PREPARED BY: JEAN CLARK DATE OF MEETING: 12/18/2023
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CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF FEES FOR USE OF THE RUMRILL SPORTS PARK KIOSK, AND A TWO-THIRDS (2/3) REDUCED FEE AT RUMRILL SPORTS PARK FOR FIELDS 1 AND 2 FOR THE SAN PABLO UNITED YOUTH SOCCER CLUB FOR THE 2024 WINTER/SPRING SEASON
CEQA: The proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
FY 2023-25 City Council Priority Work Plan Compliance Statement
Expand safe, family friendly park space is an adopted priority item under the FY 2023-25 City Council Priority Workplan, effective May 1, 2023.
BACKGROUND
On November 14, 2023 Rafael Torres, President of San Pablo United Youth Soccer Club (SPUYSC), submitted a letter to the City of San Pablo requesting the waiver of fees for Rumrill Sports Park for the following dates:
* Rumrill Sports Park Kiosk and Fields 1, 2 and 3, January 3, 2024 - June 30, 2024
o Mondays, Wednesdays 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
o Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
o Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
o Excludes City Holidays/Closure Dates
Under existing City policies, the Rumrill Kiosk is eligible for a fee waiver, and Rumrill Fields 1 and 2 are eligible for a two-thirds reduced fee but not a complete waiver. Light fees, damage deposit, and hourly base rate rental fees for Rumrill Field 3, however, are not eligible for a fee waiver or reduction.
SPUYSC is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to the youth and families in the City of San Pablo and surrounding communities and provides approximately 200 boys and girls ages 3 to 18 years the opportunity to play soccer. Through the sport of soccer, the SPUYSC has been able to increase healthy activity for participants in an outdoor environment and promote sportsmanship, leadership, and teambuilding skills.
The SPUYSC enjoys offering soccer programs in the San Pablo community and pr...
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