would equate another park facility. In response to Vice Mayor Vella's inquiry, the City Manager stated that he recommends adding: "all reasonable costs and expenses. " to the language proposed under Section 8. The Recreation and Parks Director stated Greenway Golf is willing to place a cap of $350,000 on the reimbursement clause; the amount is reasonable for improvements to the area. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the lease is for 20 years with an option to extend another 5 years; if the City wants to place housing in the space in ten years, the Golf Course will have received the benefit of the improvements for ten years; expressed support for a pro-rated formula for the reimbursement cap. Vice Mayor Vella expressed support for the reimbursement cap; stated that she is less concerned with Planning Board approval unless the approval is limiting in nature and does not bear upon the reasonableness; expressed concern about a future Council grappling with reimbursements and the term "reasonable" being included in the proposed language; inquired whether the City would be responsible for any maintenance or upkeep costs. The City Manager responded Greenway Golf only intends on reimbursement for improvements, not maintenance; stated Greenway Golf is amenable to having a smaller reimbursement cap of roughly $250,000 after a ten year period. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted there appears to be support for a reimbursement cap; stated language should specify the reimbursement is not to include maintenance and operations. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for the reimbursement cap lowering after ten years; stated that she would prefer the reimbursement cap be calculated on a pro-rated basis; she will not be able to support the housing reversion without the pro-rated reimbursement; the City will pay $350,000 for the housing reversion; the amount is a lot for both housing and parks; the only way the cost makes sense is to include pro-rated reimbursement language; another option is to strike the paragraph within Section 8. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 June 1, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-06-01.pdf |