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RecreationandParkCommission,2022-03-10,1,"ALAMEDA RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION
MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING
DATE:
Thursday, March 10, 2022
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 Navarro and
Commissioner Nguyen
Absent: Commissioner Jones
Staff: (Teleconference via Zoom) Alameda Recreation and Park Department (ARPD) Director Amy
Wooldridge
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chair Alexander moved to accept the minutes of February 10, 2022 Regular Meeting as presented.
M/S Vice Chair Robbins / Commissioner Navarro. 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 John Healy - More sport facilities for organized sports, ball fields, tennis courts and
recreation areas, especially for kids, are needed to accommodate the growing population in the
City of Alameda as we don't even have enough facilities for the population now and need them
desperately.
Chair Alexander noted that March is Women's History Month and that it is nice to have so many women
on the Recreation and Park Commission including the ARPD Director. The City of Alameda was one
of the first cities to offer sports for girls' softball and basketball. Thanked all the women at ARPD, past,
present and future for all their hard work.
REPORT FROM THE RECREATION AND PARK DIRECTOR - ARPD Director Amy Wooldridge gave
the report. See Exhibit 1.
REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Nguyen: Visited the dog park and spoke with residents who suggested it would
be nice to have more grass, benches and signage for new dog owners to give rules of the dog
park.
Commissioner Navarro: Visited Chochenyo Park and said she is a fan of the naturally
landscaped gathering space; there have been a lot of families there enjoying the space. Also
excited about the new Activity Guide.
Vice Chair Robbins: Excited about Chochenyo Park using natural materials. Encouraged others
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RecreationandParkCommission,2022-03-10,2,"to visit the new Tunnel Top Park in San Francisco Presidio by the Marina for inspiration as it is
an all-natural wood park, including play areas and a shining example.
Chair Alexander: Visited Chochenyo Park and was excited to see it finished and is looking
forward to the installation of the information signage. Attended the meeting for the new Lincoln
Park playground. Parents and kids gave good suggestions. Excited to hear the t-shirt league is
coming back this year as it will be the 70th year anniversary. Impressed by the Summer Activity
Guide. Sent a welcome note to Mastick Senior Center new employee Morace McKay, Recreation
Supervisor Il at Mastick Center. Would like to see an ARPD and Friends of the Park have a float
in the 4th of July parade.
AGENDA ITEMS
6-A Lincoln Park Playground Design
Director Wooldridge gave presentation which included background, site location, scope of work,
funding with the purchase of new large trees and an overview of playgrounds with diagrams. The
theme of the park is a jungle theme which tied in with the mascot of the park which is the Lincoln
Lions. The front area of Lincoln Park has space for options of a lion on rocks or an elephant.
6-A Public Comments - none
6-A Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Navarro: Excited about the new playground and that the kids had input.
Commissioner Nguyen: Appreciates the thoughtfulness of getting and feedback from the public
especially from the young kids. Also appreciates that new trees will be part of the plan.
Vice Chair Robbins: Happy that the natural trees will be kept to provide shade. Curious if there
could be a partial pour of ADA type surface without disturbing the trees. Director Wooldridge:
The wood chips migrate constantly and when it gets walked on it degrades the poured in place
surface which loses the integrity of the poured in place surface.
Chair Alexander: Votes to have the lion on the two rocks in honor of the Lincoln Lions. Will there
be benches around the playground? Director Wooldridge: Yes, the goal is for more benches and
one picnic table.
6-A Motion
Commissioner Navarro motioned to approve the Lincoln Park playground design as presented including
the lion on the rocks for the circular seating area.
M/S Commissioner Navarro / Vice Chair Robbins
All present in favor with 4 ayes via roll call vote.
6-B Develop a Short List of Names for Alameda Point Neighborhood Park
Director Wooldridge gave presentation which included background, park location, design, park names
from survey and existing list. The goal tonight is to select a short list of no more than 10 names within
the previously approved criteria of the history of naval maritime, natural landscape and wildlife at
Alameda Point which will go back to the public for a second vote.
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RecreationandParkCommission,2022-03-10,3,"6-B Public Comments - none
6-B Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Navarro: Favorites include Whale Park, Alameda Whale Point Park and Ohlone
Park and Humpback Commons Park.
Commissioner Nguyen: Favorites include Whale Park and Allie Park. Also suggested to keep
the names short with two to three names as it is easier to reference a park.
