Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission - Regular Meeting
The Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission approved previous meeting logs, heard presentations from summer veterinary health interns, and received updates on park improvement projects and capital improvement plans.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission
- Meeting Type
- Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission
- Location
- Albany, CA
- Meeting Date
- September 10, 2026
Transcript
94 sections
I'll tell you the name first. I'm sorry. Mr. King. Hello.
Mr. Logan. Hello.
And Mr. Everett. I'm Mr. Todd tonight. Yes, here it is.
Mr. Julia is absent tonight. I don't know if Mr. Brian will be able to attend.
It may be a little late. And from next month, the new chairman will officially take office. His name is Jasmine. All right. Thank you very much. Now, I'm going to read the land approval declaration.
Mr. Olberny acknowledges that the Lyssan Union Village is occupying the land that was originally protected. We acknowledge the massacre that occurred on this land, and we must work hard to pay the moral debt to these natives, especially the Ohlone tribe. We are grateful for their contribution to change our community and bring growth and harmony in the future. Mr. Olberny will maintain a continuous relationship with the tribe and create a better future for all the people who consider this place their hometown.
Welcome, Mr. Martin. Yes, welcome. Now we can take a look at the meeting log.
There were quite a few votes last time. Let's consider approval at any time. Recommend approval for approval of the last meeting log. Good. I will be in favor. Yes, Senator Chen.
Yes, Senator Kent. Yes, Senator Logan. Yes, Senator Martin. Yes, Senator Abbott.
Yes, the meeting has been approved. Thank you.
Now we will move on to the public comment time. This is an opportunity for those who are online or in the meeting room to talk about things that are not in the case. If you want to talk about something that is not in the case, this is your chance. Don't raise your hand online. All right. Then we'll move on to the next one. If you can't press the button among those who participate online, please press the button. I'll let you speak. Oh, no. I'll tell you about the 4.1 case. I'll tell you about the program.
Hello, members. Hello, I am Cunningham, the manager of the Natural Protection Area. Today, Olivia, who participated as a veterinary health intern for the summer, attended directly and Colleen attended online. Today, I would like to talk about the veterinary health intern program. Please look at the next slide. This program is celebrating its 4th year this year. It is a program that provides emergency experience for college students or those who plan to graduate from college. In addition, it supports the city's goal of reducing the risk of wildfire in Albany Hills, maintaining and maintaining the wetlands, and maintaining and managing the walkways. As part of this goal, we are expanding our knowledge of the plants and animals of Albany Hills and promoting it to the citizens. This project is supported by the California Coastal Protection Association's Forest Fire Recovery Strengthening Fund. Please look at the next slide. Now, I will introduce some of the activities that the interns did this summer. I will tell you in more detail what Olivia and Colin did and what they learned, so let me briefly tell you. I did various activities such as removing weeds, watering native plants, and repairing the walkway. I also helped the Urban Tills, Urban Tilt, and Marine Health team. We learned about the local wetland restoration business in Albany Hill, the wetlands in nearby Hwacheon, and in the city. We also worked with another wetland restoration project in El Cerrito. We encourage interns to carry out special projects that allow them to explore areas of interest in addition to regular activities. Let's move on to the next slide. Now, I'll hand over the microphone to Olivia. Hello, as Mago said, I'm Olivia. I'm a third-year student majoring in environmental science and international medicine at UC Berkeley. My project was inspired by the historical ecological project shown by the Magoga San Francisco Institute of Science and Technology. This project was a combination of my interest in record storage, interest in history, and knowledge about the ecosystem of the Albany Hill. Thanks to this, I was able to learn more about the local history, especially the history of Albany, through record storage research. In addition, I used the knowledge I gained while working at the Albany Hill to learn about native plants and foreign plants, You can also learn how to use ArcGIS Online and StoryMap. If you click the link below, you can see the StoryMap with my final map. If you scroll down a little bit, there is a more detailed explanation here. The data I referred to to create the final result of the map was also an old terrain that shows the terrain