Discussion and possible directions to staff on any and all matters regarding modifications to the current Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule.  (Lizandro Galaviz, Director of Parks and Recreation)

The Parks & Recreation staff has been reviewing the current fee schedule found on Resolution No. 770. This resolution was passed and adopted on December 19, 2007, and has various fees listed for the Joe Orduno Park Gym, Cesar Chavez Cultural Center, municipal pool, park ramadas, event tents, booth rentals for special events, and athletic fields. After reviewing the current fees, staff would like to propose some fee modifications as well as incorporate new areas that can be reserved by the community. 

Over the last couple of years, the Parks & Recreation facilities and city parks have grown in popularity and demand. Due to this demand, staff has had to make many modifications to beautify our parks as well as our facilities. Staff would like to include in the fee schedule the tennis courts and artificial turf field located within the Joe Orduno Park. These two (2) locations are in high demand during the school season and summer season. Staff would also like to increase the current reservation fees for the Cesar Chavez Cultural Center, gym, youth center, sports fields, and event booth rentals. With the facilities & parks being in high demand from both the community and non-profit organizations, fees have to be updated to cover maintenance & upgrade expenses. 

Staff would like to seek the direction and/or recommendation from Mayor & City Council in regard to the fee modifications.