pages: CityCouncil/2008-08-19.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2008-08-19 | 8 | Mayor Johnson encouraged golfers to participate in the effort to save the Golf Course and not just complain about what other people are proposing; inquired what would be the trigger point if play declines with the proposed fee increases. Ms. Sullwold responded rounds should be reviewed at the end of the first month after the proposed fees go into affect. The Interim Golf Manager stated the proposed fees would go into affect September 1st Mayor Johnson stated the review could be placed on the October City Council agenda, or could be dropped from the agenda if there is no decline in play. Councilmember Matarrese stated the matter should come back to Council regardless. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the staff recommendation with direction to provide a monthly review starting one month after implementation of the fee increases. Ms. Sullwold stated updates could be provided at the second City Council meeting every month. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like to have the matter come back so that Council could choose to act or not. Councilmember Matarrese restated the motion to approve the rate increase recommended by the Golf Commission and staff, and direct staff to monitor the matter on a monthly basis starting in October. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether monitoring would be in the form of written reports from the Interim Golf Manager. Councilmember Matarrese responded he would like the matter to be presented at Council meetings every month starting in October. Mayor Johnson seconded the motion, which FAILED by the following voice vote : Ayes : Councilmember Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 2. Noes (via non-response) : louncilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, and Tam - 3. Councilmember deHaan stated that he understands the desire to increase fees; resident golfer fees were $80.00 in 2002; he would have liked to have more data available on fee increases over the past years. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 August 19, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-08-19.pdf |