2007/08/20 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Packet C
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ROHNERT PARK PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
Monday August 20, 2007
6:30 p.m.
6750 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park
To any member of the audience desiring to address the Parks and Recreation Commission:
If you wish to speak on an item under discussion by the Parks and Recreation Commission,you may do so upon recognition
from the Chairperson.
After receiving recognition from the Chairperson, please walk to the rostrum located in the front and center of the room and
state your name and address for the record before making your presentation.
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CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• Roll Call:
2 Armerding 171 Aronis 17r Bird ZBlack Griffin
• Approval of Minutes—July 16, 2007
• Acknowledgment of Recreation Department staffs report on the posting of the
meeting's agenda.
Agenda has been posted in three public places: Community Center, Public Safety
Building and City Hall, and on the City's Website.
• Unscheduled Public Appearances for public comments on items not listed on the
agenda, or on agenda items if unable to speak at the scheduled time.
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Item#1 Recreation Department Budget Presentation: Information Only
Manager Miller will review the budget presentation made at the August 14, 2007 City Council Meeting.
Item#2 Park Rules Ordinance: No action needed.
Presentation of final reading of the Park Rules Ordinance.This ordinance was passed by City Council
on August 14, 2007.
Item#3 Park Sponsorship Committee Appointment and Report: Action Item
The park sponsorship committee will report and requests the appointment of Mr. Bob Thompson as
an ad-hoc committee member.
Item#4 Increase in Community Center and Senior Rental Fees: Action Item
The Commission is requested to review and approve the proposed increases in the rental fees for the
Community Center and Senior Center.
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Rohnert Park Parks and Recreation Commission
August 20,2007
Committee 1. Golf Course Committee
Reports 2. Skate Park Committee
Matters from
Staff
Matters to/from
Commissioners
Adjournment. Next meeting: September 17, 2007 6:30 p.m.
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Department History
Rohnert Park . Reduced FT staffing from 10 to 7 positions in 2004
Recreation Department • Eliminated the Position of Director of Recreation
in 2004
2007-08 Budget Summary • Eliminated all camps,after-school programs,and
special events that were not cost recovering
,...,,KE 411,,,,, • Public works re-charge has been added to the
Recreation budget(approx.$125,000 in 07-08)
°1.1 ■ Aging facilities have added significant costs
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Where Are We Now? Where Are We Now?
• The Recreation Department operates the Community • The majority of the Recreation Department
Center,Callinan Sports&Fitness Center,Senior Center, programs that do not cover direct costs have been
three recreation buildings,and five swimming pools. eliminated over the past three years.The only
• Responsible for scheduling of 14 baseball and softball exclusion is aquatics and the Senior Center.
fields,nine soccer fields,25 tennis courts,3 dog paries,11
group picnic areas,and much more. • The overhead associated with running community
• Offers a large variety of community programs including programs and facilities is difficult to recover
classes,camps,youth sports,Senior services,special through program fees.This includes full-time
events,and many other programs. administrative personnel,benefits,and facility
• 06-07 Program/Facility Attendance:378,000* overhead.Staff will look at reallocating facility
*Does not include parks,tennis courts,and sport fields. space to maximize use and revenue.
■ Many program fees are at their maximum.
Where Are We Now? Recreation Department Subsidies
FY 2006-2007
■ Public conduit between the citizens and CATEGORY
Department of Public Works concerning park Sports Center $80,196
maintenance items. Swimming Pools 242,711
• Staff time is devoted to relaying maintenance Community Center 154,232
issues to Public Works,follow-up on these issues, Burton Ave.Recreation Center 30,456
and community PR Ladybug Recreation Center 9,702
■ Scheduling of many park facilities. Recreation Programs 149,680
• It is difficult to meet sports leagues expectation of Senior Center 134,886
field conditions with limited Public Works Recreation Administration 132,461
resources. Staff would like to explore field leases Total Recreation Subsidy $934,324
to leagues. .
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Recreation Department Subsidies Callinan Sports &Fitness Center
■ The subsidy figures include all associated costs for • Total Attendance 06-07:105,000
programs and facilities including full and part-time
staffing,benefits,building and facility overhead • The purchase of new exercise equipment the
and Public Works costs. past two years and some significant
■ This represent the"true cost"of having a an mechanical equipment problems has
extensive park system,and high-quality prevented the operation from operating in
recreational facilities. the black.
■ Most of this subsidy is associated with recreational
facilities and the full-time staff needed to operate • For the next few years there will be no new
these facilities. significant exercise equipment needs so we
should see a return on our investment.
Callinan Sports &Fitness Center Callinan Sports &Fitness Center
■ Membership revenue has remained static for ■ We currently operate on a"cash in advance"basis.
several years.
• Facilitates"stop/start memberships"which does
• There is significant competition in the fitness not encourage regular attendance and creates an
business in Rohnert Park. unstable cash flow.
• Our current membership business model was
established in 1985 when there was little need for • Staff recommends following the private sector
public facilities to generate substantial revenue business model with automatic renewals through
and little local competition. EFT.
■ This model is now outdated and contrary to what • We can encourage EFT signups by offering a
is found in the private sector. lower monthly rate.
Aquatics Aquatics
• The California Minimum Wage has increased 20%
• Rohnert Park operates five public swimming over the past two years adding$47,000 to our
pools.This is one pool for every 8,000 residents. staffing costs.
