2017-06-06 CC CS MinutesSpecial Meeting
Alameda City Council
June 6, 2017
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -JUNE 6, 2017- -4:00 P.M.
Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 4:01 p.m.
Roll Call – Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and
Mayor Spencer – 5.
[Note: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft arrived at 4:04 p.m.]
Absent: None.
Public Comment
Stated the matter should be addressed in open session; discussed proposed
amendments to the lease, including drainage improvements: Beverly Blatt, Golf
Commission.
Stated the Golf Commission unanimously supports improving the North Course;
discussed drainage and irrigation issues: Ed Downing, Alameda.
Read and submitted comments on behalf of Jane Sullwold : Robert Sullwold, Alameda.
Expressed support for Greenway Golf and Golf Course improvements: Bill Schmitz,
Alameda.
Provided a history of the golf course; stated the public supports renewing the North
Course; urged the matter be addressed in open session: Joe Van Winkle, Alameda.
Expressed support for Greenway; noted increasing costs will cause the operator to pass
costs on to players and the majority are senior citizens: Mark Swartz, Alameda.
Provided a history of Golf Course projects, expenses and Greenway Golf: Bob Wood,
Alameda.
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(17-331) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government
Code § 54956.9); Case Name: Rodriguez, Michael v. City of Alameda, et al.; Court:
United States District Court, Northern District of California; Case Numbers: C14-02075.
(17-332) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation; Initiation of Litigation
Pursuant to Subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code; Number of
Cases: three (As Plaintiff – City Initiating Legal Action).
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(17-333) Conference with Real Property Negotiators – (54956.8); Property: Chuck
Corica Golf Complex, 1 Clubhouse Memorial Road, Alameda, CA 94502; City
Negotiator: Jill Keimach, City Manager and Amy Wooldridge, Recreation and Parks
Director; Organizations Represented: Greenway Golf Associates, Inc.; Issue under
Negotiation: Real Property Negotiations Price and Terms of Payment.
(17-334) Public Employee Performance Evaluation; Pursuant to Government Code §
54957; Positions Evaluated: City Manager – Jill Keimach, City Attorney – Janet Kern
and City Clerk – Lara Weisiger.
Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Spencer
announced that regarding Existing Litigation direction was given to staff; regarding
Anticipated Litigation direction was given to staff on unlawful detainer action and
process in the future; regarding Real Property direction was given to staff; and
regarding Performance Evaluation the matter was discussed.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
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