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Council approves fees and booking policies for new recreation centers and Cypress Plaza amid affordability concerns
Summary
The council approved a fee schedule and reservation policy for two new recreation centers and Cypress Plaza, authorizing private‑rental rates while confirming general access and memberships will remain free; several residents urged lower private‑rental fees and greater community input.
Leslie Andrews, director of Parks & Recreation, presented proposed fees and operational policies for Cypress Plaza and two new recreation centers, including pavilion rental rates ($250 half‑day, $500 full day per pavilion), a $750 full‑day rate for both pavilions, and private‑rental room rates at the new recreation centers. Andrews emphasized that memberships and general access will remain free and that private reservations are intended to recover a portion of operating costs. She announced ribbon‑cutting dates (April 22 for the recreation centers; May 28 for Cypress Plaza) and said reservations for private rentals may be taken immediately with events allowed beginning June 1.
During the public hearing multiple residents, including Riley Rodriguez and Tammy Fogel, urged lower rates and more outreach to low‑income users and nonprofits. Andrews said the city will provide free programming and that exclusive private use is limited to paid reservations; she also described tracking options for usage reports. The council voted to adopt the fee schedule as presented.
