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Council directs management contract, leak repairs and marketing to keep Tierra Del Sol golf course operating; orders airport outreach
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Summary
After hours of public comment, council directed staff to pursue a management contract, targeted leak repair and point‑of‑sale equipment at Tierra Del Sol, and to advertise and seek a restaurant lease and management options for the municipal airport; motions passed 4–0.
Councilors and more than a dozen residents and volunteers pressed the City of California City to preserve the Tierra Del Sol (TDS) golf course and revitalize the municipal airport during a lengthy discussion April 14.
City staff said TDS has suffered deferred maintenance, malfunctioning pumps and high water costs and estimated the golf course costs the general fund about $350,000 a year above revenues. Staff presented options including status quo, utility repairs, a management contract, lease or closure and recommended exploring a management contract and a targeted leak‑repair program to reduce water loss.
Residents who work at or volunteer for the course described broken pumps, damaged equipment and unmet maintenance needs. “We do take credit cards,” said Jake Molinix, who identified himself as a golf‑course supervisor and described how equipment failures and staffing limits reduced operations. Speakers urged the council to fix pumps, install point‑of‑sale capability, expand advertising, seek grants and avoid permanent closure.
Council members expressed support for a multi‑pronged approach. They directed staff to: pursue a management contract RFP for the golf course; fund a leak‑repair program; implement a point‑of‑sale system and restore consistent part‑time staffing; prioritize advertising and community outreach; and pursue grant and naming‑rights opportunities. For the airport, the council asked staff to advertise the restaurant space (with a lease that would not obligate the city for repairs or utilities), research management company options and form a short‑term ad hoc airport committee for regional engagement. The motions carried 4–0.
What’s next: Staff will draft RFP language for a management contract, evaluate leak‑repair bids, work on point‑of‑sale deployment and return with cost estimates and timelines. For the airport, staff will advertise the restaurant lease terms and report on management options and a proposed ad hoc committee.
