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CityCouncil | 2008-11-06 | 10 | available for eligible employees, but there may be a problem with a pre-existing condition. Councilmember Gilmore stated Council has tried to get a hold on Golf operation costs and revenues in order not to blow through the Golf reserve fund in two years; the goal is to preserve Golf for the City; the proposal provides a way to reduce expenses and allows time to figure out the next stepsi thanked ACEA for being very creative and proactive; affected employees would have a year to come to a resolution with the City or find other employment overhead would be reduced; that she is in favor of ACEA's proposal ; that she would like to offer the same Golden Handshake and medical benefits to MCEA members. Mayor Johnson concurred with Councilmember Gilmore. Vice Mayor Tam extended her appreciation to the Golf Commission and ACEA for helping the City develop some alternatives to get through dire economic circumstances in order to preserve golf in the City; stated the City needs to get a grip on dealing with decline in the rounds and erosion in the reserve fund in order to make sure golf is viable and sustainable long term; golf is an important asset in Alameda and provides a beautiful open space at Harbor Bay Kemper Sports' proposal includes putting in a Director of Marketing and Sales in addition to a Controlleri the City has been limping along for the last year; the Interim Golf Manager has done a fantastic job; that she appreciates ACEA helping the City to review options for increased savings it is important for the City to provide the best scenario for a soft landing for employees; ACEA'S hybrid proposal would help to achieve some savings, although not as much as the staff recommendation, and would help to move into the transition period while testing out the viability of an interim operator. Vice Mayor Tam moved approval of: 1) selecting Kemper Sports as the Interim Operator; 2) directing the City Manager to amend the ACEA Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) so that it is consistent with the terms and conditions outlined in ACEA'S November 6, 2008 proposal 3) identifying the estimated cost and presenting the amendment to the City Council at the December 2, 2008 City Council meeting 4) directing the City Manager to negotiate and execute any agreements necessary with Kemper Sports; and 5) authorizing the City Manager to provide the single party health insurance reimbursement at the 2009 Kaiser premium rate for a maximum of twelve months to MCEA employees who retire under the Golden Handshake. Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion. Adjourned Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 November 6, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-11-06.pdf |