Report suggests changes at DeBell

Golonski said consultants determined that the course should be able to sustain about 60,000 rounds, compared to the roughly 51,000 rounds played now.

The physical conditions of the course were also among the items discussed in the roughly 130-page report. Among them:

• The irrigation system is outdated and, although it is not urgent, likely will need to be either replaced or upgraded in the coming years. Improving the irrigation system could also help reduce the large utilities expense for DeBell, estimated at about $400,000.

• There are too many trees on the DeBell golf property, affecting the condition of the course in some places with too much shade and impeding the ease of play, with very narrow holes making the course difficult for golfers to score well.

• The driving range is a good revenue source for the facility but is in need of some upgrades, including to the range building. Some form of covering to allow for greater volume of use in overly hot or otherwise inclement weather was also suggested.

Jan Bartolo, deputy parks director, said in an email that the City Council could discuss the matter in early February.

The draft report is available on the city’s website, through a link on the Golf Fund Oversight Committee agenda. Visit http://www.ci.burbank.ca.us and click on the “meetings and agendas” tab on the left side of the page.