Vice Chair Robbins: Favorite is Little Whale Park.
Chair Alexander: Favorites include Allie's Annex, Allies Cove Park, Allie at the Point, Navy
Veterans Park, Rosie the Riveter Park, Rear Admiral Evelyn Fields Park and Midway Park.
The Commissioners' final list for Alameda Point Neighborhood Park:
Whale Park
Alameda Whale Park
Little Whale Park
Alameda Whale Point Park
Allie at the Point
Allie's Humpback Park
Navy Veteran's Park
Rosie the Riveter Park
Midway Park
Rear Admiral Evelyn Fields Park
6-B Motion
Commissioner Nguyen motioned to approve final list recommendations for Alameda Point
Neighborhood Park.
M/S Commissioner Nguyen / Vice Chair Robbins
All present in favor with 4 ayes via roll call vote.
Director Wooldridge informed Commissioners that Rear Admiral Evelyn Fields is still alive and
therefore does not meet the naming criteria.
The Commissioners' revised final list for Alameda Point Neighborhood Park:
Whale Park
Alameda Whale Park
Little Whale Park
Alameda Whale Point Park
Allie at the Point
Allie's Humpback Park
Navy Veteran's Park
Rosie the Riveter Park
Midway Park
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RecreationandParkCommission,2022-03-10,4,"Commissioner Navarro motioned to rescind previous list and approve the Alameda Point Neighborhood
Park name list as shown.
M/S Commissioner Navarro / Commissioner Nguyen
All present in favor with 4 ayes via roll call vote.
6-C Develop a Short List of Names for Alameda Point Waterfront Park
Director Wooldridge gave presentation with the goal to select a short list of no more than 10 names
within the previously approved criteria of Aviation - Alameda history, people and park features.
6-C Public Comments
Speaker Carmen Reid: Suggested the name Bessie Coleman Park.
6-C Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Navarro: Favorites include Seaplane Lagoon Promenade, Captain Frank
McCreary Waterfront Park, Seaplane Lagoon Park, Waterfront Promenade, Alameda Aviation
Park and Liwa Promenade Park.
Commissioner Nguyen: Favorites include Naval View Promenade, Pacific Fleet Promenade,
Seaplane View Park, Seaplane Promenade, Betsy Coleman and Wilma Chan Memorial Park.
Vice Chair Robbins: Favorites include Alameda Point Seaplane Park, Alameda Point Seaplane
Promenade, Alameda Point Seaplane Lagoon and Naval View Promenade.
Chair Alexander: Favorites include Alameda Point Promenade, Alameda Point Seaplane
Lagoon, Seaplane Lagoon Park, Maritime Waterfront Promenade, Pacific Fleet Park, Seaplane
Lagoon Promenade, Navy Veterans' Waterfront Park at Alameda Point, Bessie Coleman Park,
Pacific Fleet Park
The Commissioners' final list for Alameda Waterfront Park:
Alameda Point Promenade
Seaplane Lagoon Promenade
Maritime Waterfront Promenade
Pacific Fleet Park
Navy Veteran's Waterfront Park at Alameda Point
Bessie Coleman Promenade
Naval View Promenade
Captain Frank McCreary Waterfront Park
Liwa Promenade
Waterfront Promenade
Rear Admiral Evelyn Fields Park
6-C Motion
Commissioner Navarro moved to approve the list as presented.
M/S Commissioner Navarro / Commissioner Nguyen
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RecreationandParkCommission,2022-03-10,5,"All present in favor with 4 ayes via roll call vote.
Director Wooldridge informed Commissioners that Rear Admiral Evelyn Fields is still alive and
therefore does not meet the naming criteria.
The Commissioners' final revised list for Alameda Waterfront Park:
Alameda Point Promenade
Seaplane Lagoon Promenade
Maritime Waterfront Promenade
Pacific Fleet Park
Navy Veteran's Waterfront Park at Alameda Point
Bessie Coleman Promenade
Naval View Promenade
Captain Frank McCreary Waterfront Park
Liwa Promenade
Waterfront Promenade
Commissioner Nguyen motioned to rescind the previous list and approve the Alameda Waterfront Park
list as shown.
M/S Commissioner Nguyen / Commissioner Navarro
All present in favor with 4 ayes via roll call vote.
