pages: CityCouncil/2009-07-07.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2009-07-07 | 7 | The Assistant City Manager stated the City will need to be more nimble than in the past; larger projects tend to subsidize smaller projects; more money is spent on staff effort than what is received in fees; fees may need to be raised for smaller items. Mayor Johnson stated staff is spending an unjustifiable amount of time on small projects; staff cannot go overboard on small projects. The Assistant City Manager stated process changes would be reviewed. Vice Mayor deHaan stated some fees are steep, such as $676 for a sauna. The Assistant City Manager stated staff is looking at reducing the amount of regulatory activity. Vice Mayor deHaan stated current sport fees are $700; inquired whether the Recreation and Park Department is seeing the same level of activity. The Recreation and Park Director responded the majority of sport usage has been steady over the last five years; stated most fee increases are tied to balls and official costs; each year fees are reviewed by the Recreation and Park Commission. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether soccer fees recoup costs. The Recreation and Park Director responded in the affirmative; stated $35 per hour covers costs; fees have been artificially low, and efforts are being made to incrementally raise fees. Mayor Johnson inquired what are youth baseball and softball fees. The Recreation and Park Director responded the sports field use is $5 per player; stated non-profits have the option to work off the fee through in-kind services or purchasing supplies. Mayor Johnson stated the City has to be careful not to charge too much; there are no longer park leagues; children could be priced out of private leagues if prices are too high; recreation and sports should not be an elite activity; inquired whether there will be any change in golf rates, to which the Recreation and Park Director responded in the negative. Councilmember Matarrese requested that both current rates and Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 July 7, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-07-07.pdf |