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CityCouncil | 2019-11-19 | 13 | The Recreation and Parks Director responded that she has been working with Public Works to add a pre-fabricated restroom to the exterior of the Alameda Point gym and additional toilets on the opposite side for the Skate Park and public; stated the design is being addressed and will move forward as soon as possible. In response to Councilmember Vella's inquiry, the Recreation and Parks Director stated construction completion is desired to be within one year. Councilmember Vella inquired whether there are plans to improve the condition of the flooring. The Recreation and Parks Director responded quotes have been received, but costs are increasing; stated the Recreation Fund does not have the capacity to fund capital projects like that the floor; the costs go toward operation not capital; the need for new floors has been recognized. Councilmember Vella inquired the amount quotes have increased. The Recreation and Parks Director responded the cost is getting close to $100,000. Councilmember Vella inquired whether any of the capital costs are covered by the proposed fee increases. The Recreation and Parks Director responded in the negative; stated the fee increases are for operational costs. Submitted information; discussed youth basketball; requested the fees be increased incrementally: Marianne Carter, Alameda Vipers Basketball. Discussed Recreation programs; suggested the fees be maintained or only increased slightly: Tracy Jensen, Alameda Youth Basketball. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for the item with the exception of the gym fees; stated the gym fee impacts non-profit organizations; proposed to keep the fee the same or increase it to $35 per hour; stated non-profits operate on a thin margin; if any money is made, it goes toward scholarships; noted some players who excel at a sport may not be able to play due to programs being unaffordable; expressed concern for the increase being a large amount for non-profit organizations; outlined a letter received from a basketball camp; stated the fees should be minimized; expressed support for keeping the gym fees at $140 or gradual increase. Councilmember Daysog stated there has been heightened discussions around fee increases; noted minimum wage is increasing to $15 per hour; there is little room for service departments like Recreation and Parks; stated the increase in costs must be dealt with in conjunction with dwindling amounts of money available; user fees are a Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 November 19, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-11-19.pdf |