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Ms. Dennis asked if other cities had clubs. <br /> <br />Mr. Wenstrand said they did though not necessarily through United States Water Polo. <br /> <br />Ms. Ayala asked what equipment was needed. <br /> <br /> Mr. Wenstrand said they needed balls, net goals, and protective caps; the athletes provide <br />their own swimsuits. He has supplied some balls and also uses balls from the Th-Valley <br />Masters. They are using the City's goals, but those are not in good condition. He wanted to add <br />a second pair of goals so they can operate more than one practice at a time. He explained that <br />the caps are good for several years, but the balls tend to age and need to be replaced after about <br />two years. <br /> <br /> Mr. Campbell asked if the fund request was strictly for equipment or for operating <br />expenses, such as pool rental? <br /> <br /> Mr. Wenstrand said it was just for equipment (two goals and one game clock). The caps <br />and balls are less expensive and can be acquired as fees are received from players. <br /> <br /> Pat Sangiacomo, 2720 Sanderling Way, indicated he is donating his CPA services to the <br />club to help them obtain their 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. His son is very interested in water polo. <br />He indicated soccer started with a small group of kids. This organization is asking for a little <br />seed money. The children of this community are very interested in sports and this is another <br />outlet for them. A quasi-Board of Directors has been formed and they have started fund raising <br />activities. He encouraged Council to support this program. Pleasanton has always been on the <br />cutting edge and he felt this was a great opportunity. He praised Colin Wenstrand and believed <br />this organization was a great asset for the community. <br /> <br /> Mark Avon, 1992 Martin Avenue, said he and others have been interested in starting a <br />water polo group for the last eleven years and it is finally happening. He also praised Mr. <br />Wenstrand and asked Council to provide seed money. He said with regard to the concern that <br />there is not an established Board of Directors, he felt Council could award the grant with the <br />condition that a Board be formed. He is volunteering his time for the program as unofficial team <br />doctor. There is a potential to have a great program in the City and he asked for support. <br /> <br /> Steve Brozosky, 1700 Vineyard Avenue, indicated he is one of the volunteer parents at <br />Vintage Hills Elementary School and works with the robotics program. They are expanding the <br />program to include more students. He said it is amazing what the kids can do at the elementary <br />level after only a little instruction. He referred to the concern that the fund is going to only one <br />school and indicated that has been done in the past. As in City Recreation programs, there is a <br />limit to the number who can sign up for a class. Vintage Hills has many students who want to <br />participate in the program and there is no room to add students from other schools. He indicated <br />that the volunteers are learning how to run this program and that knowledge can be shared with <br />other schools and the Parks and Community Services Department. They have participated in <br />science fairs, demonstrated at other schools and are planning an inter-school competition next <br /> <br />Pleasanton City Council <br />Special Meeting Minutes <br /> <br />7 07/09/02 <br /> <br /> <br />