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RecreationandParkCommission | 2013-04-11 | 4 | Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - April 11, 2013 Page 4 potential board member. C. Recreation and Parks Director Report - Director Wooldridge reported on the presentation by the golf course designer, Rees Jones. Greenway is currently renovating the driving range. The Mif is moving through the grading permit process and is anticipated to begin construction in May. There are several items going to City Council soon, including the Beltline Conceptual Use Plan on May 7th and on May 21st, Older Americans Proclamation, Mastick Annual Report and the AUSD Joint Use Agreement for the Swim Centers. She also encouraged the Commission and public to take the budget challenge on the City website. ARPD is working with Localize It for marketing and promotion. They sell discount cards to businesses for $10 with $5 going to schools. The Field Allocation Policy will be reviewed. The State Assembly Bill 2404 requires cities to ensure compliance of gender equity in sport programs and field/gym allocations. Chair Restagno asked if there have been any issues with girls' leagues requests. Director Wooldridge said not that she is aware of, but sometimes when there is not a policy in place, it can happen implicitly. September 28th is "Everything Alameda", Celebrate Our Island City, in lower Washington, Crab Cove and Robert Crown Memorial starting at 9:00 a.m. with an open water swim. Chair Restagno offered to volunteer. There will be local bands, local food, a beer and wine garden, homebrew competition, family activities, art and non-profit booths, 60th Day Camp Anniversary celebration, aquatic and fishing demonstrations, and a Police vs. Fire softball game. Director Wooldridge reported that Mastick has been painted inside, waxed the floors and pruned their trees. She reported that a donation from the Rose L. and Winsler Bay Foster Trust for $25,000. Regarding parks, she stated we are still working through some parks issues, like rising irrigation and costs. There is a tree pruning maintenance plan for all the parks being implemented. She is working with Public Works to get recycling in Washington Park as a pilot program for recycling in our parks. There is a significant cost involved for purchasing and staffing. The Eggstravaganza was a success with over 1,400 people, and the spring coloring contest had over 130 entries and a reception for the winners who are displayed at the Alameda Art Center in Southshore. There are 65 teams for adult softball this year, and Dennis McDaniels received positive feedback on Yelp. April 20th will be Earth Day in Washington Park. The Albert Dewitt Officers' Club has been undergoing some major clean-up thanks to Mr. | RecreationandParkCommission/2013-04-11.pdf |