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RecreationandParkCommission,2021-12-09,1,"ALAMEDA RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION
MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING
DATE:
Thursday, December 9, 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 Jones and
Commissioner Navarro
Absent: Commissioner Nguyen
Staff: (Teleconference via Zoom) Alameda Recreation and Park Department (ARPD) Director Amy
Wooldridge
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chair Alexander moved to accept the minutes of November 18, 2021 Special Meeting as presented.
M/S Vice Chair Robbins / Commissioner Jones. All present in favor with 4 ayes via roll call vote.
WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (For topics not on the agenda)
Written Communication: none
Oral Communication
Speaker Cyndy Johnsen: Would like to know the status and timeline of Jean Sweeney
Open Space Park north and south entry points, adding bollards to the Cross Alameda
Trail through the park and consider planting native oak trees along the northeastern
border of the park.
Speaker Betsy Mathieson: Would like to know when the pathway replacement, improved
lighting and tree plantings will be completed in Chochenyo Park and requested the
garbage cans that are open be covered.
REPORT FROM THE RECREATION AND PARK DIRECTOR - ARPD Director Amy Wooldridge gave
the report. See exhibit 1.
REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Navarro: Visited Alameda Point parks; very exciting to see the progress.
Commissioner Jones: Visited dog park sites and said all three are beautiful.
Vice Chair Robbins: Also visited Alameda Point parks along with the Encinal boat launch and
commented on how spectacular and beautiful that area turned out. Attended a meeting about
the expanding the tennis courts and/or the pickleball courts and is hoping to bring some
information back to the Commission by February 2022.
Chair Alexander: Visited the dog park sites, including the possible fourth site, observed the
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RecreationandParkCommission,2021-12-09,2,"ARPD staff safely walking the afterschool kids to their sites, commented on the variety of sports
going on at Tillman Park and how nice it is to see the playgrounds being used and full.
AGENDA ITEMS
6-A Review Results of the East End/Bay Farm Island Dog Park Survey and Consider Recommendation
ARPD Director Wooldridge gave presentation which included the city-wide survey, types of dog parks
preferred, potential dog park locations at Krusi Park, Towata Park and Leydecker Park, and a fourth
potential dog park location on Bay Farm Island southwest of the ferry terminal.
6-A Public Comments
Speaker Walt Jacobs: Opposed to Leydecker Park as a dog park as it is too close to Temple
Israel due to noise and parking. Would like to see a dog park in a business park area.
Speaker Dawn Jaeger: Opposed to Leydecker due to the parking and noise for Bay Farm
Community Churches and urges the fourth area by the ferry to be approved for the new dog
park.
Speaker Grant Scully: Opposed to Leydecker for a dog park as it is already a busy area with too
many cars. In favor of the fourth area for a dog park.
Speaker Michelle Anderson: Likes the Leydecker Park area and also the new fourth option for a
dog park.
6-A Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Navarro: Has a dog and would be interested to see what could be done to make
the fourth option a possible site and would like to explore it more.
Chair Alexander: Opposed to having a dog park at Krusi, Towata and Leydecker Parks. Would
like to explore the fourth option as a possibility. In favor of having a dog park on Bay Farm Island.
Vice Chair Robbins: Likes the new fourth option because agrees that the residential concerns of
Leydecker, Krusi and Towata Parks are valid reasons to not have a dog park there.
Commissioner Jones: Likes the new fourth option and wants to go visit the site.
6-A Motion
Vice Chair Robbins motioned that we have staff do further research on the fourth proposed location
and also gather any other comments that might come in about the three current parks and come back
to the Commission with another presentation before making a decision to move forward.
M/S Vice Chair Robbins / Commissioner Navarro
All present in favor with 4 ayes via roll call vote.
6-B Establish Naming Criteria for Alameda Landing Waterfront Park Located at the End of 5th Street
Near Mitchell Avenue
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RecreationandParkCommission,2021-12-09,3,"ARPD Director Wooldridge gave the presentation which included the four-step process of naming
parks, the location, design and history of Alameda Landing Waterfront Park.
6-B Public Comments
Speaker Crystal Faith Cajilog: The naming process should reflect Alameda's values for
diversity, equity and inclusion and well as the historical and geographical character of our
city. Suggestions: Park being near water, water has always been a means of getting people
from one place to another and the piers are landing areas of people. A good name to reflect
immigration and the diversity of Alameda.