6-D Develop a Short List of Names for Alameda Landing Waterfront Park
Director Wooldridge gave presentation with the goal to select a short list of no more than 10 names
within the previously approved criteria of the uniqueness of the park's location on the pier and estuary
with an intersection with diverse and inclusive cultural significance in Alameda.
6-D Public Comments
Speaker Dr. Crystal Faith Cajilog-Espinosa Requested to shortlist the name Bohol Circle
Immigrant Landing Park. Speaking in behalf of the 300 plus Bohol Circle members to provide an
avenue for their history of the Filipino-American experience. Bohol Circle was a haven and
protection for Filipino Americans and is looking for the recognition our ancestors deserve.
Speaker Stewart Chen: Echoes speaker Dr. Crystal Faith Cajilog-Espinosa and supports Bohol
Circle Immigrant Landing and dedicate it to all the immigrants that inhabit Alameda Island.
Speaker Cynthia Bonta: Would like to add to Bohol Circle Immigrant Landing Park, Bohol Circle
Immigrant Waterfront Park, Bohol Circle Immigrant Gateway Park or Bohol Circle Immigrant
Crossing of Hope Park to the list. Clarified that the word Landing was used symbolically meaning
that immigrants landed here and made it home.
Director Wooldridge read 2 public comment emails. See Exhibit 2.
6-D Commissioner Comments
Vice Chair Robbins: Favorites include Bohol Circle Immigrant Waterfront Park, Alameda Estuary
Park, Alameda Pier Fleet Park, Fleet and Industrial Supply Park and Waterways Terminal Park.
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RecreationandParkCommission,2022-03-10,6,"Commissioner Navarro: Favorites include Costanoa Park, Bohol Circle Immigrant Waterfront
Park, Estuary Esplanade and Gateway Park.
Commissioner Nguyen: Favorites include Immigrant Landing Park, Estuary Park and Island City
Park.
Chair Alexander: Favorites include Bohol Circle Immigrant Waterfront Park, Estuary Pier Park,
Waterfront Pier Park and Diversity Pier.
The Commissioners' final list for Alameda Landing Waterfront Park:
Bohol Circle Immigrant Waterfront Park
Alameda Pier Fleet Park
Fleet and Industrial Supply Park
Waterways Terminal Park
Costanoa Park
Gateway Park
Immigrant Landing Park
Island City Park
Diversity Pier
Waterfront Pier Park
6-D Motion
Commissioner Nguyen motioned to approve the name list for Alameda Landing Waterfront Park as
shown.
M/S Commissioner Nguyen / Commissioner Navarro
All present in favor with 4 ayes via roll call vote.
6-E Develop a Short List of Names for Alameda Marina Park
Director Wooldridge gave presentation with the goal to select a short list of no more than 10 names
within the previously approved criteria of the reflection and history of working waterfront shipyards.
6-E Public Comments
Speaker Carmen Reid: Suggested the name Alaska Packers as they were significant to the area.
6-E Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Navarro: Favorites include Shipbuilders' Park, Shipyard Park, Tibbit's Shipyard
Park and Naomi Parker Waterfront Park.
Commissioner Nguyen: Favorites include Alameda Shipyard Marina, Alameda Waterway Park,
and Waterfront Park.
Vice Chair Robbins: Favorites include Alameda Shipyard Launch, Shipyard Marina,
Shipbuilders' Park and Shipyard Landing Park
Chair Alexander: Favorites include Alameda Boatworks Marina, Alameda Marina Shipyard and
Dockside Park.
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RecreationandParkCommission,2022-03-10,7,"The Commissioners' final list for Alameda Marina Park
Waterway Park
Waterfront Park
Shipyard Harbor Park
Shipbuilder's Park
Shipyard Landing Park
Tibbit's Shipyard Park
Alameda Boatworks Park
Dockside Park
Riveter's Waterfront Park
6-E Motion
Commissioner Nguyen motioned to approve the name list for Alameda Marina Park as shown.
M/S Commissioner Nguyen / Commissioner Navarro
All present in favor with 4 ayes via roll call vote.
ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA
Introduce Morace McKay, Mastick Senior Center Recreation Supervisor Il
Update of the Dog Park
Update on the Tennis Reservation System
Discussion on how to advocate for a larger revenue a measure that would fund large
infrastructure projects such as an aquatics center or a sports complex including a status report
of the parks.
