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RecreationandParkCommission | 2017-10-12 | 4 | well. There were 100 golfers and 125 dinner guests. Bike for the Parks was on Saturday, October 7, 2017 and there were 465 riders. Commended Gene Oh and ARPD for all of their hard work. FOTP raised $40,000 from these two events. Congratulated Vice-Chair Tilos on his recent engagement. Vice-chair Tilos said he proposed under the Magnolia Tree at Longfellow Park, which is his favorite park. C. Recreation and Parks Director Report Mastick Senior Center Mastick's 30th Annual Thrift Shop Fashion Show and Luncheon took place on Thursday, September 21. There were 245 participants, (205 registered patrons along with 40 volunteers). Everyone enjoyed live music, lunch, raffles, the fashion show and shopping. The net revenue raised was $3,190.48. Commended Alameda Rotary for serving the meals. Mastick's 10th Annual Ice Cream Social took place on Wednesday, September 13. Over 150 members enjoyed ice cream sundaes and socializing. Admin Continuing management of Activenet implementation with "Go Live" anticipated in December. This effort is requiring coordinated efforts from every area of the Department. LimeBike launched its dockless bikeshare program which will include parks. Smoke and air quality Cancelled all ARPD outdoor programming such as Kidz Love Soccer. All youth and senior programs are remaining indoors. Parks Maintenance staff is currently limited with few or no staff in many locations due to the air quality. Normal routine maintenance concerns will be handled as soon as we can work outside at full capacity. Public art in Parks - Responding to artists that are interested in putting their art in the parks. One is under review with Sweeney Park Steering Committee and will then come to Recreation and Park Commission (RPC) in November for final review. Littlejohn Playground Obtained a CA housing related park grant which was matched with the California Parks and Recreation Society grant for Healthy Communities. It will be a national demonstration site. Resident input meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 25th at 6:30pm at Littlejohn Recreation Center. Public access pathways on Fernside Blvd. o Steps 1) Issue Marine Architect RFP for feasibility study of 6 access points. Includes recreation option and cost for each option at each point. 2) Provide feasible options to neighbors and community and host meetings for input. 3) Commission to review final draft recommendation in late spring 2018, then City Council has final approval. Gym Allocation update Concerns were raised and letters written to Commissioners regarding inadequate gym hours for Alameda non-profit organizations, Alameda Youth Basketball (AYB) and Vipers, as well as concerns of equal girls' use of gym per the Fair Play Act. Staff worked with schools to give back time and have distributed that to AYB and Vipers. Continuing to work on identifying additional time. Girls hours in gym: Oct = 62%, Nov = 52%, Dec = 52%, Jan & Feb = 50% Athletic Facility Allocation Policy process and timeline: Staff is already collecting allocation policies from similar municipalities. Draft policy will be reviewed at a meeting with user groups to receive feedback and make adjustments as needed. 4 | RecreationandParkCommission/2017-10-12.pdf |