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CityCouncil | 2013-10-15 | 10 | Mayor Gilmore inquired if the City is operating the pools at a loss, to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the language in the agreement does not require the District to only allow school teams to swim. The City Manager stated there is not a legal requirement; the District would be making a budgetary choice against other potential priorities; the City has proposed a master leasing in the past; the current proposal would cost the City more than $2 million, some of which is coming out of the equipment budget. Mayor Gilmore stated funds are also coming out of the capital improvement budget and the General Fund. The City Manager suggested the Council consider extending the Joint Use Agreement until the end of next September, rather than the end of the school year to include summer programs; the Joint Use Agreement is not being extended in perpetuity because a different set of agreements will be required if an agreement to rebuild the Encinal pool is reached; staff was suggesting a four month extension, in order to allow time to reach a deal. Mayor Gilmore stated that she is hopeful an agreement will be reached with the District for the new pool at Encinal; she is in favor of extending the Joint Use Agreement for a shorter term until February. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to take the pressure off the swim community. Councilmember Chen concurred with Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft; stated that he hopes the swim community attends the School Board meetings with the same passion and vigor; both parties have to agree to the terms. Councilmember Daysog thanked the swimming community for holding Council's feet to the fire; stated exploring a long term pool solution is important; the capital equipment fund is limited. The City Manager stated staff is committed to a solution; the best and most cost effective solution is to rehabilitate the Encinal pool; both the District and the City have budgetary issues; other financing needs to be found if a conclusion cannot be reached premised upon the City fronting $2 million. *** Councilmember Tam left the dais at 9:23 p.m. and returned at 9:25 p.m. *** Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 October 15, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-10-15.pdf |