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CityCouncil | 2009-09-15 | 9 | the Recreation and Park programs, are age restricted; the facility would not be like a park that someone could walk through. Councilmember Tam stated there could be some duplication between the Boys & Girls Club and Recreation and Park Department; inquired whether the facility would be an expansion of capacity for the City and would fill a gap. Mr. Sherrat responded the Boys & Girls Club is the only program available for children in the evening; stated very few programs are offered to teenagers or middle school aged children; many programs are outsourced, such as tumbling and karate; a Tiny Tot program could be done at the facility. Councilmember Gilmore stated the Recreation and Park Department has wonderful programs that require fees; inquired whether the Boys & Girls Club programs are fee based. Mr. Sherrat responded 99% of the programs are part covered under operational expenses; stated scholarship opportunities are available for those who cannot afford to pay a fee; the membership fee is $20 per year. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether Chipman Middle School has a gym, to which Mr. Sherrat responded the school has a multi-purpose room. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the Boys & Girls Club has satellite facilities. Mr. Sherrat responded in the affirmative; stated field trips are also provided. Mayor Johnson called the public speakers. Proponents (In support of using funds for Boys & Girls Club) : George Phillips, Boys & Girls Club; Duke Campbell, Alameda; and Judge Robert McGuiness, Alameda. Opponents (Not in support of using funds for Boys & Girls Club) : Jo Kahuanui, Recreation and Park Commission; Dorothy Freeman, Alameda ; Joseph Woodard, Alameda; Jean Sweeney, Alameda; Rebecca Redfield, Estuary Park Action Committee; former Councilmember Barbara Kerr, Alameda; Helena Lenkel, Alameda; Roberta Rockwell, Alameda; Debra Arbuckle, Alameda. Neutral Michael John Torrey, Alameda. Following Mr. Phillips comments, Vice Mayor deHaan inquired about Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 15, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-09-15.pdf |