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RecreationandParkCommission,2005-01-13,1,"MINUTES OF
RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION
ALAMEDA
RECREATION & PARKS
MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2005
1327 Oak St., Alameda, CA 94501
(510)747-7529
DATE:
Thursday, January 13, 2005
TIME:
7:00 p.m.
PLACE:
City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Ave., Third Floor, Room 360
Alameda, CA 94501
1.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Chair Jay Ingram, Vice Chair Jo Kahuanui, Commissioners Christine
Johnson, Georg Oliver, and Bruce Reeves
Staff:
Dale Lillard, Recreation Services Manager (RSM)
Patrick Russi, Recreation Supervisor (RS)
Absent:
Suzanne Ota, Recreation & Parks Director
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve Minutes of November 4, 2004 Recreation and Park Commission Meeting.
M/S/C
REEVES/KAHUANUI
(approved)
""That the Minutes of November 4, 2004 be approved."" ""
In Favor (5) - Ingram, Kahuanui, Johnson, Oliver, Reeves
Absent (0) -
3.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA
(Any person may address the Commission in regard to any matter over which the
Commission has jurisdiction or of which it may take cognizance that is not on the agenda.)
Pat Colburn, Alameda Arts Center President, discussed with the Commission their request
to amend the Public Art Ordinance (2892) and encourage developers to provide aid to the
established arts venues in Alameda. They will be taking their request to the Public Art
Advisory Committee (PAAC). Depending on the decision of the PAAC, this item may
come forward to the Recreation and Park Commission. RSM Lillard stated that staff is
waiting for a legal interpretation from the City Attorney's Office. In the meantime, this
request will go before the PAAC the week of January 17.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from Pat Colburn, Alameda Arts Center President, requesting an amendment
to Ordinance 2892 and encourage developers to provide aid to the established arts
venues in Alameda.
5.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
6.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.
Continued Discussion and Consideration of Request from Mayor and City
Council to Develop a Park Use Policy - (Discussion Item)
Discussion was held regarding what to include in the Park Use Policy.
Kahuanui requested a listing of equipment (sheds, etc.) at the parks. So the Commission
will know what is existing to begin the process of developing a policy. The list should be
anything that is not ARPD's. Acreage for each park should also be included on the list.
Oliver stated that individuals selling balloons and ice cream in the parks should have City of
Alameda permits and a permit from ARPD. He also suggested not allowing
demonstrations. RSM Lillard stated that if they are doing business in the City of Alameda
they should have a City of Alameda Business License.
Johnson suggested obtaining park use policies from other cities so that the Commission
does not have to reinvent the wheel. The Commission could then apply points that are
what Alameda needs. Ms. Johnson provided some copies of other cities (e.g., Midland,
Portland) as examples.
Chair Ingram stated that there are other cities that we can borrow from when generating the
policy. RSM Lillard stated that some ideas from other cities could be used.
Chair Ingram suggested not putting anything in a park when the park is less than three (3)
acres. Councilmember Kerr's comment regarding incorporating traffic should also be
considered.
RSM Lillard stated that staff will put together a draft policy with the sample policies from
other cities and recommendations by the Commission.
George Phillips, Boys and Girls Club Executive Director, stated that he was at the meeting
to be aware of the process. Mr. Phillips stated that he hopes the Commission will look at
the following:
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During deliberations the Commission will make the distinction between protecting
park property and keeping it as an integral part of the community.
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Service issues to the community.
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Do not discount size or anything else in terms of evaluating what benefits non-park
and recreation programs in the neighborhood. Neighborhoods should not be
deprived of potential services just because of park size.
Chair Ingram asked Mr. Phillips if he knew that Alameda is way underserved as far park
acreage in the community, more so than a lot of other cities. Mr. Philips stated that he is
very well aware.
Chair Ingram asked Mr. Phillips the status of rebuilding the Boys and Girls Club. Mr.
