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RecreationandParkCommission,2010-02-11,1,"a
NOTICE OF MEETING
ALAMEDA RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION
MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING
DATE:
Thursday, February 11, 2010
TIME:
7:00 p.m.
PLACE:
Room 360, City Hall, corner of Santa Clara Avenue and Oak
Street, Alameda, CA 94501
1.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Chair Terri Ogden, Vice Chair Joe Restagno , Commissioners Lola
Brown, Mike Cooper, and Bill Sonneman
Staff:
Dale Lillard, ARPD Director
Jackie Krause, Senior Services Manager (SSM)
John McDonald, Park Manager (PM)
Absent:
Commissioner Gina Mariani
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve Minutes of:
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September 10, 2009 Recreation & Park Commission Regular Meeting
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September 10, 2009 Recreation & Park Commission Special Meeting
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October 5, 2009 Recreation & Park Commission Special Meeting
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November 12, 2009 Recreation & Park Commission Regular Meeting
-
January 14, 2010 Recreation & Park Commission Regular Meeting
M/S/C
BROWN/SONNEMAN
(approved)
""That the September 10, 2009 Recreation Commission Regular Meeting minutes
are approved.'
Approved (5):
Ogden, Restagno, Brown, Cooper, Sonneman
Absent (1):
Mariani
M/S/C
SONNEMAN/RESTAGNO
(approved)
""That the September 10, 2009 Recreation Commission Special Meeting minutes
are approved.""
Approved (5):
Ogden, Restagno, Brown, Cooper, Sonneman
Absent (1):
Mariani",RecreationandParkCommission/2010-02-11.pdf
RecreationandParkCommission,2010-02-11,2,"M/S/C
SONNEMAN/RESTAGNO
(approved)
""That the October 5, 2009 Recreation Commission Special Meeting minutes are
approved.""
Approved (4):
Ogden, Restagno, Cooper, Sonneman
Abstained (1):
Brown
Absent (1):
Mariani
The November 12, 2009 Recreation & Park Commission Regular Meeting minutes are
tabled until the next meeting.
M/S/C
COOPER/RESTAGNO
(approved)
""That the January 14, 2009 Recreation Commission Meeting minutes are
approved.'
Approved (4):
Ogden, Restagno, Brown, Cooper
Abstained (1):
Sonneman
Absent (1):
Mariani
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.)
Dorothy Freeman, Alameda resident, asked if there is a proposed time of when the
Alameda Boys & Girls Club Measure WW application will be available. Director Lillard
stated that their application has to be filed by March 31, 2010. But, if it is submitted
before that time he believes it is a public document. Ms. Freeman requested a copy of
the Alameda Boys & Girls Club Measure WW application when it is submitted. Director
Lillard stated that copies can be provided once it is submitted.
Ms. Freeman asked the four names of the people who were to work on the Alameda
Beltline Park. Director Lillard stated that it was himself, Public Works Director, Deputy
City Manager, and Andrew Thomas, Planning Services Manager in Community
Development Department. The Deputy City Manager is the chair of the committee and
is in charge.
Ms. Freeman stated that her pet peeve in all of this is Estuary Park. They have been
working on this project for approximately nine years; they have gone out and found
money, talked to public officials and the only people they cannot seem to get on board
is the City. This park could have been built several years ago if they could get some
support or somebody from the City working with them. They would like to know what it
would take to get some cooperation. They as individuals cannot go and apply for
money; they have to have the City working with them to be able to apply. Director
Lillard stated that he would recommend starting with the City Manager's office. They
would need to provide direction to move forward whether it is the Planning Department
or ARPD.
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RecreationandParkCommission,2010-02-11,3,"Joe Woodard, Alameda resident, stated it is frustrating that when they do receive
recommendations for funding sources, for instance from Pete Starks's, and they are
unable to pursue them further without the city's interest. They cannot interest anyone in
doing the fundraising. Vice Chair Restagno asked if the Commission could recommend
that the city at least look at this issue. Director Lillard stated yes, the Commission can
support it.
