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CityCouncil | 2012-03-06 | 8 | 1,600 bleachers, to which the Planning Services Manager responded that he has looked into sports fields, not bleachers. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry, Ms. Bail responded that she was requested to inquire about a 501c3 non-profit corporation for possible development at North Loop Road. Councilmember deHaan inquired what sport groups Ms. Bail represents, to which Ms. Bail responded that she does not officially represent any sport; stated that she is pursuing the matter as an individual. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired what the plan would be for memorial trees under [staff report] Option 1, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded to either new trees would be planted along the driveway or trees with plaque designations would relocated. Ben Blake, Vice President KemperSports, stated that he understands that new trees would be planted along the driveway. Mr. Hoppen stated the trees would be relocated to the new Mif Albright Course if possible and/or trees that could not be relocated would be replaced with a new in-kind tree. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the redwood trees at the entrance to the Golf Course would be removed, to which Mr. Hoppen responded said trees were special to Ms. Arnerich; whether the trees were memorial or not was not the concern in talking with Ms. Arnerich. Vice Mayor Bonta left the dais at 11:55 p.m. and returned at 11:57 p.m. Councilmember Tam stated that she cannot support the swap; the swap would come at too high a price for the community; the community would rather fund a sport field in some other way than trading golf property; moved approval to direct staff to negotiate with KemperSports and Greenway Golf and pursue the non-exchange option [Option 2] to infuse the much needed capital for the Golf Complex. Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Bonta stated the swap concept was initiated as a creative, out-of-the box way to potentially ensure that a 45-hole golf course would be sustainable for many years and a youth sports field would be added to the inventory; in the end, there are too many unintended consequences; both issues need to be addressed on two separate tracks to find successful solutions for the community. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 March 6, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-03-06.pdf |