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CityCouncil | 2010-09-25 | 9 | such as access to Encinal, will have to be addressed. Mayor Johnson stated there would also be significant water savings. Board Member Jensen inquired how much maintenance funding would be available to be used elsewhere, to which the Director of Operations, Maintenance and Facilities responded that he could provide said number. In response to Mayor Johnson's inquiry regarding City funds that would be used, the Interim City Manager stated the budget includes a special capital improvement discretionary fund; the funds are from an Alameda Municipal Power $1.2 million back payment, an assessment district administrative fee $880,000 back payment, and the sale of the employee parking lot [on Lincoln Avenue] for $750,000. Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he has concerns about the other places the City could use the funding; further stated the Recreation and Parks Department provided a list of deficiencies; inquired why the City has not been able to use [School] facilitates in the past; stated Thompson and Encinal fields have not been available to the City. The Superintendent responded staff has made a commitment to review all of the joint uses; stated the swimming pool is another example; these [field] joint uses are step one; step two would be to look at every field. President Mooney stated one issue has been the need to "rest" natural grass; the joint use agreement will create clear guidelines; taxpayers own the property, which should be put to the best use; lead time is needed in order to have the fields built in the summer. Mayor Johnson stated water and maintenance savings would be economically beneficial and the community would benefit, too. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the matter would come back to Council with more detail; further stated Alameda Point fields are other opportunities. Board Member McMahon stated neighbors of Thompson field have opposed lighting the field and Saturday morning use. Mayor Johnson stated the limitations at Thompson field are understood, which is why she prefers [improving] Encinal field. Board Member Spencer stated involving the public is important; discussed the safety of artificial fields. Councilmember Matarrese stated direction should be given today; that he concurs with the Mayor that the Encinal site is more conducive to continual use; safety data should be Special Meeting Alameda City Council 9 September 25, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-09-25.pdf |