Alameda Youth Sports Coalition Candidates Forum

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ALAMEDA SPORTS COALITION

Press Release

Contact: Griff Neal

Phone: (510)-337-2700

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

8 A.M. PDT, October 14, 2010

ALAMEDA SPORTS COALITION CANDIDATES NIGHT RESULTS

Alameda Sports Coalition held a candidate night on October

12, 2010 from 6:30 8:30 p.m. at the Bayport Community

Recreation Center. Four mayor candidates and six city council

candidates attended to field questions from students and

parents. The event was well attended by the public.

Mayor candidates included Doug DeHaan, Marie Gilmore,

Frank Matarrese and Tony Daysog. In addition, council


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The President of Alameda Youth Sports Coalition, Griff

Neal, moderated the event. The questions and answer session was

lively and recorded on video for those who could not attend.

The coalition plans to publish these on the internet as soon as

possible.

Prior to the event, a financial summary of Recreation and

Parks Dept budget was provided to all candidates. In addition,

the coalition collected statements from candidates. Finally, a

brief questionnaire surveyed candidate positions on the issues,

including some who were unable to attend the event. (attached)

The Alameda Youth Sports Coalition thanks all of the

candidates for their willingness to participate and share their

views on youth sports. They also recognize the thousands of

members who participate and the parents and volunteers who

contribute daily to operate youth sports activities in Alameda.


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About Alameda Youth Sports Coalition.

Alameda Youth Sports Coalition is a group of parents and

representatives from a wide variety of youth sports programs

that include: baseball, basketball, softball, soccer,

swimming, football, golf, lacrosse, skate boarding, cycling,

water polo and other sports. These groups represent the

children that participate in Alameda sports with more than

5,000 members across the various organizations.

The mission of the Alameda Sports Coalition is to maximize

opportunity for Alameda youth to play sports activities:

Represent Alameda Youth Sports organizations andadvocate for Alameda Youth Sports with the City of

Alameda and AUSD

Outreach to business in support of Alameda Youth

Sports

Provide a sounding board for issues and concerns


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Alameda Youth Sports Coalition

Council Candidate Statements (in order received by AYSC)

Please write a brief statement for our audience. Address your view on the role of Youth Sports inAlameda, personal involvement, and policy direction on sports fields, facilities and programs.

Jean Sweeney

I wanted to make a few of points.

1. All the promises the Sun Cal made were just pipe dreams. There was never adequate fundingfor those plans and Rec and Parks would never be able to maintain a sports park the size of theone that was in the Sun Cal Plans.

2. Enterprise park is something that could happen in the near future. It is located near Encinal BoatLaunch. It is that triangular parcel that goes all the way to the Hornet. The southern border goes along thewater and the northern border is West Hornet Ave. Starting at the Boat Ramp, there is the Bay Trailalong the water which goes all the way to the carrier Hornet. Other features of Enterprise park is an

active Soccer field, two undeveloped fields,a neglected boat marina, a closed bowling alley, neglectedpicnic facilities, unused tennis court, an unused RV park and a car repair facility on that property. TheCity owns the boat marina.

3. I also wanted to point out that there is a 22 acre park and open space waiting to be planned and thatthey could be very helpful in helping to plan this open serene nature park.

Rob Bonta

I grew up playing sportssoccer, basketball, and baseball. Over time, recreational participation turnedto competitive play. Ultimately, I was recruited to play soccer in college and after four years at the


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Lena Tam

I am seeking re-election to the Alameda City Council to continue providing leadership on tough issues aswe navigate Alameda through difficult times yet maintain our quality of life, including the access andavailability of sports facilities for our youth. I have a proven track record of asking the tough questions atCity Hall on behalf of our taxpayers to insure every hard-earned tax dollar is spent wisely.

Moving forward, my priorities include (1) working with the community to secure adequate funding tosupport our schools, (2) preserving our public safety by maintaining our ambulance service, police andfire staffing; and (3) leveraging every tax dollar to create and preserve jobs through business retentionand recruitment. This will help provide an economic base to fund our schools, our public safety services,our parks, sports programs, housing opportunities and other public amenities.

