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CityCouncil | 2021-11-30 | 20 | development application for the Harbor Bay Club comes in tomorrow, the current zoning would require the developer to go through a conditional use permit as well as an amendment to the zoning; the provisions of the current zoning allow the Planning Board and City Council sufficient discretion whether residential uses are compatible for the site. Councilmember Daysog stated part of the problem is that he does not agree with the General Plan; while he is seconding the motion made by Councilmember Herrera Spencer related to the Harbor Bay Club, he generally does not agree with the General Plan. Councilmember Herrera Spencer withdrew her motion. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she hopes staff can bring the Harbor Bay Club matter forth sooner rather than later; she disagrees that there is no impact by waiting 40 years to address the issue. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of moving up the commercial recreation designation under parks and wildlife as opposed to institutions on page 51. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether additional changes are being proposed or whether the two sentences are simply moving, to which Councilmember Herrera Spencer responded that she would like the commercial recreation to fall under parks and wildlife. Vice Mayor Vella inquired the intention and purpose of moving the designation; stated that it seems as though Council is trying to sell a bill of goods to the public or create a foundation for an action which has not yet been reviewed by legal staff; expressed concern about the motion. Councilmember Herrera Spencer responded the sentence under commercial recreation speaks to similar things listed in the categories under parks and wildlife; stated the designation speaks to indoor and outdoor recreation, open space for public access or habitat preservation. Vice Mayor Vella stated the difference is that the Harbor Bay Club is privately owned; open spaces are not privately owned; expressed concern about creating intent; inquired whether the change indicates the City is taking the first steps to do something. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded the distinction made by Vice Mayor Vella is on staff's mind; stated the parks and wildlife categories are 100% publically owned and maintained lands; the institutional category includes some publically owned, areas such as schools; however, privately owned land is also included; whether staff moves the commercial recreation under parks and wildlife, a message is being sent. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the definition states: and recreational facilities, including commercial marinas, restaurants, boat rentals and repair businesses;" the definition includes commercial businesses. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated the definition is related to publically owned land; the marinas and golf courses are leased. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Knox White stated that his understanding is that staff has Continued November 16, 2021 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 30, 2021 20 | CityCouncil/2021-11-30.pdf |