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RecreationandParkCommission | 2009-10-05 | 6 | Vice Chair Restagno stated that the bigger issue is that we know there are deficiencies and issues. It is known by the City that if something happens there is liability. That may cost more then $1 or $2 million that is going somewhere else. We need to think about what the cost potential will be when the Council, Commission, City, etc., knew that they were deficient and needs to be addressed. Ms. Kerr stated that she is very concerned about the Mastick Senior Center. It was first in line to be cut last time and asked where it stands now. Director Lillard stated that Mastick is fully funded in the next two year cycle. The original issue was that Mastick was used as an example in that if we needed to cut $500,000 - closing Mastick would equal that amount. It was used as an example to show that we were way past the cutting of line items in the budget. Mr. Wetherill asked if the Measure WW money was allocated for 20 years. Director Lillard stated that we have 10 years to spend the money which would put it out to 2019. Ms. Helena Lengel, teacher at College of Alameda, stated that she agreed with the issue that Commissioner Restagno brought up with regard to liability issues. She works for College of Alameda and they had several issues come up where people were getting hurt because the District was unable to make repairs because of lack of funding. The City will end up putting a lot of money into law suits and medical settlements if repairs are not kept up. George Phillips, Boys and Girls Club Director, discussed the need for facilities in the west end of town and requested that the City become a partner in meeting those needs. Chair Ogden pointed out that in recent years the City has opened 2 new facilities in the west end which were the newly renovated Washington Park Recreation Center and the newly constructed Bayport Park site. Commissioner Sonneman expressed support for all the youth serving groups in Alameda but has difficulty in seeing a connection that would allow the use of Measure WW funding to complete construction of a building owned solely by a non-profit organization. Vice Chair Restagno asked if the project could be phased-in allowing the project to be started with the funds currently available. Mr. Phillips responded that such a concept was possible but pointed out that the savings may not be as sustainable as estimated due to increased costs for mobilization and the dynamics of large scale construction. It would also limit their ability to provide programming. Commissioner Sonneman inquired about the progress of a joint use agreement. ICM Gallant stated that initial talks have begun but no final document is in place. Mr. Wetherill discussed the need for the Alameda Boys and Girls Club project to downsize and stay within its financial means. Commissioner Kahuanui asked about the time line for application. Director Lillard outlined the guidelines as required by EBRPD. Recreation & Park Commission Special Mtg. 6 Minutes - Monday, October 5, 2009 | RecreationandParkCommission/2009-10-05.pdf |