pages: CityCouncil/2010-01-06.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2010-01-06 | 14 | Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether a timeframe would be established so that everything culminates in May. Councilmember Matarrese and Councilmember Gilmore stated time is running out. Mayor Johnson inquired whether cost allocation would take place if long-term leasing moves forward. The Interim City Manager responded the structure would be different; stated the goal would be to figure out an optimum arrangement because both sides have to profit from the negotiations; the City would be paid a percentage of gross from the vendor to the General Fund. Councilmember Gilmore stated the General Fund would take a hit. Councilmember Matarrese stated the City needs to be prepared for the hit. Mayor Johnson stated people also need to understand that the City would not be paying for capital; maintenance has been deferred for years; systematic methods have never been established for ensuring that capital projects are funded; the Golf Course fund has been depleted for unintended uses. Councilmember Gilmore stated the General Fund pays for public safety, parks, libraries, and tennis court lighting; the hit to the General Fund will not be pretty. Councilmember Gilmore seconded the amended motion. Former Councilmember "Lil" Arnerich stated all operating costs should be known; the operator at the Alameda County Fairgrounds knows the cost for each expenditure; staff needs to contact outside sources for help. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the contract would be for thirty years. The Interim City Manager responded the term is subject to negotiations; stated no one will be interested unless amortization can be done for over thirty years. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the motion includes looking at a non-profit operator and separating out the Mif Albright Course; inquired how the group would be formed. Mayor Johnson stated the motion was not to direct staff to bring back a proposal. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he is not clear on the motion; inquired whether Council would wait to make a decision until responses are received and whether the amended motion includes looking at another option, to which Mayor Johnson responded in the affirmative. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 14 January 6, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-01-06.pdf |