I have a verifiable voting record of supporting youth sports in Alameda, including leveraging valuablefunds to partner with the schools and non-profits to build new facilities for our youth, such as the MiracleLeague and the Boys & Girls Club. I provide policy direction in bringing good business partners such asPerforce, Peets Coffee & Teas, and VF Outdoor. During the planning of Alameda Point, I encouraged thededication of parks, open space and a sports facility as part of the citys vision. We are examining a rangeof alternatives at Alameda Point and analyzing its corresponding impacts on the community andeconomy, particularly on traffic.

My family has been in Alameda since 1968 and have benefitted from our swimming, track & field and

soccer programs. I would be honored to earn your vote for re-election. Vote Lena Tam.

www.lenatam.com.

Adam Gillett

Youth sports are part of the foundation of most American communities. They are where many social skills

are learned and lifelong friendships are formed. Good sportsmanship, coordination, fair play, and simply

having fun are all valuable lessons we carry with us into adulthood. I grew up in New England, and in

addition to playing sports that many of the kids around here enjoy like little league, tennis, soccer and

lacrosse, I also had the chance to experiment and try different sports like crew, cross-country skiing and

squash.


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Marilyn Ezzy Ashcroft

I am a strong proponent of Youth Sports in Alameda for many reasons. As First Lady Michele Obama has

emphasized, we need to keep kids moving to avoid childhood obesity and a host of related health

problems. Recreation and sports opportunities also help create a healthy community. Youth Sports help

kids build physical and mental abilities, teach cooperation and team-building skills, and contribute to a

positive image and self-esteem.

My daughter, Claire, now a college sophomore, played soccer for 7 years on Steve Bitkers (award -

winning) Silver Cheetahs soccer team. It was a wonderful, positive experience for Claire and our whole

family, in part because Steve is a stellar coach and human being who was a great role model for the girls,

and also because of the camaraderie that developed among the families of the team members.

As a City Councilmember, I would be a strong advocate for Youth Sports in Alameda and would welcome

the involvement and input of the Alameda Youth Sports Coalition in decisions involving sports programs

and facilities.

Beverly Johnson

As your mayor, I have been a steadfast supporter of youth sports programs and the facilities needed tosupport those programs. Personally, I place a very high value on the very positive impact that sports andphysical activity has on not only youth, but every person in our community. I participated in sportsthrough high school as did my son. My daughter is very involved in sports at a highly competitivelevel. During the last eight years the following have been accomplished or planned to create and/orimprove sports facilities that benefit Alameda's youth:

Renovation of Washington, Franklin, McKinley, Littlejohn and Leydecker play areas

Replacement of the Recreation Building in Washington Park

Construction of Bayport Park, athletic filed and community building

Renovation of the Mulit Use Field at Alameda Point


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Jeff Mitchell

In 1933, while advocating for transparency and openness in government, U.S. SupremeCourt Justice Louis D. Brandeis famously commented that "Sunlight was the bestdisinfectant." Fast-forward 77 years later, I couldn't agree more with this famousAmerican jurist. Folks, I am running because its time to break up the culture of secrecyat City Hall and to let the sun shine once again on operations of our local government.I am running, in large part, to fight efforts by some members of our City Council to thwartthe creation of a Sunshine Ordinance and meaningful campaign finance reform forAlameda. We just cannot allow those that would seek to derail these vital efforts besuccessful.

As an award-winning journalist who has covered California government for more thantwo decades, I want you to know that I have the skills and experience to ferret outwrongdoing or just plain wrong-headedness -- the latter of which we have seen a lot ofrecently at City Hall.

When I look at how Alameda has mishandled many of the major issues we haveconfronted in recent years, I've had to cringe. I certainly include the troubles f ine groupslike AYSC have encountered with ARPD staff (we need to require that Dale Lillard meetswith AYSC each and every month in a standing permanent meeting.)

But when you also consider the bungled redevelopment of Alameda Point (we've nowchewed through two sets of developers!) or the multimillion-dollar losses surroundingthe collapse of our city cable TV system or even the recent boneheaded and brazenlyunconstitutional decision to censor our recent Fourth of July Parade and I could stand itno more -- I had to throw my hat in the ring.

