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CityCouncil | 2020-09-15 | 8 | Under discussion, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft made brief comments related to the quality and quantity of applications received for Boards and Commissions. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Saxby, Mr. Gillitt, Ms. Sneeringer, and Mr. Serventi. (20-609) Recommendation to Approve the De-Pave Park Vision Plan. The Recreation and Parks Director and Kevin Conger and Arturo Fuentes-Ortiz, CMG Landscape Architecture, gave a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the image shown with greenery is depicted as a projection of 75 years in the future, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded in the affirmative. Discussed San Francisco Bay Keeper roles and expressed support for De-Pave Park; discussed wetland loss statistics; stated concrete conversions will create habitat for bay fish and wildlife and a public good for residents; De-Pave Park will accommodate over three feet of sea level rise; urged Council to approve the De-Pave Park Vision Plan: Cole Burchiel, San Francisco Bay Keeper. Discussed providing input on the Vision Plan; stated the vision and staff leadership is impressive; this type of project shows how Alameda can embrace the water and accommodate sea level rise; expressed support for De-Pave Park: Ruth Abbe, Community Action for Sustainable Alameda. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated now is the perfect time to bring forth a project which addresses the impacts of climate change, including sea level rise. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for the De-Pave Park project; stated the design is amazing; noted former Councilmember Matarrese advocated for the project; stated the Park has many great uses; the project will be eligible for Measure AA funding; the project will bring international recognition and put Alameda on the map; expressed support for the removal of Buildings 25 and 29. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Council must provide direction in order to pursue grant funding. The Recreation and Parks Director responded a pre-application has already been submitted and upcoming meetings will be held with funders; noted the final grant application is due in October; stated should a resolution be required, the matter will return to Council. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 September 15, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-09-15.pdf |