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CityCouncil | 2022-02-15 | 21 | Councilmember Daysog inquired how the substitute motion differs from the motion proposed by Councilmember Herrera Spencer. Vice Mayor Vella responded that her substitute motion approves hearing the next matter entirely. Councilmember Daysog seconded the substitute motion. On the call for the question, the substitute motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated a motion is needed to continue the SB 9 hearing to the continued section of the March 1st meeting. (22-118) Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of continuing the SB 9 matter to the Continued Agenda Items Section 6 of the March 1st agenda. Councilmember Herrera Spencer, seconded the motion which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. In response to Vice Mayor Vella's request, the Recreation and Parks Director stated whether or not AUSD funding will allow for the project to be placed on a list for a bond measure and whether or not the bond will pass are unknown; recommended working with AUSD staff to further refine the $15 million cost and propose AUSD work with its architect to see whether the project could happen sooner if the City provides matching funds; stated that she has not considered the ballot measure not passing; however, if so, City staff will need to look into a full City aquatic center at either the Emma Hood site or an alternative to allow for higher participation; City staff can work with County Health to extend the closure date; there has been interest indicated for a City pool to be placed on City-land; staff can connect with design-build firms and review recent projects to gain a sense of whether $15 million is a realistic budget; her goal is to review whether the City can perform both the assistance for AUSD's repair of Emma Hood and a City aquatic center for a cost of around $20 million. The City Manager concurred with the Recreation and Parks Director. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether staff will be including information related to the matter in the upcoming budget workshops in addition to considering other revenue measures. The City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the information will be included in the budget workshop for the mid-cycle report in May. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed concern about Emma Hood pool not having enough capacity and the City ending up with a pool on AUSD property instead of a City aquatic center; stated AUSD needs to come up with the least expensive way of getting the capacity; the City needs to come up with a plan that provides more occupancy; many cities have City pools; she has a problem with focusing on a City pool located on AUSD property; expressed support Regular Meeting Alameda City Council February 15, 2022 19 | CityCouncil/2022-02-15.pdf |