Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
Thursday, July 10, 2014, 7:00pm
City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Avenue
(Full Packet)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES: June 12, 2014
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. PRESENTATIONS
5-1: Junior Terrace Park Rangers: Luca Menotti will give a presentation to the Commission about the projects the Junior Rangers have been working on in Terrace Park.
Information only
5-2: Albany Little League Programs and Field Maintenance: David Preuss from Albany Little League will review baseball programs in Albany and field maintenance contract for services with the City of Albany.
Information only
Attachments:
• Staff Report & Exhibit A & B
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6-1: Ohlone Greenway Improvements: Landscape Architects Mia Docto and Robin Kim will present a proposal plan for Dartmouth to Masonic.
Staff Recommendation: Provide Mia and Robin with feedback and input on the proposed plans for the Dartmouth to Masonic Section of the Ohlone Greenway.
Attachments:
• Presentation
• Ohlone Greenway Timeline
6-2: Veteran’s Memorial Building: Discuss the possibility of submitting a work plan amendment request to the City Council to update the information previously gathered by the City relevant to the protection and potential rehabilitation of the Veterans Memorial Building.
Staff Recommendation: That the Commission review and discuss the proposed work plan amendment and determine whether the Commission would like to submit a work plan amendment request to City Council for consideration.
Attachments:
• Commissioner Nason’s Draft Request to Amend Advisory Body Work Plan Form and supporting information
• 2014 PRC Work Plan (To Date/Upcoming)
6-3: Shrine of Freedom: Discuss the possibility of submitting a work plan amendment request to the City Council regarding the improvements at the Solano and Key Route Median and Shrine of Freedom.
Staff Recommendation: That the Commission review and discuss the proposed work plan amendment and determine whether the Commission would like to submit a work plan amendment request to City Council for consideration.
Attachments:
• Commissioner Nason’s Draft Request to Amend Advisory Body Work Plan Form and supporting information
6-4: Friends of Albany Parks: Ocean View Park Clean Up Report: Liam Kelly will report back to the Commission about the Ocean View Park Clean-Up event that took place on June 21, 2014.
Discussion only
6-5: Friends of Albany Parks: Select 2 Commissioners for September Gala and Clean-Up Day of Dartmouth Tot Lot
Staff Recommendation: That the Commission select 2 Commissioners to attend the Friends of Albany Parks Dartmouth Tot Lot Gala (September 4) and Clean-Up Day (September 20).
7. NEW BUSINESS
7-1: Re-naming Pierce Street Park in memory of Peggy Thomsen: The Commission will discuss nominating Pierce Street Park to be renamed in memory of Peggy Thomsen.
Staff Recommendation: That the Commission decide if they would like to submit a written nomination to the City Manager to rename Pierce Street Park in memory of Peggy Thomsen (per Resolution No. 2012-04 Resolution of the City of Albany City Council Establishing a Facility Naming Policy).
Attachment: Resolution No. 2012-04 Resolution of the City of Albany City Council Establishing a Facility Naming Policy
7-2: Tree Removal Application: The Commission will consider the tree removal application at 936 Ramona Avenue.
Staff Recommendation: That the tree removal application for 936 Ramona Avenue be approved.
Attachment: Staff Report
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
(Commissioners announce of requests for future agenda items. No public comment will be taken on announcement of future agenda items).
Next Meeting: Thursday, September 11, 2014, 7:00pm, City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Ave.
Please note: There are no public meetings in August.
9. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: The Commission/Committee/Board packet is available for public inspection at the Albany Community Center, Senior Center, and City Hall. The agenda and supporting staff reports, if available, can be found on our web page at www.albanyca.org.
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