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CityCouncil | 2021-06-15 | 7 | The City Manager responded the $200,000, as well as grant funds, could be used for DePave Park. The Recreation and Parks Director stated the intention for the $200,000 each year is for the Recreation and Park Commission and staff to determine current facility and recreation needs as requested by the community; she has presented matters such as the tennis courts and skate parks; while she strongly supports DePave Park, it is not the current intention; Council may direct staff to discuss the matter at the Recreation and Park Commission level; staff will apply for a grant for DePave park; allocating funding towards DePave Park will help the grant process by showing the City's support; allocating funding is not required; however, the funding will create a more competitive application; stated the Master Plan will not be completed prior to the grant application in October. Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how much funding is needed in order to be considered competitive in the grant process for DePave Park. The Recreation and Parks Director responded the question is difficult to answer; stated a six figure amount is helpful; however, it may not need to be as much as $250,000; a smaller amount such as $50,000 to 100,000 could prove helpful; she does not have a strong sense since matching funding are not a requirement; the grant program appreciates seeing committed funding. Councilmember/Commissioner Daysog stated there are things to like and dislike about the budget process; expressed support for the budget; stated that he appreciates the allocation of $200,000 per year for recreation facilities; the funding is an opportunity for people to work with the Recreation and Park Commission and make a case for uses; expressed support for continuing the process going forward; stated DePave Park is at the master plan level; there are other immediate funding needs; he would like to work with Council to find different ways of funding DePave Park; expressed support for setting aside money for implementing alternatives to policing; stated Council is following through on the issues raised by Subcommittees in significant ways. Vice Mayor/Commissioner Vella moved approval of the budget [including adoption of the resolutions] with clarity and direction for a community-led process relative to parks. Vice Mayor/Commissioner Vella; stated the Recreation and Parks Department is trying to facilitate the discussion with Alameda Point Collaborative (APC) residents and CASA; she is supportive if the discussions yield a need to utilize funding towards DePave Park; expressed support for adding clarity about allowing the Recreation and Parks Director to utilize Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding. Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like the motion made clearly with discussion to follow. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission 5 June 15, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-06-15.pdf |