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RecreationandParkCommission,2021-01-14,1,"apd
ALAMEDA RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION
MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING
DATE:
Thursday, January 14, 2021
TIME:
7:00 p.m. Called to Order
PLACE:
City Hall Council Chambers
A video recording of the meeting may be viewed at https:llalameda.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
The following are action minutes in keeping with the Sunshine Ordinance 2-91.17.
ROLL CALL
Present: (Teleconference via Zoom) Chair Alexander, Vice Chair Robbins, Commissioner Limoges and
Commissioner Navarro
Excused Absence: Commissioner Barnes
Staff: (Teleconference via Zoom) Alameda Recreation and Park Department (ARPD) Director Amy
Wooldridge
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chair Alexander moved to accept the minutes of December 10, 2020 Regular Meeting as presented.
M/S Commissioner Navarro / Vice Chair Robbins. All present in favor with 4 ayes via roll call vote.
WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Written Communication: none
Oral Communication: none
Chair Alexander announced the Report from the Recreation and Park Director will be moved to
the end of the agenda.
REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Vice Chair Robbins: Will be helping the The Laney Tennis non profit group to work with Alameda
High School to allow the group to use the tennis courts on the weekend as they contributed
$18,000.00 to Alameda High School to repave the courts and now has been told they cannot
use the courts on the weekends. The East Bay Regional Park district is planning a public access
of new parkland at the Robert Crown Beach and is asking for public comment and will also be
on the Recreation and Park agenda for February. Attended the meeting with the Community
Forum with the Confederated Villages of Lisjan to learn about the Chochenyo name which he
found very enlightening.
Chair Limoges: Tried to watch the presentation online but never came on. Went to theTownside
Commons, by the Embarcadero, a different and interesting type of a Waterfront Park,
encouraged Commissioners to see it.
Commissioner Navarro: Her children and herself enjoyed the ARPD Virtual Santa visits over the
holiday break. Encouraged Commissioner Robbins to contact USTA Norcal committee to help
Laney Tennis with the Alameda High School tennis court situation.
Chair Alexander: Watched the forum about the Ohlone and thought is was very emotional and
moving. Attended meeting with Director Wooldridge and Vice Chair Robbins to finalize the
renaming the park formerly known as Jackson Park presentation for City Council. Happy to see
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RecreationandParkCommission,2021-01-14,2,"people in the parks wearing masks and physical distancing.
AGENDA ITEMS
6-A Recommendation to Approve the City of Alameda Transportation Program Plan for Seniors and
People with Disabilities for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
Victoria Williams, Mastick Senior Center Resource Specialist Program Coordinator gave the
presentation which included the 2020 Annual Paratransit Program survey, service overview,
information about the Alameda Loop Shuttle, free AC Transit Bus passes, proposed programs,
customer service and outreach, budget and the planning process. Gail Payne, City of Alameda Senior
Transportation Coordinator was present to assist with answering questions.
Chair Alexander motioned to Approve the City of Alameda Transportation Program Plan for Seniors
and People with Disabilities for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
M/S Chair Alexander / Vice Chair Robbins. All present in favor with 4 ayes via roll call vote.
6-B Discuss Support for a Community Fundraising Effort for the Parcel 4 - Shoreline Trail Improvement
Project
ARPD Director Amy Wooldridge gave the report which included the history of Parcel 4, resident interest
to obtain funding for improvements, the site plan and concept and existing conditions.
Speaker Patricia Lamborn, Alameda resident: Cares about the open space and wants to make the path
seamless and safe. Asked for the Commissioners to support community fundraising to build the trail.
Speaker: Gary Thompson, Alameda resident and Homeowner Assosciation Board of Director. Their
families use that area a lot and it is a very active area. Parcel 4 is a rough path that needs to be
completed to match the rest of the trail.
Written Public Comment. See Exhibit 1
Commissioner Navarro made a recommendation that the Recreation and Park Commission endorse
the community efforts in support of the Parcel 4 - Shoreline Trail Completion Improvement Project.
M/S Commissioner Navarro / Commissioner Limoges. All present in favor with 4 ayes via roll call vote
REPORTS FROM THE RECREATION AND PARK DIRECTOR
ARPD Director Amy Wooldridge gave the report. See Exhibit 2
ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA:
Presentation from EBRPD on parks in Alameda's status and development
Alameda Swimming Pool Association Lease/Surplus Lands Act
Climate Action & Resiliency Plan - Annual Report Presentation
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RecreationandParkCommission,2021-01-14,3,"SET NEXT MEETING DATE: February 11, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn
M/S Commissioner Limoges / Commissioner Navarro
Motion carried by the following voice vote: All in favor with a 4 ayes via roll call vote.
Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at 8:20 PM
3",RecreationandParkCommission/2021-01-14.pdf
RecreationandParkCommission,2021-01-14,4,"EXHIBIT 1
RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION
AGENDA 1-14-2021
Item 6-B
Discuss Support for a Community Fundraising Effort
for the Parcel 4-Shoreline Trail Improvement Project
Public Comment",RecreationandParkCommission/2021-01-14.pdf
RecreationandParkCommission,2021-01-14,5,"From:
I Krysiak
To:
Amy Wooldridge
Subject:
[EXTERNAL] It""s Time to Complete the Bay Trail.
Date:
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 10:55:33 AM
Dear Alameda Recreation and Park Commissioner Chair Alexander, Vice
Chair Robbins,
Commissioners Limoges, Barnes and Navarro. And Director Amy Wooldridge:
I recently read local articles about the Parcel 4 section of the Bay shoreline path that
officially became City property in 2018.
Recall that this is a short but beautiful stretch along the Bay which many of your Alameda
constituents enjoy. But the Parcel 4 walking path looks overgrown, neglected and the
pavement is in need of maintenance and/or replacement.
The City needs to find the funds to complete and maintain this project especially now during
the Covid pandemic when open recreational space is in such great demand.
Many of my fellow Harbor Bay residents are now aware of this opportunity and we seek the
City's Parks and Recreation Commission help to fund and maintain this precious piece of
land.
Let's strive to get this project done. Thank you for listening.
Sincerely,
Tom Krysiak
Sweet Road
4157132584",RecreationandParkCommission/2021-01-14.pdf
RecreationandParkCommission,2021-01-14,6,"From:
Edward Sinq
To:
Amy Wooldridge
Subject:
[EXTERNAL] Cmt on Item 6.b Alameda Rec and Park Commision Mtg 1/14/2021
Date:
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 7:43:45 PM
Dear Alameda Recreation and Park Commissioner Chair Alexander, Vice Chair Robbins,
Commissioners Limoges Barnes and Navarro and Director Wooldridge:
This email is in support comments sent to you (see below) by Ms. Patricia Lamborn asking that you
give your vote of support a proposed maintenance project of a short reach of the Shoreline Park/ San
Francisco Bay Trail . This reach is located bayside of the property at 2350 Harbor Bay Parkway on
Bay Farm Island where the trail has not been well maintained, posing a potential safety hazard to
those who use it. This reach of the trail was recently the subject of an article in the Community of
Harbor Bay Association's magazine, ""The Gull's Call"" (The Gull's Call - Oct/Nov/Dec : 2020) pointing
out the trail on either side of this reach have been fully developed and maintained.
As noted by Ms. Lamborn, your support in advancing this proposed project to the Alameda Friends of
the Park Foundation, and with the Foundation's support, would lead to a community campaign of
donations to complete maintenance of this reach.
Thank you for your consideration of this proposal.
Edward Sing
Bay Farm Resident 24 years
Email sent by Ms. Patricia Lamborn for Jan 14, 2021 Meeting:
Dear Alameda Recreation and Park Commissioner Chair Alexander, Vice Chair Robbins,
Commissioners Limoges Barnes and Navarro and Director Wooldridge,
I am writing to ask that you support maintenance and improvement of a portion of Shoreline Park/San
Francisco Bay Trail located near the physical address 2350 Harbor Bay Parkway. The City of
Alameda took title to this Shoreline Park Parcel in Jan. 2019, dedicated to complete the trails that
circle Harbor Bay Isle and provide pedestrian and bicycle access right on the Bay. This portion,
labeled Parcel 4 - is flanked on either side by wide concrete paths that safely accommodate walkers
and bikers. Unfortunately there is an abrupt break and on Parcel 4 there is a ragged narrow asphalt
path, with deep furrows in the dirt alongside it.
A group of concerned residents requested that the City of Alameda take title to this dedicated portion
of the Bay Trail years ago, and continue to support maintaining and respecting the importance of
completing the S F Bay Trail here. That is also a goal in the Parks and Open Space Element of the
2040 Alameda General Plan. We ask that you give this maintenance project your vote of support in
order to advance it to the Alameda Friends of the Park Foundation. If the foundation supports this
project - our group can then advance a community campaign of donations to complete it.
We are not asking the Recreation and Park Commission to allocate monies at this time as we know
there are many financial pressures on our City. However, we do believe there could be interest in
financial support from the Harbor Bay Park Business and Residential Community. Hundreds of",RecreationandParkCommission/2021-01-14.pdf
RecreationandParkCommission,2021-01-14,7,"business park employees and residents walk the path along the Bay. This portion is near a grassy
section of Shoreline Pak where families and children gather and set off on their bicycles. Our goal is
to support a safe and seamless completion on this public portion of our park system.
