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CityCouncil | 2013-09-17 | 10 | was extended for approximately three months to accommodate City swim programs; the Encinal pool pricing has been discussed for six months; however, what to do about the pools has been discussed for over two years; the City does not want to make a loan to the School District; at the last subcommittee meeting, the School District indicated it could not afford to do the project unless the City could provide a loan; discussed the terms of the loan; noted the City needs security. Councilmember Daysog stated swimming is a public good; the City should engage with the School District; the terms are fair; the funds would not be used for highest and best use; however, the City provides services that are not always the highest and best use. Councilmember Chen acknowledged the work of staff and the subcommittee; inquired whether the 30 day extension of the Joint Use Agreement would allow enough time. Mayor Gilmore responded there are two issues: a 30 day extension of the Joint Use Agreement to accommodate the swim groups and the loan to repair the Encinal facility; stated that she is not convinced the two are combined. Councilmember Chen stated his question is what will happen after the 30 day extension expires. The Recreation and Parks Director responded Mayor Gilmore is correct; stated there are two separate issues; currently, Recreation only has a limited number of programs using the pools; the extension shows good faith to keep the pools open while the loan terms are being negotiated; 30 days is also the term for negotiating the loan, which is a tight timeframe; the Superintendent is presenting the matter to the School Board next week. Councilmember Chen stated both swim centers are in need of repair; questioned what would happen if Emma Hood closed; inquired whether there is a backup plan. The Recreation and Parks Director responded the School Board would have the option to keep the pools open for the community swim teams. Councilmember Chen inquired whether any agreement requires the City to pay for repairs, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded in the negative; stated the Joint Use Agreement specifically says the City does not have to pay any capital costs. Councilmember Chen noted the School District is working on a master facility plan; if successful, hopefully the City would be repaid. The Recreation and Parks Director stated the loan would only be paid back if the District places a bond measure on the November 2014 ballot and the measure passes. The City Manager noted if a measure passed, the District probably would not pay back Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 September 17, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-09-17.pdf |