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CityCouncil | 2022-02-15 | 23 | Discussed her use of the pools; expressed support for drop-in swim lessons; stated changes might be needed; urged Council to take the matter slowly and work with membership to ensure changes can be implemented over time; expressed concern about the pool being closed for the summer due to changes: Katherine Van Dusen, Alameda ASPA. Stated that he sees demographic diversity at the pools regularly; Lincoln Park pool could benefit from signage; questioned why Council cannot grant a longer lease for ASPA; discussed fair rate structure plans; stated that he has not seen the City publicize the existing swim facilities; expressed support for ASPA managing the facilities: Jim Strehlow, Alameda. Urged Council to consider equity, accessibility and the need for community input; stated the City has made efforts to seek community input on other park features; expressed support for the opportunity of a large scale community swimming pool, but the resource will not be accessible for years; stated the lease with ASPA represents an immediate opportunity to increase access: Maia Werner-Avidon, Alameda. Urged Council to renew the lease with ASPA; stated the pools operate differently than others; ASPA offers unstructured weekend time and drop-in swim classes; other pools do not have the capacity for swim lessons; ASPA could do a better job of making information available regarding pool operations and signage could be improved; ASPA is a community resource: Mary Matella, ASPA. Stated ASPA has allowed generations to be water-safe; members thrive in the current ASPA environment; discussed the buildings and facilities; stated maintenance of the facilities is largely performed by volunteers; the levels of volunteering are not barriers to membership; ASPA facilities are vital; urged Council to secure an exception to the Surplus Lands Act, renegotiate the lease and use the resources of the City: Betsy Mathieson, ASPA. Urged Council not to continue negotiating with ASPA and direct staff to explore alternatives for the management of the Franklin and Lincoln Park pools; stated the time has come to start a new chapter; the model for the pools results in private, exclusive memberships inside public parks; there are issues of safety, compliance and access; urged Council end the lease with ASPA: Kristan LaVietes, Alameda. Stated that he is an avid swimmer; expressed support for the options to swim in Alameda; stated ASPA needs to be preserved as an important option; ASPA must continue to expand and improve; discussed the private pool being on City land; the pool is a co-op; the cost of membership is cheaper than most drop-in services: Erich Stiger, Alameda. Stated the Franklin and Lincoln Park pools are a special part of the community; the pools provide important life-saving skills; membership costs are reasonable; the pools have been managed by volunteer members; urged Council to continue allowing ASPA to manage the pools; stated volunteer hours are a great way to be inclusive and build community: Carmen Reid, Alameda. Stated the community is rich and can pay for access to pools; urged people consider the differences in income; stated access to pools is not free or nominal for those who cannot afford membership: Roger Slattery, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council February 15, 2022 21 | CityCouncil/2022-02-15.pdf |