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RecreationandParkCommission | 2013-03-14 | 5 | Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - March 14, 2013 Page 5 Commissioner Cooke anticipates the community coming out to help when asked. Commissioner Delaney talked about the approval of this report and how the process would work, with designs and more detailed items coming to this Commission before those items move forward. Motion to recommend conceptual uses for the Beltline/Jean Sweeney Open Space Park that define the definition of passive space with the top six uses based on community input. These items include walking/bike trails, natural open space, picnic areas, community gardens, playgrounds, and open lawn areas. M/S/C Delaney, Cooke (unanimously approved) 7. REPORTS FROM RECREATION COMMISSION AND RECREATION & PARK DIRECTOR A. Recreation Commission Reports - Vice-Chair Brown reported that Mastick is continuing with their free tax preparation. Some special presentations upcoming. The daily lunch program continues, fund raising, trips abroad, and the annual volunteer recognition lunch will be held in April. They are hosting a walk around the Beltline. Chair Restegano suggested a wheelchair or walker be made available to clients if needed. B. Friends of the Park Report - Commissioner Delaney reported they have schedule the Play-for-the-Parks golf tournament on September 25, 2013. He thanked the Greenway Golf people for helping this happen. He reported that the exercise equipment at Lincoln Park is getting a lot of use and looks terrific. C. Recreation and Parks Director Report - Director Wooldridge reported working on a grant application for Encinal Boatramp, due April 1st. The July 4th Jubilee has been canceled due to declined attendance and sponsorship. September 28th is being planned for an event to celebrate everything Alameda and she is asking for volunteers for a Steering Committee. Summer program registration is in full swing, and the activity guide is coming out soon. She explained that she is working to get more aquatic based programs available, and subsequently this summer ARPD partnered with Alameda Dragonflyers for a Dragon Boat camp for teens, free Family Fun Runs and New Paddler clinics. ARPD is teaming with City of San Leandro for Camp Concord, which is a week-long family camp. New offering of trips for families and active individuals to location such as Costa Rica and the French Riviera. We are offering new sports camps such as Lacrosse and Advanced Basketball for Girls. The egg scramble is March 23rd D. Other Reports - Chair Restagno was given a letter regarding the naming of the beltline property, and asked that it be discussed at an upcoming meeting. 8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL - None 9. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA - Item 7.D. 10. SET NEXT MEETING DATE: Thursday, April 11, 2013. 11. ADJOURNMENT M/S/C Commissioner Sonnemen motioned to adjourn at 9:17 p.m. Commissioner Cooke seconded, and unanimous. | RecreationandParkCommission/2013-03-14.pdf |