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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,1,"ALAMEDA GOLF COMMISSION
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, February 15, 2018
1
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Ed Downing the called the special meeting to order at approximately 6:30 p.m. in
Room 360, City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
1-A
ROLL CALL
Present:
Chair Ed Downing, Vice-Chair Cheryl Saxton, Commissioner
Ron Taylor, and Commissioner Ron Carlson
Absent:
Commissioner Joe VanWinkle
Staff:
Greenway Golf Ken Campbell and George Kelley, Recreation
and Parks Director Amy Wooldridge
Also Present:
None
1-B
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of November 14, 2017 were approved
unanimously.
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 9, 2018 were approved
unanimously
2
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
3
COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
None
4
WRITTEN/ORAL REPORTS
4-A
Golf Complex Restaurant Report, Jim's on the Course
Tom Geanekos stated in the next two weeks, they will be painting the bar area and
finishing all the restaurant. New TVs will be installed in the snack area. New
refrigeration will be installed as well as new countertops. The patio will have two firepits,
as the gas will come from the restaurant. The pavers will be installed in the next few
weeks and they will have to reroute the entrance to the restaurant. Regarding the
windows, as Greenway has specified the windows for the pro shop, they will have the
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,2,"same windows, and that will be done by the time the South Course opens. They have
just had the final review with the engineer regarding the Event Center and he feels it
should be done by the end of June. If the South Course opens before that, the opening
ceremony can be done in the restaurant and they will close it off to regular customers.
Mr. Geanekos does not anticipate any delays in the permitting and review process for
the event center.
5-A Corica Park Annual Plan with 2017 Highlights and 2018 Plan
Golf Operations Facility and Renovation Report
Ken Campbell reported that the clubhouse Patio/Putting Green demo is underway and
new granite tile is being installed on sidewalks followed by pavers for patio area and
completion of stone wall. The granite once set will be sprayed and sealed to tie in to
new exterior plans. This area will be under construction with Marc managing the project.
Cart and player traffic will be redirected as needed.
Clubhouse Putting Green demo is underway and plans for design of new putting green
will begin in coming weeks. Once completed will be seeded for grow-in.
Pro Shop demo work is continuing inside with windows/frames beginning week of Feb
19th. New windows will be installed toward beginning of March then interior build out will
begin.
South Course - Cart Path backfilling in progress. Grow-in of turf continues and is going
well with recent weather temps. Several new California Sycamore trees have been
planted on the South The target date for opening is late May, early June. Once the
opening date is set, there will be VIP events as well as an opening ceremony.
Greenway Annual Report attached as Exhibit A.
5-B
Review and Recommend a 15-Year Lease Amendment with an Option for a
Ten-Year Extension Between the City of Alameda and Greenway Golf
Associates, Inc. for Premises located at the Chuck Corica Golf Complex
Director Amy Wooldridge presented the lease amendment terms and background. Jane
Sullwold stated that she feels that this a great proposal but is concerned about the
project labor agreement (PLA). She feels it is outrageous that Greenway is willing to
put several million dollars into this City owned property, and they are being strong armed
by City Council members to pay into essentially union funds so unions can put out more
money to bring more of their candidates to City Council. She is hoping Greenway got
something out of this, that it's a better deal for having to put out additional monies. Ms.
Wooldridge responded will be providing information to Council as to what the City
conceded in exchange for the PLA, which is an additional five years to the original
proposal and an additional two years at the $175,000 as the 8% would have started in
year nine.
Commissioner Taylor expressed his concern for the 50 year lease term, and feels it
might be too long, he thought maybe 30 years with a 10 year option. Ken Campbell
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,3,"stated that this is not unusual due to the size of the investment being made. Chair
Downing asked if there are any performance clauses in the lease amendment, and Ms.
Wooldridge stated there were no specific time line requirements in the amendment.
Chair Downing expressed his concern that the north course renovation will take longer
than expected as did the south course, and Ms. Wooldridge explained that there were
things that affected the original timeline that will not be in play with the North Course.
For example, it took a year to obtain the environmental report along with permitting,
which is now in place. Also, Greenway is not sandcapping the North Course and the
irrigation situation is different. Mr. Campbell stated that will start grassing immediately
instead of waiting till the holes are done, as well as sodding. They are proposing the
renovation will take 2 to 2-1/2 years.
Tom Geanekos stated his support of the lease amendment for Greenway.
Commissioner Carlson made a motion and Vice-Chair Saxton seconded the motion to
recommend the City move forward with the Lease Amendment with Greenway. The
motion passed unanimously.
5-C Approve South Course Alameda Resident Golf Rates
See attached Exhibit B for the proposed rate schedule.
