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CityCouncil | 2020-09-15 | 9 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed gratitude toward CMG Landscape Architecture for providing services pro bono. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated Council will face a difficult decision about ways to save money; potential cuts could be active or passive recreational amenities; Council will be looking at De-Pave Park; the presentation and information provided is helpful to understand how to score De-Pave Park against other active or passive recreational amenities. Vice Mayor Knox White expressed concern about the process related to proper engagement of neighbors and community; stated not having Alameda Point Collaborative (APC) listed as a stakeholder is concerning; without proper and engaging outreach to communities, Council is continuing harms, which he wishes to be stopped; the Measure AA grant is new and there is time; expressed support for the matter returning following substantial, engaging community input; expressed concern about selling people on the idea of the park and why it is good without authentic outreach; stated Council has been asking for better outreach and community engagement on projects; that he would like to ask some time be given to determine how to proceed forward and ensure the vision is flexible enough to allow engagement with the communities local to the Park prior to cementing a Vision Plan. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification about the outreach goals and efforts. The Recreation and Parks Director stated at the beginning of the process, staff had been looking at specific stakeholders around the ecological park concept; a list of stakeholders and groups has been developed, which includes APC as one of many; grant funders will know more input needs to happen; the Vision Plan is intended to be high level; the grant includes the Master Plan process, which will heavily involve the entire community and local stakeholders; should the October 2020 opportunity be missed, the next application window will be October 2021. In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry regarding the due date, the Recreation and Parks Director stated October 23rd Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the next meeting is October 6th; inquired whether the matter can return by that date. The Recreation and Parks Director responded that she needs clarity about what would return to Council; stated that she can meet with APC and allow a group of constituents to review the project. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 September 15, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-09-15.pdf |