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Fiscal Year 2026-27 Co-Sponsorship Renewals (Erin O’Brien, Business Program Manager)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission, by motion, approve the co-sponsorship renewal agreement for the 2026-27 fiscal year for the San Mateo County Athletic Club South San Francisco Chapter.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City has an established set of guidelines to regulate the use of City facilities by community groups. To qualify for reduced-cost use of parks amenities and facilities, groups must comply with the City’s Co-Sponsorship Agreement.
As the Commission is aware, co-sponsored groups are those organizations that are recreational in nature, bring people of like interests together, and provide opportunities for social exchange and development. Benefits of co-sponsorship include modest staff support, shared promotional materials, the ability to participate in Department events, and reduced cost of facility usage as available. Each group is required to have a membership and governing board consisting of no less than 51% South San Francisco residents.
To maintain the privileges associated with co-sponsored status, groups are required to submit an annual report which includes program, membership, and financial information based on the 2025 Calendar Year. Staff review the reports and prepare a summary and recommendation for the Parks and Recreation Commission.
CO-SPONSORED GROUP SUMMARIES
1. San Mateo County Athletic Club South San Francisco Chapter
President: Brian Mansell
Secretary: Patty Gomez
Membership: 228 (61% South San Francisco residents)
Activities: The South San Francisco Chapter of the San Mateo County Athletic Club promotes affordable, accessible, and quality sports and recreational services to youth through competitive soccer play. The San Mateo County Athletic Club South San Francisco Chapter boards and teams are made up of a majority of South San Francisco residents, keeping with the Department’s 51% resident requirement for co-sponsorship status. The club’s league runs through both the spring and fall seasons and consists of weekly practices and 5-6 games. Games, practices, and tournaments are hosted at Orange Memorial Park throughout the year. Membership dues are $1,500 per year. Board meetings are held every other month consisting of February, April, June, August, October, and December.
Beginning Balance: $ 4,323.16
Revenue: $ 638,448.38
Disbursements: $ 634,268.15
Ending Balance: $ 8,503.39
CONCLUSION
Staff have reviewed the co-sponsorship applications and find that the following group qualifies for renewal: San Mateo County Athletic Club South San Francisco Chapter. Groups approved by the Commission will be required to sign a contract with the City to officially maintain co-sponsorship status for the year.
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS
Attachment 1: San Mateo County Athletic Club South San Francisco Chapter Annual Co-Sponsor Renewal Packet