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CityCouncil | 2013-10-15 | 9 | Acknowledged staff's efforts: Trish Spencer, Alameda. Urged continuing the legacy of swimming in Alameda: Linda Gilchrest, Alameda. Councilmember Chen stated that he is not suggesting the pools would close at the end of the Joint Use Agreement; hopefully, there will be a solution either with the loan or a new facility. Councilmember Tam inquired whether the School District would close the pools if there is no Joint Use Agreement. School Board Member Trish Spencer responded that she could not speak on behalf of Board, however, she does not believe the pools will close if there is no agreement; stated there is a serious funding issue; District is dependent on the partnership with the City to keep the pools going. Mr. Krause stated that he spoke to the School Superintendent and was told the District would try to keep the pools open for school purposes. Councilmember Tam inquired whether school teams would be included, to which Mr. Krause responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Tam inquired if the Superintendent indicated the pools would only be open for school teams. Mr. Krause responded in the affirmative; stated the Islander's and the Master's work with the Recreation Department, not the School District. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft cited the education code sections of the Joint Use Agreement that authorizes public entities to cooperate with one another to organize, promote and conduct programs for community recreation; stated the board of any school district is authorized to grant the use of any building, grounds or equipment of the district to any other public authority for community recreational purposes. Mr. Krause concurred with Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft; stated that he understands the his understanding of the reasons the District would not allow pool use is partly budgetary; the District would lose half the operating costs [paid by the City] and does not have the infrastructure to rent pools. The City Manager asked the Recreation and Parks Director to clarify the City's revenue and expenses from the swim programs. The Recreation and Parks Director stated the City and the District both spend about $150,000 each for total of $300,000 per year; the City receives about $26,000 to $30,000 per year in revenue. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 October 15, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-10-15.pdf |