I believe sincerely that we can and must do better as a city. Win or lose, I realized that itwas time to step forward and offer my time and commitment to my fellow Alamedans. I

hope youll support me in this journey. For more information, check out my campaignwebsite at: www.mitchell4council.com

I would also be honored to have your vote on Nov. 2. Thanks!


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Tracy Jensen

Im a mother. I want to be on the City Council to continue the work that I have done for 8 yearson the school board. Just as I did, my son attends Alameda public schools. Like me, heparticipates in youth league sports, goes to Alameda Recreation and Parks afterschoolprograms, rides his bike and goes to the park. I want to be on the City Council because I wantto make sure that my son has access to the same schools, public services, and adult mentorsthat prepared me for success in college and graduate school, and for a career helping childrenand seniors.

During 8 years on the school board I have done many things to make Alameda a more livablecommunity. Four years ago we opened the first new school in Alameda in more than 15 yearsRuby Bridges Elementary School. That project that was successful because of the partnershipbetween the City and the School District, and the contributions from the Bayport developer. Imade sure that the school district retained our sports programs during the 2007 budget cuts,because I know how valuable team and individual sports are to youth self-esteem.

Alameda youth sports, Alameda Recreation and Parks facilities, and Alameda open space are

resources that must be protected and expanded. As a City Council member I will work closelywith my school district colleagues to develop policies and laws to support healthy businessesand healthy youth. I will also develop ways to encourage local businesses to support thefamilies in the neighborhoods where they do business.

We have the opportunity to develop Alameda Point in a green and environmentally sound wayand to open up the greenbelt as a beautiful park for community uses. My background in publichealth and public policy provides me with the experience and the connections to move Alamedaforward in these endeavors.

Protecting Alameda kids from bullying, violence, substance abuse, and predatory behavior willcontinue to be my priority if elected to the City Council. Families dont move here just becausethe schools are good they come to Alameda because they feel safe, they feel secure, and


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Mayoral Candidate Statements

Please write a brief statement for our audience. Address your view on the role of Youth Sportsin Alameda, personal involvement, and policy direction on sports fields, facilities and programs.

Doug DeHaan

I commend your groups for coming together for a common cause and forming a united voice to express

your concerns of the destiny of youth program.

The City of Alameda must be directly and continuously involved to ensure that we are totally committed

to the needs of the Alameda sports community. We must find ways to make sure that the scarce

Recreation and Park Department (ARPD) budget (General Fund) is safeguarded from encroachment of

the ever-increasing Public Safety obligations. The ARPD is only seven percent of the General Fund

Budget. ARPD is an excellent means of delivering service to all segments (youth, adults and seniors) of

the community. ARPD must maximize our opportunity to generate additional funding beyond just

increasing fees.

Im a product of youth sports in Alameda, which instills integrity and builds character. My children are

products of youth sports in Alameda, and I am proud to say my grandchildren are now involved in many

areas of youth sports in Alameda. I will work with you to make youth sports bigger and better than ever

in the city. One the rights of passage as an Alameda parent is the role we play in enhancing our

commitment to youth sports programs like: coaching teams, fund raising, events coordinator, team

sponsorships, president of a sport association, etc. My family and I have been deeply involved andcontinue to be involved in all of these aspects.

I was directly involved in formulating the needs and design of the Alameda Point Sports Complex The


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Frank Matarrese


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Tony Daysog

I'm in this race to provide fresh leadership that focuses on getting results through good city andneighborhood planning, focusing first and foremost on getting Alameda Point going as a vibrantnew, mixed-use community. To that end, hiring a developer(s) and keeping them on track toredevelop Alameda Point as a vibrant mixed-use area is critical. We need to work with the privatesector and place Alameda Point onto the tax rolls, so as to reinvest future property taxes and fees to

world-class amenities, such as open space, public access waterfront paths with breathtaking views ofSan Francisco, and multi-sport recreational facilities for youths and all Alamedans. A reasonablenumber of housing is key, as this will generate the most property taxes (relative tocommercial/industrial) to pay for amenities, new landscaping and infrastructure, which also attract

quality industries that provide high-paying, career-track occupationsnot dead-end jobs.