Phillips stated that they have prepared a proposal for the School District. Everything
seems acceptable with the School District. The proposal needs to go before the School
Board.
B.
Discussion and Selection of Joint Meeting Dates with City Council -
(Discussion/Action Item)
RSM Lillard stated that the staff and City Clerk are still trying to confirm a date for the Joint
Meeting with Council.
C.
Discussion of Annual Commission Goals, Objectives, and Accomplishments
Including Park Master Plan - (Discussion/Action Item)
Chair Ingram stated that he would like to have the list of Goals, Objectives, and
Accomplishments for the Joint Meeting with Council.
Suggested list of accomplishments were:
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Marina Waterfront Park
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DeWitt Officers' Club has been fully utilized. Is booked six months to one year in
advance.
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Small Dog Park - Development of Small Dog Park Website/installation of bulletin
board.
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Dog Park Drainage
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Creation of Sport Advisory Committee
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Use of Coast Guard park field easing shortage of athletic fields.
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Collaborated with Friends of Franklin Park for funding additional improvements to
Franklin Park Playground Renovation.
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Design and Renovation of Littlejohn and McKinley Park Play Areas as well as the
Alameda Point Multi-Purpose Field.
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Initiated discussion with the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) for use of
the soccer field and track at the College of Alameda.
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Made significant progress in cost recovery.
7.
REPORTS FROM RECREATION COMMISSION AND RECREATION AND PARK
DIRECTOR
A.
Park Division
Alameda Point Gymnasium: Community use of the gymnasium by Alameda sponsored
organizations has increased 20 percent this year. Beginning in January, Encinal High
School and St. Joseph Notre Dame High School will share court time after school for
basketball practices through March. FUTSAL (indoor soccer) will begin its 5th season at
the gym commencing in January. Approximately 40 teams participate in this league. All
games are scheduled on weekends and are open to the public.
Also, the Golden State Warriors will be holding a basketball camp at the gymnasium from
December 20-23, for boys and girls between the ages of 8-16. The focus of this camp is
individual skill development, learning proper fundamental skills, and development of a
healthy team attitude. This camp will also feature appearances by current and former
Warriors players and coaches.
Franklin Park: Friends of Franklin Park purchased three beautiful Victorian picnic tables
with benches which have been installed. The Park Division staff worked with the
Recreation Division and Friends of Franklin Park to find the best location for the tables.
Also, a new driveway was installed at the entrance to Franklin Park. This work has
enhanced the appearance as well as the safety of the location.
Veteran's Building: Meetings are continuing between a local Veteran's Committee and
City staff to develop plans to renovate the kitchen. Staff has been informed by the
Alameda County Health Department that a commercial kitchen will be required and an
onsite meeting with the Health Department is scheduled for Thursday, December 16. This
project will be financed by the Veteran's Committee, who plan to hold fundraising events
and obtain donations from local businesses.
Leydecker Playground Renovation: A Request for Proposal (RFP) for the relocation of
the Leydecker Playground was recently completed and is being reviewed. This project will
include relocating the existing playground to the volleyball court area and removal of the old
play equipment once the project is completed. This project will be funded by the 2002
Resources Bond Act-Per Capita Block Grant (Proposition 40) and is expected to be
completed by May 2005.
Alameda Point Multi-Purpose Field: The Public Works Engineering Department has
hired a new contractor to finish the park. The Park is still under construction and
Engineering is working hard to have the new contractor complete the project. The park is
already looking better and should be ready for limited baseball use in March 2005.
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RecreationandParkCommission,2005-01-13,5,"Field renovation work: At this time each year we complete renovation work to our turf
areas to ready them for the upcoming season. The work completed this month includes
replacement of 14,000 square feet of sod at Lincoln Park, aeration and fertilization of all
Parks, and over seeding of all fields.
B.
Recreation Division
All youth from ages of 8-13 years have been participating in the National Elks Hoop
Shoot at all of our parks. The City Finals will be held on January 8 at the Old Alameda
Gym at 3:00 p.m. Please feel free to drop by the parks and check out the fun.
