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CityCouncil | 2010-03-16 | 16 | Blake responded a caretaker status has been maintained. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired what kind of cost savings have been derived from having all personnel under Kemper Sports, to which the Interim City Manager responded approximately $700,000. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired how the transition has been working. Mr. Vest responded currently sixteen employees are on the maintenance crew; stated things are working great. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the set up [Kemper managing City employees] was awkward at first, but [staffing] is now under Kemper's purview. Mr. Vest stated three [City] union staff members stayed; everyone is working as a team. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the $1 million to build a new Mif Albright course is part of the overall $6 million to $8 million, to which Mr. Vest responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Tam stated there is a threshold in which fees can be increased without losing rounds because the market can only bare so much given the conditions of the golf course; inquired whether Option D [in the Kemper proposal: one 18 hole course, a 9 hole course, a par 3 executive course and concession buyout] would allow charging the market rate which is between $30 to $38, but $47 could not be charged. Mr. Blake responded resident rates would be in the affordable category; stated other rates would change because Alameda would be more competitive. Councilmember Tam stated the north and south courses use reclaimed water from EBMUD; the Mif Albright course uses potable water; the cost differential is 20% and 30% rationing is imposed during a drought year, particularly for golf courses; using over the allotment imposes a 33% penalty; inquired whether turning the entire operation into potable water, paying more, and dealing with penalties would be worth it, to which Mr. Blake responded in the negative. Councilmember Tam stated the City made a conscious effort to be greener by participating in a recycled water program; the City was able to enjoy a discounted rate because the State pays subsidies for recycled water; maybe the trade off has to be revaluated if problems have been caused over the years. Mr. Blake stated part of the problem is good drainage. Councilmember Tam inquired whether Kemper operates in concert with a non-profit or other private operator elsewhere. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 March 16, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-03-16.pdf |