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PublicArtCommission,2020-07-09,1,"Final
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, July 9, 2020
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Adam Gillitt called the meeting to order at 6:02pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Adam Gillitt, Vice Chairperson Liz Rush, Commissioners
Mark Farrell and Sherman Lewis.
Absent: Commissioner Van Cleef (unexcused).
Lois Butler (PAC Secretary) and Amanda Gehrke present as staff to the
Commission.
3. MINUTES
3-A. 2020-8154 Review and Approve Draft Minutes PAC June 15, 2020
Commissioner Farrell requested correction to minutes regarding item 5-A to
include his request for clarification if the Alameda Haunt Your House applicant
intended to use grant funds for cash prizes. Commissioner Farrell asserted this
question remains unanswered. A motion to approve corrected minutes made by
Commissioner Farrell and seconded by Vice Chairperson Rush. Ayes:
Chairperson Gillitt, Vice Chairperson Rush, Commissioners Lewis and Farrell.
Nays: none. The motion carried 4-0.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
5-A. 2020-8061 Recommendation to Review and Approve the ""Haunt Your
House"" Application to the Public Art Small Grants Pilot Program
Staff Member Butler clarified that since a quorum had not be reached with
the last vote on this item, a vote is needed at this meeting. Butler provided
a brief review of the report and explained that the 15 public comments
submitted pertaining to this agenda item were accessible for review via the
links provided in the published meeting agenda.
Butler welcomed comments and questions. Commissioner Farrell asked for
clarification if any cash prizes were to be given. Staff Member Gehrke
clarified that no cash prizes will be given according to an email statement
submitted by the applicant.
Gehrke read into record the first three minutes of Public Comment 11 that
expressed the view that AHYH is community oriented and artistic in nature.
Commissioners briefly discussed the recommendation.",PublicArtCommission/2020-07-09.pdf
PublicArtCommission,2020-07-09,2,"Minutes of the Public Art Commission
Thursday, July 9, 2020
A motion to approve the ""Haunt Your House"" application to the Public Art
Small Grants Pilot Program was made by Commissioner Farrell and
seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Ayes: Chairperson Gillitt, Vice
Chairperson Rush, Commissioners Lewis and Farrell. Nays: none. The
motion carried 4-0.
5-B. 2020-8155 Recommendation to Approve the Attached Resolution and
Conditions Approving the ""Beken"" Public Art Proposal
Staff Member Gehrke presented the Beken Public Art Proposal for the
Waterfront Park, including redesign of the base cell sizes in response to
perceived safety concerns raised by both the Recreation and Park
Commission and an inter-departmental design review team. Gehrke
reviewed evaluation criteria, and stated that staff believe the piece to satisfy
all criteria.
Artist Dewitt Godfrey provided an introduction to the proposed ""Beken""
sculpture and explained his inspiration for the piece, including design
modifications that have been made, and expressed his excitement to build
at this site.
Gehrke welcomed comments and Gehrke and Godfrey answered
questions.
Public Speaker Rachel Campos expressed her support for the design
process and resulting piece, as it is eye-catching, has good scale for the
location, and reflects historical aspects of the site.
Commissioners, Godfrey, and Gehrke discussed visibility, proposed
sculpture material, lighting, design elements and modifications, and location
in relation to other public art pieces at Alameda Point.
A motion to approve the ""Beken"" Public Art Proposal was made by Vice
Chairperson Rush and seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Ayes:
Chairperson Gillitt, Vice Chairperson Rush, Commissioners Lewis and
Farrell. Nays: none. The motion carried 4-0.
6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
8. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
Chairperson Gillitt clarified that the City Council is discussing and taking
action on police reform and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Commissioners could join in support by participating in the police reform
subcommittee meetings and efforts being put forth by City Council, Mayor
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PublicArtCommission,2020-07-09,3,"Minutes of the Public Art Commission
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Ashcraft and Vice Mayor Knox-White. Commission agreed to table further
discussion until City Council has taken action on this item.
Commissioner Farrell requested that the public be made aware of the
subcommittee application review process. Staff Member Butler offered to
provide Public Art grants applications for future agenda items brought
forward by subcommittee to the PAC.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
10. .ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Gillitt adjourned the meeting at 6:56pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Lois Butler
Economic Development Manager
Secretary
Public Art Commission
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RecreationandParkCommission,2020-07-09,1,"apd
ALAMEDA RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION
MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING
DATE:
Thursday, July 9, 2020
TIME:
7:04 p.m. Called to Order
PLACE:
City Hall Council Chambers
A video recording of the meeting may be viewed at https:/lalameda.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
The following are action minutes in keeping with the Sunshine Ordinance 2-91.17.
