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RecreationandParkCommission | 2010-02-11 | 3 | Joe Woodard, Alameda resident, stated it is frustrating that when they do receive recommendations for funding sources, for instance from Pete Starks's, and they are unable to pursue them further without the city's interest. They cannot interest anyone in doing the fundraising. Vice Chair Restagno asked if the Commission could recommend that the city at least look at this issue. Director Lillard stated yes, the Commission can support it. Commissioner Sonneman stated that the Commission supports parks and open space. Director Lillard stated that he could set the meeting if the Commission would like to be part of the sub-committee or the representation. A representative from the Commission could be at the meeting. Vice Chair Restagno stated that the City should at least take a look instead of stone- walling the group. It did not do a lot of good with the Measure WW funds. Ms. Freeman stated that there are a lot of people that really do know that the Commission supported the parks on that issue. She feels that the Commission received a lot of kudos for that. Director Lillard stated that the Commission's position was pretty clear on the issue. Commissioner Sonneman stated that the bottom line is that the Commission does support open space and parks and commended the efforts and work that the group has done. But, how to get the City to apply for money is not a Recreation & Park Commission charge. Director Lillard stated that the Recreation Commission can approve the concept and then he could set up the meeting if the Commission would like to name a member to attend the meeting that would be up to the Commission. Chair Ogden stated she would like to be at the meeting. Whenever the meeting is set with the City Manager she would be happy to be at the meeting. Ms. Freeman stated that their group has had a lot of meetings with Mr. Thomas and he has been meeting with the property owner to come up with some kind of agreement. But, if he has no support from the rest of the city then he is spinning his wheels too. Ms. Freeman stated that they do not understand the city's attitude about grant writers. They have found millions of dollars out in the world, all of these corporations still have foundations. Even for things that are not parks related, we are not as a City going out and looking for that money. It is out there for the taking. We need a grant writer or a better attitude about grant writers to be helping our city out. M/S/C SONNEMAN/RESTAGNO (approved) "That the Recreation and Park Commission supports the concept of Estuary Park and will pursue with the City to look at ways to fund it and that Chair Ogden be the representative of the Commission." Approved (5): Ogden, Restagno, Brown, Cooper, Sonneman Absent (1): Mariani Mr. Woodard strongly recommended that the Commission try to attend a meeting of the Bay Area Open Space Council. It is very educational. Recreation & Park Commission Mtg. 3 Minutes - Thursday, February 11, 2010 | RecreationandParkCommission/2010-02-11.pdf |