6-B Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Navarro: Honored that we are the first group to start the naming process. Would
like to see the uniqueness of the pier and cultural connection with the water.
Vice Chair Robbins: Thanked Director Wooldridge for the detailed history of the location. Would
like to discuss and come back with a list. Likes the name Pier Front Park.
Chair Alexander: Thinks the history is interesting and hopes it will be reflected in what we tell the
public. Thinks they should have one or two choices for the criteria to start with as this is a learning
process. Prefers non-naval air-based criteria for this park.
Commissioner Jones: Is there a timeline? Director Wooldridge: No, however we have parks that
are open or opening soon and need names.
6-B Motion
Commissioner Navarro motioned the naming criteria for the Alameda Landing Waterfront Park be the
uniqueness of the park's location on the pier and estuary with an intersection with diversity and cultural
significance in Alameda.
M/S Commissioner Navarro / Vice-Chair Robbins
All present in favor with 4 ayes via roll call vote.
6-C Establish Naming Criteria for Alameda Point Neighborhood park, Located on Coronado Avenue
between Ardent Way and Main Street
ARPD Director Wooldridge gave the presentation which included the the location, design and history
of Alameda Point Neighborhood park.
6-C Public Comments - None
6-C Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Navarro: Her family fondly refers to it as whale playground but is an opportunity
to add maritime history. The playground was designed with an aquatics theme.
Vice Chair Robbins: Would like the shellmounds to be in consideration for naming the park. Also
likes maritime and aquatics for the criteria.
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RecreationandParkCommission,2021-12-09,4,"Chair Alexander: Agrees that shellmound should be considered, but also the history of the whale
and the Naval Air base, something new and refreshing.
6-C Motion
Commissioner Navarro motioned the naming criteria for the Alameda Point Neighborhood Park
be the history of naval maritime, natural landscape and wildlife at Alameda Point
M/S Vice-Chair Robbins / Commissioner Navarro
All present in favor with 4 ayes via roll call vote.
6-D Establish Naming Criteria for Alameda Point Waterfront Park, Located at the Corner of Ferry Point
Near Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway
ARPD Director Wooldridge gave the presentation which included the location, design and history of
Alameda Point Waterfront Park.
6-D Public Comments
Speaker Betsy Mathieson: Hopes that aviation and sea planes are included in the naming process of
the parks at Alameda Point.
6-D Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Navarro: The runways and aviation aspect of the base would be good for the
criteria. Theme of aviation which could include notable aviators; noteworthy aviation history of
Alameda also is a good criteria for the park.
Chair Alexander: Criteria could be something with the base, runways and shell mound.
Vice Chair Robbins: Historical Alameda aviation or aviation related name, like Runway Park.
Commissioner Jones: Aviation museum is close by as well which would be inclusive of a talking
point.
6-D Motion
Commissioner Navarro motioned the naming criteria for the Alameda Point Waterfront Park be
aviation including Alameda history, people and park features.
M/S Commissioner Navarro / Commissioner Jones
All present in favor with 4 ayes via roll call vote.
6-E Establish Naming Criteria for Alameda Marina Park. Located on the Alameda/Oakland Estuary
Near Clement Avenue Between Grand Street and Willow Street
ARPD Director Wooldridge gave the presentation which included the location, design and history of
Alameda Marina Park.
6-E Public Comments - None
6-E Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Navarro: Site specific, related to Marina, the working history of the site and the
shipyards.
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RecreationandParkCommission,2021-12-09,5,"Chair Alexander: Shipyards, site specific.
Vice Chair Robbins: Maritime shipyards relating to Alameda.
Commissioner Jones: Special place for her as she lives across the street from the park and is
looking forward to seeing the end result.
6-E Motion
Vice Chair Robbins motioned the naming criteria for Alameda Marina Park be a reflection and
history of working waterfront shipyards
M/S Vice-Chair Robbins / Commissioner Navarro
All present in favor with 4 ayes via roll call vote.
6-F Nominate and Vote on Recreation and Parks Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
6-F Motion #1 Chair
Vice Chair Robbins nominated Chair Alexander to remain Chair of the Recreation and Park
Commission until at least June 30th 2022
M/S Vice-Chair Robbins / Commissioner Navarro
All present in favor with 4 ayes via roll call vote.
