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CityCouncil | 2020-07-21 | 24 | (20-539) Recommendation to De-Name Jackson Park and Direct the City Manager to Remove the Park Sign. The Recreation and Parks Director gave a brief presentation. In response to Councilmember Vella's inquiry regarding timing, the Recreation and Parks Director stated the matter should return no later than December; the matter could return to Council sooner than December pending the timing of approvals and committee presentations. Councilmember Oddie inquired who will comprise the committee. The Recreation and Parks Director responded the direction from the Commission is to create a diverse committee; noted that she has reached out to local organizations and associations to ensure diversity. Expressed support for renaming of Jackson Park; stated the decision is swift and easy; Council is acting quickly: Erin Fraser, Alameda. Expressed support; questioned the committee selection process; stated the selection process is critical for transparency; urged Council provide a clear selection process: Melodye Montgomery, Alameda. Expressed support for changing the name of Jackson Park; noted that she will not take her child to a park which marginalizes members of the community in any way; stated steps must be taken now to eliminate systemic racism in Alameda: Meredith Hoskin, Alameda. Expressed support for renaming Jackson Park; stated renaming is the right thing to do and is consistent with other recent actions from Council; this is another decision for Council to move the ball forward on greater equality: Josh Geyer, Alameda. Expressed support for renaming of Jackson Park; stated people need to be honest about the real history of America and Alameda: Alexia Arocha, Alameda. Expressed support for renaming Jackson Park and removing the park sign; urged Council to focus on Black, Indigenous, People Of Color (BIPOC) in the conversation; the matter is simple to push forward: Amy Chu, Alameda. Expressed support for a memorial to commemorate those killed under Jackson's rule; stated a memorial has not been discussed; urged Council to push for a memorial at future meetings: James Bergquist, Alameda. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 2 July 21, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-07-21.pdf |