More than 500 residents attended the Annual Mayor's Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony,
held this year under clear skies. This year's ceremony featured performances by the
Community Band, Dancing Christmas Trees (who actually competed in the Macy's
Thanksgiving Day Parade), music by the Mistletones, and an appearance by Santa Clause.
On December 11, Breakfast with Santa took place at the newly dedicated Albert H. Dewitt
O' Club. More than 55 parents and children enjoyed a special breakfast with Santa. The
children also wrote letters to Santa, made a special reindeer door hanger, colored Holiday
pictures, and took a photo with jolly old Santa Claus.
On the weekend of December 18 & 19 Santa made a special visit to Alameda by personally
going to 33 homes and spreading the Holiday cheer. Our Santa's Visits Program offers
Alameda citizens the opportunity to have Santa and his helper makes a visit to your home
and personally talks with your children.
The Winter Wonderland Camp at Harrison Center in Lincoln Park takes place from
December 20-24 and December 27-31. Wonderland Camp provides opportunities for the
camper to experience special Holiday crafts, drama, games, cooking projects, and loads of
fun. During the first week, there are 51 youth (Grades K-5) enjoying the Camp while for the
second week there are 40 registered so far. The Camp runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
everyday and extended care is available before and after camp from 7:30 -9:00 a.m. and
3:00 -5:30 p.m.
Other news, the ARPD ""Blues News"" Gazette, second edition, was published to promote
all of our programs and special events for the winter 2004-2005. The ""Blue News"" Gazette
is a handy quick reference guide to all of Alameda Recreation and Parks youth division
programs. The ""Blue News"" Gazette was distributed to all Kindergarten through 8th Grade
children in Alameda as well as at the libraries and local parks.
Another upcoming special event at the Al DeWitt O' Club is the ever popular
Father/Daughter Valentine Dance. The Dance will take place on February 10 & 11 from
the hours of 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sign-ups will begin January 10, 2005. This is usually a sold
out event with over 200 Fathers/Daughters in attendance.
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RecreationandParkCommission,2005-01-13,6,"Attendance at both teen centers remains high. The Teen Underground had 320 drop-ins,
and the Chipman Teen Program had 410 drop-ins during the month of December (while
school was in session). During the winter break, the Teen Underground is open from
Monday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. We will also be going on some
special Holiday trips which include bowling, ice skating in San Francisco, and a trip to
Boomers in Livermore for games during winter break. Chipman Teen site is closed during
the break.
The Teen Program is getting ready for a new and exciting 2005. We are sponsoring a 3-
On-3 Teen Hoop Tournament which starts from middle January through March. The
tournament will be at Encinal High School Gym and times will vary.
The Alameda Youth Committee (AYC) has been busy being good helpers during this
Holiday season. They were busy with the Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony on December
4th, by selling warm beverages and treats and assisting regular staff with the event. They
brought in $119 from snack sales due to their hard work and dedication. Another event in
which AYC helped out was the Albert H. DeWitt Officers' Club Dedication which was held
on December 18, 2005, and assisted staff with serving beverages to guests. In other news,
AYC board has been discussing going to Boomers as an AYC outing, bonding activity, and
year-end (mid year) celebration for their work and commitment.
This years Teen Spring Break Trip will be traveling down to Southern California which
includes; Magic Mountain, Universal Studios, Medieval Times (Dinner and Show), then
Disneyland. Sign ups are currently underway.
Recreation After school Program (RAP) for K-5th Graders, continues to help parents by
providing the youth of Alameda with an after school recreation program at selected park
sites throughout Alameda. Participants may sign up for either 5, 3, or 2 days a week and
the hours are from after school until 5:30 p.m. each day.