of the record picture and Albany Hill. Also, there was a flow of winter and in the past, but now there are many plants that have disappeared. I looked at the map. If you scroll down a little more and look at this map, this map, which I made with ArcGIS Online, predicts the appearance of Albany Hill before the 1890s. Click on the first red part over there. Yes, that's the old US coastline map I found. It shows the flow of Cerrito Creek and the reservoirs that existed there. And the other small points on the map show landfills that are expected to have been on the hill at the time. And today's Edo still exists, but it's probably showing more prominent sites before urbanization and regional development. If you scroll down a little further, I also learned about the reason why there is a eucalyptus tree on the hill, and it was one of the really interesting facts. Simply put, the dynamite manufacturing plant that moved from San Francisco to Albany was right next to the hill, and there were frequent explosions, causing many people to lose their lives. However, people living on the other side of the hill suffered a lot of damage from the explosion. So, the dynamite manufacturing company decided to plant eucalyptus trees on the hill to play the role of a buffer zone between the explosion and the residents. And there is no more dynamite manufacturing there, but the eucalyptus tree remains as it is. Today, we learned that Edo is still under management. Through this process, it was really interesting to look at the process that we are now on the hill. If you scroll down a little more, there is one more map of the 1930s. This map is after the eucalyptus tree was planted and the cerito creek was turned into a waterway and straightened. There is still wetland, but it has been developed now. There is also a grassland, but the grassland area has decreased due to eucalyptus trees. In order to make this map, we were able to find satellite photos from the 1930s. The process of finding and collecting various materials to make the map was really interesting. And all the points you can click on here show the current landing species and foreign species there, allowing you to guess what species existed in the past. Yes, there are some historical photos and old maps that were used in the most common landing species list and my project. This was my historical ecological project.
I wanted to hear more about artificial intelligence in the 1930s.
Oh, it's on Google Earth. This is an aerial photo.
Yes, didn't Sputnik get launched around the 1950s? Just kidding. Oh, it's really impressive. Before that, I'll put a link on the website of the Albany Historical Association. It's really cool. Yes, it's really impressive. Let's move on to the next slide. I'm sorry. You'll be able to see it soon. Yes.
I'll pass it on to Colin, who is with me online. Should I take the last question?
Or should I take it now? Yes. Yes. Hello. Can you all hear me well? Yes. Hello. As I said before, I am Collin and I am a sophomore at the Santa Cruz campus of California University. I am majoring in biology and environmental science, and today I am going to present my project about the Albany Hill soil test. First, I will briefly explain the characteristics of soil. Then, I'll explain the test site I found, the procedures I performed, and the soil measurement that I recommend based on the test results. Let's look at the next slide. The first thing we need to know about soil characteristics is the pH. The soil pH determines the activity of the soil microorganisms and the amount of soil that the plant absorbs. Generally, self-grown plants grow well in a low-to-medium-to-medium range, that is, pH 6 to 7. Organic biomass refers to the bio-mass of microorganisms that combine organic matter, compost, and soil particles into several aggregates. This is important because it promotes moisture absorption, nutrient release, and microorganism activity. Basically, it is the basis for all other soil characteristics. Ventilation and drainage allow air and water to move throughout the soil through soil supply, which is essential for the roots to breathe and function. Lastly, there are multi-nutrients and micro-nutrients. In this project, we focused only on multi-nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. They are responsible for the growth, reproduction, and stress of plants. Carbohydrates support the formation, cell formation, and formation of protein compounds. This supports the formation, cell formation, and formation of protein compounds. Finally, potassium supports moisture balance, enzyme activity, and disease resistance. Look at the next slide. This is my field map. At first, we planned seven sites, but due to time and resources restrictions, we ended up focusing on site 1, 6, and 7. Next to the site, a star, a star, is marked. On the left map, there is a green, red, and white circle. The green circle is the self-reliant zone, the red circle is the alien zone, and the white circle