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CityCouncil | 2019-10-15 | 22 | COUNCIL REFERRALS (19-585) Consider Establishing an Implementation Plan for Creating the Shoreline Ecological Park on the West Side of Seaplane Lagoon at Alameda Point, Commonly Known as De-Pave Park. (Councilmembers Oddie and Daysog) Stated now is a great time to break ground and repurpose the shoreline; the project will likely not be tied to any major redevelopment project to assist with funding; urged Council to implement a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for floating wetlands: Richard Bangert, Alameda. Expressed strong support for planning de-pave park; stated there are incredible benefits to the park; urged Council to approve the referral: Linda Carloni, Golden Gate Audubon Society. Urged Council to move quickly with finding a team to put plans together and do grant writing for funding and implementation; stated sea level rise and the need for wetlands impacting the area are reasons to approve the referral; urged consideration of removing two buildings: Marjorie Powell, Golden Gate Audubon Society. Councilmembers Oddie and Daysog made brief comments regarding the referral. Councilmember Vella stated that she supports the item, but would like the plan to come back. The Recreation and Parks Director stated that she supports de-pave park; there is an updated parks project list; prioritization from Council is requested to return at a later date; outlined upcoming park projects. Councilmember Vella stated direction to staff is to have the item come back with a full report. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether the intention is to have a process for the Veterans Administration (VA) land. Councilmember Oddie responded the intent is to find ways to collaborate to dig up cement for reuse and recycling instead of discarding; stated the intent is not limited to the VA; outlined Stopwaste goals. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether the intent includes the wetlands of the area included on VA land. Councilmember Oddie responded in the negative; stated the item is related to recycling pavement as an option. Vice Mayor Knox White expressed concern about the list of uncompleted parks which Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 20 October 15, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-10-15.pdf |