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18523 | The price differential would be huge. Bill Paden, Alameda resident, stated that there could possibly be used above ground pools at a great savings. Mr. Paden stated that there should be more investigation on using synthetic turf. Some concerns are highly elevated temperatures of the turf. The synthetic turf has not been around long-enough to know if there will be other concerns in the future. The SunCal representatives will come back to the Recreation & Park Commission in approximately one month with the preliminary plans to move forward. B. Summer Wrap Up Presentation - (Informational Only) RS Russi provided a Summer Wrap Up Power Point Presentation to the Recreation & Park Commission. Special Points: There was increased participation in the Teen Program and Camp Concord. Swim-To-Live swim lessons were full with sessions having waiting lists. Director Lillard stated that the outcome regarding Measure H could have an impact on our Swim Program and whether the pools will be open or not. The End-of-Summer Family Nights at the parks were very well attended. The families really enjoyed themselves and stayed long into the evening. Staff performed a major outreach to the teens this last year and it was very successful. The Summer Teen Adventure Program had 45-50 participants each week with 15-20 teens participating in the free Drop-In Program. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. REPORTS FROM RECREATION COMMISSION AND RECREATION AND PARK DIRECTOR A. Park Division See September 9, 2008 Activity Report. B. Recreation Division See September 9, 2008 Activity Report. C. Mastick Senior Center See September 9, 2008 Activity Report. D. Other Reports and Announcements Director Lillard stated that staff is working on the budget for FY 2009-2010. We have been directed to cut another 5%. This will be approximately $200,000. Also, there is a possibility that the budget cut could be higher then 5%. 8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL - 3 - Recreation & Park Commission Mtg Minutes - Thursday, September 11, 2008 |