Parks and Playgrounds, our free drop-in recreation program, has continued to thrive at
our 10 sites (Franklin, Krusi, Leydecker, Lincoln, Littlejohn, Longfellow, McKinley, Miller,
Tillman, and Woodstock).
The Public Art Policy Guidelines have been adopted by the Recreation & Park
Commission. The Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) has been gearing up for several
new projects that will be starting after the first of the year. The PAAC will be meeting about
infusing public art into the Webster Street Renaissance Project and the Park Street
Streetscape & Town Center Projects. A formal Public Art plan should also be coming
together for the South Shore Shopping Center project. Staff has met with Tad Savinar, art
consultant, for the project and a formal plan should be implemented into the new year.
Harsch Investment Properties has provided the City with a $150,000 performance bond to
insure they will complete public art for the Center.
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RecreationandParkCommission,2005-01-13,7,"We are taking registration for the Junior Warriors Basketball program for K-5 Grades.
The program will run on Saturdays at the Larry Patton Gym. The program will start on
January 22 and run until March. The fee is $65 which includes jersey, tickets and
instruction.
The Hoop Shoot Contest is currently taking place at all park sites. The City finals will be
held on January 8th at 3:00 p.m. at the Larry Patton Gym.
Both the Adult Softball and Adult Flag football has come to an end. Both leagues had a
great turn out and all players where really happy.
C.
Mastick Senior Center
November 2004 Statistics (Statistics are two months behind):
Volunteers: 114
Volunteer Hours: 1,830 (1830 X $8.51= = $15,573)
New Members: 128
Total Membership to Date (July 1, 2004 to present): 2,199
(Note: Membership renewal is tied to the new Fiscal Year)
Average Number of Lunches Served Daily: 52
Monthly Sign-ins: 12,277
Holiday Closures at Mastick: Mastick Senior Center will be closed for the following
holidays:
New Year's Day Holiday, Saturday, January 1, 2005.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 17, 2005.
Note: Meals on Wheels is available to provide meal service on the days Mastick is closed.
To reserve a meal, please call 865-6131.
Medical Return Trip Improvement Program (MRTIP) is designed to provide a more
responsive system for getting home after/from medical appointments. The City of Alameda
has contracted with Friendly Transportation to provide transportation services after/from
medical appointments. On Friday, December 17, 2004, a letter with five (5) complimentary
vouchers was sent to 251 interested Paratransit users. The program is made available
through Measure B funding. This program is being administered at Mastick Senior Center.
Start the year off right by getting your affairs in order! Join Mary Widenor, Attorney and
Alameda Adult School instructor, for her five-week class on Will and Estate Planning.
This class is scheduled for Friday, January 21 & 28 and February 4 & 11, between 10:00
and 11:30 a.m. in second dining room. Please pre-register in the office, or call 747-7506.
Join us for the New Member Orientation on Thursday, January 13, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. in
the Lobby. The New Member Orientation familiarizes new members with the Center
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RecreationandParkCommission,2005-01-13,8,"providing information on the various activities, programs, and services; a guided tour of the
Center, and a complimentary lunch prepared by Bay Area Community Services (BACS)!
Pre-registration is required. To make a reservation, please stop by the office or call 747-
7506. You will be amazed at what we have to offer!
Monthly dance moves to new date in January! Mastick Swingers
Presents ""Winter Wonderland"" on Monday, January 24, 2005, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Doors
open at 12:30 pm). Dance to the music of Manny Gutierrez, socialize with friends, and
enjoy refreshments in the Mastick Social Hall. Cost: $3 per person w/ membership card or
$4 per person w/out membership card.
Mastick ""Pool"" Team Wins 8-Ball Tournament! Mastick & Ruggieri (Union City) Senior
Centers competed in an 8-Ball Pool Tournament on Friday, November 19, 2004. Two
rounds of 8-Ball were played resulting in a tie. In the play-off game, Team Captain Chuck
""Stroker"" Young won the final game, giving Mastick a final victory of 9 to 8, retaining their
undefeated streak for the last three years! The Mastick Pool Players are very appreciative
for the thrilling and fun tournament, delightful refreshments and lunch hosted by Union City.