Ken Campbell stated that they had previously provided the commission with a range of
rates for the south course resident rate, and is looking for the Commission's
endorsement and ultimately the City's approval to have the South Course Alameda
resident rate to be $40 Monday- Friday and $50 Saturday, Sunday and holidays. These
will be considered prime time rates, there will lower twilight rates later in the day. Chair
Downing asked about rates for the service clubs and Mr. Campbell explained that they
would pay the resident rate on tournament play only, but stated that they are still looking
at an Alameda County resident card which would give them a similar resident rate.
Commissioner Carlson made a motion and seconded by Vice-Chair Saxton to approve
the proposed rates, and the motion passed unanimously.
6.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment)
None
7.
OLD BUSINESS
None
8.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,4,"9.
ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING'S AGENDA - March 13, 2018
Facility and Renovation Report by Greenway
10.
ANNOUNCEMENTSIADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:13 p.m.
The agenda for the meeting was posted seven days in advance in compliance with the Alameda
Sunshine Ordinance, which also complies with the 72-hour requirement of the Brown Act.
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,5,"Exhibit ""A""
PARK
ALAMEDA, CA
1927
Corica Park Golf Club
2018 Annual Plan Review
January 31, 2018",GolfCommission/2018-02-15.pdf
GolfCommission,2018-02-15,6,"Corica Golf
2017 HIGHLIGHTS
Annual Plan
Golf Courses -
Overall course conditions on North and par-3 course were excellent all year
especially given the record 31"" of rain. Property experienced significant
wind storm on April 6th, 2017, which damaged maintenance storage facility,
equipment, and caused damage to 56 trees.
Damage from April 2017 Storm
Flooding on North from heavy rains
2",GolfCommission/2018-02-15.pdf
GolfCommission,2018-02-15,7,"Corica Golf
2017 HIGHLIGHTS
Annual Plan
New Yamaha Golf Cars
Facilities/Operations:
North Course Golf Cart Replacements -
Replaced 40 of 80 golf carts on North with plans
to change out remaining fleet with North remodel.
Golf Practice Matt Replacement -
Replaced 15 practice range matts at range.
Founders Club Membership -
A
new
limited
golf program was developed to create a core group of Brand
Ambassadors for the reopening of the South Course. The Founders Club
members enjoy special privileges on all courses.
Critical Rainfall Amounts -
2017 Total: 31.53""
|
2016 Total: 25.71""
|
2015 December total: 15""
(*2017 included 56 days of precipitation; 27.23"" Jan-Apr & 4.16"" Oct - Dec)
3",GolfCommission/2018-02-15.pdf
GolfCommission,2018-02-15,8,"Corica Golf
2017 HIGHLIGHTS
Annual Plan
FootGolf - Footgolf was introduced for play on the par-3 course. FootGolf
is a new sport that combines golf and soccer and can be played along side
regular golf. In its first year at Corica Park, 759 rounds were played.
Corica Park FootGolf Introduces more kids to the property and as one of the top conditioned local
courses it assisted training efforts for the Oakland FootGolf club to win the 2017 National
FootGolf Championship
4",GolfCommission/2018-02-15.pdf
GolfCommission,2018-02-15,9,"Corica Golf
2017 HIGHLIGHTS
Annual Plan
Facilities/Operations:
In advance of the South Course reopening, a Property rebranding program
has been designed, which included a refresh of logo/name and plans
developed for a clubhouse exterior update, shop remodel and new
signage.
New website and url address developed
CORICA
CoricaPark.com
PA RK 27 19
View of Pro Shog
5",GolfCommission/2018-02-15.pdf
GolfCommission,2018-02-15,10,"Corica Golf
2017 HIGHLIGHTS
Annual Plan
2017 Rounds & Revenue Recap -
North Rounds
62,109
South Rounds*
n/a
Par-3 Rounds
20,030
Total Rounds
81,139
Total Facility Revenue
$2,419,410
South Course closed all of 2017
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,11,"Corica Golf
2017 HIGHLIGHTS
Annual Plan
South Course Renovation 2017 Recap -
The core portion of the course was completed in 2017, which includes:
All shaping, drainage, irrigation & finish work completed on all holes
All fine turf playing areas seeded and germinated
All cart path curbing completed
Cart path internal drainage completed
Project Summary
146,446 LF of golf course
drainage was installed into
the golf course, this also
includes 312 catch basins
throughout the fairways and
roughs.
146.446 LF of drainage added to course
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,12,"Corica Golf
2017 HIGHLIGHTS
Annual Plan
South Course 2017 Continued -
210,560 tons of a sandy loam was
used to cap the entire golf course to
improve drainage and the growing
medium for turf grasses. The sand
cap ranges from 8 to 12"" deep. The
sandy root zone is already assisting in
plant health with root depths from 7 to
Entire course sand capped to provide
12"". Deeper root structure allows for
maximum drainage and turf quality
less water and fertilizers lowering the
impact to the environment.
