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RecreationandParkCommission,2006-01-12,1,"Revised-March 9, 2006
MINUTES OF
RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION
ALAMEDA
RECREATION & PARKS
MEETING OF JANUARY 12, 2006
2226 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 747-7529
DATE:
Thursday, January 12, 2006
TIME:
7:00 p.m.
PLACE:
Veteran's Building, 2203 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
1.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Chair Jay Ingram, Vice Chair Kahuanui, Commissioners Terri Ogden and
Georg Oliver
Absent:
Commissioners Christine Johnson and Bruce Reeves
Staff:
Dale Lillard, Acting Director (AD)
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 2005 and January 2006 Minutes to be provided at February 2006 Meeting.
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.)
Vice Chair Kahuanui introduced Michael Cooper who has been nominated and appointed
by the Mayor as a Recreation and Park Commissioner. AD Lillard stated that Mr. Cooper
will be sworn in on January 17, 2006.
4.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
5.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Update on Bayport Park and Community Building - (Discussion Item Only)
AD Lillard provided a report to the Commission on the Bayport Park Project. Council will
adopt the plans and specs for the Bayport Park and Community Building Project on
Tuesday, January 17, 2006. Once adopted, bid packages will be sent to contractors.
Contractors will have 30 days to submit their bids. Once a contractor is selected the bid will
go back to Council for approval. Hopefully we can break ground by mid-March.
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Commissioner's should start thinking of names for the new park. This will be agendized for
the February Commission Meeting.
B.
Status Report on Veteran's Building - (Discussion Item Only)
Veteran's in attendance:
Jim Sweeney, Commander American Legion Post #647
Susan Hodges, Chapter 400 Vietnam Veterans of America
Joe Williams, American Legion Post #647
Bronson Perry, Disabled American Veterans #8
Jim Lynch, Disabled American Veterans #8
Jean Sweeney Committee member and Secretary
AD Lillard Provided information to the Commission as far as who is using the Veteran's
Building. The Recreation and Park Department uses the building for the following
programs:
Wee Play
Special Interest Classes
Drama
Special Events
Teen Center
Space is also provided for the following:
Alameda Arts Council
Library's Adult Literacy Programs
Local Veteran's Groups
AD Lillard provided the Commission with a tour of the Veterans' Building.
Jean Sweeney stated that she saw a news article regarding various organizations receiving
grants and if the City could get us (Veteran's Building) on the list. AD Lillard stated that he
will check with the Community Development Department.
Ms. Sweeney feels that the building is under utilized as far as making money to maintain
the building and the Veteran's feel that renovating the kitchen will help raise funds. The
group is also looking into see if the building was ever declared a historical landmark, if so
they would be eligible to receive funds.
Chair Ingram asked if there were funds set aside for the renovation of the kitchen. AD
Lillard stated that there was $10,000 allocated for the design.
Commissioner Oliver asked what the cost would be to renovate the kitchen. AD Lillard
stated that Public Works estimates the work at $200,000.
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A discussion was held concerning the concept of developing a master plan
specifically for the Veteran's Building. Chair Ingram suggested approaching a
number of local architects about the possibility of providing some volunteer
services. The possibility of identifying potential funding sources for such a master
plan was discussed. Chair Ingram also raised the issue of utilizing the funds in the
City's Open Space Fund. AD Lillard reminded the Commission that any allocation of
the Open Space Funds would require Council action.
Commissioner Ogden volunteered to discuss the possibility with a number of
architects that she is familiar with.
6.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.
Discussion of FY 2006-08 Capital Improvement Projects - (Discussion Item
Only)
AD Lillard reviewed the City's process for developing Capital Improvement Projects.
The following projects were identified during the CIP process for FY 2004-06 but were not
selected for funding:
Renovation of the 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
Each of the above projects will be resubmitted during the FY 2006-08 cycle.
Also, the following new projects will be considered:
Renovation of the Harrison and Leydecker Recreation Centers
Refinish Hardwood Floors in Veteran's Building
Godfrey Park Field Renovation
Lincoln Park Field Renovation
Tillman Park Athletic Field
After a brief discussion the Commission rated the projects in order of priority:
1. Park Master Plan
2. Renovation of Leydecker and Harrison Centers
3. Lincoln and Tillman Field Renovations
4. Upgrade to Veteran's Building Kitchen
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Underground Teen Center - Attendance remains high and more kids are participating in
our after-school programs. Staff has been busy planning new, creative, and active games
and activities. Attendance at the teen center for the month was 480 teens. Due to school
holiday, the center was open on Wednesday, November 23rd, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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for teens to drop in. To take advantage of the holiday, the center has been implementing
activities that are focused around the holidays such as Thanksgiving soup and dessert.
The Alameda Youth Committee (AYC) has been working on electing officers and
continues to recruiting more members. Officers and Members for the 2005-2006 school
year are as follows:
Officers
President:
Fanny Ye
Vice President:
Ricky Quach
Secretary:
Elaine Yu
Treasurer:
Isaac WoldeMariam
Inventory Manager:
Camilo King
Publicity Manager:
Kamaka Balcupo
School Representatives
Chipman Middle School:
Onyx Goosby
Encinal High School:
Aireana Hagan
St. Joseph Notre Dame High School:
Cameron Vea
Alameda Science Technology Institute (ASTI): Nancy Yu
Recruitment for school representatives is ongoing.
