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• With these measures there would be savings on the reduced usage of electricity, maintenance, overhead charges and materials. The reduction in expenses would result is a savings of approximately $250,000. There would be a balanced budget for 2010. Other Strategies to Generate Revenue or Reduce Expenses: • Proposed boat launch fee (using a deposit box with payment by the honor system). • Eliminate part-time Shoreline Operations Manager and replace the position with a contractual service for annual savings of over $30,000. Director Bakaldin clarified the following points: • The $250,000 savings would be for July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. • If any problems at the harbor or shoreline occurred during the Sunday or Holiday closures, the Police Department would be called to address the issue; similar to situations that occur now during the off-hours. • If one full time position were eliminated, that person would be transferred to a vacant position with the Public Works Department, to avoid any lay-offs. Councilmember Prola concurred that there should be a launch fee, and perhaps an annual permit. Director Bakaldin stated that the fees being considered area $10 per launch fee, a $50 seasonal permit fee or a $100 annual permit fee. Councilmember Prola then asked if the other restrooms at the east end (opposite of Pescadero Point) were in good condition. Director Bakaldin replied they are in better condition and clarified that they are berther restrooms, not public restrooms. Mayor Santos recalled that the clubhouse was to be improved and wanted to know if plans had been dropped? Director Bakaldin explained that a large tournament requires more hotel rooms in the immediate area and more seats inside the clubhouse. In February, there will be a proposal to repair the driving range; however there is not enough funding to build a new clubhouse. Junior tournaments have done well over the years since overnight lodging isn't necessary for those tournaments. City Manager Hollister added that replacement of the original turf with salt tolerant grass depleted the funds identified in the agreement for the clubhouse. Councilmember Starosciak stated that it is a good proposal to downsize the boat harbor. 2. Discussion Regarding Cancellation of the Project to Relocate the Boat Launching Facility Manager Battenberg explained that in 2003, the City received a grant from the California Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW) to relocate the boat launch ramp to Mulford Point. Based upon a request from Cal Coast Development (Cal Coast), the master developer of the 40-acre opportunity site, staff recommends the Shoreline-Marina Committee recommend cancellation of the project to the City Council and budget $88,000 from the Shoreline Enterprise Fund in FY 2009-10 to repay DBW, if required. Manager Battenberg reviewed the staff report which provided information on Cal Coast's findings and the timeline to complete the project. Recommendation: The Committee recommended that the matter be brought to the City Council with a recommendation to cancel the project to relocate the boat launch and to budget $88,000 from the Shoreline Enterprise Fund in FY 2009-10 to repay DBW, if required.