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GolfCommission,2019-11-12,1,"ALAMEDA GOLF COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, November 12, , 2019
1
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Ed Downing the called the special meeting to order at approximately 6:31 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
Claire Loud, and Commissioner Ron Carlson
Absent:
Commissioner Pete Pizzino
Staff:
Greenway Golf Ken Campbell, Recreation and Parks Director
Amy Wooldridge
Also Present:
None
1-B
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of August 13, 2019 were approved unanimously
2
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
3
COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
None
4
WRITTEN/ORAL REPORTS
4-A
Beautification Program and Junior Golf Club
Connie Wendling stated that the applications for 2020 have been sent out and are
available around the golf complex as well as the Recreation and Park Dept.
All available scholarship funds totally about $22,000 were distributed as well as a $300
service award in memory of Norma Arnerich and Jack Clark.
The Jack Clark tournament for 2020 has been set for Monday, October 6 on the south
course and are looking for sponsors to assist.
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GolfCommission,2019-11-12,2,"Josh McCarthy, a former Alameda Junior member, was featured in the NCGA
magazine after he won the 116th annual NCGA Match Play Championship at Spyglass
5
AGENDA ITEMS
5-A
Review and Recommend North Course Closure Plan
Ken Campbell stated that they are requesting approval to close the remaining holes on
the north course to allow the construction team to continue into the
back nine holes without pause so in Spring of 2020 work could begin on shaping as
the soil is expected to be in place. This will then allow for more immediate work on
irrigation, drainage and sand capping and grassing. The objective is to attempt to
lessen the overall impact from the past, and possible future rains and therefore allow
players a better opportunity to enjoy a fully remodeled golf course in an overall shorter
time frame.
Amy Wooldridge stated that the City Attorney determined that this step would need to
be approved by City Council as the lease states that nine holes need to remain open
at all times.
Commissioner Carlson made a motion to approve and Commissioner Loud seconded
the motion to approve the closure of the remaining holes. The motion passed
unanimously.
5-B
Corica Park Junior Golf Presentation by Greenway Golf
Ken Campbell stated that Corica Park, in addition to the junior golf program, offers
junior camps, with assistance from Eric Jones Golf and his instructor. Free junior
clinics will be held on Saturdays, as well as several Junior Camps with limited size
capability at a cost of $199 per junior.
5-C
Discuss Updated Golf Commission Manual
Discussion ensued regarding the changes made.
5-D
Nominate and Vote on Chair/Vice-Chair
Commissioner Carlson made to a motion to table this item until the next meeting to
have a full commission attendance, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Loud
and passed unanimously.
6.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment)
None
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GolfCommission,2019-11-12,3,"7.
OLD BUSINESS
7-A
Greenway Report
South Course Cart Paths - Work on the final finish of the South Course cart paths was
started but didn't get completed. The top layer of material was added to 3 of the holes
but due to rain work was stopped and the adhesive bond couldn't be applied. Plans to
restart the project have been delayed due to ongoing schedule of golf events. Two
consecutive weekdays, and dry weather, are needed to reschedule the crew and to
complete the required work. Will be watching weather and events to see when this
project can be completed.
Paragolfer Mobility Device - The new mobility cart called Paragolfer has arrived. Key
staff recently completed orientation and training on this new all-terrain three-wheeled
cart designed for disabled golfers. The paragolfer will now be available for use on the
South, par 3 or range.
Alameda Stand Up & Play Chapter - Stuart James of the Alameda Center for
Independent Living has agreed to Chair the new Alameda chapter of ""Stand Up and
Play"". The mission of this new nonprofit organization will be to raise funds to purchase
additional mobility carts and to promote golf at Corica Park for wheelchair users and
others with impaired mobility.
Partnership on Retail Shop/LinkSoul -LinkSoul and Greenway have agreed to modify
the retail partnership, and to have Greenway resume the shop retail management
effective January 1, 2020. LinkSoul and Greenway have enjoyed a very good
relationship and proud to have developed a shop unlike others with lifestyle offerings
and unique fixtures. This decision was mutual between the parties as we all believed it
is best for Corica Park to further expand the price points and offerings, which moving
forward will include additional brands like Travis Mathews, Nike, Imperial, Under
Armour and others. LinkSoul will continue to be a featured apparel partner. Apparel
inventories will be lower for the first few slower months of year while plans to restock
are in place for spring.
