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RecreationandParkCommission | 2022-03-10 | 5 | All present in favor with 4 ayes via roll call vote. Director Wooldridge informed Commissioners that Rear Admiral Evelyn Fields is still alive and therefore does not meet the naming criteria. The Commissioners' final revised list for Alameda Waterfront Park: Alameda Point Promenade Seaplane Lagoon Promenade Maritime Waterfront Promenade Pacific Fleet Park Navy Veteran's Waterfront Park at Alameda Point Bessie Coleman Promenade Naval View Promenade Captain Frank McCreary Waterfront Park Liwa Promenade Waterfront Promenade Commissioner Nguyen motioned to rescind the previous list and approve the Alameda Waterfront Park list as shown. M/S Commissioner Nguyen / Commissioner Navarro All present in favor with 4 ayes via roll call vote. 6-D Develop a Short List of Names for Alameda Landing Waterfront Park Director Wooldridge gave presentation with the goal to select a short list of no more than 10 names within the previously approved criteria of the uniqueness of the park's location on the pier and estuary with an intersection with diverse and inclusive cultural significance in Alameda. 6-D Public Comments Speaker Dr. Crystal Faith Cajilog-Espinosa Requested to shortlist the name Bohol Circle Immigrant Landing Park. Speaking in behalf of the 300 plus Bohol Circle members to provide an avenue for their history of the Filipino-American experience. Bohol Circle was a haven and protection for Filipino Americans and is looking for the recognition our ancestors deserve. Speaker Stewart Chen: Echoes speaker Dr. Crystal Faith Cajilog-Espinosa and supports Bohol Circle Immigrant Landing and dedicate it to all the immigrants that inhabit Alameda Island. Speaker Cynthia Bonta: Would like to add to Bohol Circle Immigrant Landing Park, Bohol Circle Immigrant Waterfront Park, Bohol Circle Immigrant Gateway Park or Bohol Circle Immigrant Crossing of Hope Park to the list. Clarified that the word Landing was used symbolically meaning that immigrants landed here and made it home. Director Wooldridge read 2 public comment emails. See Exhibit 2. 6-D Commissioner Comments Vice Chair Robbins: Favorites include Bohol Circle Immigrant Waterfront Park, Alameda Estuary Park, Alameda Pier Fleet Park, Fleet and Industrial Supply Park and Waterways Terminal Park. 5 | RecreationandParkCommission/2022-03-10.pdf |