ROLL CALL
Present: (via teleconference) Chair Alexander, Vice Chair Robbins, Commissioner Limoges
Commissioner Barnes and Commissioner Navarro
Staff: (via teleconference) Alameda Recreation and Park Department (ARPD) Director Amy Wooldridge
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chair Alexander moved to accept the minutes of June 11, 2020 Regular Meeting as presented.
M/S Commissioner Limoges / Commissioner Barnes. All present in favor with 5 ayes via roll call vote.
WRITTEN AND ORAL COMUNICATIONS
Written Communication: None
Oral Communication:
Speaker Betsy Mathieson: Thanked ARPD Director Wooldridge and the Commission for
deferred maintenance work at Jackson Park. Enjoying the re-paved walkways, new picnic table
and benches.
REPORTS FROM THE RECREATION AND PARK DIRECTOR
ARPD Director Amy Wooldridge gave the report. (See Exhibit 1)
REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Vice Chair Robbins: Has now visited all the City of Alameda Parks and commented on how clean
and manicured the parks are. Suggested a computerized reservation program and rental
signage at the tennis courts.
Commissioner Limoges: Noticed a lot of trash along Shoreline at the beach. Response from
Director Wooldridge: Working with East Bay Regional Park Department, (EBRPD), which
oversees the beaches and shoreline, and potential volunteer groups to help with clean-up.
Looking forward to seeing the Krusi Park Recreation Center completed.
Chair Alexander: Commended the Alameda citizens as she is seeing lots of masks and social
distancing. Had a lesson in Pickleball. Handball courts are consistently full. Krusi Recreation
Center looks nice, was able to look inside and it looks beautiful. Complimented Franklin Camp
Park staff for a job well done.
Commissioner Navarro: ARPD Camps are doing a great job with masks and social distancing
and the kids look like they are having fun. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion subcommittee met to
discuss what can be done to put into practice with Parks and possibly citywide. Hopefully will
have something concrete in 4 to 6 months.
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RecreationandParkCommission,2020-07-09,2,"Commissioner Barnes: Have been to most City of Alameda Parks and commented that they all
look great. Heard public feedback of relief and thanks for the ARPD Camps. Great Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion meeting on starting the process for policy to create a policy and action plan
to implement into practice with concrete plans and objectives. Plan to obtain data, demographic
info and community input. Will work with a consultant to assist process, possibly from the
Government Alliance on Race and Equity.
NEW BUSINESS
6-A Review and Recommend Whether to Rename Jackson Park
ARPD Director Amy Wooldridge gave presentation which included the history of the park and Andrew
Jackson and the requirements and process options of renaming Jackson Park.
Public Comments
Zac Bowling: In support of renaming of Jackson Park
Rasheed Shabaaz: Two years ago came before the Commission to call for the renaming of
Jackson Park. Spoke on the 2020 death of George Floyd and how it brought awareness to the
public. In support of renaming Jackson Park, likes Justice Park, encouraged to add a memorial
dedicated to those who were impacted by Andrew Jackson and were excluded from Alameda
to explain why the park was renamed and that a new name should be selected by the end of
the year. If there is no justice, there is no peace.
Ezra Denney: Heartened to hear about the previous discussion on a diversity and inclusion
policy for the parks. Supports renaming Jackson Park to show Alameda's community of Color
how we welcome them and how everyone belongs here.
Josh Geyer: Supports renaming Jackson Park to create a city where people feel truly welcome
and to put up a monument that speaks to why the park was renamed and the impacts of
Jacksons actions and belief systems while he was alive.
Laura Gamble: Supports the renaming Jackson Park as it will signal that Alameda has the
ability to move forward to a more just and fair future in a swift manner.
Seth Marbin: Supports the renaming of Jackson Park and encouraged to remove the sign
immediately.
Lean Deleon, Alameda resident: Supports the renaming of Jackson Park as we are in a
political movement to the right side of history.
Rosemary Jordan: Supports the renaming of Jackson Park. Systemic racism is tearing our
county apart and parks are places we can heal. It is urgent to remove any symbols and names
that add trauma.
Seraphi Allkind Sigma: Supports the renaming of Jackson Park, encourages a quick timeline
and that Black voices, especially the youth, are listened to in the process of renaming the park.
Betsy Mathieson: Jackson Park ""Dumb Friends"" bench is 100 years old this year and hoping
for a celebration. Wants to discourage the Commission from naming the Park after Jim
Morrison, a musician who was a student at Alameda High.
Motion to Change the name of Jackson Park
M/S Vice Chair Robbins / Chair Alexander. All in favor with 5 ayes via roll call vote.
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RecreationandParkCommission,2020-07-09,3,"Motion to Recommend to Council to Remove Jackson Park sign as soon as possible.
