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CityCouncil | 2012-03-06 | 9 | Mayor Gilmore stated looking for ways to fix golf started five years ago; Council promised golfers 45 holes, including the Mif Albright Course; the idea for a swap could not be dismissed given the City's monetary situation; Council needed to take the time to test all options, gather facts, listen to public input, and provide staff enough time to perform a thorough analysis; everyone has worked extremely hard on the issue; that she has not been elected Mayor to hear the loudest voice in the room, but to do her homework and use understanding, skill, and judgment for the benefit of the community; sports fields are needed in Alameda; however, the question is where to put the sports fields; pitting one sports group against the other is not good for the community; that she supports Option 2 because the option allows golf to be fixed without taking away from one sporting enterprise to give to another; Option 2 would provide more money for course improvements. Councilmember Johnson stated Council needs to direct staff on what to negotiate with KemperSports and Greenway Golf; a resident discount is needed and there should be a greater differential between resident and non-resident rates; the $1 rate should be kept for junior golfers and golf should be free for golf teams; more specifics are needed on where the $5 million KemperSports proposes to invest for renovations would come from; ensuring that projected revenues would be sufficient is important; inquired what is Greenway Golf's proposed number of years [on the term of the lease]. The City Manager responded that he does not know at this time; suggested having the two firms make a presentation to Council in four to six weeks. Councilmember Johnson stated it is important to ensure that the selected operator delivers on promises made. Councilmember Tam restated her motion: approval to move forward with the non- exchange option [Option 2] and direct the City Manager and staff to organize a presentation from both operators so that Council can give more detailed direction. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Vice Mayor Bonta thanked everyone for participating in the democratic process; stated the community will continue to be heard. Councilmember deHaan stated the community understands the facts; the issue has been an ongoing concern for over seven years; thanked everyone for efforts made. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 March 6, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-03-06.pdf |