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CityCouncil | 2022-02-15 | 14 | running late on school nights; stated a new pool would be beneficial to the Alameda aquatic program and make it easier for kids to get home at night: Zach Dortch, Alameda. Stated that his goal is to get back to swimming and water polo and give back to the youth; programs have been successful regardless of pool-related challenges; discussed his pride in successful aquatic programs; stated that he hopes his kids have the opportunity to be involved in aquatic programs; a new swim center has the opportunity to affect more lives: Marshall Dortch, Alameda High School, Neptune Water Polo Club and Alameda Gators. Stated $7.5 million in School District funding would be part of an upcoming bond initiative that has yet to be voted on; the commitment will have to come from the community during the election; the $7.5 million will not be committed to until approved by voters; urged approval of the best structure possible in a proper location: Ryan LaLonde, Alameda. Stated that he is an avid swimmer; aquatics can have a great impact on people of all ages; expressed concern about kids practicing late on school nights; stated Emma Hood is a wreck and is ready to be shut down; Encinal pool is too small to host aquatic events; Alameda needs more surface area; new pools should not be put in at the expense of others; expressed support for a new City-owned aquatic center; stated the City needs to work with the School District to ensure Emma Hood is replaced; urged the City to provide free access to schools for large tournaments: Erich Stiger, Alameda. Expressed concern about people of color not feeling welcome in Alameda pools; urged great emphasis be put on ensuring that everyone feels welcome at Alameda pools; stated that he hopes there is no charge to swim at the pool facilities: Roger Slattery, Alameda. Stated that she has seen all ages able to use the pools; access to pools is important; the pools have daily use and wear and tear; damage restricts use of pools; repairs would allow more time and users in the pools; aquatics facilities are costly, yet important, to communities: Olivia Fry, Alameda High Swim Team and Alameda Gators. Discussed inequity of closing a pool; stated a new pool is important to the female demographic; the swimming program at Alameda High is one of the biggest programs; many females drop out of aquatic programs due to lack of access; urged Council to consider providing a new pool or helping the School District: Erica Escalante, Alameda High Swim Team. Stated there is a necessity for more pool space; many kids are stuffed into pools in order not to turn users away; more space would produce better athletes; it is disheartening to see so many young people being turned away; many core values come from participating in the Alameda aquatics program: Donovan Chan, Alameda. Expressed support for replacing the Emma Hood pool as soon as possible; stated pool availability for the public falls well below what is available in many nearby cities; he drives to Moraga or Albany to lap swim due to the lack of lap swimming in Alameda; closing Emma Hood without replacement would create difficulties for those who wish to swim; members of the community rely on swimming as their primary form of exercise; urged Council to take action: Jimmy Song, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council February 15, 2022 12 | CityCouncil/2022-02-15.pdf |