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CityCouncil | 2012-05-15 | 17 | the renovation plans for the North course will make it excellent as well; Rees Jones is a big name and will generate national publicity; people coming to the Bay Area from out of town will have read about a new Rees Jones course in Alameda, will fly into Oakland Airport and be right there; the South course is going to be more popular, but the North course is not going to suffer in anyway in terms of popularity, especially with locals. In response to Councilmember Johnson's inquiry regarding the North course improvements, Mr. Kelley stated there is going to be new grass and new tees; greens will be slowly converted to bank grass which is one of Greenway Golf's trademarks; bunkers will be redone; drainage will be installed; there will be significant improvements. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether Greenway Golf's intention is to make the course a walker friendly course, to which Mr. Kelley responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan moved approval of directing the City Manager to negotiate with Greenway Golf. Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion. Councilmember Tam stated the staff recommendation is well designed and tries to minimize risk; inquired whether the motion is to have the City Manager enter into negotiations with Greenway Golf for the long term operation of the golf course; however, should the negotiations fail to yield a lease within 45 days, the City would look at KemperSports. Councilmember deHaan responded in the affirmative. The City Manager clarified the lease would be negotiated within 45 days; the City's 12 day notice period would not count as part of the 45 day period. Mayor Gilmore stated that she wants thought given on how to hold the company's feet to the fire once the contract and renovations are done; the City hears complaints from golfers about maintenance issues not being addressed in a timely fashion; that she wants thought to be given to addressing said issues going forward; the process has been really good; the Council reserves the right to make the decision that feels correct after having thoughtfully listened to the input of both staff and residents. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember deHaan stated staff should set up solid milestones. * Mayor Gilmore called a recess at 11:45 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 11:51 p.m. * (12-245) Adoption of Resolution to Accept the Parks/Urban Greening Master Plan. Not Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 17 May 15, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-05-15.pdf |