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CityCouncil | 2020-07-21 | 26 | Councilmember Vella responded in the affirmative; stated the motion includes removing the sign and organizing the community-led committee to provide input. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the denaming would be immediate. Councilmember Vella responded the addition of immediate can be added to the motion for clarification; stated going back to a generic original name is not in line with being anti-racist; there are few monuments named for BIPOC community members and women of Color; Council has an opportunity to do more than dename the park and to honor those who are typically not honored; expressed concern about the re-naming policy; stated there are issues with the naming policy; naming should be put to community-led committees; the matter is part of a larger conversation; expressed support for the matter returning prior to December; expressed concern about the Recreation and Parks Commission discussion; stated a process should be created where people can express interest in serving; there have been a number of people involved in the Rename Jackson Park movement who are from diverse communities and should be represented. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that Council is not being asked for recommendations about the new park name; expressed support for a committee outreach and selection process; stated that she is excited to hear new names. Councilmember Daysog stated Council must cast the net broadly when involving members of the community; this is an exciting and positive event for all of Alameda; expressed support for hearing the community-led committee process strategy including reaching out to Facebook and Nextdoor; the matter is something residents can turn back to view as an accomplishment during trying times. Councilmember Oddie stated the change is beyond time; expressed concern about renaming the park Alameda Park; expressed support for a name which reflects true and honest history; stated how stories and history are told needs changing; there are other places in Alameda that represent negatively; the matter is overdue; the sign needs to go; the name needs to go. Vice Mayor Knox White discussed a podcast; stated action must be taken in explaining changes and the harm done; expressed support for the resulting action not being just a renaming; stated there needs to be acknowledgement of the change in explaining what change occurred, why the change occurred and what the change reflects; there will be an approximate six month period of no sign at the park once removed; there are three upcoming parks; expressed support for changing the name of Godfrey Park; stated there will be additional matters related to renaming, which will be an opportunity for the City to engage citizens in thinking about how and when to rename something; noted there will need to be naming criteria; stated community engagement for naming should be considered; the opportunity should allow Council to question how committees are formed and to start developing a process; expressed support for the Recreation and Parks Commission, staff and the matter. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 4 July 21, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-07-21.pdf |