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CityCouncil | 2014-11-18 | 8 | Ayes: Councilmembers Chen, Daysog, Tam and Mayor Gilmore - 4. Noes: Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 1. (14-474) Ordinance No. 3114, "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Repealing in its Entirety Section 18-5 (Abatement of Improper Sewer Connections), Repealing in its Entirety Section 18-6 (Sewer Lateral Testing) and Adding a New Revised Section 18-5." Finally passed. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (14-475) Resolution No. 14981, "Honoring Former City Councilmember Hadi Monsef for His Many Contributions to the City of Alameda." Adopted. Mayor Gilmore read and presented the resolution to Jan Mason, OMM Property Management. Councilmember Tam moved adoption of the resolution. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (14-476) Resolution No. 14982, "Amending Master Fee Resolution 12191 to Add and Revise Recreation and Park Fees." Adopted. The Recreation and Parks Director gave a Power Point presentation. In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Recreation and Parks Director stated scholarships are offered and funded by the Recreation and Parks Department, the Alameda Friends of the Park Foundation, and the Bay View Women's Club; no child in need has been denied. In response to Councilmember Chen's inquiry regarding facility rentals, the Recreation and Parks Director stated the percent used by non-profit organizations is small; most facility rentals are weddings or private parties; that she always negotiates discounts with non-profits and there are approximately eight or nine organizations which receives discounts. Councilmember Chen stated that he does not want new non-profits unaware of discounts to be turned off by the fee increase. Mayor Gilmore expressed gratitude for Recreation and Park Commission. Councilmember Daysog stated the increased rate for group oriented activities is great; the City has made a commitment to keep costs down; commended the Recreation and Parks Department for a great job. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 November 18, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-11-18.pdf |