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RecreationandParkCommission,2019-10-08,1,"apd
ALAMEDA RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION
MINUTES FOR SPECIAL MEETING
DATE:
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
TIME:
7:02 p.m. Called to Order
PLACE:
City Hall Council Chambers
A video recording of the meeting may be viewed at https:llalameda.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
The following are action minutes in keeping with the Sunshine Ordinance 2-91.17.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Limoges, Vice Chair Alexander, Commissioner Robbins, Commissioner Barnes and
Commissioner Navarro
Staff: Alameda Recreation and Park Department (ARPD) Director Amy Wooldridge
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chair Limoges moved to accept the minutes of September 12, 2019 Regular Meeting as presented.
M/S Commissioner Robbins / Vice Chair Alexander. All in favor with 4 ayes. Commissioner Barnes was
not present for the vote.
WRITTEN AND ORAL COMUNICATIONS
Written Communication - None
Oral Communication - None
REPORTS FROM THE RECREATION AND PARK DIRECTOR
ARPD Director Amy Wooldridge gave the report. (See Exhibit 1)
REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
The Commissioners welcomed new Commissioner Tara Navarro who introduced herself.
Vice Chair Alexander: Went to Washington Park for the dedication of benches from Alameda Theatre
watch parties at the Warriors basketball court. Attended travel talk at Mastick Senior Center. Held a
gathering of previous park directors and park attendees to raise funds for Woodstock Park playground
rebuild and raised just over $2,000.
Commissioner Navarro: Attended the Annual Tennis Tournament which was well organized and heard
positive comments. Attended Bike for the Parks, had a great time. The person who helped with
registration said there were many joyful people at the event. Public request for shade over sand area
at Sweeney Park.
Commissioner Robbins: Big proponent of sunshades in every park. Volunteered in Bike for the Parks.
Gene Oh, owner of Alameda Bicycle, did a phenomenal job this year. Requested a commendation for
Gene Oh. There were complaints about the asphalt at Shoreline Park. Director Wooldridge responded
that ARPD is doing sections at a time and will do another section this year. Asked about solutions for
the Alameda homeless. Response: Anna Bagatas from Community Development will present next
month. Interested in expanding the float for the harbor seals near WETA facility.
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RecreationandParkCommission,2019-10-08,2,"NEW BUSINESS
7-A Review and Comment on Alameda Point Waterfront Park Plan
Presentation on Phase 1, updates and changes to the initial design plan was given by April Phillips,
landscape architect of Alameda Point Waterfront Park.
Changes included having shade trees that are drought tolerant and climate appropriate versus palm
and orange trees, adding more shade structures with picnic sites, additional seating, changing some of
the hardscape to softscape, maritime design lighting and keeping the storm water management more
organic, low impact and gravity flow.
Public art will be interactive, unique sculptures, leaving it to the artist's interpretation for locations to
give sense of discovery with natural play. The art selection process will be a panel including people
from Alameda Point Partners, April Phillips, Project architect and Rachel Campos who is involved in
the local arts community, and Jen Crane who works with SF public arts program. Will bring the choices
to the Public Art Commission and the Recreation and Parks Commission.
Also will be looking for more integrated options like the artificial turf area to provide yoga, corn hole and
concrete areas for chalk art.
Future goals: Phase 1 will break ground in March 2020 and ideally completed approximately a year
from now. Phase 2 will be another 500 plus feet with the remainder to be built by others. Taxiway trail
will go all of the way down to the end per approved specific plan. Phase 3 will be along eastern edge
which will include a kayak launch and will connect to the ferry.
7-B Review of Fiscal Year 2019-2021 Biennial Budget Recreation and Parks Department
ARPD Director Wooldridge gave the report and answered questions on the FY 2019-20 budget which
included information on Park maintenance division costs and the Recreation fund, cost allocation and
Capitol Projects. This fiscal year there is a new funding for the park replacement fund and the annual
playground replacement fund.
