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RecreationandParkCommission | 2018-10-25 | 2 | the teens. Attended the pathway walk, very interesting and also attended one of the input meetings. Read her "Alameda at Play" book and did her own tour of some of the parks. Walked Woodstock Park and noticed there are no available basketball courts. Thanked Amy for getting Krusi Park approved. Commissioner Chen: Bikes with friends around the island on Saturdays and complimented the Park Maintenance for keeping up parks so well. Commissioner Robbins: Rode in Bike for the Parks. Noticed some portions along the Estuary are in very poor condition. Can that be looked at to improve their condition? Director Amy Wooldridge: Will look into it as these are mostly privately owned/managed. Connected with a number of tennis people - how they can raise funds to build more Pickleball courts. On Nov. 9 is speaking with the Kiwanis Club and will use an updated presentation, including a "Call to Action" to think about how they can help. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Commissioner Alexander asked if they were still going to tour of the parks in Alameda. Director Amy Wooldridge: Yes, she will schedule. NEW BUSINESS 7-A Presentation on Measure FF from the East Bay Regional Park District East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) Legislative Assistant Lisa Baldinger gave presentation. Measure FF extends existing funding that maintains and improves public access, natural habitat and visitor use facilities in parks: Alameda Point: Sea level rise prevention, operations including police services and wildlife management. Crab Cove: Extended to full year operation, shoreline work and work for a portion of the beach that needs to be a more natural filtration system. Additional services for programming and ongoing programs. Also funds 3 categories that cover all parks: Access to parks, wild fire management, water 40% natural resource enhancement projects such as 50% watershed, new bottle fillers, etc. 10% is board identified priorities. Commission Discussion: Commissioner Robbins: Asked how much funding will go to Alameda? Answer: 7 million to the future Alameda Point Park and Crown Ceach. Limoges said it would be great to have a joint meeting with the commission and board members of EBRPD. Answer: There is presently a joint meeting with two city council members and two EBRPD board representatives which is an opportunity to discuss collaboration and issues. The Recreation and Park Commissioners could attend that meeting and give input. 7-B Presentation on Inclusive Playgrounds from the Commission on Disability Susan Deutsch, Commissioner on the Commission on Disability gave the presentation. Shared information about the Tatum's Garden Park, in Salinas, CA, which is an inclusive playground for children and adults with all types of disability with the importance of valuing all people. 2 | RecreationandParkCommission/2018-10-25.pdf |