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8. B. - Page 2 by YMCA executives to visit the Morgan Hill "Centennial Center" — a joint use and co- operated community center and pool complex between the City of Morgan Hill and the YMCA. We found that it is a model that provides a tremendous asset for its residents while also providing long term sustainability and fiscal excellence. Since that visit, the City Manager and PRCS Director have held follow up meetings including the participation in a full day retreat with YMCA executives to identify common interests and outcomes. We concluded that a good approach to improving facilities, perpetuating our common missions, and providing high quality services while reducing operating costs for both entities, would be to explore the possibility of creating a multi-use facility in conjunction with the renovation of the VMSC. The idea of a joint-use facility that is financially and operationally shared is an innovative and an adaptive response to the financial challenges that are upon both organizations. The partnership opportunity between the YMCA and the City of Redwood City, coupled with the "Our Community Deserves Better" philosophy, would minimize the ongoing operating costs to Redwood City; provide affordable access to local residents; effectively leverage the strengths of the City and the YMCA to reach the best outcome; and involve community partner organizations. Our collective vision of a new facility would include a vibrant and inviting Senior Center (as defined in the 2010 Senior Center Scoping Study), two or more swimming pools, a gymnasium, and a full YMCA facility. The advantages of partnering on such a project would be: • New, high quality senior center and senior programs • Expanded opportunities for the public to be engaged in healthy living and activities • A place for recreation, health and learning • Strengthen the community as a desirable place to live, work, play, and visit, thereby contributing to the ongoing economic vitality of Redwood City • Programs provided by both partners to combat the obesity epidemic through the development of healthy lifestyles, strong minds, and fit bodies • A comprehensive center which focuses on youth recreation activities will lower crime and help our youth develop into contributing members of our community. • Recreation experiences help older community members continue and improve their life experiences • A Center that will meet current and future recreational needs of the community • An efficient use of valuable resources • Long term sustainability The next step is to conduct a joint funded market study of residents, current YMCA members, and potential members to determine what type of facility and amenities are needed. We would also like to create a"Partnership Committee" made up of City and YMCA Staff, and representatives from both the City Council and the YMCA Board to develop the scope and delivery of the market study prior to its release.