• Very few outdoor public swimming pools are ■ At market rate for fees.Point of diminishing
cost-recovering. return.
• Recent housing growth has been primarily • The pools are aging and repair and maintenance
costs have escalated.
apartments which have their own pools.
• The cost of natural gas is unstable and often
• The City's demographics has changed to an aging results in substantial increases in heating costs.
city with fewer younger families and children. ■ Decline in families with young children=less
• There is a demand to offerall programs at all revenue
pools by the neighborhood residents. • Attendance at swim lessons and public swim has
seen a significant decline over the past 10 years.
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PUBLIC SWIM ATTENDANCE SWIM SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
1994-2006 1994-2006
45000
3500
41525 i 3340
40000
3000
35000 •
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30000
2000
25000 _.-.-
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• 1765
20000 21154 ' _' 1500
94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02' 03 04 05 06 94 95 96 97 98 99 0 01 02 03 04 05 06
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WHO USES THE POOLS
■ Swim Lessons is primarily composed of local children under the age of 10.
The total lesson attendance represents approximately 500-600 children
CRPUSD figures show there are over 7000 elementary aged children in RP.
Should pools be converted to The Swim School is not operating a full capacity.
other amenities to reduce POOL NO.OF CHILDREN %OF LESSON
TAKING LESSONS IN CAPACITY
expenses and maximize park use? 2006
Alicia 130 31%
Honeybee 185 41%
Ladybug 135 30
Magnolia 100 23%
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• Recreation Swim primarily consists of local camps attending • The local youth swim team,the Piranhas,relocated
the pools.Approximately 75%of the total Recreation Swim
to H-Pool from SSU in 2005.They have
attendance are children enrolled in various day camps including
RP Recreation,YMCA,Boys&Girls Club,and other camps. approximately 120 members from ages 6-18.
POOL AVG.DAILY PUB. POOL %OF POOL ■ Use the pools six hours per day for practices and
SWIM ATTEN, CAPACITY CAPACITY meets.
Alicia 30 157 20% • Expanded their program into Magnolia Pool this
Benicia 70 200 35% year during the evening hours.
■ They pay a fee of$20,000 per year.
Honeybee 90 217 42% ■ RCHS Swim team also uses H-Pool from Feb.
Ladybug 28 131 22% through April and pays$8,000 per year.50
Magnolia 53 188 28% swimmers.
TOTAL 271 893 31%
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Other activities include:
• Lap Swim:75-100 active lap swimmers.Most at Honeybee
Pool.
• SCUBA classes:Rent 20 times per year.Honeybee Pool ro is
hich rams would be
the primary pool of use. programs
• Private patty rentals:The pools are rented for private affected by the conversion of
parties on weekend morning and evenings.10-150
participants. one or more swimming pools?
• Water exercise classes:We have a dedicated group of water
exercisers who exercise two to four times per week at
Honeybee Pool.
• Lifeguarding&Water Safety Instructor Courses:These
courses are offered twice each year at Honeybee Pool.
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Swim Lessons Recreation Swim
• Less than 30%capacity for swim lessons. ■ 75 percent of the Recreational Swim participants
• Can be accommodated at three pools with little are concurrently enrolled in local summer camps.
loss of numbers or revenue. ■ The camps located in parks where a pool is closed
• By concentrating lessons into fewer pools the would have to transport their children to an open
classes would fill and be more cost-effective. pool or engage in some other activity.This may
prove to be a hardship or impossibility.
■ It may be possible to move some camps to a
locations where a pool is available.
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• During periods of hot weather the open pools Pool Rentals
would reach capacity within a half-hour after
• Most of our pool rentals are held on
opening.
• Waiting participants would only be allowed weekend mornings.
entrance as other patrons leave.This situation • Fewer pools would be available.
would occur 10-15 days each summer. ■ More competition to reserve available pools.
• The schedule would have to be arranged so the
• Would impact this program but some rental
local residents have first priority of entrance or times would be available.
camps will fill pools early.
• Special times maybe available for camps to attend • Not a significant source of revenue.
before Recreation Swim.
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The following programs would not be
affected if Honeybee Pool remains
open year-round:
• Competitive Swimming 'What is the budgetary impact of
■ Lap Swim closing swimming pools?
■ SCUBA classes
• Water Exercise classes
• Lifeguarding/WSI classes
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COST OF SWIMMING POOL OPERATION:2006-2007
ALIGIA. BENICIA LADYBUG HONEYBEE MAGNOLIA TOTAL
Expenses 568 t44,525 5186693 5196: 5227,993
Rewvfi�e 31806 28465 30860386 112160 21 247% 227,193;
Med r,oagLossl ($.566) (539772) ...1513,6581 (576,5001 ($32,902) ($165,129)'
PW Recharge 10,320 11240 10,760 13920 10,888 57128 ��/�66��
Ache,and Benefits 6,451 6,451 6,61 6451 6,457 32255' Which pools should we
Total Pool sunaleyR22,30TI:._..RS'7,4631...W4enl' p8e,e711 M50,241),($257,812)
•DirectProfit(Loss)shows actual out-of-pocket expense consider converting?
associated with pool operation This does not include PW re-
charge time or administration.
*Total Pool Subsidy includes PW and administrative time and
benefits.Since this figure represents FT salaries we would only
realize this savings if these salaried positions were eliminated or
redeployed to another area where they would offset additional
expenses or generate revenue.
