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RecreationandParkCommission,2005-12-08,1,"MINUTES OF
RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION
ALAMEDA
RECREATION & PARKS
MEETING OF DECEMBER 8, 2005
2226 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 747-7529
DATE:
Thursday, December 8, 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 (late) and Commissioners
Christine Johnson, Terri Ogden, Georg Oliver, and Bruce Reeves
Absent:
None
Staff:
Dale Lillard, Acting Director (AD)
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve Minutes of November 10, 2005 Recreation and Park Commission Meeting.
M/S/C
REEVES/OGDEN (approved)
Approved (5):
Ingram, Johnson, Ogden, Oliver, Reeves
Absent (1):
Kahuanui
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.)
None.
4.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
-
Suggested changes to Long-Term Use Policy from the City Attorney's Office. Policy
will be sent to City Manager's office for review and will go to City Council in January.
-
Invitation to the Recreation & Park Commission inviting them to Commissioner
Reeves' home on New Year's Eve.
5.
NEW BUSINESS
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RecreationandParkCommission,2005-12-08,2,"A.
Discussion of FY 2005-08 Capital Improvement Projects - (Discussion Item
Only)
AD Lillard stated that Public Works is responsible for compiling the list of all Capital
Improvement requests for all City departments. The Department's complete the ranking
forms on environmental concerns, benefit to community, State mandated issues, etc. A
master list is compiled by Public Works which then goes to the Departments Heads and a
ranking will be determined which will then go to Council who will decide which project will
be funded or not funded.
Recreation and Park Projects that have been submitted are:
Renovation of Alameda Point Gym and Pool
Alameda Point Sports Complex
Veteran's Building Kitchen Upgrade and Interior Painting
Park Master Plan
Mastick Senior Center Exterior Painting
Repairs at the Skate Park
Alameda Point Soccer Fields
Park Lighting Replacement
Renovation of the Harrison and Leydecker Recreation Centers
Refinish Hardwood Floors in Veteran's Building
Godfrey Park Field Renovation
Lincoln Park Field Renovation
HVAC in Administrative Office
Tillman Park Athletic Field
Commissioner Reeves asked if Commissioners should go to the Council Meeting to speak
on the issues. AD Lillard stated that it might be prudent to be at the meeting.
Chair Ingram asked if Commissioners should assist in prioritizing the projects. AD Lillard
stated that Public Works will hold public meetings and then it might be beneficial for the
Commission to help prioritize projects after those public meetings.
This item will be brought back to the Commission in January 2006 for discussion on
prioritizing items.
6.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.
Review of Joint Meeting with City Council - (Discussion Item Only)
Commissioner Reeves stated that he felt the meeting had gone better then prior joint
meetings with Council. He felt Council was more interested and willing to listen to the
Commission. The parity issue (equal access for girls - SB2404) is very high on the
Mayor's list.
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RecreationandParkCommission,2005-12-08,3,"AD Lillard stated that the Recreation Department will be watching the non-profit groups to
make sure that they are in compliance.
Commissioner Reeves stated that if Alameda Recreation and Parks develops a policy they
will be ahead of the game and can possibly receive some monetary benefit from other cities
if they look to us as a model.
Commissioner Kahuanui stated that Alameda Recreation & Parks is on top of this issue in
comparison with other cities.
Commissioner Oliver mentioned that this was the first time that the Mayor and Council had
stated that the meeting went very well and that the Recreation & Park Commission was
doing a good job. The Mayor and Council approve of what the Commission is doing.
7.
REPORTS FROM RECREATION COMMISSION AND RECREATION AND PARK
DIRECTOR
A.
Park Division
See attached December 1-31, 2005 Activity Report.
B.
Recreation Division
See attached December 1-31, 2005 Activity Report.
C.
Mastick Senior Center
See attached December 1-31, 2005 Activity Report.
D.
Other Reports and Announcments
Status Report on Transportation Master Plan Committee (Commissioner
Johnson)
No report at this time.
8.
STATUS REPORT ON ONGOING PROJECTS
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Washington Park Dog Park drainage project is completed. This should eliminate
the flooding of the facility.
-
Alameda Point Gym - Work is ongoing. Some work has been done on the
restroom floors. A few doors have been replaced and some painting was done.
-
Woodstock Park - We received the Competitive Grant for the amount of $250,000
to improve drainage, replace the irrigation, turf, and back stop, and hopefully replace
light standards. We have three years to complete the project.
-
Godfrey Park Field - Field will be totally redesigned.
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Thursday, December 8, 2005
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: President Bonta called the meeting to order at 7:42 pm.
Present were President Bonta and Members Hollinger Jackson, Hanna, Chen, Franz. Vice President
Wasko was absent. Staff: Beaver, Brown, Harris.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the October 27th meeting were approved with changes
as noted. M/S (Hollinger Jackson/ Bonta), to approve 4/0 with Member Franz abstaining.
Member Franz recused himself from Items 3-A., and 3-B., and stepped down from the dias.
COMMENTS REGARDING NEEDS RELATED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PUBLIC SERVICES FUNDING, AND FORMULATION OF NEEDS STATEMENT TO
THE CITY COUNCIL: Secretary Beaver reviewed a handout (CDBG 101) describing the CDBG
process and the SSHRB role and timeline. President Bonta welcomed the audience and invited
speakers to address the Board regarding community public service needs.
