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CityCouncil | 2014-01-21 | 4 | Resolution 12191 to Add and Revise Recreation and Park Fees." Adopted. The Recreation Director gave a Power Point presentation. In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry about the youth services after school program, the Recreation Director stated the sessions are 3 months. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted fees have not had to be raised too much since marketing has resulted in greater participation. Councilmember Daysog expressed his appreciation for the Recreation Director. Councilmember Chen concurred with Councilmember Daysog's comments; stated the fee structure is very affordable, especially for facility rentals; inquired whether Officer Club rental fee has been raised recently. The Recreation Director responded in the negative; stated facility rental fees have not been raised in 5 to 6 years. Councilmember Chen inquired whether the swim center fee is $15 per hour per group or per person, to which the Recreation Director responded the $15 per hour fee is for a youth organization to rent the swim center. Councilmember Chen stated keeping the fees very affordable is important to many residents. Councilmember Tam concurred with the comments made; stated there is a balance between the fees and the community's sensitivity to costs; inquired what challenges prevented staff from starting the transitional kindergarten program last year. The Recreation Director responded the challenges included not having enough time to create a new program; stated the School District also distributed its program information late. In response to Councilmember Tam's inquiry regarding other community's experience with the program, the Recreation Director stated the City's program differs from other communities; the program is not on a school site; sites are spread throughout the City; other communities have had an easier time implanting programs on school sites; that she did not compare costs; the fee was based on the same hourly rate as the kindergarten program fee and is higher because there are more hours. Councilmember Tam inquired about the differences in fees compared to other cities, such as the swim center fee. The Recreation Director responded comparisons are difficult because every city offers different services and develops fees in different ways; stated fee comparisons are used, Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 21, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-01-21.pdf |