body,date,page,text,path CityCouncil,2021-07-06,51,"(21-464) Consider Adoption of Resolution Supporting the Goal of Reaching 100% Zero Emission Vehicle Sales in California by 2030. (Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft) Not heard. (21-465) Considering Having an Introduction and Update from the New Police Chief regarding Strategies to Address Crimes. (Councilmember Herrera Spencer) Not heard. (21-466) Considering Directing Staff to Provide an Update on License Plate Readers. (Councilmember Herrera Spencer) Not heard. (21-467) Consider Directing Staff to Publicly Share Information on Parking Recreational Vehicles. (Councilmember Herrera Spencer) Not heard. (21-468) Consider Directing Staff to Address Representation for Below Market Rate Homeowners on Homeowner Association (HOA) Boards and with Property Management. (Councilmember Herrera Spencer) Not heard. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Not heard. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 12:01 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 28 July 6, 2021",CityCouncil/2021-07-06.pdf RecreationandParkCommission,2019-09-12,51,"Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 4:33:02 PM Pacific Daylight Time Subject: Jackson Park playground proposal Date: Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 4:32:43 PM Pacific Daylight Time From: Gary Cates (sent by gary cates ) To: mezzyashcraft@alameda.gov,awooldridge@alameda.gov CC: jacksonparkwatch@googlegroups.com BCC: Sarah Foltz, mary ann cates, gary cates Dear Mayor Ashcraft and Ms. Wooldridge, We purchased our home at 1250 Park Avenue in April of 1974. We raised two children here and now have two teenage grandchildren all of whom spent many hours enjoying the wonders of our beautiful Jackson park. They were allowed to use their imagination to enjoy what little green space we have in a very urban setting. The park was never intended to include a playground. This became evident when the private properties owned by the residents of Park Avenue were deeded to the City for the purpose of building what would become Alameda's first Park. For example, a fire station was once proposed for much of the space and rejected once restrictions outlined in the property transfer agreement were revealed. Because of the park's proximity to a commercial district and Alameda High School the park and those of us who share the area are often exposed to negative conditions such various types of litter, including discarded food packaging, drug paraphernalia and liquor bottles and the noise of late night partying. The addition of a playground could serve as a magnet for many unauthorized activities that would only exacerbate these problems. The park was conceived as a ""landscape promenade"" that did not incorporate concepts of play and recreation such as playgrounds and sports fields. These elements can be found in later developed parks such as Lincoln and Washington and others. The historic nature of the creation of the park and the wishes of the original grantors must be respected. We fear that we may be living in a time where the concept of respect for history is being eroded. We understand and respect those who feel that a playground would provide improvements to our park. However in light of what is stated above we must oppose this proposal. Sincerely, Mary Ann and Gary Cates 1250 Park Ave Page 1 of 1",RecreationandParkCommission/2019-09-12.pdf