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CityCouncil | 2021-07-06 | 47 | will continue attempting to sell the tent; Mr. Geanekos might not be able to recoup the costs. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what will happen should the costs be able to be recovered. The Chief Assistant City Attorney responded Council may request staff to draft a provision to stagger the rent recovery provision outlined in option B should Jims on the Course be able to sell back the event tent. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for a provision to stagger rent recovery. Expressed support for the third amendment; stated that he is excited to continue partnering with the City to improve the golf course; city staff, Jim's on the Course and Greenway Golf have worked hard to find a path forward that works for all parties; he and Mr. Geanekos are committed to working together in a manner which is mutually beneficial and in turn, benefits the City; having more food and beverage options at the course will bring more patrons thus increasing business for both Greenway Golf and Jim's on the Course; having expanded offerings will provide an opportunity to bring in other Alameda food vendors during tournaments; the amendment will allow Greenway Golf to bring larger tournaments to Corica Park; outlined a ranking of 12th best course provided by Golf Magazine; discussed the annual golf tournament; stated having more choices at Corica Park will enable the annual tournament to come home to the City's golf course; discussed letters of support; stated that he hopes the amendment will allow Greenway Golf to host bigger tournaments in the coming years; urged Council support the amendment: Umesh Patel, Greenway Golf. Discussed operations of locations; stated many first job opportunities are provided at Jim's; the golf course has undergone many transformations since 2006 and the only stable factor has been Jim's on the Course; prior to 2006, a food and beverage cart provided limited service to golfers only; he has since invested large sums of money to improve kitchen facilities and dining areas; the full service restaurant can serve hundreds of customers per day; the revenues paid to the City since 2006 have quadrupled to roughly $100,000 per year; Jim's has been a stable revenue stream to the City with zero City investment; Jim's has done everything in its power to fulfil contractual obligations to the City related to the events center; the City, Greenway Golf and Jim's have come to an agreement to bring closure to the matter; Jim's has agreed to relinquish a portion of the food and beverage exclusivity in exchange for contractual stability and needed rent relief; urged Council bring the chapter to a final closure, and vote for option B; discussed the event tent structure: Tom Geanekos, Jim's on the Course. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft outlined the matter; stated the Golf Commission had unanimously supported option B. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of accepting option B for both Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 24 July 6, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-07-06.pdf |