is the zone where the self-reliant zone and the alien zone are mixed. I have marked the area number on the map, and if you are curious, the yellow line is a private land, so the experiment could not be conducted there. The white line is a walkway. Let's move on to the next slide. There were a total of five experiments. The first was VESS, Visual Evaluation of Soil Structure Assessment. This experiment evaluated the friction phenomenon of soil lumps and measured the water retention and root penetration by scoring. The second is the single-link infiltration system, single-link infiltrator experiment. This experiment measured the water penetration rate of soil. The third is the soil respiration experiment. This test measured the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by soil microorganisms based on the activity or decomposition of organic matter. The fourth test is the soil pH test, which uses vinegar and baking soda to check whether the soil is acidic or alkaline. Finally, the fifth test is the soil slurry test, which measured the amount or applicability of nutrients such as nitrogen, zinc, and potassium in the soil. Next slide. To show you my results, There is a page in my document on the right. You may not be able to see it well, but this is the result of a single-link penetration test that I carried out. It contains the data, the calculation of the data, and the final result. Based on this data, I summarized the possible score and the meaning of each score, and the soil measurement that I recommend as a table. On top of that, there is a color law or soil measurement guide to refer to the severity or level of each score. Next slide. Finally, to talk about environmental improvement measures, my manager and I took time to review appropriate improvement measures that L-Bone can apply to HEAL. Sustainability, natural, organic, that is, those that are not chemically synthesized. So I made a list of product names, prices, sellers, main purposes, and general information, as well as the types of improvement options. So that anyone can see it. Yes, that's it. Let's move on to the next slide. Now, now.
I will tell you how the interns felt during the summer. Olivia will start first. Yes, the most important part of what we did throughout the summer was to learn about the native plants and foreign species of the Elbony Hill. It was a very special experience to learn about the many species I saw while walking on the hill, how they came there, and why we wanted them. And we learned a lot about the various plant use methods that we didn't even think of from the MaGo and El Serito groups of the Urban Tilt team. We also learned about how the L-Burnie Heel, which is surrounded by natural areas in the city, especially residential areas, is managed by L-Burnie Heel, which is owned by several organizations. It was really interesting to see how all these elements were combined to influence the management of the hills and how they were able to directly check the long-term effects of restoration efforts by removing various weeds there during the summer. We were able to see for ourselves how much effort was made in a day. Also, listening to the stories of people who have worked on the hills for a long time, The work that started before is still in progress. For example, like eucalyptus, we could also learn how to continue to manage sprouting trees. It's definitely effective over a really long period of time, but you have to invest as much time and effort as you can to manage this area. Yes, let's hear from Collins.
I learned a variety of food and soil preservation methods. Food preservation methods are mainly weed management techniques. For example, I learned how to pick weeds with my hands, use a weed remover, and how to mulch a sheet. I learned how to use soil-protecting cloth as a soil preservation method, but I haven't tried it myself. We learned how to find seeds and native plants, and how to classify and breed them. I also learned how to breed them directly through field learning. Lastly, I think one of the most important feelings is the volunteer work in the local community. In particular, it was a great help to volunteer at UC Berkeley's Jepson Plant Farm or to participate in volunteer activities held by my friend Jimmy El Cerrito. Through these experiences, I learned how important it is to understand each other's different perspectives on various environmental knowledge and management methods. It's not just easy to get. Yes, good.
Let's move on to the next slide. There are a few photos here. Most of them were taken by Colin, but I also took a few. The upper left photo is a butterfly. The pipe vine is a plant that grows along the cerito creek, and it was planted a few years ago at the Five Creeks friends' gathering and continues to spread. Every year, a lot of larvae are born, and it's really nice to see. The picture on the right is Colin and Olivia picking weeds from Elbony Hill. Colin will explain the rest of the three photos.