M/S Vice Chair Robbins / Commissioner Navarro. All in favor with 5 ayes via roll call vote.
Motion to establish a subcommittee of Chair Alexander and Commissioner Robbins with City Staff to
facilitate a diverse community committee which can include, residents living near the park, local
historians and other interested community members to rename Jackson Park.
M/S Chair Alexander / Commissioner Barnes. All in favor with 5 ayes via roll call vote.
Motion that the Commission make a name recommendation on Jackson Park to the City Council
by
December 31, 2020.
M/S Commissioner Navarro / Vice Chair Robbins. All in favor with 5 ayes via roll call vote.
6-B Update on Active Transportation Plan Draft Recommendations
Rochelle Wheeler, City of Alameda Senior Transportation Planner, gave presentation and answered
questions about the Transportation Plan, second phase which includes the plan's purpose and vision
for bike, walk and roll, initial community input, pedestrian street map, bicycle network and draft goals
for safety, community, connectivity and comfort, equity and mode shift.
ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA: City Aquatics Center Conceptual Design, name Alameda Marina Park
and De-Pave Park Vision Plan
SET NEXT MEETING DATE: Commission agreed to have an additonal Regular meeting for Thursday,
August 13, 2020 due to the numerous items.
ADJOURNMENT
M/S Commissioner Limoges / Commissioner Navarro
Motion carried by the following voice vote: All in favor with a 5 - 0.
Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at 9:32 PM
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RecreationandParkCommission,2020-07-09,4,"EXHIBIT 1
7/09/2020 ARPD Director's Report - Presented by Recreation and Park Director Amy
Wooldridge
Mastick Senior Center
Mastick developed a partnership with the Kiwanis Club and they will provide a one-way Pen
Pal program sending cards/notes to Leisure Club participants. Gift bags were delivered to
participants before the July 4th holiday and greeting cards have been sent as well.
New computers for the Mastick Computer lab are being installed.
Renewal membership registration forms (approximately 3,300) are being mailed out.
Monthly email blasts continue with updates and services. Zoom opportunities are being added
and looking toward a curbside book pick-up, along with other opportunities.
We continue to make wellness calls.
The lunch program is growing and serving an average 30 - 35 people per day.
Working on improving the front entry walkway for current ADA compliance.
Parks Maintenance
Received $150,000 from the Community Development Block Grant program for improvements
at Woodstock Park. Projects include converting remaining playground safety surfacing to
poured in place, adding a shaded picnic area, painting the exterior of the recreation center
and replacing all windows.
Focused work on Bay Farm parks at Tillman and Leydecker as well as tree pruning along
Shoreline Park
Hired a new Gardener, Andrew Quintana who previously worked with the City of Berkeley.
We're excited to have him join the team!
Recreation Services
Working on options for fall after school programming. Waiting for additional guidelines from
Alameda County Health Department and staff is participating in weekly discussions with the
school district.
Tiny Tots - We opened registration for our Tiny Tots programs but final configuration of those
programs is pending guidance from the Health Department.
Alameda Fourth of July Shines On decoration contest - There were 35 entries and staff
decided to give participation awards to all registrants rather than doing a judging processes.
We are offering $20 gift certificates to a variety of Alameda businesses.
Park Ambassador Program - Staff are coordinating ways to implement a park ambassador
program that serves as a positive educational outreach program in the parks during COVID-
19. We will re-hire lifeguards and other part-time staff who will be easily identifiable in parks
and will have extra masks to hand out as they let people know to wear masks, keep social
distance and remain off the closed equipment. They will not be enforcing rules, simply
educating the public in a friendly way.
New youth camps - ARPD added several outdoor fitness and athletic camps per County
guidelines began this week. These include both contract camps through ARPD and other
organizations renting city park space for camps and following our guidelines.",RecreationandParkCommission/2020-07-09.pdf
RecreationandParkCommission,2020-07-09,5,"Kudos and deep appreciation to the many ARPD staff who are working so well under these
trying times. Several compliments have been received about staff from the public.
ARPD Projects
Krusi Park Recreation Center - the building is complete and site work (asphalt and other work)
is continuing through July. Purchasing fixtures and installing the fire alarm. Anticipate
completion before the school year starts.
De-Pave Park - Vision Plan process is going well and a draft sketch plan was received well
by the stakeholders this past week. Once completed, it will come to the Commission for
review and comment.
Starting work on a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy and Action Plan.
Bayport Park playground - The public input meeting for the Bayport Park playground design
was cancelled due to the shelter in place. Staff will instead host an online survey and a Zoom
neighborhood meeting for public input on the design. We will do our best to construct the
playground so that it is completed close to when playgrounds may be opened. The design will
come to the Commission for review and comment.",RecreationandParkCommission/2020-07-09.pdf