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CityCouncil | 2021-01-19 | 13 | 39 and Parks Commission meeting; stated Council voted to de-name Jackson Park in June and July; noted the Recreation and Parks Commission previously voted to recommend de-naming Jackson Park. Councilmember Spencer inquired how many subcommittee meetings were publicly noticed. The Recreation and Parks Director responded the subcommittee is an ad hoc committee and is not subject to meet under the Brown Act or Sunshine Ordinance. In response to Councilmember Spencer's inquiry, the Recreation and Parks Director stated meetings were held weekly from September to early January. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification for the role of the ad hoc committee and public input; stated a survey and other opportunities for public input have been provided; the majority votes of the public were a factor; however, it was not a determining factor in the choice of recommended name. The Recreation and Parks Director stated broad public outreach to solicit names was provided; the committee took responses, vetted names, and provided a poll in November with a brief Survey Monkey; the committee compiled all data; a number of different data points were used to compile information. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted there has been some confusion related to public input. Councilmember Knox White in stated the committee held two or three workshops beyond the Recreation and Parks Commission meeting which were publically available. The Recreation and Parks Director stated the committee did hold a publically noticed community forum in November. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether any of the presenters are from the [park] neighborhood. The Recreation and Parks Director responded in the negative; stated the committee did have a member from the neighborhood; however, the person is not presenting. Councilmember Daysog stated there is an emphasis on addressing issues of past racism; inquired whether there have been any other frames considered for selecting names. Ms. Santone responded the committees focus has been thinking about diversity, equity and inclusion; stated the committee considered the three points working together in addition to carefully understanding Alameda's history; colonization is an ongoing process and is still alive and present for indigenous community members; the framing placed on the process was focused on refuting the history of a violent and racist president with a more inclusive, equitable and diverse response to history. In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry, Ms. Santone stated the committee discussed applied criteria with considering other possible names of places, trees, and things specific to Alameda; the committee ultimately decided the additional considerations were not part of the desired recommendation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 19, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-01-19.pdf |