PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, March 12, 2015, 7:00pm
City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Avenue

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Letter received after packet published (3/10/15): Tree Removal 1024 Santa Fe Ave

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES: February 12, 2015

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/DIRECTOR’S REPORT

5. PUBLIC HEARING/PRESENTATIONS 

5-1: Tree Removal Application: The Commission will consider the tree removal application for 1024Santa Fe Avenue. 

Staff Recommendation: That the Commission approve the Tree Removal Application for 1024 Santa Fe Avenue.

Attachments: Staff Report, Tree Removal Application with images

6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6-1: Parks & Recreation Commission 2015 Work Plan: The Commission will discuss projects to be included on the 2015 Work Plan.

Staff Recommendation: That the Commission discuss, revise and approve the final 2015 Work Plan. The 2015 Work Plan will be presented to the City Council for their approval at the Council’s April 6th meeting.

Attachments: 2015 Work Plan Draft

7. NEW BUSINESS

7-1: Pierce Street Park Memorial Bench Application: The Commission will review the Memorial Bench and plaque application submitted by the Thomsen Family in honor of Dianna and Peggy Thomsen.

Staff Recommendation: That the Commission approve the Pierce Street Park Memorial Bench and plaque application. If approved, the application will go to Council for consideration.

Attachments: Staff report, Application, Gifts to the City Procedure, Map


7-2: Edible Landscape Project Arbor: The Commission will consider the installation of an arbor at the eastside garden area near the Albany Little League Snack Shack. Catherine Sutton, Edible Landscape Project, will present.

Staff Recommendation: That the Commission approve the installation of an arbor by ELP volunteers at the eastside garden. Recommend ELP Volunteers coordinate with City Staff to ensure a proper/secure installation plan.

Attachments: Letter and images of arbor


7-3: Friends of Albany Parks: The Commission will discuss the Memorial Park Gala and select Commissioners to participate in upcoming FOAP events.

Memorial Park Gala: Recap from Gala on February 18
Ohlone Greenway Clean-Up Day: Saturday, March 14, 9:00 am: Meet at the Senior Center
Terrace Park Gala: Wednesday, March 18, 6:30 pm: Meet in Park

Attachments: FOAP 2015 Spring Schedule

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, April 9, 2015, 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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