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Magnolia Pool Honeybee Pool
g Not Recommended For Conversion
Not Recommended For Conversion • Largest subsidy(because it is open year-round)
is Newest pool. ■ Serves the largest geographical area and user
■ Lowest potential for significant mechanical population.
or structural failures in the future. • Closing this pool would affect the greatest number
• The Recreational Swim attendance would of programs and users.
• The pool is in reasonable good condition.Needs
increase significantly if a fun replacement,
minor work on wading pool and some deck
like a water slide was installed. (the diving repairs.
A
board was removed the first week)
■ new heater would make it more energy efficient
and save money.
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Benicia Pool
Alicia Pool Not Recommended for Conversion
Recommended For Conversion • It is our second best performing pool for public swim
which can be attributed to the water slide and camps.
■ Poor performer in Recreational Swim. • The heater and filter system was replaced in 2003 and is in
• Strong in lessons.Offers evening lessons.Move good condition.
lessons to another pool. ■ The pool deck needs replacing and there are problems
P associated with the plumbing under the deck.
• The pool deck,plumbing,and mechanical • The city will need to a make significant investment in this
equipment was replaced approximately fifteen pool in the near future to keep it in good operating
condition.
years ago.
• Restmoms,decking,and water slide need replacing.
• The heater needs replacing. • A spray ground would add to pool attendance
• Restrooms could be adapted for other park uses. • The pool is only 3 Y:blocks from Alicia Park
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Other Considerations
Ladybug Pool • Closing a swimming pool is a serious decision and most
likely a permanent one.
Recommended For Conversion • Apool can not be closed on a temporary basis for any
length of time without serious damage to the mechanical
• Very low Recreational Swim attendance and is equipment and pool structure.
almost empty on weekends when there are no • Contrary to popular belief a drained pool can not be used
camps present. as a skate park.
■ The pool and bathhouse would have to be removed from
■ The swim lesson program is strong.Offers evening a pat&if the pool is closed.
lessons. • Many areas of Rohnert Park have been accustomed to
having a pool in their neighborhood and resist driving to
• The mechanical equipment is antiquated but still a pool any distance away.
functional.Pool needs resurfacing and wading ■ The lesser used pools are in the older neighborhoods.
pool needs repair. ■ Pools should not be closed until an altemative use has
been identified.
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SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
If it becomes necessary to close a pool the
following recommendations may be
considered: One alternative to
swimming pools
Option#1:Close Alicia Pool and invest in a slide for
Magnolia Pool.
Option#2:Close Ladybug Pool and invest in a slide
for Magnolia Pool.
Option#3:Close Alicia and Ladybug Pools and invest
in a slide for Magnolia Pool.
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SPRAYGROUNDS SPRAYGROUND ADVANTAGES
■ Many cities are replacing their aging pools with ■ No heating of the water.
spraygrounds.This is a cost-effective alternative to • Admission can be charged or the park can be an
a pool which can provide a unique recreational open water playground.
opportunity to the residents.
• There is no need for lifeguards or other staffing.
• Are relatively inexpensive to build and less
• Uses very little water,which is sanitized and re-
expensive to maintain than swimming pools.A circulated.
sprayground the size of ladybug pool would cost
approximately$250,000. • Much safer than swimming pools.
• Can be designed to any size and budget.
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Community Center
Community Center
• Fees are at market rate for general public.
• 06-07 Attendance: 41,000 • Lots of non-profit use at reduced rates,but may be
• Subsidy $154,000. reallocated to Burton and Ladybug recreation centers.
• Little opportunity for increasing revenue through fees.
• Rental revenue$80,000.Weddings and weekend • Booked most weekends,but vacant weekdays
parties.Most weekends booked in advance. • Potential for increased revenue through business rentals
• $110,000 expenses in utilities,repairs,and weekdays with a strong marketing plan.
• Asmall fee increase proposed in 07-08 budget.
maintenance;$15,000 Public Works re-charge.
• Building is 28 years old.Need to catch up on major
■ $60,000 FT staffing.Needed to administer rentals, deferred maintenance.
supervise building maintenance,and scheduling of • 3 new HVAC units in CIP budget.Will be more
PT staff. economical.
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Senior Center
Senior Center
• New Seniors have a younger self-image."50 is the
■ Subsidy:$135,000. new 40".
■ Provides a community need. • Not interested in traditional Senior Center
■
anymore.
High cost for small user group.
v. Very active in offering events which promote ■ Provide activities for younger participants.
revenue. ■ Increase room rental fees.
• Will never offset cost of building&staff overhead. • Expand into vacant Finance Dept. and change
• Many of the original participants are no longer name to Community Center or Activity Center.
there. • Rent out office space to non-profits,with a focus
on senior services.
Button Avenue Recreation Center Ladybug Recreation Center
• Total attendance: 14,000 • Subsidy:$9,000.
■ Subsidy:$30,000. • $7,000 direct expenses.
• $27,000 direct expenses ■ $9,700 PW re-charge and FT salaries.
• $25,000 PW re-charge and FT salaries. • $6,000 revenue.
• Serves as a meeting space for support groups.
■ $23,000 revenue.
• Seldom rented on weekends for events.Too small
■ Serves as a meeting space for non-profit groups. and old.
• Rental revenue will increase as people find out ■ Little opportunity to increase revenue.
about renovation. • Recommend considering options for center while
• Small fee increase proposed. evaluating conversion of pool.
