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Ernie Fernandez, who identified himself as a 25-year resident formerly of Sutter Creek and the president of a 94-member Castle Oaks Golf Club, told the council the club accounted for about 14% of rounds played at Castle Oaks in 2023 and that club-related spending contributed more than $300,000 in green fees, food and other purchases. Fernandez said the club wants the city to “do whatever it takes to save Castle Oaks” and suggested lowering the lease temporarily or engaging a mediator to facilitate a sale.

Another member of the public said the city had changed negotiators and asked whether that reflected an imminent lease termination; the commenter said media posts indicated an April 14 projected closing and urged the council to clarify the city’s strategy. Commenters warned of potential lawsuits, declines in sales-tax revenue and falling property values if the course closes.

The council moved into closed session to discuss three items, including conference with real property negotiators for Castle Oaks and related liabilities and anticipated litigation. A council member announced a recusal from the Castle Oaks discussion on the record, saying they own real property on the golf course.

After returning to open session, legal counsel reported that special counsel provided an update on one closed-session item and that, for the Castle Oaks negotiations, “offers have been made” but “an agreement has not been reached.” The council reported it was exploring all options, said it was prepared to enforce lease obligations if a default occurs, and directed legal counsel to continue negotiations.

No sale, transfer, purchase, eminent-domain action, or final agreement was announced on the public record. The council did not provide specific financial terms, identities of potential buyers, or a timetable for a public decision during the portion of the meeting recorded in the transcript.

Ernie Fernandez’s remarks and the council’s post–closed-session report indicate the city is engaged in ongoing negotiations and that residents expect a prompt update if a default or closure becomes imminent.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Special Council Meeting 3/18/25","oneSentenceSummary","Residents told the Ione City Council on March 18 that Castle Oaks Golf Course may close in mid-April, and urged the city to act to keep the course open.","taxTitle","Ione, Amador County, California","taxId",79263,"location","California","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6629111,"Ione council removes agenda item after objections over lack of public justification",385,28519,414505,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2709126-8af195ffa00a152ca9e90aa3e03cae94&start=28&end=414","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2709126-8af195ffa00a152ca9e90aa3e03cae94/thumbnail_28519.jpg","/articles/6629111/California/Ione-council-removes-agenda-item-after-objections-over-lack-of-public-justification","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6629111-f2b038cb99f2c885bc8d5ce8be8f421a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770969872&Signature=nj0qN7LLGtOEtYG7NlYCZDyRCZlGdETB8ufD~jO3SOmIm~zEbNrNjGPe8hrDTjKEqKXrPRVqFPD8wlH2PC9dNG9AQNBYJ~mU64OmTHtk8TGlyBxXIdffBvuORKctYeY3W78e3ZQ47fv2fAVotB56SyWQ5xwJoGSUywbKKi6-0bc~RydYue~GOKHkVqdmApLzGAudfHFezQRZHTdXGbLmVlVji1LAikY-yRZd2UJ6oCt-UOy2djwT~3DmevvKqQzwHxH811LbSzLwFIqbXzSr1P~ldBC7BA-eHrbDAVy2vWTf-oRHpmTeXcHOFcB-FVz2bnsMw0AGZ-CgnY4k~Xm8aA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ione City Council voted during a March 18 special meeting to remove agenda item 1 from the publicly posted agenda. The motion was seconded and carried; council members who objected said they were not given the justification required under city procedures and municipal code.

Several council members objected immediately after the vote, saying the removal had been handled too quickly and that council members and the public had not been afforded the chance to review or comment on the reasons for removing the item. One council member said the item “clearly was discussed prior to this meeting,” and other council members said the justification for placing the item on the agenda had not been shared with the full council.

Those objecting referenced the city’s municipal code and the city policy manual while arguing that the council should not grant individual authority that bypasses existing policy. One speaker said a recent council resolution had “bypassed policy” and given authority to a single member rather than the body as a whole; that speaker said they planned to file a protest and asked that the resolution be reviewed again.

Council members who supported the removal moved and seconded the motion at the meeting; no individual names were recorded on the public record as the mover or seconder in the transcript. After debate about procedure and the availability of supporting materials, the council opened public comment on the matter.

Resident speakers raised concerns during public comment about transparency and potential motivations for the removal. After public comment, the council announced the meeting would go into closed session for several items. The record shows the agenda item had been removed during the public portion of the meeting; council members said the matter would be revisited.

No formal disciplinary action, censure, or final decision concerning the subject matter of the removed item was recorded in the public portion of the meeting. The transcript indicates at least one council member said they would revisit the removed item and request that the associated resolution and supporting materials be reviewed in light of claimed conflicts with city policy.","At a March 18 special meeting, the Ione City Council voted to remove agenda item 1 from its posted agenda. Several council members objected, saying the removal lacked public justification and that municipal code and city policy require transparency and public comment before removing posted items.","actionData","errors"]

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Ione residents press council to save Castle Oaks; council reports ongoing negotiations after closed session

Ione council removes agenda item after objections over lack of public justification