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SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE AGENDA for Monday, March 31, 2025 4:30 p.m. Room 110 The Council President reserves the right to add or delete any agenda item prior to Committee Meeting. Health & Recreation 1 Finalize Recommendations Regarding Pool Rules and Fees Carmel Patrick 1  CITY OF SCHENECTADY (518) 382-5195 NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Room 107, City Hall, Jay Street SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK 12305 MEDIA ADVISORY CONTACT: City Council For Immediate Release (518) 382-5195 Wednesday, March 19, 2025 PRESS RELEASE Schenectady City Council to Hold a Special Health & Recreation Committee Meeting WHEN: Monday, March 31, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. WHERE: City Hall, 105 Jay Street, Room 110, Schenectady, New York 12305 DETAILS: Schenectady City Council will hold a special Health & Recreation Committee Meeting to finalize recommendations regarding pool rules and fees. The Council and Committee meetings are broadcast LIVE to: Spectrum CHANNEL 1303, 1302, 1303 Verizon FiOS CHANNEL 36, 37, and 38 You can also view the meeting LIVE at: http://www.openstagemedia.org/ (On the home page, select Government from the play window.) or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MFSmjoh6WMTUga_rhpzag WHO: Schenectady City Council Health & Recreation Committee For more information please contact: Samanta R. Mykoo, City Clerk (518) 382-5195 Ekram J. Phanisnaraine, Deputy City Clerk (518) 382-5089 -30- 2  Pool Rules (Draft for Discussion) * LIFEGUARDS ARE THE AUTHORITIES AT THE POOLS, AND THEIR DIRECTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED ANYONE NOT FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE * Everyone swimming in the pool must wear swimwear. (No one is allowed to swim in their underwear) * Children up to 5 year olds must have an adult in the pool with them. * Children under 3 years old, or not fully potty-trained, must wear a swim diaper with a swimsuit. REGULAR DIAPERS ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR USE IN WATER AND ARE NOT ALLOWED * Children ages 5-10 must have an adult on the pool deck with them. * Schenectady residents: Anyone over 10 years old must have (Schenectady City School District) photo ID. Non-Schenectady residents: Anyone over 10 years old must have photo ID. Waiting Times * There is a 30-minute wait after last sight of lighting/sound of a storm Health Dept Regulations * There is a 60-minute wait to after a biological hazard cleanup Health Dept Regulations Prohibited Items / Behavior * No diving allowed * No running, horseplay, running on pool deck, or foul language * All floatation devices MUST BE US COAST GUARD APPROVED * No toys, masks/fins, or inflatables allowed in the pool * No nose blowing, spitting, urinating, or discharging of fecal matter allowed in the pool * No smoking or vaping in the park * No chewing tobacco or gum in the pool area * No food allowed in the pool area * No alcohol or use of illegall drugs allowed in the park * No glass containtainers in the pool area * No hard coolers (ONLY SMALL, SOFT LUNCH BOX TYPE COOLERS ALLOWED) * No knives, firearms, or weapons of any kind * No animals, except for service animals, are allowed in the pool area. * No loud music or audio systems allowed in the pool area * No pop-ups, except for beach pop-ups for babys and toddlers * All trash must be disposed of properly 3