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RecreationandParkCommission | 2006-04-13 | 2 | Roberta Rockwell, Miracle League Baseball representative, provided a presentation to the Recreation and Park Commission on the Miracle League Baseball. Miracle League Baseball serves and enriches the lives of disabled children as well as their families and communities. It demonstrates to both the disabled children and the community that they are not limited by their disability and enables them to participate in an organized sports league just as able-bodied children do. Baseball games are played on a special rubber sports field. There are currently 127 Miracle League Organizations across the country, 32 completed, 61 under construction, and 30 groudbreakings scheduled for 2006. Commissioner Reeves verified that Ms. Rockwell was looking for space and not money. Ms. Rockwell stated that they are looking for space. Chair Ingram asked if the group had any ideas on the location. Ann Rockwell, EBRPD representative, stated that there is room at the former NAS. EBRPD has 30 acres and currently has an agreement with the Alameda Soccer Club. They also have other leases with various groups. The City also has the proposed a Sports Complex at NAS. Roberta stated that they have spoken to the School District and they are interested in the program. The group feels positive that it can happen in Alameda. Commissioner Reeves asked what it would take in staff time if this were implemented. AD Lillard stated that it would probably be the same type of support that the Recreation and Park Department has with the Alameda Soccer Club, Little League, etc. Mr. Reeves asked if it would be a big burden to staff. AD Lillard stated that at this time it does not sound like it would be a burden. M/S/C REEVES/INGRAN (approved) "That the Recreation and Park Commission are in support of the Miracle League Program." Approved (5): Ingram, Coopers, Johnson, Oliver, Reeves Absent (2): Kahuanui, Ogden Abstention (0): B. Review of Alameda Point Gym Allocation Policy and Procedures - (Discussion/Action Item) AD Lillard presented a summary of the proposed allocation and fee policy document. After a short discussion staff was requested to bring the item back after providing the user groups with one last opportunity to provide input. - 2 - Recreation & Park Commission Mtg Minutes Thursday, April 13, 2006 | RecreationandParkCommission/2006-04-13.pdf |