Recreation Programs Recreation Programs
• Subsidy:$150,000. • Main source of revenue is youth sport league field
• We offer very few programs.This department is fees.
actually associated with the administration of the
department. • Subsidizing many youth sports leagues by
is Programs include Youth Basketball,Memorial Day providing extensive field prep services and lights.
and Veteran's Day events,outdoor movies,Crafts • Recommend increase youth and adult field use
Faire,Summer and Holiday camps. fees.
• Most of the expenses are FT salaries associated
with clerical support for the department.
• Includes$30,000 for Activity Guide.Selling
advertisements to generate revenue.Will request
bids for production and distribution through the
newspaper.
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Recreation Administration Recreation Department Summary
• Subsidy:$132,000.
is Cost of having a Recreation Department ■ Most programs running a deficit are no longer
offered i.e.camps,after school programs,special
• Primarily FT salaries associated with the events.
Recreation and Parks administration. is Largest portion of our budget is dedicated to the
• Includes substantial time dealing with parks and operation of our major facilities(Sports Center,
park facilities. Community Center,pools,etc.).This includes
• Park&Recreation Commission staff time. part-time and full-time staff.
• Only revenue is picnic fees.
• Mother significant portion of the FT staff time is
required to plan,schedule,and supervise the use of
the parks,sports fields,picnic areas,and other
outdoor facilities.
Summary of Recommendations
NEW
AREA SAVINGS REVENUE
Sports Center Unknown but
could be
substantial
Swimming Pools $18,000-52,000
Community Centers $6,500
Senior Center $1,000
Field Rentals $10,000
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ORDINANCE NO._
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA,
RENAMING CHAPTER 9.62 AND AMENDING SECTION 9.62.010,
"UNLAWFUL ACTS IN PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES,"
OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, it is the practice of the Parks and Recreation Commission to
periodically review the rules and regulations governing public parks in Rohnert Park;
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission did meet and discuss the
rules and regulations governing public parks at its regular meetings on March 19, 2007,
May 21,2007 and June 18, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission did determine it to be in the
best interests of the citizens of Rohnert Park that new regulations and changes to existing
regulations governing parks be adopted; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission voted .S`0 to
recommend this ordinance to the City Council.
NOW, THERFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK,CALIFORNIA,does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings.
The City Council Finds that:
A. The proposed Section 9.62.010, "Unlawful acts in public parks and recreation
facilities," enhances the protection of health and safety in the public parks in
Rohnert Park.
SECTION 2. Environmental Clearance.
In accordance with CEQA Section 15061(b)(3), "[C]EQA applies only to projects, which
have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be
seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment,the activity is not subject to CEQA." The proposed
amendments would not impact the environment, and therefore staff has determined that
the amendments are exempt from CEQA review.
SECTION 3. Chapter 9.62 of the Municipal Code is renamed "PUBLIC PARKS
AND RECREATION FACILITIES."
Park Rules Ordinance
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The last two changes listed above place emphasis on prohibitions that are also addressed in
Section 6.14.030,which reads:
6.14.030 Dogs in public parks--Prohibited--Exception.
Dogs are prohibited in public parks and playground areas unless such dogs are under physical
restraint by a person capable of controlling the dog by means of a leash. This provision shall not
apply to any area specifically designated as a dog park or off leash exercise area. (Ord. 738 § 1
(part),2005)
Staff believes this emphasis is helpful in that Section 9.62.010 is the section most often reviewed
when considering park rules.
Enclosures: changes in leg. notation, draft ordinance.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REVIEW:
Relevant documents for this agenda item have been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: ()Consent Item ()Regular Time
( )Approval ( )Public Hearing Required
( )Not Recommended ( )Submitted with Comment
( )Policy Determination by Council
( )City Comments:
City Manager's Signature: Date:
(Revised 062806)JH-S:05-b
SECTION 4. Section 9.62.010 of the Municipal Code is deleted and replaced with
the following:
"9.62.010 Unlawful acts in public parks and recreation facilities.
It shall be unlawful for any person, entity, firm or corporation to do or commit any of the
acts enumerated below in any city park or recreation facility:
A. To damage, by any means whatsoever, any public property planted,placed,
located or otherwise situated in a public park or recreation facility.
B. To cut or remove any wood,turf, grass, soil,rock, sand or gravel or any found
object,whether above or below ground.
C. To release any livestock of any kind on park property with the exception of
dogs which shall be permitted pursuant to posted regulations or if under leash in
accordance with Section 6.14.030 of the Municipal Code."
D. To distribute any handbills or circulars, or to post,place or erect any bills,
notice,paper or advertising device of any kind.
E. To sell or offer for sale any merchandise, article or thing whatsoever without
written permission from the city. Such permit shall be carried by the vendor at all times
that he or she is selling within the city park.
F. To willfully tamper with or damage any water or gas pipes,hydrant, stopcock,
sewer,basin or other construction in any park.
G. To carry any weapon, including,but not limited to,firearms, airguns,
paintball markers, or slingshots.
H. To make or kindle a fire except in picnic stoves or other fixtures provided for
that purpose, or to camp, except in places designated as such by official action of the city.
I. To ride or drive any horse or other animal or any motorized vehicle, cycle or
scooter elsewhere other than on the roads or drives provided for such purpose, or to drive
a motor vehicle in an erratic or hazardous manner on any park roads,paths or parking
area.