I am an active consumer of recreational facilities in Alameda, especially the tennis courts in town.More importantly, having grown up in Alameda, I know first-hand the benefits of organizedrecreational activities for youths. Perhaps one major policy direction I would have is to make sure toprovide team practice and competition opportunities in the West End of town, and to specificallyencourage teams in the West End of town. While generally kids are able to get to any point in

Alameda to take part in organized sports, from spring softball to all-year soccer, for reasons relatedto socioeconomics, youths living in the West End between Appezzato Way and Pacific/Lincoln may

experience relative greater burdens with respect to accessing these opportunities. Thats why Isupport the Boys Club at Woodstock School.

Another policy direction I will pursue is to make sure Alamedans have priority access to fields forpractice and competition. While it is nice and welcome to accept funding from teams and leaguesfrom outside of Alameda, in the end, we need to take responsibility over our fields. While it is truethat finding the dollars to invest in field upkeep is difficult, my perspective is that we need to moveredevelopment of Alameda Point along so that, with each passing month and year, were comingcloser and closer to the reality of a world-class multi-sport recreational sports complex at Alameda

Point, which will require us to get Alameda Point onto the tax rolls since property taxes and feesgenerated via the private sector developer approach will generate money to achieve this. Simplyrenting out old military facilities as is will never bring us to this reality, since rents are below market(not even enough in the aggregate to keep Alameda Point fire station open).


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Question Tony Daysog Doug DeHaan Marie Gilmore Frank Matarrese

Responded to Candidate Questionnaire Yes Yes Yes Yes

2a Will you set policy to ensure City staff managing Alameda Recreation,

Parks and Golf are supportive and transparent in their dealings with

Alameda Youth Sports organizations?

Yes Yes Yes Yes

2b Will you support increasing the 54 acres of planned recreation at the

base to 100 acres ?

Yes Yes Depends. If we canfigure out a way to fund

it, I will support increasing

the acreage.

Yes. We need to includethis in specific plans.

2c Recreation budget includes $4.5m general fund and user fees &

assessments of $2.1m. Should Alameda: __ maintain funding __

increase funding __ increase fees __ decrease service

Increase funding &

increase fees

Increase funding Maintain These all depend

on revenue.

2d Should Alameda youth sports organizations pay more than the actual

cost of a city service?

Depends No No No

2e What should residents and youth organizations pay in fees for facility

access/use (e.g. rental fee for gym, field or picnic rental, golf green

fee, pool fee, etc.) as compared to visitors ? __ Far Less __ About the

Same __ Far More __ Depends

Depends (one-timeor brief periodic uses,

about the same /

organized use such as

leagues, outsiders pay

more)

Far Less Depends. Residentsand youth organizations

should pay less than

visitors, but I dont know

if it should be far less.

Also, organizations that

are asked to maintain

fields should pay less in

fees than organizations

that do not have such

responsibility.

Far Less

2f The City and the AUSD are both facing fiscal challenges. Do you

support increased cooperation to maximize opportunities for sports

fields and facilities in Alameda ?

Yes Yes Yes. Absolutely! Yes. I initiated thesynthetic field proposal

and I hope to extend it to

other facilities.

Mayoral Candidates


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Question Tony Daysog Doug DeHaan Marie Gilmore Frank Matarrese

Mayoral Candidates

2g Do you support the current 45 hole configuration of the Chuck Corica

golf course ?

Yes Yes Depends. Im goingto leave the configuration

of the course to the

experts. My concern is

that the golf course befiscally sustainable and

that we maintain golf in

Alameda for decades to

come.

Yes. Council direction tocity management is to

come back with a plan

and agreement to deliver

this.

2h Do you support a city adopt a field program which would allow

preferred access or lease of sports fields for non-profit organizations

that help fund field maintenance ?

Depends (support itwithin limits we should

not in effect privatize

public facilities)

No Depends. I think thisis a great idea for

Alameda non-profits, but

this requires more

thought assuming out of

town non-profits choose

to participate.