27,130 LF of cart path has been
installed with rolled curbing on both
sides. Final 3"" of the path to be installed
when native areas are complete. Path
has drainage inlets installed to manage
New cart paths with rolled curbing and
water that accumulates.
attractive stone bridges for natural look
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,13,"Corica Golf
2017 HIGHLIGHTS
Annual Plan
South Course Renovation 2017 Recap Continued -
The entire course was planted out and is at various stages of
development. The grasses used on the fine turf areas were selected for
being the most drought tolerant and low inputs in terms of fertilizers and
chemicals, which lowers the impacts to the surrounding environment.
These grasses also provide the best playing surfaces for golf.
In addition all native
grass areas are planted
out with true Californian
native grass species,
these grasses were
selected because they
provide habit to many
species of birds,
amphibians, reptiles
and insects that support
the local ecosystem.
New planted grasses in process of growing-in
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,14,"Corica Golf
2017 HIGHLIGHTS
Annual Plan
South Course Renovation 2017 Recap Continued -
Native Grasses - The south course is the only course in northern
California that has used these native grasses throughout the entire
heavy roughs and property fringes. The development of the native
grasses is a time consuming and expensive process, but once mature
they become much easy to maintain and blend well to the surrounding
grass land areas of Alameda and the Bay.
Blend of new California native grasses and fine turf
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,15,"Corica Golf
2017 HIGHLIGHTS
Annual Plan
South Course Renovation 2017 Recap Continued -
Ponds, Channels and Wetlands - Have been planted out with native
aquatic plants to improve water quality, provide habit and manage storm
water flow. These improvements to the aquatic areas are already
showing great benefit to habit support for frogs, fish, Crustaceans and
birds. Interestingly the current North course does not have any of the
aquatic life the south is showing.
South course new habitat
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,16,"Corica Golf
2017 HIGHLIGHTS
Annual Plan
South Course Renovation 2017 Recap Continued -
Trees - Many large non native trees have perished due to the drought
for several years and then extensive rain fall, this has weakened these
non-native species and they have succumbed to insect and root rot
diseases. Also severe storms caused significant tree damage where
many of the trees blew over in the storm events.
Storm tree damage
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,17,"Corica Golf
2017 HIGHLIGHTS
Annual Plan
South Course Renovation 2017 Recap Continued -
New
Plantings - The loss of non-native trees has allowed for improved
development of native grasses and replacement with more Californian
native tree species which will provide a greater habit diversity and are
more conducive to the environmental conditions of the site. Additional
native trees that fits into the Rees Jones Design plan for the south
course will planted as part of a long range plan over the next 5 -7 years.
California native grasses, trees and
plants have been placed on South
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,18,"Corica Golf
2017 HIGHLIGHTS
Annual Plan
South Course Renovation 2017 Recap Continued -
South On-Course Restroom, Pump-station & Electrical Buildings -
All have been reroofed, paneling/sightings and paved around. The water
line to the restroom building was also upgraded to the property line as it
was in very poor condition and needed to be replaced.
Remodeled on-course restroom
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,19,"Corica Golf
Annual Plan
2017 HIGHLIGHTS
South Course Renovation 2017 Recap Continued -
Significant progress
was made in 2017
on the south course
renovation.
The last hole 15
was planted in
December 2017.
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,20,"Corica Golf
2017 HIGHLIGHTS
Annual Plan
South Course Renovation 2017 Recap -
Construction & Opening Impacts -
April 2017 storm resulted in turf seed and much of the sand cap to be
blown off two holes, which resulted in about 2-3 week delay to redo.
Additional delays occurred from challenging sand deliveries and
crews having to be redirected to address trees that had died from the
dramatic changes in climate and moisture. The trees presented
potential safety concerns, as such resources were directed to remove
them. This was time consuming due to the size of the trees.
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,21,"Corica Golf
2018 PREVIEW
Annual Plan
New LinkSoul Retail Shop -
Greenway and golf apparel company LinkSoul will begin
a retail partnership that will include a full remodel and
repair of the existing Pro Golf. Repairs begin in January
and are expected to take 60-75 days to complete then
aes
will be restocked and set up for reopening targeted for
March. A temporary shop is to operate out of the admin
office adjacent to the shop. Alameda residents and local
club members will receive merchandise discounts.
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,22,"Corica Golf
2018 PREVIEW
Annual Plan
North Course Renovation Plans Submission
-
Updated plans have been submitted to City and are under review for
proposed upgrades to original repair plans for North Course. Scheduled to
go before City Council spring 2018 for review and vote. Objective is to
ensure best repair of North and position it as a quality value priced course.