SET NEXT MEETING DATE: April 14, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn
M/S Vice Chair Robbins / Commissioner Nguyen
Motion carried by the following voice vote: All in favor with a 4 ayes via roll call vote.
Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at 9:30 PM.
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RecreationandParkCommission,2022-03-10,8,"EXHIBIT 1
03/10/2022 ARPD Director's Report
Presented by Recreation and Park Director Amy Wooldridge
Recreation Services
ARPD rentals have increased significantly with 95 picnic rentals in March and 35 reservations of the
Officer's Club between April through October. A huge thanks to Katherine Sirota who is handling this
higher volume of rentals with a strong level of customer service.
Get a Job Workshop for Teens is Thursday, March 10. This interactive workshop is designed to help
tweens and teens put their best foot forward when trying to land a job or volunteer opportunity. Topics
will include approaching and introducing yourself to prospective employers, being professional, how
to best present yourself and how to interview successfully.
The Alameda Youth Committee has begun work to coordinate a carnival that they will plan and
facilitate for elementary aged youth on Saturday, April 30. The group of 30+ active AYC members is
excited to plan fun games and prizes for kids, and they will soon be making important decisions -
such as where they'd like to hold the event!
ARPD Aquatics - We are bringing back group swim lesson in April. Registration for April swim
lessons will take place on Saturday, March 26th at 3 pm online only.
Alameda Adult Softball season will begin the week of March 21st. ARPD is offering Coed, Men's and
Women's Leagues. In addition Adult basketball season will begin in April.
ARPD Summer Activity Guide is out and summer programs are filling quickly. ARPD has lots of variety
of camps and classes for all to enjoy.
NEW Storytelling and Drumming Festival is Saturday, March 19 at the Mastick Senior Center from 1
pm to 4 pm. This community event will feature programs from many diverse cultures including
interactive workshops with puppetry, learning how to drum, and poetry slam.
NEW Alameda Spring Shindig is Saturday April 16th at Alameda Point Gym & Multi-purpose Field
from 12 to 3 pm. Come celebrate Spring with us! Games, arts & crafts, community organizations,
demonstrations/performances, jumpers, and food. Registrations will open for all summer swim
lessons and you will also be able to register for the 70th year of our T-Shirt Summer Recreation
Baseball League.
ARPD is once again proud to team up with the Alameda Elk's Lodge #1015 to present our FREE
Recreational Baseball Program, for children who've completed kindergarten through fifth grades.
Friends of the Park Foundation is once again inviting you to participate in Play for the Parks - Golfun
& Dinner on Monday, May 23. Shotgun start begins at 1 pm and post dinner and auction at 6 pm at
Harrison Center in Lincoln Park. Cost is $125 for both or $40 for Dinner only. Sign up at
www.alamedaparks.org
Mastick Senior Center
In February Mastick welcomed 49 new members and 32 were age 65+. Total membership at the end
of February is 2,651.
The AARP free tax preparation program at Mastick continues to be a positive resource for the
community. The 13 Tax volunteers logged 336 hours of service for the month of February. 144 tax
clients received assistance.
On February 16th, the Center for Independent Living hosted a PPE give-away event and distributed
NK95 masks, hand sanitizer, and home COVID test kits for free to the Mastick Senior Center
community. A total of 60 people received supplies and information.",RecreationandParkCommission/2022-03-10.pdf
RecreationandParkCommission,2022-03-10,9,"In February, Mastick welcomed the following groups: Consumer Fraud Presentation, Stroke
Education Zoom presentation, Self-Publishing on the Internet, Everything Audio, and Connections
Support Group with Alameda Family Services. We continue to open more services and activities.
The Alameda Winter Pickle Ball Tournament was a success with 28 teams and 56 players. All
divisions were full.
Park Maintenance
The Chochenyo Park gathering area is now open and we have opportunities for people to sponsor
memorial benches.
Working on installing benches in the Bayport Park playground which requires concrete footings and
cutting out the poured in place sections. Finishing permit for the picnic area here and waiting on
shipment of benches, shipment and shade structure.
Starting tennis court light LED conversion this month with the first being at Leydecker Park
Franklin Park merry-go-round was removed to be repaired and it's expected to be completed no later
than May
Facing ongoing challenges of athletic field usage with ongoing maintenance to maintain playability
and safety.
Implemented a comprehensive safety training program for all parks maintenance staff.
Administration/ Projects
ARPD is purchasing a volleyball net to install at Godfrey Park for open public play based on
Commissioner feedback.
