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CityCouncil | 2020-03-03 | 28 | funding pathways; staff has a limited amount of time to work on items; there are nice parks throughout Alameda; expressed concern about DePave Park not being given priority; expressed support for moving DePave Park up on the list and having staff provide next steps; noted former Councilmember Matarrese discussed DePave Park signage; stated there is a lot of potential and nothing is being done; West Alameda has Jean Sweeney Park and the Cross Alameda Trail, but DePave should not be forgotten; DePave Park could be a key part of the CARP. Councilmember Daysog stated the map presented is helpful; stated the map shows projects throughout Alameda; expressed support for staff's recommendation; stated that he would like to hear Councilmember's thoughts on prioritization; expressed support for DePave Park; stated this is a different type of park and can be an example that shows other cities how to plan for parks with regard to climate change. Councilmember Oddie stated Council has the chance to be the most climate friendly Council; discussed various climate actions; stated DePave Park can be state-of-the-art; the Recreation and Parks Commission has reviewed the item. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of the staff recommended priorities, with direction to staff to hire a consultant to develop the Master Plan, ballpark the cost and return to Council by the end of July. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she respects the Recreation and Parks Commission; everything Council has discussed is true and correct; DePave Park is not part of the CARP; expressed support for the staff recommendation; stated the funding streams will be different and allow for moving forward on two tracks. Vice Mayor Knox White stated his comments were aligned with the staff report and the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission; the motion got into advising staff to hire an engineer by the end of July; hiring an engineer has not been agendized; it is not clear where the funding for an engineer is coming from. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested the motion be restated. The City Clerk stated the motion is to move approval of accepting the staff recommended priorities, with direction to staff to hire a consultant that would return back by July. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired the funding source for the consultant; stated funds have not been budgeted. Councilmember Oddie responded that he will allow staff to make the determination; Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 3, 2020 25 | CityCouncil/2020-03-03.pdf |