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RecreationandParkCommission | 2017-11-09 | 3 | make transparent, however; the benches could be moved to provide a better sight line. Limoges: Has any one given thought to the impact that will be coming when the Del Monte Building project is complete? Answer: The Jean Sweeney Open Space Park was intentionally design and placed a playground closest to the Del Monte project side. Vice-chair Tilos: When they replaced Woodstock Park playground, they incorporated the seal logo; would like to see the ram logo for the Buena Vista Ram at Littlejohn Park to maintain the history. Commissioner Delaney: The Wheelchair Platform Swings are possibly expensive but would love to see them in at least one of the Parks. Let staff analyze if this is the appropriate park for the platform swings. Commissioner Carter: Since the park is designed for children with different physical abilities, would like to see swings that are platforms that you can put the wheelchair on to swing. Is the swing accessible by wheelchair? Answer: Yes, it is poured-in-place rubber surfacing. Is this the only vendor who proposed? Answer: The grant is a collaboration between GameTime and the funder, CPRS and Game Time is the required vendor. Normally for a park of this size we provide multiple company design options.Commissione Carter: So the option for the platform swings could possibly be changed out with the present swing design? Answer: It wouldn't be funded by this grant and could to check with the funder to see if another company would be allowed. Commissioner Delaney made motion to approve the design for the Littlejohn Park playground equipment and agree this design should move forward. M/S/C Commissioner Delaney / Commissioner Chen All present in favor with a 5 - 0 vote. 4-C Review and Make Recommendations to Update the Recreation and Parks Commission By- Laws Commissioner Discussion Chair Limoges: Update name to City of Alameda Recreation and Parks Commission. Would like to change the order of business and update Section 6 Order of Business. Consolidate it so it matches what we are doing and is clear. Commissioner Delaney: Article 4, Sec. 1 - change to reflect a two-year term versus one year for Chair and Vice-Chair. Commissioner Carter: Would like to see more subcommittees. Also wants to read the bylaws of other City of Alameda commissions who are similarly appointed. Chair Tilos: Maybe look at 3 other Commissions' bylaws instead of all 15 Boards and Commissions Commissioner Carter made motion to table the bylaw review and establish a subcommittee consisting of Chair Limoges and Commissioner Carter. M/S/C Commissioner Carter / Commissioner Chen All present in favor with a 5 - 0 vote. REPORTS A. Recreation Commission Reports Commissioner Chen: Visited Japan. Noticed they have less playgrounds in parks and appreciates Alameda parks and her kids' opportunity to play here. 3 | RecreationandParkCommission/2017-11-09.pdf |