7-C Review and Recommend Adoption of 2019 Recreation and Parks User Fee Schedule
ARPD Director Wooldridge gave report which included background, cost recovery, challenges such as
the minimum wage increase and revised and new fees for 2020.
SPEAKERS
Speaker Marianne Carter of Alameda Vipers & Alameda Basketball spoke on the negative impact of
the fee increase for Alameda Point Gym use. Suggested using a tiered system to be cost effective.
(See exhibit 2)
MOTIONS
Chair Limoges motioned to combine League practice and games at $35/hour/court.
Motion fails due to lack of a second.
Chair Limoges motioned to accept the 2020 User Fee Schedule as presented.
M/S Chair Limoges / Commissioner Robbins.
After discussion Motion fails by the following voice vote: Noes 5 - 0.
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RecreationandParkCommission,2019-10-08,3,"Commissioner Navarro motioned that the Alameda Point Gym tournaments be $45/hour/court.
M/S Commissioner Navarro / Commissioner Robbins.
Motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Chair Limoges, Vice Chair Alexander, Commissioner
Robbins and Comissioner Navarro - 1. Noes: Commissioner Barnes.
Chair Limoges moved to recommend the 2020 User Fee Schedule as presented including the previous
motion.
M/S Chair Limoges / Vice Chair Alexander.
Commissioner Barnes moved to amend motion with request for staff proposal to add frequent user
discount or affiliate program & recommendation on how that would be structured.
M/S Commissioner Barnes / Commissioner Robbins.
Motion carried by the following voice vote: All in favor with a 5 - 0.
Chair Limoges moved to recommend the 2020 User Fee Schedule as presented including the previous
motion and amendment.
M/S Chair Limoges / Commissioner Barnes.
Motion carried by the following voice vote: All in favor with a 5 - 0.
ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA:
Commissioner Robbins requested to agendize a discussion to understand the costs associated
with the fields.
Chair and Vice Chair nominations
Solar Farm at the Doolittle site
Maintainence proposal for Jackson Park
Alameda Homeless services
Commendation for Gene Oh for work on Alameda Bike for the Parks
SET
NEXT MEETING DATE: Thursday, November 14, 2019.
ADJOURNMENT
M/S Chair Limoges / Commissioner Robbins
Chair Limoges adjourned the meeting at 9:50PM.
Motion carried by the following voice vote: All in favor with a 5 - 0.
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RecreationandParkCommission,2019-10-08,4,"EXHIBIT 1
10/08/19 ARPD Director's Report - Presented by Recreation and Park Director Amy
Wooldridge
Mastick Senior Center
Committees are busy including Buildings and Grounds and Long-Range Planning.
The Holiday Art Boutique is scheduled for Tuesday, December 3 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and
will be held in the Lobby-wing.
Upgrading the Mastick Senior Center website at www.mastickcenter.com and hope to soon
have the capability to accept online donations.
A beautiful new stained glass piece by one of our members was installed in the office window
and showcases the front of the Mastick Senior Center.
Parks Maintenance
Replaced a significant amount of concrete walkways at Lincoln Park, especially around the
playground and recreation center.
Removed the fence along the rock wall at Encinal Boat Launch. Looks amazing and it was
on Monday Night Football for the 49ers game!
Shoreline lighting replacement (project managed by Public Works) - final review this week
for plan check.
Plan check for Alameda Point Neighborhood Park
Recreation Services
The 4th Annual Bike for the Parks was a huge success with over 650 riders - 200 more than
last year. Thanks to Alameda Bicycle, Alameda Friends of the Parks, and sponsors McGuire
& Hester, Catellus, VF Outdoor, Exelexis, Jamestown, SMErnst, and Bay Ship& Yacht.
Teen Haunted House is Oct. 25th - 27th at South Shore across from Kohl's with over 70 teens
volunteers. Join us!