Depends. As long asresidents get first and full

use.

2i Should the citys policy allow sports entities from outside the city to

outbid an Alameda youth sports organizations for the use of fields

and facilities ?

No No No. This should not beabout money, but about

who serves the greatest

number of Alameda kids.

No

2j Do you support a $20 tax per parcel to raise funds to maintain parks

and sports facilities ?

No Yes Yes. I think we shouldat least explore the idea

to see if it is a viable

option.

I would have to see the

specifics so that voters

know exactly how and

where the funds would be

spent.

2k The City of Alameda acquired land specifically for park use. Shouldcity policy allow sale or swap of that land to a developer ?

No No Depends. I could seeselling off some non

contiguous parts of the

Beltline to fund a new

corporate yard or

firehouse as an example.

No

2l Have you ever taken a campaign contribution of $1,000 or more from

a developer ?

No No No Yes. In past (2002,2006) election campaigns.

* Mayoral Candidate Kenneth Kahn did not respond to the survey.


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Nbr Question Rob Bonta

Marilyn

Ashcroft Lena Tam Adam Gillett Beverly Johnson Jeff Mitchell Tracy Jensen

Received Response Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

2a Will you set policy to ensureCity staff managing Alameda

Recreation, Parks and Golf are

supportive and transparent in

their dealings with Alameda

Youth Sports organizations?

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

2b Will you support increasing the

54 acres of planned recreation

at the base to 100 acres ?

Depends Depends Yes Depends Yes Yes Yes

2c Recreation budget includes

$4.5m general fund and user

fees & assessments of $2.1m.

Should Alameda: __ maintain

funding __ increase funding __

increase fees __ decrease

service

Did Not Answer Depends Increase

Funding

Maintain Maintain and

Increase

funding

Maintain Increase

2d Should Alameda youth sports

organizations pay more than

the actual cost of a city

service?

No No No Depends No No No

City Council Candidates - Summary Answers


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Marilyn



2e What should residents and

youth organizations pay in feesfor facility access/use (e.g.

rental fee for gym, field or

picnic rental, golf green fee,

pool fee, etc.) as compared to

visitors ? __ Far Less __ About

the Same __ Far More __

Depends

Far Less Depends Far Less Depends Far Less Aboutthesame Far Less.

2f The City and the AUSD are

both facing fiscal challenges.Do you support increased

cooperation to maximize

opportunities for sports fields

and facilities in Alameda ?

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

2g Do you support the current 45

hole configuration of the

Chuck Corica golf course ?

Yes Defer to the

Golf

Commission

Depends Yes Depends Yes Yes

2h Do you support a city adopt afield program which would

allow preferred access or lease

of sports fields for non-profit

organizations that help fund

field maintenance ?

Yes Depends Yes Yes No Yes Yes


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Marilyn



2i Should the citys policy allow

sports entities from outsidethe city to outbid an Alameda

youth sports organizations for

the use of fields and facilities ?

No No No Depends No No No

2j Do you support a $20 tax per

parcel to raise funds to

maintain parks and sports

facilities ?

Depends Depends Yes No Depends Yes Yes

2k The City of Alameda acquiredland specifically for park use.

Should city policy allow sale or

swap of that land to a

developer ?

No Depends No No No Depends No

2l Have you ever taken a

campaign contribution of

$1,000 or more from a

developer ?

No No No No Yes No No


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Marilyn


Received Response Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

2a Will you set policy to ensure

City staff managing Alameda

Recreation, Parks and Golf are

supportive and transparent in

their dealings with Alameda

Youth Sports organizations?

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes. Naturally. Yes

City Council Candidate Answers with Comments


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Marilyn



2b Will you support increasing the

54 acres of planned recreationat the base to 100 acres ?

Depends. I

support maximizingthe number of acres

for planned recreation

at the base, although

the

total acres for planned

recreation may be

more or less than 100

depending on the

overall

community vision and

plan for Alameda

Point.

I would need more

information to answerthis question.

