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RecreationandParkCommission | 2010-01-14 | 2 | Lillard stated yes. Chair Ogden asked what other expenditures would there be. Director Lillard stated that you would have to contract out the maintenance, supplies (e.g., sand, mats, flags, poles, pencils, score cards, tees, etc.). SSM Krause asked if they would need insurance. Director Lillard stated yes, they would have to have some kind of hold harmless insurance. Vice Chair Restagno stated that for the record he wanted to thank former Recreation & Park Commissioner Jo Kahuanui for all of her hard work, time, and effort while she was on the Recreation & Park Commission. He is very sorry that she resigned but completely understands her position. Chair Ogden agreed. Vice Chair Restagno stated that he felt that Council's decision was ludicrous and applauds Councilmember's deHaan and Matarrese for not voting in favor of funding the Alameda Boys & Girls Club project with Measure WW Funds. Mr. Restagno also feels that since a lot of the Recreation & Park Commissioners serve on the Friends of the Parks Inc. Board that they should seriously consider asking one of the members to step down because it is in conflict and would be hard to call oneself a Friend of the Park and award part of those funds, that should have gone for the benefit of the City and the Alameda Recreation and Park Department, to go to a non-profit organization that will benefit just a few individuals. Chair Ogden stated that she agreed and would like to see the item put on the Friends of the Parks Inc. agenda for their meeting in March. Director Lillard asked how it should be listed on the agenda, as a discussion item. Chair Ogden stated no, she wanted it listed as an action item and as asking for a resignation. Commissioner Brown stated that she agreed with asking for the resignation of the Board Member. Commissioner Brown asked if a letter of thanks could be sent to former Commissioner Kahuanui from the Recreation & Park Commission. The Commission agreed that the letter should be sent. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Paratransit Transportation Program Update - (Information Only) SSM Krause stated that at their meeting on November 30th the City Council suggested informing various commissions, including the Recreation & Park Commission, about the Paratransit Transportation Program and proposed program modifications. Kei Louie, Public Works Jr. Engineer, spoke to the Commission regarding the Paratransit changes. Proposed changes included: Premium Taxi Services which provides transportation services for individuals eligible for East Bay Paratransit (EBP), as well as individuals age 70 and older without a driver's license of 75 and older. Medical Return Trip Improvement Program (MRTIP) which provides a free ride home after medical appointments. Recreation & Park Commission Mtg. 2 Minutes - Thursday, January 14, 2010 | RecreationandParkCommission/2010-01-14.pdf |