J. To indulge in riotous,threatening or indecent conduct,or abusive,threatening,
profane or indecent language.
K. To enter,remain, stay or loiter in the swimming pools in the public parks or
the enclosures surrounding said pools at any time when the pools are not open to the
public with a lifeguard on duty.
L. To play or engage in model airplane flying, driving of golf balls, archery,
hardball or any similar games of a hazardous nature except at such places as shall be
especially set apart for such purposes.
M. To throw or place on or in any park any paper,rubbish, garbage or refuse
matter of any kind, unless in a receptacle designed for the purpose,but no person shall
deposit household rubbish and garbage in any city park,rubbish or garbage receptacles.
N. To possess any beverage container made of glass or to bring,carry, or
transport any beverage container made of glass into a city park.
O. To possess food or drink in any city recreation facility where there are signs
posted prohibiting such items.
P. To disregard or disobey the directives of a lifeguard,city staff member, or
posted rules while at a city swimming pool.
August 20, 2007
To: Park and Recreation Commission
From: Nick Aronis,Mike Bird and Bob Thompson*
Sponsorship Sub-Committee(SSC)
Re: Update
1. Nomination -Bob Thompson, Adhoc member of the SSC
2. Preliminary Concept
a. Develop a sponsorship fund
i. Solicit donations from individuals and businesses
1. Promotional consideration(Ala Caltrans Adopt-a-Hwy program)
ii. Participants will designate project
b. Advisory Panel
i. Made up of P&R,Public Works and private citizens
1. Duties
a. Fundraising
b. Project designation
c. Public Works
i. Perform the work
1. Contract out to city approved contractors
d. Stakeholder Adopt-A-Park
i. Develop standards for park maintenance
ii. Allow stakeholders to maintain their fields, etc.
3. Next step
a. Consult with Public Works
*Pending approval
VIINERT PARk
INTEROFFICE MEMO
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From: Guy Miller,Recreation Services Manager
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:IMPARTMENT'
To: Parks&Recreation Commission
Date: August 20, 2007 C4LIFORK1P
Subject: Recreation Facility Fee Increase Proposal
The attached chart outlines proposed fee increases for various recreational facilities. Fee
increases are proposed for rentals of the Community Center, Senior Center, and Burton
Ave Recreation Center. Additional fee increases are proposed for swim lessons and
swimming pool rentals.
Existing fees were compared to other local cities and adjusted to market rate or for direct
increases in costs associated with the facility operation or staffing. Many of these fees
have not been increased for several years. These increases are expected to increase
revenue by $5,000 for the community centers and $3,500 for swimming pools.
Fee changes will be proposed for sport field/court rentals and the Callinan Sports&
Fitness Center at a later date.
The Commission is requested to review and approve these fee increases.
Proposed Recreation Department Fees FY 2007-08
Date of
rogram/Facility Classification Current Fee Proposed Fee Last Increase Comments
COMMUNITY CENTER-MULTI USE ROOM
Damage Deposit A $400.00 Feb-99
B $400.00 Feb-99
C $400.00 Feb-99
D $400.00 Oct-96
E $400.00 Oct-96
F $400.00 Oct-96
Clean-up Fee All $80.00 Jun-02
Hourly Rentals A $40.00 Jul-04
B $55.00 $70.00 Jul-04
C $80.00 $90.00 Jul-04
D $90.00 $100.00 Jul-04
E $105.00 $115.00 Jul-04
F $130.00 $140.00 Jul-04
Kitchen(flat) All $80.00 $100.00 Jun-02
2nd Facility Attn.(flat) All $30.00 Jul-04
COMMUNITY CENTER LOBBY
Flat fee All $50.00 $100.00 Feb-99
COMMUNITY CENTER PATIO
Hourly Rental($100 deposit) All $50.00 $100.00 Jun-02
COMMUNITY CENTER-MEETING ROOM 2 AND LOUNGE
Damage Deposit A B $100.00 $200.00 Feb-99
C D E F $100.00 $200.00 Oct-96
Clean-up Fee A n/c Oct-96
BC D E F $55.00 Jul-04
Rental(flat) A $25.00 Jun-02
-.Rental(hourly) B $35.00 Jun-02
C $45.00 Jun-02
D $50.00 Jun-02
E $55.00 Jun-02
F $70.00 Jun-02
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Proposed Recreation Department Fees FY 2007-08
IL . Date of
rogram/Facility.° Classification`.A.Current Fee `Proposed Fee. Last Increase ,, Comments.. .
)MMUNITY CENTER-MEETING ROOM#2,#3,CRAFTS ROOM#1,GARDEN ROOM OR LOUNGE
Damage Deposit A B $50.00 $100.00 Feb-99
C D E F $50.00 $100.00 Oct-96
Clean-up Fee A n/c Oct-96
BCDEF $40 00 Jul-04
Rental A B $15.00 $25.00 hour Jun-02 Friday,Saturday or Sunday Uses
A B $10.00 $25.00 flat fee Feb-03 Monday-Thursday
C $35.00 Jun-02
D $40.00 Jun-02
E $45.00 Jun-02
F $50.00 Jun-02
COMMUNITY CENTER MEETING ROOM#1 OR CONFERENCE ROOM
Damage Deposit A B $25.00 Feb-99
C D E F $25.00 Oct-96
Rental A B $15.00 $25.00 hour Jun-02 Friday,Saturday or Sunday Uses
A B $10.00 $25.00 flat fee Feb-03 Monday-Thursday
C $25.00 Jun-02
D $30.00 Jun-02
E $35.00 Jun-02
F $45.00 Jun-02
COMMUNITY CENTER MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
Piano(flat per use) All $25.00 Oct-96
Coffee pot(30 cup)-each All $7.00 Oct-96
Coffee pot(100 cup)-each All $10.00 Oct-96
Santa suit All $25.00 Oct-96
VCR/TV and cart All $25.00 Oct-96
BURTON AVENUE RECREATION CENTER
Damage Deposit A n/c Oct-96 May be required for some events.
