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RecreationandParkCommission | 2020-07-09 | 2 | Commissioner Barnes: Have been to most City of Alameda Parks and commented that they all look great. Heard public feedback of relief and thanks for the ARPD Camps. Great Diversity, Equity and Inclusion meeting on starting the process for policy to create a policy and action plan to implement into practice with concrete plans and objectives. Plan to obtain data, demographic info and community input. Will work with a consultant to assist process, possibly from the Government Alliance on Race and Equity. NEW BUSINESS 6-A Review and Recommend Whether to Rename Jackson Park ARPD Director Amy Wooldridge gave presentation which included the history of the park and Andrew Jackson and the requirements and process options of renaming Jackson Park. Public Comments Zac Bowling: In support of renaming of Jackson Park Rasheed Shabaaz: Two years ago came before the Commission to call for the renaming of Jackson Park. Spoke on the 2020 death of George Floyd and how it brought awareness to the public. In support of renaming Jackson Park, likes Justice Park, encouraged to add a memorial dedicated to those who were impacted by Andrew Jackson and were excluded from Alameda to explain why the park was renamed and that a new name should be selected by the end of the year. If there is no justice, there is no peace. Ezra Denney: Heartened to hear about the previous discussion on a diversity and inclusion policy for the parks. Supports renaming Jackson Park to show Alameda's community of Color how we welcome them and how everyone belongs here. Josh Geyer: Supports renaming Jackson Park to create a city where people feel truly welcome and to put up a monument that speaks to why the park was renamed and the impacts of Jacksons actions and belief systems while he was alive. Laura Gamble: Supports the renaming Jackson Park as it will signal that Alameda has the ability to move forward to a more just and fair future in a swift manner. Seth Marbin: Supports the renaming of Jackson Park and encouraged to remove the sign immediately. Lean Deleon, Alameda resident: Supports the renaming of Jackson Park as we are in a political movement to the right side of history. Rosemary Jordan: Supports the renaming of Jackson Park. Systemic racism is tearing our county apart and parks are places we can heal. It is urgent to remove any symbols and names that add trauma. Seraphi Allkind Sigma: Supports the renaming of Jackson Park, encourages a quick timeline and that Black voices, especially the youth, are listened to in the process of renaming the park. Betsy Mathieson: Jackson Park "Dumb Friends" bench is 100 years old this year and hoping for a celebration. Wants to discourage the Commission from naming the Park after Jim Morrison, a musician who was a student at Alameda High. Motion to Change the name of Jackson Park M/S Vice Chair Robbins / Chair Alexander. All in favor with 5 ayes via roll call vote. 2 | RecreationandParkCommission/2020-07-09.pdf |