Attachment included",RecreationandParkCommission/2021-01-14.pdf
RecreationandParkCommission,2021-01-14,8,"Shoreline Park/San Francisco Bay Trail
Maintaining safety and public access on the Bay
The Missing Link
2565 DAY",RecreationandParkCommission/2021-01-14.pdf
RecreationandParkCommission,2021-01-14,9,"""The Missing Link"" of
Alameda Shoreline Park
On Harbor Bay the San Francisco
Bay Trail is incorporated into the
Shoreline Park Shoreline Park
.
includes both grassy areas and
paths for both pedestrians and
bicyclists to safely access the
views and fresh air. Hundreds of
residents and Harbor Bay
Business Park workers walk and
bike these paths. During the
pandemic use has greatly
increased, which is vital to
physical and mental health.
This photo shows a wide section
of the Shoreline Park concrete
path that ends abruptly,
narrowing into a ragged, asphalt
path.",RecreationandParkCommission/2021-01-14.pdf
RecreationandParkCommission,2021-01-14,10,"In need of
Maintenance
This section, Parcel 4, was
dedicated to our City by
Harbor Bay Isle Associates to
complete Shoreline Park. A
group of concerned Alameda
residents appealed to our City
to take title which they did in
Jan. 2019. We remain
dedicated to maintaining safe
and seamless public access
to the San Francisco Bay Trail.
It is clear bicyclists and
pedestrians are trying to
distance themselves, creating
rutted dirt paths until the
path reconnects with the
wide concrete path at the
other end.",RecreationandParkCommission/2021-01-14.pdf
RecreationandParkCommission,2021-01-14,11,"We hope to fix this in collaboration with
the Alameda Friends of the Parks Foundation
We believe residents of
Alameda and business
partners will support our
City in raising funds to
maintain the safety of the
path here in accordance
with the goals of our
Alameda General Plan
2040 to complete and
maintain the SF Bay Trail .",RecreationandParkCommission/2021-01-14.pdf
RecreationandParkCommission,2021-01-14,12,"S AFRANISO
BAY TRAIL
We can do this !",RecreationandParkCommission/2021-01-14.pdf
RecreationandParkCommission,2021-01-14,13,"EXHIBIT 2
01/14/2021 ARPD Director's Report
Presented by Recreation and Park Director Amy Wooldridge
Recreation Services
Starting coordination of summer programming. Anticipating similar framework as 2020 with COVID
safety protocols and small cohorts. Will have a virtual activity guide in February.
Working on a roll out of our new E-Sports program with virtual leagues and tournaments.
Will be hiring a Recreation Assistant that was authorized for this fiscal year but delayed due to COVID.
Now moving forward.
Our aquatics programs are booming! We are providing programming nearly all day, seven days/week
with swim lessons, lap swim, adult and youth community swim and water polo teams.
Mastick Senior Center
Will start construction soon on the front entry improvements and bring it to current ADA standards.
Recreation Manager, Jackie Krause, initiated and met with a group of Alameda County senior center
managers/supervisors to discuss senior center programming and reopening. A very productive and
helpful meeting that will continue.
Virtual programs are continuing and popular. Mastick Senior Center is absolutely open virtually with
a lot of online activity and many connections being made.
Online activities for both the Leisure Club and Friends Connect, social groups for adults and teens
with developmental disabilities. Have been partnering with the Kiwanis Club and Alameda Youth
Committee.
Park Maintenance
Have planted nearly 175 trees in parks with 74 of those on the west end, keeping an equity lens for
lower income communities. Working with 100K trees to implement a monthly Volunteers in Parks tree
planting and mulching program.
Will be hiring a Parks Supervisor in the next week. Hired three Gardeners who started at the
beginning of this year.
The new Alameda Point Neighborhood Park is anticipated to open to the public in mid-February.
Naming will be delayed as the City works through a revised Naming Policy and procedure.
Installed two new athletic field lights at Leydecker Park.
Large sections of the asphalt pathway at Lower Washington Park and parts of Upper Washington
Park is being resurfaced this month also with an updated ADA ramp and parking.
Administration / Projects
Public Arts Commission prioritized creation of Public Art Master Plan. This will include identifying
locations in parks.
Working to identify a new site for pickleball courts which have a huge amount of usage. Coming to
the Commission in February.
Working with Alameda Unified School District on a new Joint Use Agreement for the operation and
maintenance of the two high school pools.",RecreationandParkCommission/2021-01-14.pdf
RecreationandParkCommission,2021-01-14,14,"Have been working closely with the City Attorney's office for many months on replacing the old
easement documents for four pathways on Fernside and Eastshore and a view corridor easement at
one pathway on Fernside. This will come to City Council for approval soon.
City Council agenda items: Renaming Jackson Park to Chochenyo Park on 1/19/21 and feedback
on the Naming Policy and Procedures on 2/2/21
Shoreline Light Replacement project bid is within budget and going to City Council for approval in
February.
Alameda Point Gym Restroom bids were advertised this week.
Grant applications: State Park Bond Per Capita Grant Application for Krusi Park Playground in FY
2021-22 (non-competitive guaranteed minimum). State Park Bond Grant - Final Round for Jean
Sweeney Open Space Park West Side/Phase 3.",RecreationandParkCommission/2021-01-14.pdf