pages: CityCouncil/2012-05-15.pdf, 12
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CityCouncil | 2012-05-15 | 12 | environmental concerns would be capped with dirt. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether proposed green fees are known, to which the former Recreation and Parks Director responded in the negative. Councilmember Johnson stated the fees could be an issue in the financial projections and are relevant at this point. Mr. Sams stated both proposers are very savvy when it comes to marketing in the Bay Area and are not going to price themselves out of the market place. Councilmember Johnson stated rates for residents, juniors and school golf programs have been discussed and should continue similarly. Mr. Sams stated typically cities keep control of the resident rates and operators maintain the non-residents rates. The former Recreation and Parks Director stated staff has heard the desire to protect resident and senior rates and high school teams access, which can be addressed in the lease. Councilmember Tam requested information about bringing in dirt and what triggers a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis and Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Mr. Logan stated outlined Greenway Golf's proposal. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether there would be 180 trucks per day for 26 weeks, to which Mr. Logan responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Johnson inquired if it would be for seven days a week or five days a week, to which Mr. Logan responded trucks would be working 5.5 days a week. Councilmember Tam inquired about the different staff estimate of 500 round trips a day. The former Recreation and Parks Director responded the original calculations were based on a 10 yard truck, which is standard; Greenway Golf's calculations were based on a 30 yard truck, which reduces the number of trips significantly. The City Manager stated the fewer trucks are heaver trucks; further noted Greenway Golf's proposal tries to route the trucks in a way that would have minimal impact in residential areas. The Planning Services Manager gave a brief review of environmental issues, including moving soil, the drainage system and the flood plain. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 May 15, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-05-15.pdf |