Had a successful Teens Teaching Technology with 10 teen volunteers helping Mastick Senior
Center members with their tech questions.",RecreationandParkCommission/2019-10-08.pdf
RecreationandParkCommission,2019-10-08,5,"Alameda Point Gym
-
Proposed Fees for 2020
p)
Presented October 8, 2019
Alameda Recreation & Parks Commissioner Meeting:
City of Alameda - City Hall - Council Chambers
Marianne Carter
10/8/19
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RecreationandParkCommission,2019-10-08,6,"Alameda Youth Basketball - over 25 years
Non-profit 501.3.c Recreational Basketball Boys & Girls Teams
Grades 3-8 - operates from November - February
650-750 participants - Everyone makes a team
Teams play each other and stay in Alameda
Starting 2017 has had to move 20 practices per week to Oakland due
to lack of gym space in Alameda
Increase in practice & league rental rates will impact league
Increased player fees from $145 to $175 in 2018 due to increase in
operating costs. Highest factors: rentals for practices & games and
paying game officials
10/8/19
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RecreationandParkCommission,2019-10-08,7,"Alameda Vipers Club - over 10 years
Non-profit 501.3.c member of National AAU - Amateur Athletic League
AAU Classified Vipers as Division 3 - Recreational Basketball & Volleyball
Boys & Girls Teams Grades 3-8 - operates 4 seasons annually
200-250 participants (75% Alameda residents) - everyone is placed
Programs open to the Public - no membership co-ed & drop-in
Ages 4-7 program, Skills Training, Summer and Holiday Camps
Teams play games in & out of Alameda (within 5-45 min drive)
Increase in practice & tournament rental rates will impact club
Impact ability to give as many scholarships
Highest expense for club is gym rental for practices & games
www.alamedavipers.com
10/8/19
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RecreationandParkCommission,2019-10-08,8,"Alameda Vipers Club - public offerings
Maximum Skills presents
HOLIDAY CAMPS
B
SKET:
Boys &
Girls
AGES -8
BASKETBALL
ALAMEDA POINT GYM - 8:30AM-3:00PM
Ages 6-14 - Boys & Girls - 4 Full Courts
SKILLS-WEEKLY
Includes: Daily lunch & snacks and camp t-shirt
November 25 & 26 ($125) February 17, 18 819
YHOOPS
2nd-8th - grade
December 30 & 31 ($125)
($200)
Coach Max Langaard
OCTOBER 1-29
6:00-7:15PM
Kindergarten - Thursdays
ALAMEDA POINT GYM
Beginners - Intermediate - Advanced
1101 W. REDLINE RD, ALAMEDA, CA
drop-in proogram open to public
ADAPTIVE BASKETBALL - LOWER BASKETS,
alamedavipers.com
Contact: 510-244-4999
alamedacamps@gmail.com
SMALLER BALL, SKILLS & DRILLS BOYS & GIRLS
$10 PER SESSION - PAY-AS-YOU-GO
REGISTER ONLINE
Founded 2010
www.alamedavipers.com
COACH MAX LANGAARD
see CAMPS
www.ALAMEDAVIPERS.COM
Alameda Vipers
INFO@ALAMEDAVIPERS.COM
Alameda Vipers Basketball Club is a
ALAMEDA VIPERS BASKETBALL
Basketball Club
registered non-profit 501.3.c Founded 2010
FOUNDED 2010 IS A 501.3.C NON-PROFIT
501.3.c non-profit
10/8/19
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RecreationandParkCommission,2019-10-08,9,"Proposed Increase to Fees for Gym Rental
RECREATION AND PARK DEPARTMENT
2020 User Fee Schedule
New or adjusted fees are highlighted
2019 Fees
Proposed 2020 Fees
Alameda Point Gym
Gym Tournament Security Deposit - Refundable
$500
$500
Tournament Set-Up Fee
$250 plus hourly fee
$250 plus hourly fee
Overtime Charge
$250 / hour
$250 / hour
Government Use
$25 / hour
$25 / hour
Youth Organization (75% resident) / Alameda Schools
Practice
$30 / hour / court (full facility at $115 / 'hour)
$35 / hour / court
League Games
$31.25 / hour / court (full facility at $125 / hour)
$40 / hour / court
Tournaments
$31.25 / hour / court (full facility at $125 / hr)
$50 / hour / court
Resident
