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CityCouncil | 2012-03-06 | 3 | public comment time to five minutes for certain speakers; inquired whether Council would be agreeable to limiting the time to two minutes for other speakers. Vice Mayor Bonta moved approval of limiting speaker time to two minutes. Councilmember Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember deHaan stated Council discussed the City Attorney's opinion at the last Council meeting; some people think that the matter [land swap] should go to the voters; inquired what criteria would be used this evening. The City Attorney responded four votes would be required; stated the Charter has two provisions; one [Section 22-12] requires a Council vote, instead of requiring a vote of the people, to go forward with a land swap; another provision [Section 3-10] requires four votes for any land sale. Councilmember deHaan inquired what is the difference between KemperSports new proposal and the original proposal. The City Manager responded the original proposal spells out that the City would contribute $3.5 million to repair the infrastructure and KemperSports would match the contribution; in the swap exchange scenario, the City would put up $3.5 at the outset and KemperSports would put up $1 million; $4.5 million would allow a good deal of work to be done while the golf market is slow; the other $2.5 million contributed by KemperSports would be scheduled for the following four years; KemperSports has proposed to invest $5 million in renovations in the new proposal; the City's renovation investment would be zero; the minimal annual rent would be $50,000; rent participation would take place after renovations; work would not be completed within five years with the current KemperSports proposal; the original proposal had a twenty-year term with two five-year options; the [new] non-exchange option is for ten years with two ten-year options. Councilmember deHaan stated the non-swap option seems to be viable. The City Manager stated the City has received better RFP responses this time; Council's decision to seek alternatives was wise and has provided realistic alternatives. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether all proposals are equal. The City Manager responded the committee was unanimous that KemperSports and Greenway Golf were the two best options to consider. Councilmember Johnson inquired how much financial analysis has been done. David Sams, Golf Consultant, responded both firms have strong financial backing and would be investing $5 million of their own money; stated the last ten year financials and Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 March 6, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-03-06.pdf |