On Course Restrooms - The restroom on the_13th hole has been moved to hole #15
due to a request from the Alameda Women's Golf Club. This took several weeks as an
area had to be modified some to accommodate as the restroom requires access by a
truck which limits options on its location.
New Point of Sale System - Plans are being finalized for a change in the Club's point
of sale system. The new system is designed to allow faster check-ins as well as self-
kiosk check-in and has features that allow players to more easily pair up when making
online bookings and to better track their history to offer rewards. Implementation
schedule is not yet set but expected to be around the first of year.
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GolfCommission,2019-11-12,4,"Amy Wooldridge stated that the plans for the parking lot and utilities are complete and
need to be signed off by Public Works, and then will be passed off to Marc to schedule
the installation of the utilities and simultaneously, the documents will be prepared to go
out for bid for the paving, which is about a three month process.
7-B
Jim's on the Course Report
Tom Geanekos stated that he has been working with the County's requirement for a
geotechnical sample, which the City Building department did not require, which is the
reason they were going to install a two foot thick concrete pad. Amy Wooldridge said
she has been trying to work with Cal Recycle and has had no response, so she is
going to Assembly member Bonta and Supervisor Wilma Chan for assistance.
8.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
9.
ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING'S AGENDA - January 14, 2020
Greenway Report
Jim's on the Course Report
10.
ANNOUNCEMENTSIADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:48 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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PlanningBoard,2019-11-12,1,"APPROVED MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF ALAMEDA PLANNING BOARD
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2019
1. CONVENE
President Curtis convened the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
2. FLAG SALUTE
Board Member Ruiz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Board Members Curtis, Cavanaugh, Hom, Rothenberg, Ruiz, Saheba, and
Teague.
Absent: None.
4. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION
President Curtis said item 7-B would be tabled for a future meeting.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6-A 2019-7422
Hold a Public Workshop to Consider Design Review Amendments for Block 11 and Phase
/ Waterfront Park at Alameda Point Site A (Item Continued to November 25, 2019)
President Curtis noted that this item has been continued to the November 25, 2019
meeting.
7. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
7-A 2019-7420
PLN19-0368 - 2800 Fifth Street - Design Review - Applicant: Pulte Home Company, LLC.
Study Session for a Design Review application to construct 69 buildings containing 357
residential units within the 17.2-acre Alameda Landing Waterfront Mixed-Use
Development site. The 2006 Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report was
certified in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act for the Alameda
Landing Mixed Use Development (State Clearinghouse #2006012091)
Henry Dong, Planner III, gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be
found
at:
https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4212398&GUID=2570CBE2-
DEBA-4328-A6D9-FA72B75F2AC6&FullText=1
Approved Planning Board Minutes
Page 1 of 5
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PlanningBoard,2019-11-12,2,"Scott Hilk, Pulte Homes, gave a presentation.
Board Member Saheba asked how the flat roofed single family homes would be plotted
on the site.
Mr. Hilk explained that the flat top units would need to be on the main street for proper fire
access. He said they were careful to not repeat designs next to each other and varied
color schemes as well.
Board Member Hom asked if the Landing units would have a different stucco treatment on
the ground floor, and how would the backlit panels work.
Mr. Hilk said they will use mostly stone on the front of the ground floor.
The project architect explained how the screening and ground floor panels would look and
activate the first floor. She said the screens would be aluminum or Cortan with powder
coating and resistant to corrosion.
There was a discussion to clarify that all the windows in the Landing units would be white
and some would have dark trim.
There were no public speakers.
Board Member Teague said he appreciates the changes made. He said the lack of cornice
on the Compass product is actually a feature and he would not support changing that part
of the design. He said he supported staff's recommendation to wrap the stone around the
building. He said he would support the Breeze as is, or would gladly support some
improvements in the relatively plain design. He said the Landing would look odd with an
additional cornice element. He said he did not like the windows in the stairwell because
they do not match the rest of the building.
