pages: CityCouncil/2011-04-12.pdf, 5
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CityCouncil | 2011-04-12 | 5 | Mayor Gilmore stated that she has a problem with the "renovate as you go" approach because the process would be slow; renovations would need to be done again within ten to fifteen years. Councilmember deHaan stated the focus should not only be on the HBIA proposal; urged Council to visit the Golf Course on a weekend; money should have been set aside for maintenance; all proposals should be reviewed; the process will be long; the proposal to build 104 homes never came to Council because the proposal was rejected by the Planning Board; the Planning Board and neighborhood had major concerns; questioned whether placing 104 homes on the Mif Albright Course or another portion of the Golf Course would be a concern; stated other golf courses always have surrounding open space. Mayor Gilmore stated the Planning Board would have to go through the entire zoning and hearing process if homes were considered. Councilmember deHaan stated the process could take a year and the golfing community would be in dire straits; an RFP could be put together in thirty days, responses would take up to sixty days, and a decision could be made within the following thirty days. Councilmember Johnson stated Council has been going down a path to preserve the Golf Course for years; the biggest change is that no one has financing for the golf industry. Mayor Gilmore stated community members advocate for whatever the particular interest is at the time; unfortunately, Council has to look out for the best interest of the broader City; due diligence needs to be done for a win-win outcome; everyone wants what is best for the youth. Vice Mayor Bonta stated Council should go through the exploration process first and then decide on the RFP process; Kemper Sports could be part of the discussion for developing the concept going forward. Councilmember Johnson stated some people are disappointed with the Kemper Sports proposal, but people are very satisfied with how Kemper Sports runs the Golf Course. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the Kemper Sports proposal was a starting point and subject to negotiations, to which the Acting City Manager responded in the affirmative. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether aspects of the proposal that Council was not wild about could be explored further with Kemper Sports, to which the Acting City Manager responded in the affirmative. In response to Vice Mayor Bonta's inquiry regarding the term sheet, the Acting City Special Meeting 5 Alameda City Council April 12, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-04-12.pdf |