In Mid-November, AYC assisted Mastick Senior Center with their Thanksgiving Dinner on
Sunday, November 20. They helped prep and serve hot meals to the seniors. In addition,
the Committee returned again to assist Mastick on their post Thanksgiving Breakfast on
Saturday, November 26. There were many positive comments made by the seniors, adult
volunteers, and Mariel Thomas (Senior Program Coordinator) about their good service.
Also, during the Mayor's Holiday Tree Lighting, AYC assisted Recreation and Parks on
providing refreshments (selling hot beverages) on a cool Saturday afternoon and evening
of the event. Besides fundraising they also assisted in crowd control, and clean up. The
event raised approximately $300 which will be used to assist AYC in future teen events &
activity planning.
Operation Green Sweep is ongoing. Teen volunteers continue to assist the department by
removing trash and debris weekly at the City's 10 parks and playground sites. They also
went to three of the Alameda middle schools to assist in their playground and trash pick
around the school grounds. By doing so, they learn, promote, and encourage their peers to
recycle, and care for their neighborhood parks by keeping them clean. Each of the
volunteers can earn up to 15-25 community hours. These hours help them fulfill the
school's requirements on their Community Service Hours.
Parks and Playgrounds, our free drop-in recreation program. Parents have been
especially happy to have the option of attending this program. Our ten selected sites
throughout Alameda are: Franklin, Krusi, Leydecker, Lincoln, Littlejohn, Longfellow,
McKinley, Miller, Tillman, and Woodstock.
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The Elk's Hoop Shoot is now taking place at all parks. Finals will take place on Saturday,
January 7, at the new Alameda Gymnasium from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Awards will be given in
three age divisions for both boys and girls. The winners will then go on to compete in the
District finals.
The Junior Warrior Basketball Clinic will begin January 21 at the Alameda Point
Gymnasium for K- 3rd Graders. The Clinic will emphasize basic skills, teamwork, and
sportsmanship.
Water Polo Club - This new program is offering quality instruction and tournament play for
the City's water polo enthusiast. The Program will run from December through January on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for ages 12 and up. The cost is $100 which includes
25 sessions and membership into USA Water Polo.
C.
Mastick Senior Center
October 2005 Statistics (Statistics are two months behind):
Volunteers: 125
Volunteer Hours:
2,420
New Members (July 1, to present):
07
Total Membership to Date (July 1, 2004 to present): 2,041
(Note: Membership renewal is tied to the new Fiscal Year)
Average Number of Lunches Served Daily:
49
Monthly Sign-ins:
13,194
Mastick Holiday Closures!
Mastick Senior Center will be closed for the following holidays:
- Christmas Holiday, Sunday, December 25, and Monday, December 26, 2005.
- New Year's Holiday, Sunday, January 1 and Monday, January 2, 2006.
Meal Service Availability:
Meals on Wheels is available to provide meal service on the days Mastick is closed.
Reserve a meal in advance by calling 865-6131.
Mastick's Thanksgiving Dinner - Was held on Sunday, November 20, at 1:00 p.m.
in the Mastick dining rooms, Pete McDonough Catering served Thanksgiving Dinner
to approximately 130 Mastick members! The Mastick Advisory Board subsidized the
balance of the event expense. ARPD teen volunteers assisted with serving and
clean-up.
Breakfast before Bingo - On Saturday, November 26, between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
breakfast was served in the Mastick dining rooms to 110 seniors. Participants enjoyed
scrambled eggs, hot cakes, sausage, juice, and coffee. Breakfast patrons going on to play
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Bingo will receive a free dauber! Again, ARPD teen volunteers assisted with serving and
clean-up.
Bingo on Christmas and New Year's Eve - Saturday Fundraising Bingo will be offered on
Saturday, December 24, and Saturday, December 31, with the first game starting at 11:00
a.m. (note time change).
Oakland Community Orchestra performs Holiday Concert - On Monday, December 12,
2005, at 1:30 p.m., the 35-member Oakland Community Orchestra will perform a free
concert including works of Schubert, Haydn, Dvorak, and Scott Joplin in the Mastick Social
Hall. The concert will include a violin solo by Gil Gleason, conductor!
Mastick's Annual Holiday Sing-Along - Roger Bauer, Immanuel Lutheran Church, and
Jim Franz, Alameda Red Cross, return to provide the spirited instrumental background for
our Annual Holiday Sing-Along. Join us for good cheer on Thursday, December 15, at
11:00 a.m. in the media room. Enjoy a visit from Santa, refreshments, and spirits of the
season.
Family Caregiving Home Reference Program - On Thursday, January 5, 10:00 a.m., the
Alameda Red Cross will feature the second of four presentations of the Family Caregiving
Home Reference Program designed to help people who care for others by teaching them to
build skills, reduce stress, understand legal, financial, and medical issues and balance their
responsibilities.
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
AD Lillard stated that the current Washington Park portable building will be demolished
within the next month. It is anticipated that construction of the new modular building will
begin in the next two months.
9.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
None.
10.
ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA
Consideration of Possible Names for the Park in Bayport Development
Annual Review and Adjustment of Fees for Recreation and Parks
11.
SET DAY FOR NEXT MEETING
Thursday, February 9, 2006
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12.
ADJOURNMENT
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