The picture on the left is a picture of a coyote. I think we saw it in Chamnam-gu Forest Garden while we were observing the bird. I happened to see it. Actually, I've never seen a coyote, so I wanted to take a picture. Well, I think the bed was in the same place, in the same area. As you can see, it was hiding in the tree. It has a very good camouflage, so it goes well with the surroundings, and it's quite big. It was about 5 inches, but fortunately it didn't fly to me. Um, and the picture on the right is, um, yes. I was picking weeds from the same grassland, and I happened to see a seven-sided plant. It looked cool, so I took a picture. Next slide.
This is the end of the presentation. I will now take questions. Good. Let's go back to mute.
Very good. Excellent. You did really well. Let's go back to the committee to receive questions from interns, MAGO, or program officials. There is one question. Oh, yes. Good. Thank you for the presentation. I am very happy that Mr. Mago wrote an application form a few years ago. Every year, it is really cool to see what young people are doing and what they are thinking about. There are a few questions. One is about an old photo, and there is one photo I know. It's a picture of Albania in a history book, but you can only see the oak tree on the north slope and you can't see any other trees on the hill. I wonder if there are any other old photos. And can you see those photos on the website you made? Because of the new Eucalyptus tree program, most of the trees on the hill have been removed, so I think those photos will help the public to see the past of the hill. Yes, most of the photos I used are from history books, and there are some photos that Mago found at the Bancroft Library.
Yes, there are too many pictures, so I couldn't put them all on the web page, but I think it would be better to upload more. It's different because the angle of each picture is slightly different. It's really hard to distinguish individual plants in the picture, but it was really interesting to see where the oak tree is and the rest is a big picture of the grassland. And a few of us.
We also talked about where the aerial photos were taken. If it's a picture taken in the 1930s, do you know what technology used to take such pictures? I don't know.
I looked up the oldest picture on Google Earth. I think it was around 1936. It's a picture from the 1930s. I couldn't find any detailed information about how it was taken, but there were pictures from the 1930s, and after that, there was quite a long gap until the next satellite photo came out, so it was really interesting. Yes, it was a really cool experience. It's probably a picture taken on a plane. Yes, that's right.
The first artificial satellite was probably released around the 1950s. Like my last question, there was a map that I thought was really interesting, and it showed how the tide of the tide changed. Especially for me, it was really interesting. The first map taken from the coast was around the 1880s. Yes, it's 1884. And if you look at the 1930s map, the tide is flat.
And the border between our city and El Cerrito is where the tide is flowing now.
In the early 1900s, it seems that the boundary was set in the way of moving the gaeul at that time. Do you know when that happened?
It's just one USGS data, but I think the name changed in 1915. There's a picture of him before he returned to the data. It's clear that he hasn't returned to the data in 1915. And this is the next information I was able to find in the 1930s. So I think he returned between 1915 and the 1930s. I think it would be really interesting to find out what was first and how this boundary was set.
Yes, I understand. Thank you.
Yes, so I was very interested in how the history map and the scale were developed. There are many old maps and there are parts that collide with each other, so I ended up choosing that map. But recently, Codor, Nysses, Krik tried to reach the Golden Gate and find the original exit at the point that flows north, but there was a lot of difficulty. There was a lot of conflict between the maps. But your map seems to end right before that point. Yes. And I...
I went around several places to find the data, but the places I used to go to were no longer accessible. For example, there was a lot of historical map data in Friends of Aquatic Park, Friends of Aquatic Park, but now all the links have been cut off. So I went to other places, but it didn't work anymore. It was really frustrating, but I did find some information. But I'm glad you put the document somewhere.
네, 저도 에코 아틀라스를 사용했어요. 잘 활용하셨나요? 저는 토글 버튼을 못 찾겠더라고요.
사용하기가 좀 헷갈렸는데 아마 링크는 연결되어 있을 거예요. 웹페이지 맨 아래에 모든 출처 링크를 걸어놨거든요.
저는 주로 숲지가 언제 어디에 있었는지 같은 걸 찾을 때 그 자료를 사용했어요. 거기 자료에 나와 있어서요. 네, 옛날 지형도가 제일 도움이 많이 됐던 것 같아요. 1856년 지도처럼 정말 자세한 지도들이요.
