CC - Item 6B - Amendment of Parks/Sports Facility Use PolicyROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCI
FROM: JEFF STEWART, INTERIM CITY MANAGER
DATE: APRIL 28, 2009
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT OF PARKISPORTS FACILITY USE POLICY
SUMMARY
At its regular meeting on December 16, 2008, City Council approved a revision of policies and
fees for use of Rosemead Park and Pool, Garvey Park and Pool, and the Jess Gonzalez Sports
Complex. The policies, which took effect January 1, 2009, distinguished between non-profit,
resident, and non-residents users, revised rules and regulations, fee schedules, and
cancellation policy, and outlined maintenance responsibilities for regular users. Mayor Margaret
Clark has requested a review of a portion of the policy out of concern that it may negatively
impact some non-profit groups serving Rosemead youth.
In defining user groups, the policy mandated non-profit groups prove their services are "of
significant direct benefit to the community or a significant portion of its residents and is open to
the public and in compliance with non-discrimination laws." The residency requirement was
established at 60% of participants. This may preclude some non-profit youth sports
organizations from a user fee exemption and limit their access to City facilities. Thus, it is
recommended that this policy be amended to read:
"Non-profit groups must provide verification of current 501(c)(3) status and a participant roster
demonstrating that one in every four participants resides in Rosemead. They must also prove
that their services are of significant direct benefit to the community and are not provided by the
City or other agency currently serving Rosemead youth. Services must be accessible to the
general public and in compliance with non-discrimination laws."
Further, to manage the high volume of use of Rosemead sports facilities, a field allocation
committee will be created in the near future. The committee will be comprised of City staff and
one representative from each non-profit youth sports organization serving the community. The
committee will meet two to four times annually to create a master calendar of field use. Priority
will be given to these organizations with the balance of availability awarded on a first-come-first-
served basis.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that City Council approve the proposed amendment to the Park/Sports
Facility policy.
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: ITEM NUMBER: tOb
City Council Meeting
April 28, 2009
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PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this change in policy could increase the number of fee-exempt uses of sports
facilities and thereby potentially decrease revenues.
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