Commissioner Sonneman stated that the Commission supports parks and open space.
Director Lillard stated that he could set the meeting if the Commission would like to be
part of the sub-committee or the representation. A representative from the Commission
could be at the meeting.
Vice Chair Restagno stated that the City should at least take a look instead of stone-
walling the group. It did not do a lot of good with the Measure WW funds. Ms.
Freeman stated that there are a lot of people that really do know that the Commission
supported the parks on that issue. She feels that the Commission received a lot of
kudos for that. Director Lillard stated that the Commission's position was pretty clear on
the issue.
Commissioner Sonneman stated that the bottom line is that the Commission does
support open space and parks and commended the efforts and work that the group has
done. But, how to get the City to apply for money is not a Recreation & Park
Commission charge.
Director Lillard stated that the Recreation Commission can approve the concept and
then he could set up the meeting if the Commission would like to name a member to
attend the meeting that would be up to the Commission. Chair Ogden stated she would
like to be at the meeting. Whenever the meeting is set with the City Manager she would
be happy to be at the meeting.
Ms. Freeman stated that their group has had a lot of meetings with Mr. Thomas and he
has been meeting with the property owner to come up with some kind of agreement.
But, if he has no support from the rest of the city then he is spinning his wheels too.
Ms. Freeman stated that they do not understand the city's attitude about grant writers.
They have found millions of dollars out in the world, all of these corporations still have
foundations. Even for things that are not parks related, we are not as a City going out
and looking for that money. It is out there for the taking. We need a grant writer or a
better attitude about grant writers to be helping our city out.
M/S/C
SONNEMAN/RESTAGNO
(approved)
""That the Recreation and Park Commission supports the concept of Estuary Park
and will pursue with the City to look at ways to fund it and that Chair Ogden be
the representative of the Commission.""
Approved (5):
Ogden, Restagno, Brown, Cooper, Sonneman
Absent (1):
Mariani
Mr. Woodard strongly recommended that the Commission try to attend a meeting of the
Bay Area Open Space Council. It is very educational.
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RecreationandParkCommission,2010-02-11,4,"4.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from Franklin Elementary School Principal regarding their request for use
of Franklin Park.
5.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Discussion of Franklin School's Request for Use of Franklin Park -
(Discussion/Action Item)
Director Lillard introduced Lisa Zenner, Franklin School parent and Alameda resident,
who provided the Commission with a preliminary plan of the request to use Franklin
Park. She introduced Robert Shemwell, AUSD Interim CFO, in case the Commission
has questions of AUSD and also stated that Chris Nelson (architect, Franklin School
parent, and Alameda resident) provided a site plan for the proposed project area.
The principal of Franklin Elementary School is requesting a shared use agreement
between Franklin Park and Franklin Elementary School which will enable Franklin
School students to use the park for recesses and P.E. classes.
Ms. Zenner described the project to the Commission. The children would cross at San
Antonio and the Franklin group proposes that a gate be placed between the north side
of the recreation building and the wrought iron fence that comes to it so that the whole
area could be supervised by a teacher who would be standing at the picnic tables in
front of the recreation building. They could see everywhere in the area with the
exception of the pathway around the corner to the recreation building which would be
gated off.
The second phase of the project would be to approach the Public Works Department to
close San Antonio Avenue during school hours. This project phase is separate from
this current request. This phase would be for safety reasons to get the children back
and forth to the park safely.
Commissioner Brown asked if the request to close San Antonio would be the entire
street. Ms. Zenner stated that it would be the area right in front of the school.
Ms. Zenner stated that the group has met with Matt Naclerio, Public Works Director, to
pursue the street closure.
Director Lillard stated that these types of agreements are very common. Most of the
school sites are adjacent to a park (e.g., Otis Elementary School uses Krusi Park, Bay
Farm School uses Tillman Park, etc.). The City and AUSD are currently working on
developing a master joint use agreement to cover everything. This project is more site
specific. The ultimate agreement would be between the City and AUSD and would
come back to the Recreation and Park Commission before it went to City Council and
AUSD Board for approval.