6-F Motion #2 Vice Chair
Commissioner Navarro nominated Vice Chair Robbins to remain Vice Chair of the Recreation
and Park Commission until at least June 30th 2022
M/S Commissioner Navarro / Commissioner Jones
All present in favor with 4 ayes roll call vote
ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA
Athletic Facility Allocation Policy, Pickleball and Tennis Court options, Alameda Park
Improvement Survey Results, Dog Park Location at Harbor Bay Business Park
SET NEXT MEETING DATE: January 13, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn
M/S Commissioner Navarro / Commissioner Jones
Motion carried by the following voice vote: All in favor with a 4 ayes via roll call vote.
Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at 9:05 PM.
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RecreationandParkCommission,2021-12-09,6,"EXHIBIT 1
12/09/2021 ARPD Director's Report
Presented by Recreation and Park Director Amy Wooldridge
Recreation Services
Summer Programming has begun to prepare for 2022
Limited spaces are left for Santa Home and Virtual Visits and Winter Vacation Camp.
Breakfast with Santa is sold out.
Winter STEM, Sports and Drama Camps still have availability for both vacation weeks with
extended care.
January swim lessons registration to begin on December 18th
Mastick Senior Center
Public Works replaced the HVAC unit at the Mastick Senior Center Social Hall with a new unit that
properly filters the air so the Social Hall can be a citywide fresh air and cooling center.
Park Maintenance
Continuing to install smart irrigation clocks - about three per month for reduced water usage.
Beginning to renovate baseball/softball infields and soccer fields now that seasons are over. Now
through February. Note that this is basic annual maintenance but some fields still need complete
overhaul which costs up to $1 million per field.
Godfrey Park Recreation Center renovation is delayed because contractor found significant dry rot.
Will address that issue and open later in 2022.
Littlejohn Recreation Center rebuild from the fire is moving along and nearing completion on design.
Making adjustments to open up the interior space and make it more usable plus add storage. Need
to stay within parameters of insurance claim.
Administration / Projects
Follow up on how tennis balls are recycled. Some are reused for dogs and for many, the rubber is
separated from the felt and ground up to be used in tennis court resurfacing, equestrian footing and
research is being done for more applications.
Staff has been meeting with ASPA members to negotiate lease terms with a focus on safety, equity
and accessibility. The next step will be a high-level discussion of the lease terms as part of the regular
open City Council agenda in February 2022.
Local residents are spearheading an effort to create a Pride in the Park event in October 2022. ARPD
is collaborating with this executive committee which includes DABA. The event will include a variety
of events throughout the weekend with one goal to support businesses both on Park Street and
Webster Street.",RecreationandParkCommission/2021-12-09.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2021-12-09,1,"City of Alameda, California
SOCIAL SERVICE HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD
THURSDAY, December 9, 2021
APPROVED MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Sarah Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:07pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: President Sarah Lewis, Vice President Kristin Furuichi Fong, Priya Jagannathan,
Samantha Green, Scott Means, and Dianne Yamashiro-Omi (joined late).
City staff: Lois Butler, Veronika Cole, Lisa Fitts, and Eric Fonstein (Secretary to the Board).
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3-A October 28, 2021 Draft Minutes
A motion to approve the minutes of October 28, 2021 was made by Vice President Furuichi
Fong and seconded by Boardmember Means. Ayes: President S. Lewis, Vice President
Furuichi Fong, Boardmembers Jagannathan, Green, and Means. Nays: none. Note:
Boardmember Yamashiro-Omi abstained due to absence from meeting. Motion passed 5-
0 with one abstention.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5. AGENDA ITEMS
5-A Continuation of Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB) Retreat and
Working Session to Discuss: Current SSHRB Priorities, Revision to Draft 2022
Work Plan Outlining Priorities and Draft 2022 Work Plan.
Staff member Eric Fonstein announced the SSHRB priorities and listed the
Boardmembers assigned to each subcommittee.
Community Needs Assessment: Boardmember Jagannathan and Green
Human Relations/Alamedans Together Against Hate: Vice President
Furuichi Fong and Boardmember Yamashiro-Omi
Infrastructure (e.g., future work groups): President Lewis and
Boardmember Means
President Lewis stated the need for each subcommittee to develop a work plan, with a
clear timeline and realistic deliverable's, to be presented to City Council in March, 2022.
