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San Leandro, California
City of San Leandro
Minutes
Recreation and Parks Commission
Chair Litha Zuber, District 1
Vice Chair Gary Hanna, District 3
Michael Bolar, District 5
Chong Hong, District 6
Karen Kline, District 4
Jasmine Moore District 2
Allen Schoenfeld, At Large (3)
Ed Shapiro, SLUSD
Thomas Wagner, SLzUSD
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 7:00 PM City Hall, Sister Cities Gallery Due to the Shelter in Place Order of the Alameda County Health Officer, the regularly
scheduled Recreation and Parks Commission will be conducted via teleconferencing.
Members of the public may attend, observe, participate and provide comments
(during public comment portion) remotely using the instructions below. We ask that
all participants follow the same decorum while teleconferencing as during a regular
meeting.
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1. ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT Chair Schoenfeld, Commissioners Bolar, Hanna, Kline, Moore, City of San Leandro Page 1
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Shapiro, Wagner.
ABSENT Vice Chair Zuber
IN ATTENDANCE: Secretary Erwin Gonzales, Deputy Public Works Director Jennifer Auletta
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA OF MARCH 3, 2021
MSC (Hanna/Shapiro) to approve the agenda as submitted. (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstain)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 3, 2021
MSC (Bolar/Hanna) to approve the minutes as submitted. (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstain)
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Christopher Bammer inquired about the status of a Washington Manor Middle School field.
• Several public comments were made about Pickle Ball and the need for permanent courts in San
Leandro.
5. PRESENTATION: Prop 68 Park Application: Memorial Park A. Prop 68 Park Application: Memorial Park
• Ely Hwang, Recreation and Human Services Manager, updated the Commission on the status of the
Prop 68 application process, which proposed to update Memorial Park into an inclusive park.
6. REPORTS
6.A. COMMISSIONER PARK VISIT REPORT
A. Commissioners’ Park Visit Reports
• Commissioner Hanna reported that the parks he visited looked good. • Commissioner Kline reported that some park visitors are not picking up after their pets at Washington
Manor Park.
• Commissioner Moore reported that the bathrooms at the parks that she visited were clean, she also
reported that she observed some graffiti at Halcyon Park. • Commissioner Shapiro reported that the park visitors that he observed were all wearing face mask
and following safety guidelines.
• Commissioner Wagner reported that the parks he observed looked beautiful and thanked the Parks
Staff for their good work.
PARK AND OPEN SPACE OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE REPORT
-JENNIFER AULETTA, PUBLIC WORKS DEPUTY DIRECTOR
6.B.
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B. Park and Open Space Operation and Maintenance -Jennifer Auletta, Deputy Public Works Director
• Park Staff were dealing with the high amount of litter in our parks. • New trees were planted at Halcyon Drive.
• Community feedback/outreach needed for Pickle Ball Court conversion of either Heath Tennis Court
or Washington Manor Park Tennis Courts.
7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS
MSC (Hanna/Kline) to approve the consent items as submitted. (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstain)
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8. CORRESPONDENCE
• None
9. ORAL REPORT OF SECRETARY
9.A. PROGRAM UPDATE
A. Recreation Program Update
• Park Reservations season has been delayed due to the current Public Health Order.
• Senior Services continues to host online Community Education programs such as review of Medicare
and Medical program and a review of Social Security programs and benefits. • Current Aquatics programs are Lap Swimming and Private Swim Lessons. • Kid’s Club program was extended for the month of March.
10. REPORT OF CHAIR
• None
11. COMMISSION COMMENTS
• Commissioner Bolar commented that the San Leandro Unified School District maintains some of the
fields and park space in San Leandro and has control of the gates in these locations.
• Commissioner Kline commented on the need for public outreach on cleaning up after pets and the need
for more doggy bag receptacles in the parks.
• Commissioner Moore also commented that pet waste in our parks was an ongoing issue and she also
supports the need for more doggy bag receptacles in the parks. She also expressed her support of the
Prop 68 Park Application of converting Memorial Park into an inclusive park. • Commissioner Shapiro inquired about Easter activities. Due to the current Public Health Order, there
will be no Egg Hunt this year.
• Commissioner Hanna inquired if there will be a Cherry Festival this year.
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There are currently no plans
for a Cherry Festival this year.
• Commissioner Wagner commented on the importance of getting vaccinated.
12. ADJOURNMENT
MSC (Shapiro/Hanna) to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 pm (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstain)
Respectfully submitted,
Erwin Gonzales, Secretary
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