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CityCouncil | 2013-07-23 | 2 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY--JULY 23, 2013- 7:00 P.M. Mayor Gilmore convened the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Chen, Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Tam and Mayor Gilmore - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES (13-346) Mayor Gilmore announced that the resolution regarding formation of a Community Facilities District [paragraph no. 13-364 and the ordinance authorizing a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Catellus [paragraph no. 13-365 would be addressed after the Public Hearing to consider integrated waste collection rates [paragraph no. 13-363]. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY & ANNOUNCEMENTS (13-347 ) Proclamation Declaring July 2013 as Recreation and Parks Month; and (13-347 A) Presentation of Recreation and Parks Annual Report. Mayor Gilmore read the proclamation and presented a Certificate to Bill Delaney, Recreation and Park Commission Vice-Chair. The Recreation and Parks Director gave a presentation on the Annual Report. Mayor Gilmore stated the annual report is being presented for the first time; parks play a central role in the City's life; an annual report should have been done before. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Recreation and Parks Director has accomplished a lot, which is due to the great Recreation Parks Commission and the Director having innovative and exciting ideas; the department is running leaner, fees are paying for programs, while rates remain accessible; parks are one of the great assets of the community. Councilmember Daysog stated that he loves that the old t-shirts from the 1970s and 1980s have been brought back. Councilmember Tam stated the report is excellent; a lot of things previously on the back burner have been accomplished in one short year; along with Councilmember Daysog, hat she is particularly partial to the shirts; having more come to fruition for Krusi Park would be great. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 July 23, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-07-23.pdf |