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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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Alameda Youth Sports Coalition
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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Alameda Youth Sports Coalition
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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Alameda Youth Sports Coalition
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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Alameda Youth Sports Coalition
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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Alameda Youth Sports Coalition
Nbr Question Rob Bonta
Marilyn
Ashcroft Lena Tam Adam Gillett Beverly Johnson Jeff Mitchell Tracy Jensen
City Council Candidates - Summary Answers
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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Alameda Youth Sports Coalition
Nbr Question Rob Bonta
Marilyn
Ashcroft Lena Tam Adam Gillett Beverly Johnson Jeff Mitchell Tracy Jensen
City Council Candidates - Summary Answers
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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Alameda Youth Sports Coalition
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 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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Alameda Youth Sports Coalition
Nbr Question Rob Bonta
Marilyn
Ashcroft Lena Tam Adam Gillett Beverly Johnson Jeff Mitchell Tracy Jensen
City Council Candidate Answers with Comments
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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Alameda Youth Sports Coalition
Nbr Question Rob Bonta
Marilyn
Ashcroft Lena Tam Adam Gillett Beverly Johnson Jeff Mitchell Tracy Jensen
City Council Candidate Answers with Comments
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
information to answerthis question.
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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Alameda Youth Sports Coalition
Nbr Question Rob Bonta
Marilyn
Ashcroft Lena Tam Adam Gillett Beverly Johnson Jeff Mitchell Tracy Jensen
City Council Candidate Answers with Comments
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
information to answerthis question.
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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Alameda Youth Sports Coalition
Nbr Question Rob Bonta
Marilyn
Ashcroft Lena Tam Adam Gillett Beverly Johnson Jeff Mitchell Tracy Jensen
City Council Candidate Answers with Comments
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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Alameda Youth Sports Coalition
Nbr Question Rob Bonta
Marilyn
Ashcroft Lena Tam Adam Gillett Beverly Johnson Jeff Mitchell Tracy Jensen
City Council Candidate Answers with Comments
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
information to answerthis question.
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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Alameda Youth Sports Coalition
Nbr Question Rob Bonta
Marilyn
Ashcroft Lena Tam Adam Gillett Beverly Johnson Jeff Mitchell Tracy Jensen
City Council Candidate Answers with Comments
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