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CityCouncil | 2021-01-19 | 18 | 44 or hurt, but to create a park that is inclusionary in moving forward from a president who was racist; expressed support in working with the committee to have a Spanish named park into Alameda; stated the large Hispanic population in Alameda is underrepresented. *** (21-051) Councilmember Knox White moved approval of considering remaining items up to 11:59 p.m. with City Manager Communications after the current item. Councilmember Daysog requested an amendment to the motion to consider the Council Referrals. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which failed by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Knox White: Aye; Spencer: No; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. Councilmember Spencer moved approval of continuing the remaining items up to 11:59 p.m. without moving City Manager Communications. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Knox White: Aye; Spencer: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. Councilmember Spencer expressed support for Ms. Williams' comments and efforts; stated that she hopes Ms. Williams has a bigger role in helping with the problem moving forward. Councilmember Daysog stated the initial discussion of de-naming Jackson Park also included discussion for renaming; noted that he supported casting the net broadly in relation to looking at new park names; expressed concern about coming up short in casting the net broadly; stated it is clear that the potential names for the park were limited due to the framing criteria; the framing of righting historic wrongs is a valid way to evaluate names; the ad hoc committee, Recreation and Parks Commission and Council should have encouraged multiple ways of framing criteria; outlined possible name framing criteria; stated individuals could have been considered; Al DeWitt would have been a good choice to consider; outlined Al DeWitt's accomplishments; stated Al Dewitt is just one person who could have been evaluated if the criteria of individuals been used in addition to righting historic wrongs; there has been a missed opportunity; expressed support for the name Chochenyo Park; stated that he will not support the naming since net was not cast broadly in terms of criteria. Councilmember Knox White stated people were listed in the name selection; outlined individuals listed; stated the process was followed; noted the breakdown has been dismissive of the problem. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Chochenyo Park is a lovely name; expressed support for the committee's work; stated 2020 was a time of reckoning and many incidents converged allowing the City to look deeper at the Nation's and local history including treatment and marginalization of people; there have been many gaps in history; stated the process for naming was well undertaken. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 19, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-01-19.pdf |