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Community Development Director Sims introduced the item explaining that the City Council had directed staff take a closer look at how the Zoning Code regulates urban farming. Since that time staff has completed preliminary research into how both the Zoning Code and Municipal Code deal with urban farming as well as the "best practices" established by other cities. Planning Manager Liao explained to the Committee that the Zoning Code only allows limited animal husbandry and horticulture in the RO District (Mulford Gardens neighborhood). Liao explained that in all other zoning districts animal husbandry and horticulture including the keeping of bees or chickens and the sale of fruits and vegetables is prohibited. Liao then explained that both San Francisco and Oakland recently passed ordinances regarding this issue with San Francisco allowing urban horticulture but no animal husbandry, and Oakland allowing both with a conditional use permit. Recommendation: The Committee recommended that no changes to the City's existing policies regarding urban farming be made. 2. Update on Proposed Zoning Code Amendments Related to Entertainment, Commercial Recreation and Assembly Uses Community Development Director Sims explained to the Committee that the Planning Department is working on cleaning up the Zoning Code language regarding entertainment and assembly uses in industrial zones in order to make these regulations more consistent throughout the City. Recommendation: The Committee recommended that staff move forward with the proposed Zoning Code amendments. 3. Update on San Leandro Dark Fiber License Agreement Business Development Manager Battenberg introduced the item explaining that the City of San Leandro has been working with OSlsoft, a local software company, to license an 11 -mile loop of City conduit for the purpose of installing fiber optic cable. The loop will provide extremely high -speed data communications for OSlsoft as well as other businesses that opt to tie in to the system. Thus, the system has the potential to serve as a business development tool, positioning San Leandro to attract and retain companies that rely on high -speed internet connectivity. Development Analyst Kay informed the Committee that SL Dark Fiber LLC (OSlsoft) and the City are currently in negotiations for the use of City conduit to install the fiber optic loop. Although most terms of this Lit San Leandro License Agreement have been agreed upon, the Agreement has not been executed and future changes and revisions are still possible. Kay then highlighted the deal points of the agreement (see attached). 4. Update on Development Projects a. Village Marketplace: Business Development Manager Battenberg informed the Committee that preliminary design concepts are complete for the Village Marketplace. The designs envision a high - quality, Mediterranean -style neighborhood retail center of roughly 28,000 square feet, anchored by a specialty grocery store. The City is working with developer Innisfree Ventures II on the project. Negotiations with tenants are still in progress, however, the developer has received letters of intent from grocer Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market and