President Lewis then introduced Renato Almanzor, the retreat facilitator, and asked for
input on next steps.",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2021-12-09.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2021-12-09,2,"Mr. Almanzor presented a sample worksheet as a tool to collect ideas pertaining to
SSHRB priorities and work plan development. President Lewis opened the floor for
discussion. Following is a summary of comments/recommendations by Boardmembers:
Community Needs Assessment
Review the previous need assessment, determine consistency from year
to year, and SSHRB's needs
Clarify area of curiosity: culture, structures, programs and populations
Decide methodology (e.g., protocols, community engagement, minimum
number of respondents)
Community outreach, such as possible focus group meetings with
seniors, people with disabilities, and homeless individuals and advocates
Determine timeline for completing survey and presentation of findings for
CDBG process in November
Incorporate previous individuals that participated in 2017 Community
Needs Assessment
Human Relations/Alamedans Together Against Hate:
Define Human Relations and vision (with key informants, such as, faith-
based organizations, immigrant communities, elders, etc.,)
Create an action plan to realize the definition
Possibly have the community needs assessment address some of these
issues
Collaboration with community
Town halls that are facilitated toward healing and a place of
understanding; mutual respect
Develop a sense of proactive rather than reactive to build relationships
and sense of community
Infrastructure (e.g., future work groups):
Identify optimal resources
Establish subject matter experts
List of committees where SSHRB0 is currently involved
Shift from ""Committees"" to ""Action Groups"", to maximize production
Rethink what it means to be a SSHRB member and time commitments
5-B Community Needs for Community Development Block Grant FY 2022-23
Staff member Lisa Fitts presented on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Community Needs for FY 2022-23 Action Plan, highlighting the following key segments:
What is CDBG? Federal funds to assist low - and moderate - income persons by
providing; decent housing, suitable living environment and expanded economic
opportunities.
In 2020 the City of Alameda submitted the five-year strategic plan, outlining the
housing and community development needs. Priorities submitted by SSHRB
included; affordable housing, fair housing, food security, food services, homeless
services, mental health services, safety and crime prevention, and transportation
and pedestrian safety.
As part of the Annual Action Plan, there are a few key dates for SSHRB where
individual actions will be required.
December 14, 2021 - SSHRB Needs Letter Finalized
January 4, 2022 - City Council hears public comment and adopts the
Needs Statement for the FY2022-23 Action Plan",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2021-12-09.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2021-12-09,3,"February 3, 2022 - RFP responses due
February 21, 2022 - Public scoring due from SSHRB
March 24, 2022 - SSHRB Meeting to Review Proposed Funding Levels
Spring 2022 - SSHRB Kicks off Community Wide Needs Assessment
Ms. Fitts stated that representative from the following companies, have attended
this meeting to provide a brief update. Family Violence Law Center, Eden
Information and Referral (I&R), Legal Assistance for Seniors and Village of Love.
She asked individuals to raise (virtually) their hand if they would like to speak.
Gitanjali Rawat, Director of Programs with Eden I&R, highlighted the following
key segments:
Eden I&R is the operator for Alameda's 211-Line, which is the 24/7
multilingual phone line that connects individuals and families to critical,
health, housing and human services.
Last fiscal year Eden I&R processed1824 calls and two-way text
message conversations, 2611 health, housing and human service
referrals. This included screening for eligibility and the transfer of 64
callers to the Mid-County West Housing Resource Center, through the
County's, coordinated entry system.
The number one reason for Alameda residents contacting 211 year after
year is housing (rental assistance, utilities assistance, emergency shelter
and transitional housing).
Eden I&R has partnered with Alameda County Public Health Department,
assisting with COVID-19 related calls.
Soft launched, the scheduling of Lyft and Uber rides (subsidized by the
City of Alameda) for qualified clients.
Erin Scott, Executive Director with Family Violence Law Center (FVLC), highlighted
the following key segments:
Provides 24-hour, crisis intervention services to survivors of domestic
violence and sexual assault. Free legal services, civil legal services,
family and housing law services.
Noted the City of Alameda has had the highest number of cases within,
Alameda County, specifically, a 45% increase in the number of survivors
served, and 117% increase in legal services provided, from July-
September 2021, compared to the same time period in 2020.
