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59 | Administration/ Projects After changing direction from the State on the stay at home order, playgrounds are now open. Additional open activities/facilities include basketball courts at all neighborhood parks, child care, outdoor fitness classes and outdoor youth sports camps (no games), outdoor aquatics, tennis/pickleball courts, golf, skate park and dog parks. Staff mailed notices and information about the Gaga Pit proposal to all neighbors near Portola Triangle Park. Six people responded with comments and three were opposed due to concerns for increased noise, children crossing 8th Street and if the Gaga Pit is environmentally friendly. Regarding the noise concerns, the clearing of the bushes has increased sight lines and safety but also traffic noise for some neighbors. ARPD has planted more trees that will eventually reduce noise and will post signs limiting park hours to day time use only. Regarding the concern of children crossing the street, there is a Rapid Flashing Beacon for the public to safely cross the street. The Gaga pit is made out of recyclable plastic and is durable and therefore not an environmental concern. Godfrey Park Recreation Center Improvements -replacing the interior restrooms and upgrading to all-gender restrooms in addition to replacing the flooring, moving storage areas, upgrading the kitchen and heater, and possibly replacing the wallboards. Anticipated completion by end of summer 2021. Alameda Point Gym Restrooms - adding a modular restroom to the west of the gym with all-gender restrooms that will serve the gym and skate park. Going out to bid in early 2021 with completion anticipated later that year. Grand Street Boat Ramp - Replacing the gangway and dock, which has been closed to the public for over six months due to difficulties with materials purchasing and backlogs due to COVID-19 Materials purchase is going to City Council on 12/15/2020 with construction to start in February 2021. Starting discussions with the Alameda Swimming Pool Association which operates the Franklin and Lincoln Park pools. Their long-term lease agreement expires in September 2021. Continuing work on the Fernside and Eastshore public pathways. Nearing completion on complex legal paperwork for easements and submerged land purchase. Will be taken to City Council for approvals in phases. Once legal aspect is completed then we can start design. Working with Confederated Villages of Lisjan Ohlone to discuss a land acknowledgement by the City of Alameda and ways in which we can work cooperatively together. This would go to City Council for discussion and approval. |