pages: CityCouncil/2011-04-12.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2011-04-12 | 7 | The Planning Services Manager stated the HBIA proposal will be posted on the Community Development page of the website; getting to a final decision point and doing all of the environmental studies for the Mif Albright Course, Golf Course, and the Village 6 site would take approximately one year. Mayor Gilmore suggested that the word "golf" be included in the title of the information placed on the website. Councilmember deHaan stated that he would like to be provided with detailed information on what HBIA would plan to do with the Golf Course; information received tonight is not adequate. Vice Mayor Bonta stated an interim plan needs to be provided on how the Mif Albright Course would stay open the entire time, and how golf would be interrupted the least amount of time possible. Councilmember Tam stated it is important to be clear that Council is not making any decisions regarding swapping the Mif Albright Course for the North Loop Road project but is looking at whether the moving parts fit together; there is no commitment to trade open space for development property. Mayor Gilmore stated open space is very precious to the City because of the limited amount; the only reason Council is willing to entertain the HBIA proposal is because of the potential, upfront infusion of capital cash and the potential benefit to the rest of the Alameda sporting community. The Acting City Manager stated staff would bring the Mif Albright term sheet back to Council after the 60-day exploration phase of the HBIA proposal; the deliverable that Council expects to see come out of the exploration phase is the layout of how the South Course plus the new Mif Albright Course would work as well as the athletic facilities; Council wants a championship golf course on the South Course; environmental constraints, finances, and capital improvements need to be addressed; an interim plan needs to be provided; HBIA, Kemper Sports, the golf community, and other sport groups need to be involved. Councilmember deHaan stated AJGA should be part of the discussion. Mayor Gilmore stated the workload sounds very ambitious; perhaps an Off Agenda Report could be provided; Council could give direction to increase the time line. The Acting City Manager stated the burden would be on HBIA and community members. Councilmember deHaan stated the Mif Albright Course property should have a residential appraisal. Special Meeting 7 Alameda City Council April 12, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-04-12.pdf |