pages: CityCouncil/2012-07-24.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2012-07-24 | 8 | The City Manager noted staff promoted the concept of starting with the driving range and the Mif; stated the Lease requires that construction begins two years from the commencement date so major improvements are completed on the front end; the schedule is very aggressive; both courses might not necessarily close. Councilmember Johnson inquired about the plans for the North Course in the first year or so. Mr. Kelly responded discussions have involved converting the fairway surfaces of the North Course; stated the process would not be difficult; a machine would be brought in to plant the grass within six months; disruption would be minimal to the playing surface; there would be significant coverage within eight weeks; the grass requires minimal maintenance compared to other grasses; the driving range is a bigger project than originally anticipated; the intent is to work on the driving range and the Mif as soon as possible; Greenway wants to show golfers it is making a difference on the Golf Course. Councilmember Johnson requested an explanation of the Lease provisions relating to pest and rodent control, fertilizers and herbicides. The Assistant City Manager stated a lot of the provisions state how and when fertilizers and herbicides would be use but do not require that the chemicals absolutely have to be used; one reason Council was in favor of Greenway was because of the green approach to dramatically reduce the use of pesticides and herbicides on the Course. Councilmember Johnson stated the Lease needs to be reviewed carefully to ensure that Greenway would not be required to use chemicals unnecessarily; suggested the Lease be revised to eliminate language that would require Greenway to use chemicals. The City Manager suggested that Council authorize the City Attorney to discuss provisions with Greenway and change language from "as required" to "only if necessary.' Mr. Kelly concurred with the suggestion. Councilmember Johnson also inquired whether maintenance and capital spending would be capped, to which the City Attorney responded in the negative. The Assistant City Manager stated page six of the Lease regarding capital improvement payments has a capital improvement fund maximum; Greenway would pay into the fund until the maximum is reached; then, money would be spent and contributions would start again; the 3% provision would keep the money from being banked and not spent on necessary capital improvements. In response to Councilmember Johnson's inquiry regarding the 3% preovision, the Assistant City Manager stated Greenway would be required to contribute 3%. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 July 24, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-07-24.pdf |