Speakers:
Meredith Owens, Alameda Power and Telecom, Energy Manager Supervisor: AP&T works together
with the American Red Cross to provide low-income residents assistance with utilities through their
Energy Assistance Program and the Energy Ease Program. Fifty percent of the people in these
programs are seniors or disabled. There is an expected increase in natural gas prices, which is to be
substantial this season. Up to 85% of households heat with gas, and the impact may be 83% to 123%
increase in heating costs. They are in the process of developing a resource packet for others that will
be loaded with tips and information, with a lot of outreach opportunities. Packets will be available at
Alameda Housing Authority and ARC will distribute them. She further stated that being proactive
with increased gas bills coming, she is here to give this group a heads up on what is ahead.
George Phillips, Alameda Boys & Girls Club and West Alameda Teen Club, Director: Thanks to
DSD and the CDBG staff for all the help they provide. He was delighted to see the priorities on the
slideshow and stated their programs handle much of those priorities. He explained the programs at
Esperanza and Chipman Middle school, including a Career Exploration program that has placed 4
young people in jobs. They are relocating the Club facility to the back half of the Woodstock School
site. The project will cost an estimated $7million. He stated that within a bike ride of Esperanza
there are roughly 3,800 kids needing after school services. Forty to sixty kids are currently being
served at Esperanza and forty to eighty kids at Chipman.
Jim Franz, American Red Cross, Director: Mr. Franz stated that even though this community has
been generous with donations in the times of need, there are a lot of community services still needing
support. The Spectrum Program for energy assistance is already out of funds. There is a tremendous
impact with rising energy costs, for example seniors who are in all electric apartments find that their
utilities can be as much as their rent. He further explained the impact of national disasters on local
fundraising. He stated they are still getting checks for Katrina relief, yet the Food Basket program is
down about $3,000 right now compared to other years. Toys for Tots usually has about 3-4,000 toys,
currently has only about 400.
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BANANAS, Inc.: Wasn't present to speak, but provided a handout.
Staff member Liz Harris reported on the status of the Board's Needs Assessment and described some
of the preliminary data analysis. With 187 variables, completing the assessment will take more time,
but preliminary analysis indicates a high need for employment-related services and an array of safety
net services. Harris explained that the survey, has a 5% error margin, and should be completed in
February - March 2006.
Recommendation - M/S (Hollinger Jackson / Bonta) to prepare a letter for Council stating that non-
profit fundraising impacted by national and international disasters, emphasizing removal and
employment barriers and continued support of safety net services and increased community outreach.
M/S (Hollinger Jackson/Hanna) to have Bonta and Wasko review the letter. Unanimous. President
Bonta will represent the Board at the Council meeting on January 17th.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
PUBLIC SERVICE PORTION OF THE FY05/06 ACTION PLAN: Staff member Beaver explained
additional funds from program income and unexpended project funds. She further explained that the
Board had previously suggested any additional funds be distributed to safety net service providers but
that staff was recommending all extra funds go to the Red Cross to help address the impacts of
increased energy costs in 2006.
Speaker Jim Franz, Director, ACCESS Program at American Red Cross: He stated that Harbor
Island Apartment terminations had depleted the direct assistance fund and fundraising was severely
decreased so additional funding for energy assistance would be put to good use. M/S (Chen /
Hollinger Jackson) to support the staff recommendation. Unanimous. This will be on Council agenda
for January 3, 2006.
Member Franz resumed his seat at the dias.
ORAL COMMUNICATION: Taken out of order. Ms. Terri Wright asked if she could take a group
photo of Carol and the Board.
ADOPTION OF THE 2006 MEETING SCHEDULE: M/S (Hollinger Jackson / Bonta) to accept the
2006 meeting schedule as submitted. Unanimous.
WORKGROUP PROGRESS REPORTS:
Assessment and Awareness Workgroup - President Bonta reported that staff is finalizing the survey
report and certain Board members are working on specific parts.
Family Services Workgroup - President Bonta reported that this group hasn't met, but will meet next
on January 12th, to continue planning and discussing the Festival of Families.
Sister City Workgroup - Member Chen reported that the dinner at the Chinese Ambassador's home in
San Francisco was a good time. Mayor Johnson received a golden key from Wuxi, China on behalf
of the City. This group will meet and discuss a Lunar New Year celebration. A welcome letter to
Asuchio will be on the December 20, 2005 Council agenda, and he will be there to represent the
Board.
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Alamedans Together Against Hate - Member Hanna reported a contribution had been received and
that this group would send a thank you letter to the First Presbyterian's Mission Committee. This
group will need to meet and start planning for the Mayor's July 4th parade. He would like to attend a
CAHRO Conference in Sacramento on January 9th. CAHRO membership, which has been an annual
expense in years past, is the only expense, Hanna will cover his lodging expenses. M/S (Bonta/
Hollinger Jackson) approving the conference and membership expense for CAHRO. Unanimous.
BOARD/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: Board members agreed that Vice President Wasko's
holiday / retirement party was a great time! Beaver confirmed she would continue to staff the Board
as a part time employee.
ADJOURNED - President Bonta adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Beaver, Secretary
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