Updated citywide mask policy for staff and public programs: as of 3/14/22 masks are strongly
recommended indoors and are not required outdoors. This follow state and county health guidelines.
Alameda Point Waterfront Park Grand Opening, Saturday, April 9th from 1:30pm - 5:00pm. Along
with a ribbon cutting, this is a free, all-ages art-fest featuring some of the Bay Area's most talented
musicians and dance artists. In partnership with Rhythmix Cultural Works and West End Arts District.
https://www.westendartsdistrict.org/waterfrontparklaunchfest.htm",RecreationandParkCommission/2022-03-10.pdf
RecreationandParkCommission,2022-03-10,10,"EXHIBIT 2
From: Brian Lin [mailto:brianlin160@gmail.com)
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2022 6:06 PM
To: Amy Wooldridge <AWooldridge@alamedaca.gov>
Cc: CYNTHIA BONTA <cynthiabonta@comcast.net>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Agenda Item6-D; March 10, 2022; Recreation and Park Commission
Madame Chair,
My name is Brian Lin. I am a student at Encinal High School.
I
live in Alameda and I visit and enjoy the parks that we have. I learned about the new
parks that are waiting to be named in particular about the Alameda Landing Waterfront
Park that the Bohol Circle, Inc. is proposing to be named Bohol Circle Immigrant
Landing or Bohol Circle Crossing of Hope.
I
am happy to hear that the City is finally wanting to name a park that will reflect its
diversity and inclusiveness. As an immigrant youth I envision a city that values the
history and contributions of people from another country who has made Alameda home
and actively makes it a city to be proud of because the people see the richness in
diversity and acceptance of differences.
I am not Filipino, but I know that the immigrant experience is shared by my ancestors
who immigrated to the US and all other ethnicities. To include a specific Ethnic name,
in this case Filipino in the name we give one of our parks certainly demonstrates that we
truly welcome everyone to our city.
I see that to bring out our humanity is the way to live a life where we all can pursue
happiness and prosperity.
Please include the name, Bohol Circle Immigrant Landing and Bohol Circle Crossing of
Hope in the short list.
Sincerely,
Brian Lin
Take care,
Brian Lin
rianlin160@gmail.com
From: Raine Allen Pagud [mailto:rainepagud30@gmail.com)
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2022 5:37 PM
To: Amy Wooldridge <AWooldridge@alamedaca.gov>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Agenda Item6-D; March 10, 2022; Recreation and Park Commission",RecreationandParkCommission/2022-03-10.pdf
RecreationandParkCommission,2022-03-10,11,"Ms. Adrienne Alexander
Chair of the City of Alameda Recreation & Park Commission
Mr. Eric Robbins
Vice Chair of the City of Alameda Recreation & Park Commission
Ms. Philly Jones
Ms. Tara Navarro
Ms. Alice Nguyen
Commissioners of the City of Alameda Recreation & Park Commission
Alameda City Hall
2263 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
Madame Chair,
My name is Raine Allen Pagud. I am a 12th grade student at Encinal High School.
I live in Alameda and I visit and enjoy the parks that we have. I learned about the new
parks that are waiting to be named in particular about the Alameda Landing Waterfront
Park that the Bohol Circle, Inc. is proposing to be named Bohol Circle Immigrant
Landing or Bohol Circle Crossing of Hope. Which I am so glad is happening.
I am happy to hear that the City is finally wanting to name a park that will reflect its
diversity and inclusiveness. As an immigrant youth, I envision a city that values the
history and contributions of people from another country who has made Alameda home
and actively makes it a city to be proud of since the people see and experience the
richness in diversity and acceptance of differences. Coming to Alameda myself as
a
Filipino immigrant in 2009, I was welcomed with open arms from different individuals in
the island, thus, I believe that this amazing city should mirror the families living in it.
With this new name, there would be an increase of cultural sensitivity in our community.
As always, through representation we are stepping towards an environment of peace
and broadening of perspectives of future generations.
I see that to bring out our humanity is the way to live a life where we all can pursue
happiness and prosperity.
Please include the name, Bohol Circle Immigrant Landing and Bohol Circle Crossing of
Hope in the short list.
Respectfully,
Raine A. Pagud
A Filipino Immigrant and Alameda Resident since 2009
510-206-7966",RecreationandParkCommission/2022-03-10.pdf