B C $400.00 Feb-99
D E F $400.00 Oct-96
Clean-up Fee A n/c $80.00 Oct-96
BCDEF $80.00 Jun-02
Rental(weekend only) A $40.00 $50.00 Jul-04
Rental(Monday-Thursday) A $10.00 Feb-03 Flat Rate,Monday-Thursday
Rental(hourly) B $50.00 $60.00 Jul-04
C $60.00 $70.00 Jul-04
D $70.00 $80.00 Jul-04
E $80.00 $90.00 Jul-04
F $100.00 $110.00 Jul-04
LADYBUG RECREATION BUILDING
Damage Deposit A B $50.00 Feb-99 May be waived for some events.
C $50.00 Feb-99
D E F $50.00 Oct-96
Rental(flat) A $10.00 Feb-03 Flat Rate,Monday-Thursday
Rental(flat) B $15.00 Jun-02
Rental(hourly) C $20.00 Feb-99
D $20.00 Feb-99
E $25.00 Feb-99
F $30.00 Feb-99
8/16/2007 2
Proposed Recreation Department Fees FY 2007-08
Date of
rogram!Facllity . Classification .,.CurrentFee Proposed Fee Last Increase Comments , .H
NIOR CENTER ACTIVITY ROOM(4 hour minimum)
Liamage Deposit A n/c Oct-96 May be charged for some events.
B $400.00 Feb-99
C $400.00 Feb-99
D E F $400.00 Oct-96
Clean-up fee A n/c $80.00 Oct-96 May be charged for some events(see classification B)
BCDEF $80.00 Jun-02
Rental(hourly) A $15.00 $30.00 Jul-04 After 5 or on weekends,charged B classification rates.
B $30.00 $40.00 Jul-04
C $45.00 $55.00 Jul-04
D $55.00 $65.00 Jul-04
E $65.00 $75.00 Jul-04
F $75.00 $85.00 Jun-02
2nd Facility Attn.(flat) All $20.00 $25.00 Feb-99 For events after 12 a.m.for groups with 100 or more.
SENIOR CENTER DINING ROOM
Damage Deposit A n/c $100.00 Oct-96 May be charged for some events.
B C $75.00 $100.00 Feb-99
D E F $75.00 $100.00 Oct-96
Clean-up Fee A n/c $50.00 Oct-96 May be charged for some events.
BCDEF $30.00 $50.00 Oct-96
• Rental(hourly) A $15.00 $20.00 Jul-04
B $25.00 $30.00 Jul-04
C $40.00 $45.00 Jul-04
D $45.00 $50.00 Jul-04
E $50.00 $55.00 Jul-04
F $60.00 $65.00 Jul-04
SENIOR CENTER CLASS ROOM
-Damage Deposit A n/c • $80.00 Oct-96 May be charged for some events.
B C $75.00 $80.00 Feb-99
DEF $75.00 $80.00 Oct-96
Clean-up Fee A n/c $30.00 Oct-96 Groups do their own clean-up.
BCDEF $10.00 $30.00 Oct-96
Rental(hourly) A $10.00 $15.00 Jul-04 After 5 or on weekends,charged B classification rates.
B $20.00 $25.00 Jul-04
C $25.00 $30.00 Jul-04
D $30.00 $35.00 Jul-04
E $35.00 $40.00 Jul-04
F $45.00 $45.00 Jul-04
SENIOR CENTER KITCHEN
Rate per use A $75.00 $100.00 Jul-04 Flat Rate per use.
