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CityCouncil | 2021-11-30 | 17 | Stated the current General Plan draft looks very good and addresses previous concerns; expressed concern about typos; stated provision CC26A should be strengthened to call for an improved tree preservation ordinance; the section needs prominent and effective enforcement provisions and expanded species protections; urged Council to consider modifications he submitted: Christopher Buckley, Alameda Architectural Preservation Society. Expressed support for the latest draft General Plan; stated that she supports designating the Harbor Bay Club as commercial recreational; the Community of Harbor Bay Isle Owners Association pays for security, fire, schools and must also account for the recreational space; discussed the sale and development price for the site; expressed concern about the people of Harbor Bay receiving nothing; stated the recreational space is needed; owners pay for the available amenities: Lesa Ross, Alameda. Expressed concern about putting the City in a lose-lose situation where court cases are bound to appear Statewide; urged Council not to go too far in any one direction that goes against the general wishes of the public: Jim Strehlow, Alameda. Stated that he agrees with the commercial recreational designation for the Harbor Bay Club; questioned why the Harbor Bay Club shares the same C2 zoning as the Harbor Bay shopping center; stated the zoning makes no sense since the land uses are completely different; the zoning should reflect the differences; expressed concern about C2 zoning allowing housing to be built at the Harbor Bay Club site; urged the issue be put to rest by clarifying or correcting the zoning for Harbor Bay Club; stated the zoning clarification should have been made 40 years ago: Chris Aria, Alameda. Stated that she feels as though there is perception of something different happening on Harbor Bay and Bay Farm that is not accurate; expressed concern about the potential for no options of private and public recreation on Bay Farm and safety issues; stated the perception of a divide between the East and West Ends needs to stop: Michelle Russi, Alameda. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for staff addressing concerns raised by Speaker Aria. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated Speaker Aria raises a good point; the similar C2 zoning is a result from a Council of 40 years prior; the proposed Housing Element places a multi-family (MF) overlay to the shopping centers desired for housing, which allows staff not to draw in the question of the Harbor Bay Club. In response to Councilmember Herrera Spencer's inquiry, the Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated public institutional use areas are things like schools; City Hall and high schools are designated as institutional uses. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether commercial recreation can be moved up to parks and wildlife and include the general policy of no residential. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded that he thinks the goal is to clarify the City's policy to have no housing in the commercial recreational land use designation, similar to parks and open space; Council can add language to the commercial recreational land use designation similar to parks and open space; however, there is implication in doing so; the Continued November 16, 2021 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 30, 2021 17 | CityCouncil/2021-11-30.pdf |