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CityCouncil | 2022-02-15 | 13 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she believes the School District can only ask for $7.5 million in a bond; inquired what would happen if Emma Hood goes out of commission; questioned whether more burden would be placed on existing pools. The Recreation and Parks Director responded it would be incredibly challenging and difficult for the aquatics community; stated there is potential for the School District to review numbers and find that rebuilding Emma Hood is possible. Stated Alameda needs a new pool; discussed his use of Emma Hood and Encinal High School pools; stated there is a lack of pool space, practices run late and Emma Hood does not have competition standards; he is missing swim practice to comment; the pools in Alameda do not have adequate space and safety is a concern: Owen DeCourcy, Alameda High. Stated the issue relates to surface area; there is not enough area for a 50 meter pool; expressed concern about parking at Emma Hood; stated Alameda deserves world class amenities; urged Council to fund a pool for the community, meet the demand and be bold: Jim Wheeler, Community Pool Task Force. Stated that she has seen the issue of pool availability come to Council many times over the years; many people have had to beg Council for funding and band aids to keep the existing pools running; pools and sports are important to Alameda; urged Council to step up and commit to providing support by building an aquatic center: Linda Gilchrist, Alameda. Stated that he is impressed with the current proposal; Alameda needs a new public aquatic center; discussed the Alameda Aquatic Masters members and activities; stated there is a strong investment in the community, aquatics facilities and programs; a new pool would support health and wellness; expressed support for Alameda being a top class City: Clifton Linton, Alameda Aquatic Masters. Stated the Alameda Gators Swim Club has a wait-list to join; more pools would allow more kids to be involved; discussed his family's experiences with aquatics in Alameda; stated swimming and water polo offer alternatives to other land sports; swimming provides a healthy lifestyle, daily exercise and fitness, a social network and time management: Bryan Graham, Alameda Gators Swim Club. Stated Alameda needs to at least keep the current number of pools, or at best, add to the number; expressed support for having both Emma Hood and a new pool; stated the proposed space barely covers the City's needs; Alameda can provide what other cities have provided; Emma Hood closing would be a loss for the community: Stephanie Lapachet, Alameda Aquatic Masters. Urged funding for the modernization of Emma Hood pool; stated the pool is old and does not comply with current health and safety standards; the pool is in jeopardy of being shut down by the Health Department unless necessary steps are taken to fix and resolve issues; closing Emma Hood will place strain on the Encinal pool; finding times to use the pools is challenging; swimmers are turned away each year from joining teams: Andrea Long, Alameda. Stated swimming and water polo have been an important part of his life; closing Emma Hood would be a huge loss to the aquatic programs in Alameda; expressed concern about practices Regular Meeting Alameda City Council February 15, 2022 11 | CityCouncil/2022-02-15.pdf |