B $75.00 $100.00 Jul-04
C $75.00 $100.00 Jul-04
D E F $75.00 $100.00 Jul-04
SENIOR CENTER MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
Coffee urn(30 cup)-each All $7.00 $10.00 Oct-96
Coffee urn(55 cup)-each $15.00
Coffee urn(100 cup)-each All $10.00 $20.00 Oct-96
P.A.system/2 microphones All $15.00 $25.00 Oct-96
TVNCR All $25.00 Oct-96
Piano All $25.00 $30.00 Oct-96
Podium All n/c Oct-96
Flags(Calif.&U.S.) All n/c Oct-96
8/16/2007 3
Proposed Recreation Department Fees FY 2007-08
I[ Date of
'ogram/Facility. Classification " Current Fee Proposed Fee. .Last increase "-t Comments
:NIC AREAS
Groups of 20&under $15.00 $25.00 Feb-99 Resident fees
21-50 people $25.00 $35.00 Feb-99 Resident fees
51-100 people $50.00 $75.00 Feb-99 Resident fees
101-200 people $75.00 $100.00 Feb-99 Plus$100 damage deposit-Resident fee
Groups of 20&under $25.00 $40.00 Mar-02 Non-resident fees
21-50 people $35.00 $50.00 Mar-02 Non-resident fees
51-100 people $60.00 $85.00 Mar-02 Non-resident fees
101-200 people $85.00 $125.00 Mar-02 Plus$100 damage deposit-Non-resident fee
GROUP PICNIC AREAS
Alicia Park 1-100 people $75.00 $100.00 Feb-99 Resident fees
Alicia Park 101-200 people $100.00 $125.00 Feb-99 Plus$100 damage deposit-Resident Fees
Alicia Park 201-300 people $125.00 $150.00 Feb-99 Plus$100 damage deposit-Resident Fees
Alicia Park 301 or more $150.00 $200.00 Feb-99 Plus$100 damage deposit-Resident Fees
Alicia Park 1-100 people $125.00 $150.00 Mar-02 Non-resident Fees
Alicia Park 101-200 people $150.00 $175.00 Mar-02 Plus$100 damage deposit-Non-resident Fees
Alicia Park 201-300 people $175.00 $200.00 Mar-02 Plus$100 damage deposit-Non-resident Fees
Alicia Park 301 or more $200.00 $250.00 Mar-02 Plus$100 damage deposit-Non-resident Fees
$59,00 - Feb 0 Resident Fees
$7x.00
$4A9410
Benicia Park 1 100 people $ 00:00 Mar 02 Nen-resident-Fees
_ 8.8 1-_.- X125:80
$450-OO
-DARK RESERVATIONS
wth Day Camps $15.00 $25.00 Feb-99
TENNIS COURTS Private rentals $25.00 Feb-99 Per court/per day
SPECIAL EVENT USES
Community Center grass $55.00 $60.00
Park areas other than picnics $55.00 $60.00 Feb-99 For special events,i.e.,weddings,etc.
Refund/Change Processing Charge $10.00
8/16/2007 4
Proposed Recreation Department Fees FY 2007-08
Rate of
�rogratn/Facility Classification Current Fee Proposed Fee Last Increase Comments
LLINAN SPORTS&FITNESS CENTER
.4EMBERSHIPS
Individual Adult 1 Month $35.00 2001 Ages 19-59
Individual Adult 3 Month $85.00 2001
Individual Adult Annual $255.00 2001
Senior/Disabled 3 Month $35.00 2001 Ages 60+
Senior/Disabled Annual $105.00 2001
Teen 1 Month $20.00 2001 Ages 15-18
Teen 3 Month $45.00 2001
Teen Annual $135.00 2001
Youth n/a 2001 Agues 14&Under
Family 1 Month $55.00 2001 Up to 6 members
Family 3 Month $140.00 2001
Family Annual $375.00 2001
Non-Resident Fee $5.00 2001
Membership Card Fee $2.00 2001
Membership Hold Fee $10.00 2001
OPEN GYM
Adult n/a 2001
Teens-9th Grade&Below $2.00 2003 Must present valid school ID
Teens-10th Grade&Above $2.00 2003 Must present valid school ID
Youth-14 and under $2.00 2003
FITNESS CENTER DROP-IN $6.00 2000 16 years and over
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Lock Rental $0.50 1995
Racquet or Ball Rental $0.50 1995
Monthly Locker Rental $7.00 1995
._Childcare,per child/per hour $1.50 1995
sident Card Fee $15.00 2003
ROOM RENTALS
Main Gym-Hourly $60.00 2000 3 hour minimum
Activity Room-Hourly $20.00 2000
Childcare Room-Hourly $15.00 2000
YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES
Main Gym Rental-Hourly $18.00 2003
MSMS Gymnasium $18.00 2003
RECREATION DEPARTMENT SOFTBALL TEAMS-PRACTICE FIELD RESERVATIONS
Light fee-hourly $20.00 2003
Permit fee-hourly $10.00 2003
ADULT SOCCER TEAMS-FIELD RESERVATIONS
Light fee-hourly $20.00 2003
Permit fee $10.00 2003
FIELD RENTAL FOR GROUPS NOT CHARGING FEES
Up to 6 p.m. $75.00 2003 Per park per day
Uses after 6 p.m. $100.00 2003 Per park per day
ASA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS
Booking Fee $100.00 2003 Applies to all tournaments(non-refundable)
Field Use Fee $100.00 2003 Per field per day
8/16/2007 5
Proposed Recreation Department Fees FY 2007-08
Date of
"rogramIFacility Classification Current Fee Proposed Fee Last Increase Comments
VIMMING POOL FEES
IENERAL ADMISSION
5 and Under Non-Swimmer Free Accompanied by an adult
Adult $4.00 2000 Ages 18 through 59
Youth $3.00 2000 Ages 6 through 17
Senior Citizens $3.00 2000 Age 60 and older
Disabled $3,00 2000
Lap Swim $4.00 2000
Family Night $7.00 2000 Per family-limit of 6
Last Hour of Public Swim 1/2 price
FAMILY SWIM PASSES
Spring $190.00 2002 Based on$1.90/day
Summer $190.00 2002 Based on$1.90/day
INDIVIDUAL SEASON PASSES
Spring $95.00 2002 Based on$1.00/day
Summer $95.00 2002 Based on$1.00/day
Fall n/a 2002 Based on$1.00/day
Winter n/a 2002 Based on$1.00/day
INDIVIDUAL SEASON PASSES
SENIOR/DISABLED
Spring $45.00 2002 Based on$.60/day
Summer $45.00 2002 Based on$.60/day
Fall n/a 2002 Based on$.60/day
Winter n/a 2002 Based on$.60/day
RESIDENTIAL DAY CARE
Summer Season Pass $250.00 2003 Up to 12 children plus supervisors(up from 6)
'SCOUNT SWIM PASSES
ldult $30.00 2001 10 swims
Youth $20.00 2001 10 swims
