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CityCouncil | 2012-05-15 | 11 | In response to Councilmember Johnson's inquiry about Greenway Golf's partners, the former Recreation and Parks Director stated the three main partners are George Kelley, Ken Campbell and Marc Logan. The City Manager noted Greenway Golf is a corporation. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether staff interprets Greenway Golf partnering with outside investors as a sign of financial weakness, to which the former Recreation and Parks Director responded in the negative. In response to Councilmember Tam's inquiry, David Sams, Golf Consultant, reviewed Exhibit 3 from the staff report. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry regarding improvements, Mr. Sams outlined both plans. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether tree changes have been analyzed, to which Mr. Sams responded in the negative. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry regarding trees, George Kelley and Marc Logan, Greenway Golf Golf, responded about 15 to 18 small trees would be impacted. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the trees were memorial trees, to which Mr. Logan responded that he did not have said information. Councilmember deHaan inquired about the amount the trees that would remain in place, to which Mr. Logan stated around 90%. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiries, Mr. Logan outlined the style and look of the proposed course and memorial trees. Mayor Gilmore requested review of drainage. Mr. Sams stated [Greenway Golf's proposal for] 800,000 yards would greatly improve drainage; a slope of 2% is needed for drainage; Monarch Bay did something similar to KemperSport's proposal to install drain lines; drainage is much better than 11 years ago and would be a five or a six under KemperSports; Greenway Golf would bring it up to a nine or a ten. Councilmember deHaan stated the south course is built on an old dump site; inquired whether only six holes would be impacted. The former Recreation and Parks Director responded KemperSports identifies six holes as having potential problems; KemperSport's proposal calls for a study and areas with Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 May 15, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-05-15.pdf |