$45 / hour / court (full facility at $170 / hour)
$60 / hour / court
Non-Resident Non-Profits
$45 / hour / court (full facility at $170 / hour)
$60 / hour / court
Non-Resident
$55 / hour / court(full facility at $200 / hour)
$70 / hour / court
10/8/19
Data Source: Alameda Recreation and Parks Department
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RecreationandParkCommission,2019-10-08,10,"Youth Non-Profit 75% Alameda residents
Gymnasium
Current per hour
Proposed per hour
Percentage increase
Actual Increase Hour
Practice
$30.00
$35.00
16%
$5.00
League Games
$31.25
$40.00
30%
$8.75
Tournaments
$31.25
$50.00
60%
$18.75
Youth Basketball, Youth Volleyball
Gymnasium
Current Full Facility
Proposed Full Facility
Percentage increase
Actual Increase Hour
Practice
$115.00
$140.00
22%
$25.00
League Games
$125.00
$160.00
28%
$35.00
Tournaments
$125.00
$200.00
60%
$75.00
Youth Basketball, Youth Volleyball
10/8/19
Data Source: Alameda Recreation and Parks Department
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RecreationandParkCommission,2019-10-08,11,"Rental rates non-Alameda-based
Gymnasium-Full Facility
Current per hour
Proposed per hour
Percentage increase
Non-resident non-profit
$170.00
$240.00
41%
Non-resident
$200.00
$280.00
40%
10/8/19
Data Source: Alameda Recreation and Parks Department
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RecreationandParkCommission,2019-10-08,12,"Top renters for A.P. Gym - fee impact group
Alameda-based non-profits and Alameda schools
Alameda Private Schools (CYO) (youth basketball & youth volleyball)
Alameda Private & Public School high school basketball & volleyball
AEF (Alameda Education Foundation) for AUSD
Alameda Youth Basketball League
Buena Vista Church Basketball League
Alameda Vipers Basketball Club
Alameda Vipers Volleyball Club
EBGAL - East Bay Girls Athletic League (non-Alameda-based league)
10/8/19
Data Source: Alameda Recreation and Parks Department
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RecreationandParkCommission,2019-10-08,13,"Other programs for A.P. Gym - no fee impact
Programs granted Partnership with ARPD
Do not pay gym rental fees
Pay a percentage of registration fees from members
Center for Independent Living (non-profit)
VB Match - adult volleyball program (for-profit)
Alameda Futsol (non-profit indoor soccer)
10/8/19
Data Source: Alameda Recreation and Parks Department
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RecreationandParkCommission,2019-10-08,14,"History - Rental Fees - Alameda Point Gym
FULL FACILITY RATE HISTORY
Last gym increase was 9% on the full facillity rates from $115 to $125 in 2018
Rate/Hour
Years
Notes
$
115.00
2012-16
$
125.00
2018-19
9% increase over previous rate
$
160.00
2020
leagues (proposed) 28% increase over current rate
$
200.00
2020
tournaments (proposed) 60% increase over current rate
$ 150.00
2018
Proposal in 2018 from ARPD Staff Management
Which was a 20% increase over the then current rate
$ 125.00
2018
Amended and passed by the Park Commission 2017
9% increase over previous rate
10/8/19
Data Source: Alameda Recreation and Parks Department
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RecreationandParkCommission,2019-10-08,15,"Request Gym fees increase more gradually
Alameda Pt. Gym more than pays for itself annually
Tier increases over 2-3 years vs a high one-time percentage increase
10% increase (Tournaments) over multiple years
8% increase (Practices) over 2 years
Implementing fees in the middle of the season after fees have been
collected from players puts non-profits in a difficult situation
Have fees effective July 1 - fiscal year Alameda
or
Have fees effective at beginning of Allocation cycle
10/8/19
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