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CityCouncil | 2021-02-16 | 9 | The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office. (21-101) Recommendation to Provide Feedback on City Facility Naming Policy and Procedures. The Recreation and Parks Director gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether each listed Commission provided input. The Recreation and Parks Director responded not yet; stated staff decided to begin with Council's overall high-level feedback; the Council feedback will be taken to Boards and Commissions for input and further feedback in order to return to Council on the final policy decision. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired why the Historic Advisory Board (HAB) has the responsibility for establishing the City's street name list. The Recreation and Parks Director responded that she does not quite have the answer; stated the background is unknown; the decision falls under City Council; the matter can be considered; noted the current list is focused on historical names. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the provision for at least 1,000 Alameda resident signatories applies to determine broad-based community support. The Recreation and Parks Director responded the Council will determine the provision and process. Stated there are so many options and potential changes; urged historical context be considered; expressed concern about committees and petitions; stated that he would prefer to see new committees for each proposed renaming; urged the public be better informed: Jay Garfinkle, Alameda. Stated a different approach should be used following comments about recent committees; ad hoc committees have generated a lot of skepticism; committees should be open and governed by the Brown Act: Erin Fraser, Alameda. Stated the same standard should be used for all facilities, including parks and streets; historical figures whose names should be removed should not be subject to requiring 50% of homeowners to change the street name; action needs to be taken without needing to beg: Josh Geyer, Alameda. Stated additional input sounds wonderful; renters should be able to vote on street names: Jennifer Taggart, Alameda. Stated that she was involved with Rename Jackson Park from the beginning; the City Council and Recreation and Parks Commission should provide a statement which Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 February 16, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-02-16.pdf |