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CityCouncil | 2010-11-03 | 15 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY--NOVEMBER 3, 2010- -7:02 P.M. Mayor Johnson convened the meeting at 10:18 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent: None. Agenda Item (10-536) Recommendation to Accept a Recommendation from the Joint Subcommittee of the City Council and the Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) School Board to Direct the Interim City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a 30-Year Agreement for Operation, Maintenance and Capital Improvements to Recreation Fields and Facilities Currently Owned by AUSD. The Interim City Manager gave a brief presentation. Mayor Johnson stated the School District would also bring the matter before the School Board; the School District would have first priority for facility use. Councilmember Matarrese stated the recent pool situation [closure] has sparked new interest from School Board Subcommittee members to approve the agreement expeditiously before a next crisis happens. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether different use terms would be established if Kaufman Auditorium is included, stated there have been past issues about who can use the facility and when. The Interim City Manager responded perhaps things have changed because of the economy; stated rent would be a revenue generator; the key would be to get full utilization. Mayor Johnson stated in the past, groups have not been able to use Kaufman Auditorium because the cost is beyond their budget. The Interim City Manager stated the City uses recreational fields and related facilities and is better than the School District at the core service; the City works with non-profits in utilizing facilities; the key is to strike an arrangement with the School District to start the dialogue. Councilmember Tam inquired whether pool maintenance and operation is a 60-40 split. The Recreation and Park Director responded the City does all the scheduling and is responsible for custodial services and water chemistry; stated the School District is Special Meeting Alameda City Council 1 November 3, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-11-03.pdf |