네, 정말 멋지네요. 콜린에게 질문이 있는데요. 여기서 계속할까요? 네. 콜린, 제가 못 들었을 수도 있는데, 토양 보고서 결과에 대해 여쭤봐도 될까요? 상태가 안 좋았나요? 토양이 고갈됐었나요? 아, 죄송합니다. 이번 발표에서는 테스트 결과에만 집중하고 싶었어요. 수정사항을 적용할 시간이 없었거든요.
테스트는 지난주에야 끝냈는데 흥미로운 결과가 몇 가지 나왔습니다. 특히 6번 구역 그러니까 외래침입종 시험구에서는 예상치 못한 결과가 나왔어요. I thought the soil in that area would not be in good condition because it was rich in nutrients, but the results were better than expected. On the other hand, the results were not as good as expected in Area 1, that is, the plant test area. In my opinion, it seems to have something to do with the history of how the road was made. I remember that Mago said that the construction was in progress and that he chopped the soil and made gravel. Also, I think there is a possibility that a lot of native people live in the area, so there may not have been a lot of land improvement. But I can't think of it right now. If I check the results in my document, I think I can know what to measure. I wrote it down in the document, but I can't think of it now.
It's interesting, but I have another question. If soil is very low in nutrients and potassium content If it comes out as a very tight soil, in the original soil state of those three hills, is that expected? This area, especially the hills of Albany, isn't it supposed to be like that? So it's not damaged in any way. Or is it the same as it was?
Yes, as you said interestingly, that's why I did the experiment in Chamnamu Forest. There are many shadows and more soil moisture. If you compare the top of the hill or Nungsum and Chamnamu Forest, the soil types are clearly different and the amount of water or the amount of soil is different. So I I wasn't very surprised by the final result. I was just curious, and I just wanted to check the results through this experiment. My project focuses on finding an experimental method that is cheap, practical, and easy to approach and anyone can do. Anyway, it wasn't that good that the results were surprising. Thank you. Yes. Do you have any other questions for this morning's meeting? I'll give you one more question. Yes. I think this question is more focused on Mago. Do you think the soil test results will affect some parts of the hill? It's like installing a facility like Colleen mentioned. Yes. What kind of plants will be planted in each part of the hill?
Yes. I think I'll definitely review how to apply a variety of soil accelerators to different areas. Yes, yes.
I think it's okay because I've already planted a native plant, but I think I can keep planting native plants. But you can use a variety of accelerators to apply them to each area and see if you get good results. And both of these projects will be posted on our Albany Hill website, so you can take a look at them and get more detailed information.
I'll give you one more question.
Yes. Do you think there's only one coyote? I saw that coyote, too. I was wondering if it was just one. One. What kind? Coyote. One. No, there's more than one. Other people said they saw it. Some people said they saw two a day.
Oh, and the sick coyote, too. Yes, I saw a sick coyote a month ago. Two days ago, I saw a coyote that looked fine. So I don't know how many of them are there. I'll have to install a wild animal camera and check. Yes, I see.
According to the soil test results, I'm curious if there's a serious problem that needs to be dealt with immediately before the reforestation plan is carried out. Yes, I don't think so at the moment. Mr. Mago sent me a document containing similar soil test results in 2022 and 2024. And the results were almost the same as the test I just carried out. It was in the optimal range on the pH side, and the basic amount of nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium was also at the appropriate level. No major problems have been found in other multivitamins such as magnesium and iron, but I don't think we need to worry too much at the moment. If we had more time, we would have checked other areas including the Albanian Hill, but I don't think there are any major problems at the moment. Good. Thank you. Do you have any other questions? If you don't have any questions, I'll have your public comment time. Please come out and introduce yourself and tell us your opinion. Thank you. I moved to Albania last year, and despite studying and working in environmental science, I realized how little I know about the local society I live in. I can ask Colin, but I want to ask all three of you. You just talked about participating in the local society. What are the ways to let the general public know the information you know? For example, is there a way to learn about the problems that guides walk, hiking, local plants, environment, and I am interested in? Thank you. Yes. That's right.
