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CityCouncil | 2011-07-12 | 12 | long improvements would take in said event would depend on the deal with Kemper; the needs of the golf course exceed the funds from the Harbor Bay deal; stability has to be created for the next 20 years to prevent the matter [golf course operations] from returning in several years; changes have to be made in order to keep the excellent 45 hole facility; Councilmember deHaan stated 60 days ago there was a proposal for Kemper and Junior Golf to go forward; the only thing the City gets out of the proposal is $1.5 million for an artificial turf field; the money might not be there; if the proposal does not go forward within a year, the Wadsworth funds will be gone. The City Manager noted $250,000 [from Wadsworth] would not solve the [golf capital needs] problem. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Ron Cowan [Harbor Bay] has to sell assets to get the $5 million, to which the City Manager responded that his focus is not on Ron Cowan's background. Vice Mayor Bonta moved approval of providing direction to staff to move in the direction outlined by the City Manager. In response to Mayor Gilmore's request for clarification, Vice Mayor Bonta stated the direction is to negotiate and come back in September with a proposed MOU with Harbor Bay with more detailed concepts, a proposed lease agreement with KemperSports and a concept to pursue sports fields on North Loop Road; the MOU, the sports field concept and lease agreement should have the key concepts in the staff report. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Johnson inquired when the details would address ensuring affordable junior golf. The City Manager responded that he would ask the Council to give staff policy direction right now that the negotiations with both parities should ensure the preservation of affordable and assessable golf for juniors and senior citizens. Vice Mayor Bonta accepted the suggestion as an amendment to the motion. Councilmember Johnson stated that she would like to add residents to the list. Vice Mayor Bonta agree to accept said amendment, too. Councilmember Johnson seconded the amended motion. Mayor Gilmore stated three things are coming back in September; inquired whether there would be a Kemper agreement that would be independent of the other pieces, to Special Meeting Alameda City Council 12 July 12, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-07-12.pdf |