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Ms. McKeehan noted that rather than having an individual heating on a golf fee and having that immediately appealable to Council, this process allows for more balance in terms of how the fees fit in with the overall budget. It would also allow Council time to look at the fees in terms of the overall context of the budget, and how revenue is being utilized and how money is being spent. Mr. Brozosky stated that he was still confused, as Section 16.03, Appeal of the City Manager's Decision, of the Operator Agreement outlined two different appeal processes. One appeal process regarding the fees goes through the Parks and Recreation Commission and the other appeal process goes to Council. Ms. Ayala stated that the establishment of the fees, particularly the discount that Pleasanton residents would be getting, was very important to her. Also of importance to her were the preferential tee times, which seemed to be referenced in the Operator Agreement and in the Policy and Procedures manual. She did not understand the connection between the two documents, and asked where in these documents it stated that, during the budget process, Council had control over the fees. To answer Mr. Brozosky's question, Lynn Tracy Nerland stated that staff, based on its experiences related to raising fees, proposed the concept. The actual decision on the fees would be final with the Parks and Recreation Commission; however, as a component of the Operating Budget, ultimately need Council approval. If Council decided the fees were inappropriate, Council could send it to the Parks and Recreation Commission or make whatever adjustments it felt appropriate for as part of the annual plan and budget process. Ms. Ayala asked where this information was stated? Ms. Nerland directed Council to Article 3.08.2 and 3.08.3, Preparation of the Annual Plan and Contents of the Annual Plan, of the Operator Agreement. She also noted that Section 3.08.04, Approval of the Annual Plan, stated that the Director shall review the Annual Plan and make a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Commission, which will act on any requested change to the green, driving range, golf cart and equipment fees. The City Council shall act on approval of the Annual Plan, with the Citywide budget process. Mr. Brozosky asked for an explanation as to why Section 16.03, Appeal of City Manager's Decision, was needed? Ms. Nerland indicated that staff's original proposal was that the more appropriate forum for discussing the details of the fees would be at the Parks and Recreation Commission. Staff envisioned there would be a fair amount of detailed information that it and CourseCo would bring forward when fees were being discussed. Staffwas suggesting that the legwork be done at the Parks and Recreation Commission level and then brought forward to Council as a completed package for its consideration of the Annual Plan. Pleasanton City Council 11 01/06/04 Minutes