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RecreationandParkCommission | 2021-12-09 | 3 | ARPD Director Wooldridge gave the presentation which included the four-step process of naming parks, the location, design and history of Alameda Landing Waterfront Park. 6-B Public Comments Speaker Crystal Faith Cajilog: The naming process should reflect Alameda's values for diversity, equity and inclusion and well as the historical and geographical character of our city. Suggestions: Park being near water, water has always been a means of getting people from one place to another and the piers are landing areas of people. A good name to reflect immigration and the diversity of Alameda. 6-B Commissioner Comments Commissioner Navarro: Honored that we are the first group to start the naming process. Would like to see the uniqueness of the pier and cultural connection with the water. Vice Chair Robbins: Thanked Director Wooldridge for the detailed history of the location. Would like to discuss and come back with a list. Likes the name Pier Front Park. Chair Alexander: Thinks the history is interesting and hopes it will be reflected in what we tell the public. Thinks they should have one or two choices for the criteria to start with as this is a learning process. Prefers non-naval air-based criteria for this park. Commissioner Jones: Is there a timeline? Director Wooldridge: No, however we have parks that are open or opening soon and need names. 6-B Motion Commissioner Navarro motioned the naming criteria for the Alameda Landing Waterfront Park be the uniqueness of the park's location on the pier and estuary with an intersection with diversity and cultural significance in Alameda. M/S Commissioner Navarro / Vice-Chair Robbins All present in favor with 4 ayes via roll call vote. 6-C Establish Naming Criteria for Alameda Point Neighborhood park, Located on Coronado Avenue between Ardent Way and Main Street ARPD Director Wooldridge gave the presentation which included the the location, design and history of Alameda Point Neighborhood park. 6-C Public Comments - None 6-C Commissioner Comments Commissioner Navarro: Her family fondly refers to it as whale playground but is an opportunity to add maritime history. The playground was designed with an aquatics theme. Vice Chair Robbins: Would like the shellmounds to be in consideration for naming the park. Also likes maritime and aquatics for the criteria. 3 | RecreationandParkCommission/2021-12-09.pdf |