Alameda Policy Department continues to refer domestic violence calls to
FVLC. The number of cases has gone from an average of 35 calls, per
quarter, to 74 calls, from July-November 2021.
Joey Harrison, Executive Director with The Village of Love, highlighted the following
key segments:
Village of Love operates The Day Center (7 days per week), Safe Parking
Program, Overnight Shelter and coordination of FEMA Trailers.
Provide housing navigation and case management for individuals to
ensure needs are being met.
President Lewis opened for Board comment. Boardmember Yamashiro-Omi asked Ms.
Scott if she's seen an increase in cases from immigrant communities or from a specific
demographic. Ms. Scott, replied that she did not have the answer right now, however
will follow up with official demographic percentages. Boardmember Jagannathan asked
Mr. Harrison about the Safe Parking program and its current vacancy. Mr. Harrison",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2021-12-09.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2021-12-09,4,"confirmed, there are spaces available. President Lewis thanked everyone for their time
and presentation.
Boardmember Yamashiro-Omi put forth a motion for President Lewis to finalize the
SSHRB Needs Letter, seconded by Boardmember Jagannathan. Ayes: President Lewis,
Vice President Furuichi Fong, Boardmembers Yamashiro-Omi, Jagannathan, Green and
Means. Nays: none. Motion passed 6-0.
5-C Status of the 2022 Point-in-Time County Count of the Unhoused in the City of
Alameda
Staff member Veronika Cole introduced Katie Haverly with EveryOneHome. Together
they presented the report on the 2022 Point in Time Count for the unhoused in the City of
Alameda. Following were the highlighted key segments:
Point-in-Time (PIT) is a count and survey of sheltered and unsheltered people
experiencing homelessness on a single night in January
It is required by HUD; informs funding that the county will receive for homeless
services
This year the PIT count will be on Tuesday January 25, 2022 (complying with all
COVID-19 policies and procedures)
Outreach teams will be assigned census tracts. Areas with higher concentrations
of unhoused individuals will have teams that include an individual with lived
experience who is paid to be a guide for the count.
Still recruiting for guides and volunteers
Ms. Haverly thanked the Boardmembers for their time, and offered to leave her email
address if anyone had additional questions following the meeting.
5-D Approve SSHRB Meeting Schedule for 2022
Boardmember Furuichi Fong put forth a motion to approve the schedule without any
changes, seconded by Boardmember Means. Ayes: President Lewis, Vice President
Furuichi Fong, Boardmembers Yamashiro-Omi, Jagannathan, Green and Means. Nays:
none. Motion passed 6-0.
5-E Workgroup Reports
Homeless Action Plan Workgroup: No additional update.
Domestic Violence: Mr. Fonstein reported that Sgt. Mountain for Alameda Police
Department was unable to make the last quarterly meeting on December 9 due to
police training. Therefore, the meeting was cancelled and will be rescheduled after
the New Year.
Community Service Awards: The Awards were held on November 17. There was
no Workgroup report.
6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Staff member Butler provided the following updates:
Feed Alameda: Ms. Butler reported that the program has ended with no more
available funding.",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2021-12-09.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2021-12-09,5,"Transitional Housing Program: Ms. Butler confirmed that the HomeKey application
has been submitted. City staff submitted an application for approximately $12.3
million of Project Homekey Round 2 funding available through the State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development. A response is
expected from the State by mid-January. If awarded, Ms. Butler said that
construction of the temporary housing on the ""bottle parcel"", near the College of
Alameda, would need to be completed by October, 2022. This application was
very extensive with many staff hours contributed to its completion, along with
additional time spent from the co-applicants.
Encampments: Ms. Butler provided a status update for various sites.
Civic Center Garage-the person has moved away from the site.
Main Street-The Public Works Department is scheduled to clean up the
encampment on December 16 and the inhabitants will be relocated in the
area.
City Hall Steps-this site is also scheduled to be cleaned up by the Public
Works Department
Homeless Housing Assistance Program (HHAP) Funding: At this time, staff does
not have a timeline from the County. The City has been providing temporary grants
for overnight shelters, which will hopefully be reimbursed by the County.
7. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
None.
8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
9. ADJOURNMENT
President Lewis adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Eric Fonstein, Board Secretary",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2021-12-09.pdf