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10. Boat Works: This development site, previous home to the boat works, a boat repair facility which closed in the 1980's, is approximately three acres located on Neptune Drive at South Dike Road immediately adjacent to the San Leandro Golf Complex with waterfront access on the east and south sides of the development parcel. The site is currently home to the small boat launch ramp. From 1995 to 1997 the City closely worked with a developer in order transform the former Boat Works site into a 120 room hotel complex. The City negotiated a ground lease which was approved by the City Council and the project was entitled. The project was never constructed because the developer was unable to obtain financing. fig ~;= %~ ' -`F"- ,~ ~ ~ .. ~ ~~ r _ I~~ ` .~er~~rnwW ~~~~.~ 1997 Hotel and Conference Proposal 11. Monarch Bay: Monarch Bay Golf Club features two spectacular courses -the 18-hole Tony Lema Golf Course and the Marina 9-hole course. Redesigned by John Harbottle, both courses have undergone a $9 million dollar renovation. Ill addition to the renovation, all fairways were replaced with a new salt-tolerant grass called paspalum which produces great playing conditions. The course is watered with recycled water and uses approximately 48 acre feet (15,640,848 gallons) a month. The City partners with American Golf Corporation for the operation of the golf course. AGC pays the City set base rent of $62,500 a month plus a supplemental fee. The average annual lease payment for the last three years has been $825,000. 12. Comcast Property: A City owned property which became vacant December 31, 2008. Comcast Cable retains a small easement at the easternmost portion of the property used to access a small communications tower. The 29,700 square foot parcel is available for development and like the rest of the area is zoned Commercial Recreation (CR). Other Interesting Facts Butterflies - Every year, millions of Monarch's migrate to Coastal California to escape the freezing temperatures of their spring and summer habitat. The butterflies travel to San Leandro and cluster together in the eucalyptus trees surrounding the Monarch Bay Golf Course. The City provides docent lead tours of the area every Saturday mid-October through mid-January. La oon -The lagoon area south of Pescardero point is ideal for small boat use. PR -Public Restrooms: There are three sets (Male/Female) of public restrooms in the opportunity area. Two on the north side of the basin, and one near the boat launch ramp. BR - Berther Restrooms: Two sets of private restrooms are available to berthers only.