Yes Depends. The

former NAS offerswonderful

opportunities to

expand athletic

opportunities for

Alameda's youth,

especially a chance to

install a badly needed

artificial turf field.

However, there are

many concerns about

development at

Alameda Point that

have to be balanced

with this desire,

including natural

habitats, hazardous

waste, and access

issues. Furthermore,

there is also the

concern of how to

finance such facilities.

If a plan can be put

together that will

address all of this, I

would be at the

forefront, leading the

charge to make it

happen!

Yes. I wouldsupport

greater than 100acres. I believe that

110 to 120 acres will

be needed.

Yes - if not more. Yes


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Marilyn



2c Recreation budget includes

$4.5m general fund and userfees & assessments of $2.1m.

Should Alameda: __ maintain

funding __ increase funding __

increase fees __ decrease

service

Did Not Answer.

I will support acombination of

funding and fees to

ensure a thriving

sports and recreation

program.

I would need more


Increase

Funding

Maintain Maintain and Increase

funding. Mypreference would be

to increase funding.

Iwouldstrivetomaint

ainifnotIncreasefunding.

Increase

2d Should Alameda youth sports

organizations pay more than

the actual cost of a city

service?

No No No Depends. I thinkthat SYOs should pay

the fair value of the

service they receive. If

they are reserving a

whole field or facility

so that no one else

can use it, they should

pay for the time it is

unavailable to anyone

else like any other

organization. That is

not technically the

cost of the service to

the city, because it

includes salaries,

utilities, and other

factors which factor

into the price paid.

No. Absolutely not. No No


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Marilyn



2e What should residents and

youth organizations pay in feesfor facility access/use (e.g.

rental fee for gym, field or

picnic rental, golf green fee,

pool fee, etc.) as compared to

visitors ? __ Far Less __ About

the Same __ Far More __

Depends

Far Less I would need more


Far Less Depends. Far less

is not the correctterminology. I think

local residents should

pay less than visitors

and non-Alamedans,

but if they were to pay

"far less," I would be

concerned that

facilities would not

receive the level of

funding they need.

Far Less. The fees

should be as low aspossible.

Aboutthesameifnotl

esswherepossible.

Far Less. And fees

should be regulatedby the Council.

2f The City and the AUSD are

both facing fiscal challenges.Do you support increased

cooperation to maximize

opportunities for sports fields

and facilities in Alameda ?

Yes Yes. Absolutely ! Yes Yes Yes. During my

tenure as mayor, Ihave sucessfully lead

the effort to

strengthen our

relationship and

cooperation with the

school district and to

plan and implement

joint projects.

Yes.Ofcourse. Yes

2g Do you support the current 45

hole configuration of the Chuck

Corica golf course ?

Yes I would defer to theGolf Commission and

community members

who are involved withthe golf course and

the Alameda Junior

Golf program to

determine the

appropriate

configuration.

Depends Whilemaintaining 45holes,

improvement can be

made to improve pace

of play.

Yes (Depends) Yes,Provided it is

economically

sustainable.

Yes. Yes


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Marilyn



2h Do you support a city adopt a

field program which would

allow preferred access or lease

of sports fields for non-profit

organizations that help fund

field maintenance ?

Yes. I support a city

adopt a fieldprogram as long as

the nonprofit

organizations are

local.

Possibly, but again, I

would need moreinformation to

answer this question.

Yes Yes No. Yes. Yes

2i Should the citys policy allow

sports entities from outside

the city to outbid an Alameda

youth sports organizations forthe use of fields and facilities ?

No No, there should be apriority for use by

local teams and clubs

No Depends. I thinkCity based SYOs

should have

scheduling preference

even if they bid lessthan outside-Alameda

entities, but that other

entities should have

access to fields and

facilities when they

are otherwise unused.

No. No No


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Marilyn



2j Do you support a $20 tax per

parcel to raise funds tomaintain parks and sports

facilities ?

Depends. I

generally view parceltaxes as a funding

source of last resort,

and would prefer our

parks and sports

facilities be

adequately

maintained through

responsible fiscal

management. If a

modest parcel tax is

ultimately necessary

to ensure our parks

and sports facilitiesare adequately

maintained, I would

support it.

