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Community Services Director Kenny presented an overview of the agenda report for Council consideration and requested approval of staff's recommendation. PUBLIC COMMENT Andy Ramirez, expressed concerns about the non resident fees, and misuse of facility by non residents. Mr. Ramirez supported the community use fees. Rudy Oliva, shared concerns regarding use of the facility by non residents, repair and upkeep of equipment and supported proposed facility fees. Discussion continued with the following points stated and clarified by councilmembers and staff: o Facility use o Appropriate use fees o Fees cover use of showers o Fees be applied to the fee location o Prepaid passes for security and control o Effective date July 1, 2004 the beginning of the Fiscal Year o Implement fees over time with full fee charge by year three o Fees higher for non-residents o Revenue for maintenance on equipment o Tiered rate o Family rate o Discount for regular users o Lower rate for residents 0 20% Senior discount o Identification of non-resident and resident, color coded o Increased park fees for use of Fleming Park and shaded picnic areas in the parks o Fitness Center equipment use fee should be comparable to surrounding fitness centers Motion/second by CM De La Rosa/Zamora to terminate Public Hearing. Unanimous vote City Attorney Martinez clarified that the law states the fees may not exceed the estimated reasonable costs providing the service for which the fee is charged. Extensive discussion concluded with a motion/second by CM De La Rosa/Ramos to approve and adopt Resolution No. R-44-04 with the following changes and additions: (1) increase fee for non-residents for use of Fleming Park ($100) and use of picnic shelters ($40.00); (2) Community Center Pass for local residents to include all fitness services except for the locker fees; (3) the monies raised from these fees, a percentage shall stay in each fee location (i.e. swimming pool charge a percentage of the fee will stay in the swimming pool fund); (4) Fees will be effective on July 1, 2004, to coincide with FY 04/05; and only those fees that can be implemented by July 1, 2004; and those which cannot can be implemented on July 1, 2004 will be implemented in a timely manner; and these fees will not be in excess of the actual administrative cost. Vote on the motion: Unanimous 2004 MAY 18 REG CC/RDA/CUA MEETING - 4 -