Senior/Disabled $20.00 2001 10 swims
SWIM SCHOOL
First Two Swimmers(ea.) $40.00 $42.00 2000 2 week session
Additional Swimmers $36.00 $38.00 2000 2 week session
First 2 swimmers w/Family Pass $35.00 $37.00 2000 2 week session
Additional swimmers/pass $31.00 $33.00 2000 2 week session
Non-residents(additional) $7.00 2000
PRIVATE LESSONS
1 Student/1 Lesson $25.00 2001 1/2 hour lesson
2 Students/1 Lesson $30.00 2001 1/2 hour lesson
1 Student/5 Lessons $100.00 2001
2 Students/5 Lessons $120.00 2001
POOL RENTAL RATES
1-25 Persons $70.00 $80.00 2003 Per hour w/staff
26-50 $80.00 $95.00 2003 Per hour w/staff
51-100 $90.00 $110.00 2003 Perhourw/staff
101-150 $100.00 $120.00 2003 Perhourw/staff
150+ $110.00 $130.00 2003 Per hour w/staff
8/16/2007 6
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From: Guy Miller, Recreation Services Manager
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To: Parks & Recreation Commission
Date: August 20, 2007 GALiFoRNo'
Subject: Recreation Monthly Highlights
ADMINISTRATION
• The Community Center ADA upgrade project is going smoothly. Temporary
restrooms are in place and work on the new restrooms is moving along quickly.
The public has been tolerant of the construction and there are no problems to date.
• Our Old & New Market was held in June and was a big success. Several hundred
people visited the Community Center to shop for crafts and flea market items.
There were over 60 vendors and nearly all said it was a great event. Because of its
success we will be planning it as a regular summer event. All proceeds benefited
the Senior Center.
EVENTS & PROGRAMS
• Community Garden: Approximately 100 pounds of fresh vegetables were
donated to St. Vincent de Paul and the Redwood Gospel Mission from May
through July. These veggies are grown in the"Food for the Hungry" plots,plus
items were also donated by individual gardeners.
• Outdoor Movie: On June 15 the back lawn of the Community Center complex
was transformed into a giant movie theater, with jumpies, face painting, coloring
contests, and freshly popped popcorn. We saw about 150 participants of all ages
come out to enjoy the fun before settling down to watch"Happy Feet." This
successful collaboration with Party Jump will continue with an August 17th
screening of"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire."
• Summer Camps: We have four camps: Burton Bunch, Experience!, All Around
the Town, and Teen Camp. Enrollment has been steady in most camps,but we
did have to cancel the first few weeks of Teen Camp due to a lack of enrollment.
Experience! Camp at Ladybug Park features a new format with local
professionals being invited to share their talents with the campers during theme
weeks. We invited Harvey Bell with the United States Tennis Association for
tennis week: Mr. Schafer, 4th Degree Black Belt with the American Taekwondo
Association for Ninja week; Natasha Burke, nutritionist and cooking instructor for
our Food for Fuel week; and Lynette Lofgren, photography instructor for
Photography and Scrapbooking week. We also utilized our own life guarding
staff to assist with Pirate's Life week. Pirate's Life proved to be our most popular
week so far, and we had maximum enrollment at 35 campers.
• Personal Sustainability Fair: The Recreation Department was invited to be a
part of Wal Mart's Personal Sustainability Fair on Friday, July 13, which was
open to the public. Several organizations and businesses with a
healthlgreen/recreation basis were invited to publicize their products.
Representatives included ZAP cars and scooters, Kaiser Permanente, University
of Sports, and more.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
• On the Road Again with Martha in June, took 19 folks to Cline Winery and
Mission Museum. Profit...$138.00. In July, 17 seniors visited the Lyon Therapy
for Animals Ranch in Sonoma. In my report on the trip, Martha informed me that
this was the most incredible, informative and heartwarming trip they had ever
made. Profit...$117.00
• We had two Indian Casino trips June Profit.... $232.76 July Profit...$195.52
• The Center has partnered with Travel with Friends. Travel with Friends owns a
bus that can transport up to 55 people. We have planned trips during the year to
appeal to younger adults in our community, as well as our seniors. In June we
had a tour of the famous sights of San Francisco. Our participants were picked up
in Rohnert Park and upon arriving in S.F. a guide for the tour joined the group for
the day. A fun time was had by all! Profit...$306.00
• In July we took 52 folks on a Reno Overnighter. We visited Boomtown, spent the
night at the Silver Legacy, and next day went to the Nuggett in Sparks. We had a
great group traveling with us. There were lots of laughs on the way up and even
on the way back, even though we didn't have a lot of winners. (FYI...we had
folks joining us for the first time,having found out about this trip from the
Activity Guide). Profit...$588.00
SPORTS & FITNESS CENTER
• The Sports Center was host to a mixed martial arts tournament in June.
Approximately 400 were in attendance. This event will be held again later this
year.