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CityCouncil | 2010-12-07 | 8 | should be directed to explore the issue; Council insisted that the Alameda Theatre be economically viable and not require an ongoing subsidy; that her goal is to save the Golf Course, not look at the Mif Albright Course in isolation, and see how the other 36 holes would be impacted; seconded the motion with said modifications. Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he does not accept said modifications. Mayor Johnson moved approval of moving forward with the Council Referral with her changes. Councilmember Tam stated Council should congratulate the Alameda Junior Golf Association for exceeding expectations; the issue that seems unclear in her mind is the consistency with Council direction back in March; requested that the City Clerk read the motion; inquired what is the deadline for accepting the grant. The Interim City Manager responded at the all-hands meeting with Wadsworth, she understood Wadsworth's commitment to be a combination of cash and in-kind; stated during a second conference call, further clarification was given with respect to the grant; during a third call, Wadsworth advised that the money would not be in jeopardy but that there has been an incredible interest and activity across the country; that she inquired whether there was a deadline and the Wadsworth representative responded in the negative; staff committed to get back to Wadsworth the next day, but the matter was not discussed at the Council meeting; she advised Wadsworth that she would report back to them tomorrow; some answer should be provided between now and January. Councilmember Tam inquired whether Wadsworth has not provided a drop dead date in which they would retract the grant offer, to which the Interim City Manager responded in the affirmative. The City Clerk read Councilmember Matarrese's motion of the March 16th meeting: "Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of negotiating with both parties with the understanding that components are needed for a par 3, driving range, and two 18-hole championship courses; stated the starting point would be two 18-hole courses and looking for financial feasibility; direction is to come back with a business term sheet based on the starting point, incorporating the non-profit aspect for operating the par 3 and working backwards from there." Councilmember Tam stated the motion was approved; inquired whether the Interim City Manager then stated that a term sheet would be provided, to which the City Clerk responded the Interim City Manager stated a term sheet could be provided prior to the motion. Councilmember Tam stated through Councilmember Matarrese's motion, Council gave direction to begin negotiations; the Interim City Manager began negotiations but negotiations did not happen in the timeframe Council had hoped; the Wadsworth Foundation and Alameda Junior Golf Association worked furiously in April, May, and Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 December 7, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-12-07.pdf |