Meeting
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Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission
1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
Thursday, December 08, 2022 |
AGENDA
Thursday, December 08, 2022, 7:00 PM
COVID-19 NOTICE – PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
Albany Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission meetings are conducted in person at City Hall Council Chambers. As a courtesy, and technology permitting, members of the public may continue to participate virtually. However, the City cannot guarantee that the public’s access to teleconferencing technology will be uninterrupted, and technical difficulties may occur from time to time.
How to watch or listen to the meeting:
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Meetings are available to watch, listen, or participate virtually via Zoom webinar. Register for the meeting: https://albanyca.zoom.us/webinar/register/94082142163 to join virtually. Or to join by phone via Zoom. please call at the noticed meeting time 1 (669) 900-9128. Webinar ID 940 8214 2163. Participant ID “#”. |
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Meetings are also streamed live on City website www.albanyca.org/meetings or on YouTube (www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB). Recording of the meetings are usually available for viewing 24 hours after the meeting. |
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Meetings are broadcast live and rebroadcast on local TV – Albany KALB Channel. |
How to submit Public Comment:
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Members of the public may attend Commission meetings in-person at City Hall Council Chambers and request to speak during public comment period. |
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Members of the public may submit comments in writing by emailing the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission at [email protected] with the Agenda item number clearly identified in the subject line of the email. Comments may also be submitted by mail to City of Albany – PROSC Meeting Comments, 1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA 94706. All written comments received by 5 PM on the day of the meeting will be provided to the Commission before the meeting and posted on the website. Other written comments received after 5 PM will still be provided to the Commission and be included as part of the meeting records. |
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To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak during public comment period. You will be asked to unmute yourself when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be re-muted. |
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To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak during public comment period. When it is your turn to make your comment, you will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6. You will be re-muted after the allotted time. |
| 1. | CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
The following Land Acknowledgment Statement shall be read at the beginning of each City Council meeting and Advisory Body meeting per Albany City Council Minute Action, November 15, 2021.
“The City of Albany recognizes that we occupy the land originally protected by the Confederated Villages of Lisjan. We acknowledge the genocide that took place on these lands and must make strides to repay the moral debt that is owed to this indigenous people, specifically the Ohlone Tribe. We thank them for their contributions which have transformed our community, and will continue to bring forth growth and unity. The City of Albany commits to sustaining ongoing relationships with the Tribe and together build a better future for all that now make this their home.”
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| 2. | APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 10, 2022
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| 3. | PUBLIC COMMENT
For persons desiring to address the Advisory Body on an item that is not on the agenda. Please note that each speaker is limited up to three (3) minutes. The Brown Act limits the Commission’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.
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| 4. | ANNOUNCEMENT
Staff and Commissioner announcements, reports and updates of status of previous agenda items.
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| 5. | | 5‑1. |
Public Works Presentation – Update on Creeks and Open Space Maintenance (Measure M) – Margot Cunningham, Natural Areas Coordinator
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| 6. | DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MATTERS RELATED TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
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Community Engagement Subcommittee Update and Recommendation |
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Subcommittee Reports (if available)
- Public Restrooms on Ohlone Greenway (Beall, Kent)
- Flex Court (Frank, Kent, Marten,)
- Community Engagement (Armendariz, Price)
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| 7. | FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Commissioners announce requests for future agenda items.
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| 8. | NEXT MEETING: Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 7 pm
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NOTICE
As a general policy, the Commission/Committee/Board will not begin discussion or consideration of an agenda item after 10:00 PM.
Agendas are posted for public inspection in advance of meetings at the City Hall, the Albany Community Center, and the Albany Senior Center. Agendas and supporting documents can also be found online at: www.albanyca.org. Supporting documents and any public comments received will be made available for public inspection online or via email request. If you have any questions pertaining to any agenda item or meeting procedure, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 1 (510) 528-5710 or [email protected].
Please note that if you provide your name and address when speaking before the Commission or submitted as part of your written public comment, the information will become part of the official public record, which will be posted online and subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and State Law, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administration Office 1 (510) 528-5710. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting where possible will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102.104 ADA Title II)”. Upon request, we will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternate formats, of disability related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings. Please deliver a written request, including your name, mailing address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service at least two (2) days before the meeting where possible. Request should be sent to: [email protected] or City Clerk, 1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA 94706.