1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES: January andMarch 2013
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
For persons desiring to address the Commission/Committee/Board on an item that is not on the agenda please note that each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. The Brown Act limits the Committee’s ability to take and/or discuss items that are not on the agenda; therefore, such items are normally referred to staff for comment or to a future agenda.
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
5. PRESENTATION
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6-1 Edible Garden at Memorial Park Update: Volunteers have been creating and working on the Edible Garden at Memorial Park as part of the City’s Friends of Albany Parks program .The volunteer serving as project manager, Alexa Hauser, will give the Commission an update on progress and activities.
Staff Recommendation: Discussion only
6-2 Ohlone Greenway: The Commission will discuss potential future projects for the Ohlone Greenway once the BART retrofit project is completed. Community members have asked the Commission to consider a new par course and a tree orchard along the Ohlone Greenway. Other projects may be desired as the Commission begins the planning process for the Ohlone Greenway.
Staff Report
Staff recommendation: Discussion only
7. NEW BUSINESS
7-1 Recreation and Community Services Reorganization: Staff will present information regarding reorganizing the Recreation and Community Services Department in an effort to expand after school care for youth as well as senior services
Staff Report
Needs Assessment and Recommendations
Staff recommendation: That the Commission provide feedback to staff that will be included in the presentation to Council.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
(Commission/Committee/Board Member announcement of requests for future agenda items. No public comment will be taken on announcement of future agenda items). Next Meeting: Thursday, May 9, 7:00pm, City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Ave.
9. ADJOURNMENT:
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NOTE: Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council/Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Community Center counter located at 1249 Marin Ave during normal business hours, 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
