Committee members discussed a draft fee study provided in part by Arcadia and described efforts to collect comparable fee schedules from nearby cities. Speaker 3 said Arcadia shared a spreadsheet listing fees across its facilities, while outreach to other cities (including Eureka) has been slower and some municipal sites require an event query to reveal rates.

Speaker 6 said the commission should consider increasing some fees to support program budgets and park maintenance and proposed adding specialized packages (weddings, quinceañeras, expos) and clearly defining rentable spaces such as parking or camping areas. "By raising our fees, we can help offset other areas and increase parks and rec as a whole," Speaker 6 said.

Discussion covered practical questions from user groups: pickleball organizers sought clarity on staffing for Tuesday drop‑in sessions and whether previously purchased punch cards remain valid. Staff said reduced budgets have led to limits on staffing for drop‑in programs and suggested a self‑serve check‑in with a drop box and a meeting with the pickleball group to organize passes.

Liability concerns arose: Speaker 5 cautioned that charging for use can alter liability protections under the California Recreational Use Statute and urged the committee to verify insurance and waivers before adding fees for some activities. Speaker 6 said the city and partner organizations should confirm insurance coverage and risk‑management measures.

No formal fee changes were adopted at the meeting. Next steps: the ad hoc member said she would forward Arcadia’s fee schedule and continue outreach to other jurisdictions; staff and commissioners requested additional data on permit fees, revenue codes and potential new offerings so a formal proposal can be drafted for council review.