North Course Plans Proposed:
Propose to close 9-holes at a time to complete repairs
Full renovation and elevation of all 18-holes as a parkland redesign to
ensure proper drainage and exciting playing conditions
Repair and replacement of all tees, fairways, bunkers, roughs & greens
Installation of drain tiles and catch basins for improved drainage
New cart paths
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,23,"Corica Golf
2018 PREVIEW
Annual Plan
Clubhouse Improvements:
Carried over from 2017, Clubhouse plans consist of updating men's and
women's restrooms, golf shop and exterior clubhouse re-facing/painting.
Golf shop to be completed March followed by restrooms and clubhouse.
Club Branding (Refresh):
New signage and merchandise is planned for Property as part of the
rebranding for Corica.
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JIM'S ON
PARK
THE COURSE
UNF
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,24,"Corica Golf
2018 PREVIEW
Annual Plan
New Putting Green: Work on a new 10,000 Sq. ft. practice putting green
is
underway January 2018, scheduled to reopen summer 2018
Social Patio: Area around shop, Jim's and clubhouse/existing patio is being
resurfaced with stone pavers. A 2ft. stone wall matching the bridges on
south will be placed to define area. There will also be two custom fire pits
and expanded social areas and new Commuters Memorial.
Expected completion is spring 2018.
Design of new green and social patio
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Demo of practice range
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,25,"Corica Golf
2018 PREVIEW
Annual Plan
2018 Rounds & Revenue Projections -
North Rounds
30,000
South Rounds*
39,000
Mif Par-3 Rounds
21,000
*Total Rounds
90,000
Total Facility Revenue
$2,882,000
Projections currently assume a May south course reopening but are
subject to change based on actual opening date. Rounds on North
projection reflect expected impact from opening of South Course.
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,26,"Corica Golf
2018 PREVIEW
Annual Plan
Key Management Positions:
Plans are in development to further elevate efforts on creating fun
entertainment experiences at the Club. In support of this golf management
positons are being restructured with additional new positions added. These
include:
Director of Fun (aka Dir. of Golf) - Position will serve as the senior onsite
golf operations manager and ensure all services and products are delivered
to expected standards while being a relentless promotor of fun.
Event
Director - A dedicated position is being created to focus on sales and
service of outings and special events. This will be a full-time position to
assist in the planning of all service clubs, outings & tournaments.
Guest Services Manager - This position will serve as assistant to the Dir. of
Fun and focus on guest service training with all staff and implementation of
service standards and premiere packages.
Marketing Manager - Will focus on social media & marketing of programs.
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,27,"Corica Golf
2018 PREVIEW
Annual Plan
South Course Grand Opening - Summer 2018
Plans are in development to support the opening all 18-holes of South
course in May/June time frame. This includes finalizing rates, preview
events, staffing plans, press releases, course amenity package, marketing
and promotional campaigns.
Alameda Resident South Course Rates: A range of golf rates have been
reviewed with Golf Commission and received unanimous support. South
Course planned resident rates will be submitted for City approval in Feb.
South Course Golf Carts:
In conjunction with opening of the south course, a new golf fleet will be put
in place. The new fleet will be a premium color golf cart with fold down
windshields, sand bottles, GPS and onboard USB charging station.
Best New Course/Top 100 Course Submissions: Coria Park South Course
is being reviewed for Best New Course and Top Public Courses in America.
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GolfCommission,2018-02-15,28,"Exhibit B
CORICA
Chuck Corica Park
PA RK
1 Clubhouse Memorial Road
Alameda, CA 94502
To:
Amy Wooldridge, City of Alameda
From:
Ken Campbell, Greenway Golf
Date:
February 7, 2018
Re:
South Course Proposed Alameda Resident Golf Rates
Amy,
In preparation for the opening of the South Course, Greenway Golf is submitting for review
and approval Alameda resident walking golf fees of $40 per player Monday-Friday and $50
per player on Saturday, Sunday & Holidays. Below is an outline of the proposed resident fees
and other resident comparison courses. In reviewing other city resident rates, it is important to
note the other courses only offer one course as Alameda offers two. The strategy at Alameda is
to offer separate resident rates for North and South courses reflective of their design, condition
and quality. The North course is positioned as the lower priced of the two Alameda courses and
in line with other comparable local resident courses including Metro and Monarch. The South
course is positioned to be of good value for new construction and quality conditions.
Alameda Residents Green Fee Rates and other Comparable Course Comparisons
Property
City
Local Resident
Mon-Thu
Friday
Weekend
Corica South Proposed
Alameda
40
40
50
Corica North Current
Alameda
29
29
37
Metropolitan Golf Links
Oakland
30
30
55*
Monarch Bay Golf
San Leandro
27
27
44
Presidio Golf Course
San Francisco
54
80*
82*
Callippe Preserve
Pleasanton
40
40
56
* Mandatory cart fee included
Sincerely,
Ken Compbell
Ken Campbell
Greenway Golf",GolfCommission/2018-02-15.pdf