The Mastick Pool Players graciously donated their cash prize, $20, to Mastick Senior
Center! Hip Hip Hooray for Mastick's Pool Players!
Book Donation Policy: Thanks to your generous donations, the Mastick library continues
to burst at the seams! In November 2004, additional shelving was added to accommodate
the overflow! The Mastick library is now accepting books copyrighted 1995 through 2005,
""classics,"" and current month magazines ONLY. The Friends of the Library accepts books
on behalf of the Alameda Free Library for their semi-annual books sale. For small to
moderate donations, please contact the Alameda Free Library at 747-7777. For moderate
to large donations, please call 521-7745. Again, thanks for making the Mastick library a
wonderful resource within our community!
On Thursday, January 13, 2005, AC Transit representatives will be in Room D between
10:00 and 11:00 am to process applications and take photographs for senior and disabled
AC Transit I.D. cards. A new card is $3 and a replacement card is $5. Seniors, 65 and
older, are eligible with proof of age (e.g., DMV I.D., Passport, Alien I.D., or Visa).
Individuals, 65 years and under, can apply for a disabled discount card with proof of
disability (e.g., DMV Placard receipt or Medicare card) and Medical Certification Form
(available in the Mastick office) completed by your doctor. If you have any questions,
please call Norman Davis, AC Transit, at (510) 891-4709. To register, please come to the
Mastick office.
Trips! Trips! Trips! - Join us on Tuesday, January 25, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. in the Media
Room for a slide show of the 2005-2006 Extended Trip Travel Packages presented by
Collette Tours. Preview the June trip to South Dakota Black Hills and Badlands, the
November trip to Costa Rica, as well as a sneak preview of the 2006 Australia & New
Zealand Trip. Don't miss this opportunity to walk through fantastic vacations. Also, ask
Mariel about 2005 Overnight Trips to Sacramento and LA/ Palm Springs.
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RecreationandParkCommission,2005-01-13,9,"How Respond to a Power Outage and Other Disasters: Living in earthquake country,
we experience infrequent, yet disrupting events such as power outages. We now face new
challenges in the forms of hazardous material and terrorism. Do you know what to do and
are you prepared to ""ride out"" a minor to disastrous event? Alameda Power & Telecom
(AP&T), the Alameda Fire Department, the American Red Cross, and Mastick Senior
Center have joined together to offer a one hour disaster preparedness training to help you
face the challenge on Tuesday, January 25, 2005, at 1:00 pm in Room D. Learn how to:
make a disaster plan, build a disaster kit, take advantage of opportunities for additional
training such as CPR, First Aid, and AED, take advantage of opportunities in disaster relief
areas, and give blood. There will be an emphasis on unique challenges faced by seniors
and resources available to help relieve these challenges. To reserve a seat, please call
747-7506. However, we will gladly accommodate those that ""drop-in!""
D.
Other Reports and Announcments
1.
Status Report on Northern Waterfront Committee (Commissioner Oliver)
Commissioner Oliver will see if the Committee is being disbanded.
2.
Status Report on Alameda Point Golf Course Design Committee (Vice Chair
Reeves)
No report at this time.
3.
Status Report on Alameda Point Advisory Committee (APAC) (Chair Ingram)
No report at this time.
4.
Status Report on Transportation Master Plan Committee (Commissioner
Johnson)
No Report at this time.
8.
STATUS REPORT ON ONGOING PROJECTS
None.
9.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
None.
10.
ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA
Continued Discussion and Consideration of Request from Mayor and City Council to
Develop a Park Use Policy
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Discussion of Annual Commission Goals, Objectives, and Accomplishments
Including Park Master Plan
11.
SET DAY FOR NEXT MEETING
Thursday, February 10, 2005
12.
ADJOURNMENT 8:39 p.m.
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