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RecreationandParkCommission,2010-02-11,5,"Director Lillard stated that one of the main concerns that ARPD staff has is that there
are a lot of preschoolers who use the park and they might get over run by the school
age children. Ms. Zenner stated that if they raised funds it would be under the auspices
of Friends of Franklin Park. Director Lillard stated that they could add a second play
area. So during the day the preschoolers could play in that area and then the
preschoolers would not be overrun by the school age children.
Commissioner Cooper asked if the second play area would be the grass area beyond
the tennis courts. Director Lillard stated yes. Ms. Zenner stated it would be an early
childhood play area. Director Lillard stated so that park patrons would not get over run
by the school children.
Commissioner Cooper stated that his only concern would be the number of
preschoolers who use the park. Commissioners Sonneman and Brown also agreed.
Director Lillard stated that at this point the project is conceptual but wanted to begin the
Commission review process.
Commissioner Sonneman asked who would pay for the gate. Ms. Zenner stated
probably the Franklin School PTA.
Commissioner Sonneman asked if ARPD would have approval of placement of the
gate. Director Lillard stated yes, it would be a negotiated item.
Commissioner Sonneman asked if the site specific plan would be unique to Franklin.
Director Lillard stated it would be the first one documented besides Bayport Park.
Chair Ogden asked if the use would include the tennis courts. Ms. Zenner stated no.
Director Lillard stated that the time would only include during the school day. We would
still have the area from 3:00 p.m. on and it does not include the recreation building.
Chair Ogden stated it would not be for exclusive use. Director Lillard stated no. There
will still be park access.
Director Lillard stated that ARPD nor the Recreation and Park Commission could sign
an agreement with the Franklin School group. It would have to be done at the Council
level.
Director Lillard stated that this is an informational item. There have been a couple of
meetings between staff and the school group just in case the Commission starts hearing
about this issue.
B.
Annual Review and Adjustment of Fees for Recreation and Parks -
(Discussion/Action Item)
Director Lillard reviewed the fees for the Recreation and Park Department. Staff tried to
keep the fees stable because of the current economic situation and we are trying to hold
the line so people make the choice to stay with our programs. Program registrations are
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RecreationandParkCommission,2010-02-11,6,"full and we are making enough money to pay for the four and on-half positions.
M/S/C
SONNEMAN/RESTAGNO
(approved)
""That 2010 Fees be approved as follows:
Public Swim
$5
Adult Non-Resident
Lap Swim
$5
Adult Non-Resident
$3
Senior 50+ Non-Resident
Pool Rentals
Commercial Use
(For profit organizations)
$50/hr (grp leaders CPR/1st Aid certified, 1 ARPD Attendant)
$75/hr (includes 1 ARPD certified guard)
Buildings
Recreation Centers
Additional $30/hr non-resident fee
Grounds
Picnics
$60/hr 3 hr. min. Non-Resident fee
Alameda Point Gym
Gym Deposit
$1,000
Resident
$1,000
Non-Resident
Tennis
Adult Group Lessons
$15/hr
Junior Group Lessons
$15/hr
Day Camp
Preschool
$5/hr
Approved (5):
Ogden, Restagno, Brown, Cooper, Sonneman
Absent (1):
Mariani
6.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
7.
REPORTS FROM RECREATION COMMISSION AND RECREATION AND
PARK DIRECTOR
A.
Park Division
See February 10, 2010 Activity Report.
B.
Recreation Division
See February 10, 2010 Activity Report.
C.
Mastick Senior Center
See February 10, 2010 Activity Report.
D.
Other Reports and Announcements
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RecreationandParkCommission,2010-02-11,7,"None.
8.
STATUS REPORT ON ONGOING PROJECTS
None.
9.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL
None.
10.
ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA
None.
11.
SET NEXT MEETING DATE:
March 11, 2010
12.
ADJOURNMENT
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