Alameda Swimming Pool Association
Lease Agreement
City Council
October 3, 2023
• Pool facilities located at Franklin and Lincoln Parks • Lease expired 10/6/2021. Alameda Swimming Pool Assn (ASPA) operating month- to-month with continued negotiations since July 2021
• Feb. 15, 2022: Council provided direction to increase equity and public access, ensure lifeguards are required to be Red Cross certified (existing term that was unmet), increase marketing, create access for people who cannot afford membership, continue free Kinderswim lessons, and operational hours that are accessible to everyone. There was an expressed appreciation for ASPA volunteers. • Oct. 4, 2022: Council provided direction in closed session.
Background
Background on ASPA
• Member-based organization with annual fee of approximately $450/year • 400 – 600 members each year
• Sponsors the Gators Swim Team plus variety of programs: lap swim, family swim, swim lessons
• Free Kinderswim and Senior Swim (2x/week) are both open to anyone in the community
• Volunteer-run organization and all members are required to volunteer • Provides benefit as a small, community-based program with other available options available through private clubs and City aquatic programs with many activities serving thousands of people annually.
Lease Agreement
• Terms are approved by the ASPA Board of Directors
• Terms accomplish:
• Improving non-member access
• Increasing transparency in membership application, requirements and complaint procedure • Implement a clear schedule for ensuring lifeguards are Red Cross certified at all times pools are in use • These terms are a significant improvement for the broader Alameda community from existing agreement terms.
• Terms are approved by the ASPA Board of Directors
• Terms accomplish the following:
• Improve non-member access
• Increase transparency in membership application, requirements and complaint procedures
• Implementation schedule to ensure Red Cross certified lifeguards on deck all times pools are in use
• These terms are a significant improvement for the broader Alameda community from existing agreement terms
Lease Agreement - Terms
Term 4 years, 11 months
Rent and Utilities No rent. ASPA reimburses City for all water utility costs.
Facility City approves alterations over $50,000.
ASPA responsible for all maintenance and operations.
Insurance Liability insurance increased to $4M/occurrence Lease Agreement - Terms
Access and Equity 100 vouchers for non-members annually 3 swim sessions annually for Alameda non-profits
Financial
Assistance
City funds $5,000 annually (reimbursement) for financial assistance
Marketing &
Reports
Info on ASPA programs and membership on ARPD
website and Activity Guide and onsite at pools
Annual report to City
Complaint process by email and ARPD website
Lease Agreement - Terms
Kinderswim First come, first serve for members and non-members for at least 120 children annually (offered 2x/year)
Senior Swim Continues twice-weekly, year-round for both members and non-members
Lifeguards
At least one Red-Cross certified lifeguard on deck
whenever the facility is in use.
City funds certification with $10,000 annually for 2 years Next Steps
• Terms are approved by the ASPA Board of Directors
• Terms accomplish:
• Improving non-member access
• Increasing transparency in membership application, requirements and complaint procedure
• Implement a clear schedule for ensuring lifeguards are Red Cross certified at all times pools are in use
• These terms are a significant improvement for the broader Alameda community from existing agreement terms.
• Lease requires four votes for approval
• If not approved, ASPA continues month-to-month on existing agreement terms unless a Council majority approves lease termination
• If lease is terminated, options include:
• Identify another operator – unlikely given condition and constraints of sites • City operates pools – not recommended given site constraints and staff resources focused on designing, constructing and operating City Aquatic Center • Demolish both facilities and conduct public engagement process to determine how park areas should be programmed. Significant funding required and not yet identified to demolish facilities and design, construct any new park improvements Staff Recommendation
• Terms are approved by the ASPA Board of Directors
• Terms accomplish:
• Improving non-member access
• Increasing transparency in membership application, requirements and complaint procedure
• Implement a clear schedule for ensuring lifeguards are Red Cross certified at all times pools are in use
• These terms are a significant improvement for the broader Alameda community from existing agreement terms.
• These agreement terms present a significant improvement for the broader Alameda community in:
• Non-member access
• Increase transparency in membership application and requirements • Implement a clear path forward for ensuring Red Cross certified lifeguards are present at all times when the pools are in use.
• The lease terms are agreed upon by the ASPA Board of Directors and recommended by city staff