Board Member Cavanaugh said one of the single family home designs looked like a
wooden structure placed on top of a stucco building. He said it looks out of place. He said
otherwise the project looks great.
Board Member Ruiz thanked the applicant for incorporating the Board's feedback from the
last round of comments. She said the third floor of the flat roofed single family home
needed some improvements to make the proportions work. She suggested that changing
the bottom floor of the unit Board Member Cavanaugh had concerns about to horizontal
siding may solve some of the design compatibility issues.
Board Member Hom said he was neutral about adding a cornice to the Compass units. He
said he would like the top element to be something more than aluminum flashing. He said
he is not sure if the addition of a flat roof option for the single family homes is an
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PlanningBoard,2019-11-12,3,"improvement. He said it is nice to have a third option, but that the multifamily units all have
flat roofs and the single family homes with pitched roofs are a nice change from the rest
of the project.
Board Member Rothenberg said she agreed with Board Members Hom and Teague
regarding the design elements. She said the Breeze variations are acceptable to her. She
asked for more information about how the fire access dictated placement of the flat topped
Breeze units.
Mr. Hilk explained that the flat roof parapet was higher than the fire department's ground
ladders can reach, which means they cannot be placed on the interior, narrower streets.
Board Member Saheba said there are too many different materials being used on each of
the Breeze units. He suggested using one material for each building to make the design
more cohesive and allow different units to provide the variation.
President Curtis asked how to give positive direction for the developer when there is varied
feedback from this study session. He asked if the Board should vote on each item.
Allen Tai, City Planner, asked the Board to discuss some of the items in more detail to get
clearer direction for the applicant.
President Curtis asked the Board Members to weigh in on Board Member Saheba's
comments regarding the Breeze units and whether the design was too busy.
Board Member Ruiz said that she is okay with the units having a datum line because of
their three story size. She said she is neutral on design 2A. She said the middle design is
too busy and that plan 2B has proportionality issues.
Board Member Hom said he agrees that the three Breeze units do appear a little busy. He
said he liked the idea of simplifying the design.
Board Member Rothenberg said the architectural features should make sense.
Board Member Teague noted that two of the Breeze designs had consistent features on
the first two floors, but the middle design had three distinct floors, which he said could be
simplified.
Board Member Cavanaugh said taking the top level of the middle design and placing it on
the unit on the right would clean up that design.
President Curtis asked if any of the designs would hold up approval of the project.
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PlanningBoard,2019-11-12,4,"Board Member Saheba said that the hope of a study session is that the applicant will
incorporate the feedback given. He said the details discussed would probably not hold up
the approval, but hopes that it would make a meaningful product.
Mr. Hilk explained the changes they can make quickly in order to incorporate the feedback
they have heard.
7-B 2019-7421
Vice President Alan Teague will Describe Many of the New State Housing Laws Related
to Accessory Dwelling Units, Zoning Code, Housing Element, and Affordable Housing. No
final decisions or actions will be taken by the Board
This item has been tabled and will be brought back to a future meeting.
8. MINUTES
8-A 2019-7423
Draft Meeting Minutes - October 14, 2019
Board Member Rothenberg made a motion to approve the minutes. Board Member Hom
seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0.
9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
9-A 2019-7410
Planning, Building and Transportation Department Recent Actions and Decisions
Board Member Rothenberg said a vet office is a different type of occupancy than a pet
store and should be required to meet all appropriate regulations.
Staff Member Tai said the use permit application was reviewed by the Building Official. He
added that they would have to pull building permits and meet all building and fire code
regulations.
9-B 2019-7411
Oral Report - Future Public Meetings and Upcoming Planning, Building and Transportation
Department Projects
Staff Member Tai said the Exelixis project would be coming to the next meeting for a
Design Review approval.
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
11. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
Board Member Ruiz shared that the she met with Exelixis yesterday.
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PlanningBoard,2019-11-12,5,"12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
President Curtis adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m.
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