I would need more


Yes No. Unfortunately,

$20 is a lot of moneyto some families right

now, whereas it's a

pittance to others. To

make it mandatory is

unfair to Alameda's

poorest residents,

who need the support

the most. A suggested

donation based on a

percentage of income,

or on parcel size or

property tax would be

a way that peoplecould contribute

voluntarily and feel

better about getting

involved and more

connected to Alameda

Youth Sports

That would need to

be approved by thevoters. I would be

willing to work with a

group organized to

explore that issue.

Yes.And,Iwouldbe

happytohelpleadandorganizethecampai

gn.

Yes

2k The City of Alameda acquired

land specifically for park use.

Should city policy allow sale or

swap of that land to a

developer ?

No I would need moreinformation to answer

this question.

No No No. That is not apolicy issue. It

iscoveredby our

charter.

Depends-itmightresultinmor

eacreageforsportsfa

cilties.

No


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Marilyn



2l Have you ever taken a

campaign contribution of$1,000 or more from a

developer ?

No No No No Yes. I have received

contributions frommany local business

and some developers.

I have a12 year

history of always

putting the best

interest of Alameda

first.

No No


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FY10-11 Rec & Parks Budget Summary

Costs General Fund

Fees, Rentals &

Assessments

FY 10-11 Budget

Costs FTEs

Administration 1,080,100$ 1,080,100$ 3.6 24% Rec Gen'l Fund

Youth 292,980$ 292,980$ 0.55

Teen 129,370$ 129,370$ 0.45Special Population 23,400$ 23,400$ 0

Aquatics 112,320$ 112,320$ 0

Park Maintenance 1,930,550$ 1,930,550$ 10.5

Hardball Field (College) 112,660$ 112,660$ 1 w/ Peralta College

Swim Centers 153,550$ 153,550$ 1 w/ AUSD

Mastick Senior Center 641,590$ 641,590$ 4 185 volunteers

Athletic Trust Fund (ATF) Sports 396,570$ 396,570$ 1 program user fees

Athletic Trust Fund Youth/Teen 831,510$ 831,510$ 1.6 program user fees

Athletic Trust Fund Classes 667,110$ 667,110$ 1.6 program user fees

Athletic Trust Fund Mastick 4,700$ 4,700$Athletic Trust Fund Parks (Meyers House & Museum) 18,230$ 18,230$ Meyer's Trust

Chuck Corica Golf 3,754,655$ 3,754,655$ 0.2

Marina Cove Park 53,310$ 53,310$ 0.5 assessment district

Bayport Park 137,990$ 137,990$ 1 assessment district

Youth Collaborative 35,000$ 35,000$

4,476,520$ 5,899,075$ 10,375,595$ 27

43% 57%

Chuck Corica Golf Summary Revenue Costs Transfers Net to Golf Enterprise Fund

4,051,770$Contractual Services 2,629,270$

Debt Service 152,120$

Gross Profit 1,270,380$

Less Transfers to City Funds (Fixed Charges) 931,045$

Less 20% of Rec & Parks Director 42,220$

973,265$

http://www.ci.alameda.ca.us/finance/pdf/10-11_budget_5_dept_program_budgets.pdf

http://www.ci.alameda.ca.us/finance/pdf/10-11_budget_4_financial_summaries.pdf

297,115$

Sources of Funds
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Alameda Recreation and Parks Administration Budget

The Recreation and Parks budget for administration increased 60% in two years. Why ?

FY 08-09 Actual FY 09-10 Projected FY 10-11 Budget

$675,701 $863,105 $1,080,100

Annual Increase $187,404 $216,995

28% 25%

Two Year Increase $404,399 60%

http://www.ci.alameda.ca.us/finance/pdf/10-11_budget_4_financial_summaries.pdf
http://www.ci.alameda.ca.us/finance/pdf/10-11_budget_4_financial_summaries.pdfhttp://www.ci.alameda.ca.us/finance/pdf/10-11_budget_4_financial_summaries.pdf

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Alameda Youth Sports Coalition Candidates Forum