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9 Mr. Norris agreed that we should be creative with shared parking. He said it is a good point to be mindful of the loss of green space. Mr. Svetz said that a maximum of 13 trees will be lost, but a substantial number of new trees and other plants will be added. Responding to a question from Dr. Brown about the timeline, Mr. Kurt Kruger, representing the YMCA, said that it will take six to eight months for design, then a year to 16 months for construction. On motion by Mr. Taliaferro, seconded by Dr. Brown, the resolution approving the location of the YMCA in McIntire Park was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. Absent: Mr. Huja. WHEREAS , by a Ground Lease dated January 15, 2008 the City of Charlottesville leased to the Piedmont Family YMCA, Inc. (“YMCA”) 3 to 5 acres of land on the western side of McIntire Park, within the area designated in Exhibit A to the Lease; and, WHEREAS , the Lease provides that the exact boundaries of the leased property will be determined by the City following the completion of a Master Plan for McIntire Park by May 20, 2008; and, WHEREAS , in preparing the Plan the Department of Parks and Recreation has utilized the services of a professional landscape architect and sought input from members of the community, including the McIntire Park Advisory Review Team and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; and WHEREAS , the completed Master Plan illustrates the proposed future development and use for the western portion of McIntire Park, and proposes that the facility to be constructed by the YMCA be located to the west of the existing parking lot, in the “bowl” area currently occupied by picnic shelters; and, WHEREAS , the Department of Parks and Recreation, the YMCA, the McIntire Park Advisory Review Team and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board concur that the proposed location of the YMCA facility as shown on the Master Plan is the best and most appropriate location. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council for the City of Charlottesville that the boundaries for the property leased to the YMCA pursuant to the Ground Lease dated January 15, 2008 are hereby designated as that area containing approximately 5.2 acres and located in the bowl area to the west of the existing parking lot, and as more specifically shown and outlined on the attached aerial photograph and topographical survey, copies of which are attached and incorporated into this Resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the designation of the lease boundaries herein shall not be construed as relieving the YMCA from compliance with all applicable zoning, planning and land use requirements, and all other terms and conditions of the executed Ground Lease. REPORT : POOL FACILITIES UPDATE Mr. Svetz gave an update on the pools. He said that a needs assessment was conducted in 2005. He said an architect and engineer have been hired for Meade Pool. He said there is consensus on placing the pool in front of the park and having green space in the back. He said the project will go to bid this summer, with construction to begin in the fall, and a projected open date of May 2009. Mr. Svetz said that Council approved a new Smith Pool Center in 2007 which will consolidate the existing Smith and Crow Centers. He said Council also approved a ground lease with the Boys and Girls Club. He said a site plan meeting was held this week. He said the project is out to bid and plans are to remove the existing Smith Center this summer when schools are not in. He said the new Smith Center is expected to open in the spring or summer of 2010.