Actually, last year, we held a natural walk program for the local community, and many people participated. I wanted to do it again this summer, but I couldn't because I didn't have enough time. However, it would be better if we could inform the local residents of the project that is being carried out here through such a program. We are uploading content related to the email newsletter. Yes, thank you. Then, how can people get such information? The nature walk program is posted on e-mail newsletters, and various social media channels run by the city are also promoting it by installing a signboard on the hill and participating in it.
If you have entered the city website, you will know that there is a subscription list for newsletters related to Albany Hill, so you can get an Albany Hill newsletter there. 네, 좋습니다. 감사합니다. 그리고 인턴들이 진행한 작업물은 한 곳에 모여있나요?
아니면 시 웹사이트 곳곳에 흩어져 있나요? 정리가 좀 필요해 보입니다. 좀 흩어져 있어서요. 네, 모든 자료를 한 곳에 모으고 싶습니다. 그 작업을 할 인턴이 필요해요. 네, 엘버니 힐 웹사이트에요. 네, 좋습니다. 좋습니다. 그럼 온라인상에서 다른 질문이나 의견이 있으신가요?
Is there anything you want to say at the last meeting? I'm very happy to think that both of these projects were really worth it. I really like the historical perspective. I've never thought about it before, but I think Mago pointed out how important soil analysis is. I sincerely thank you for your efforts in this work, and I think the results are great. And as I said before, I hope you will post more historical photos of the hills in Magonasi. I've only seen one big picture on a history book. I hope you can post more pictures in related departments such as the Eucalyptus Project as well as posting those pictures on the web page. People can't see the hill just by looking at that picture. Maybe some people haven't seen that picture yet. Yes, thank you. Yes, that's it. Thank you for your good presentation. Thank you for your hard work. It was nice to meet you. Then I'll finish this item here and move on to the park project update. Hello, members. I'm Andres Sterling, a public business manager. I'm going to give you an update on the park business in 2026. This includes the Prop 68 business and other CIP businesses. Please look at the next slide. First of all, among the Prop 68 projects, I would like to talk about the Peggy Thompson Pier Street Park Improvement Project. It is an approach, lighting, and shade improvement project. The first stage was completed last month. Step 1 includes a staircase with a railing, a footstool with native trees, a new asphalt staircase, and a ballad. I'll tell you about this step in a moment. Please look at the next slide. There is a picture of the staircase construction of the stairway. It seems to be on the north side of the park. We planted trees and installed footstools. Look at the next slide. There are other stairs at the entrance to the bathroom. Yes, D-Grey, D-G. We will use the materials in D-Grey District and D-G District and plant them around them. Look at the next slide. Asphalt paved roads, boulders, footstools, and trees will also be planted. For your information, the Rotary Club memorial plate on the existing tree was not damaged due to construction. Please look at the next slide. Yes. This is the installation stage of the vehicle structure according to California Voting No. 68 Prop. 68. It will be installed in October. The design drawing and calculation have already been received and the permission has also been issued. The drawing contains details of the six pillars, vehicle weight, other details, and the basics. The calculator contains the weight analysis of the force load and wind load of the vehicle structure. Please look at the next slide. So, everything including the earthquake design and structure analysis is included in it. This slide is a summary of the second stage of the project. Basically, it was designed based on the most cost-effective method. You can also check some of the content in the next slide. Based on the shadow research and submitted engineering drawings, we installed the most suitable shadow barrier for the site. Please look at the next slide. The schedule is out. This stage of the project will be completed in late October and late fall, probably in December. That's all for the explanation of the Pier Street Park. The next slide is about the Jules Terrace Park. This plan is a master plan that reflects the expert's recommendations, including shade improvement and improvement of dog convenience facilities. Please look at the next slide. As we discussed at the last assembly meeting, we reviewed the entire site, including other maintenance and maintenance projects that should be completed, as well as Prop 68-related matters. So, we decided to write a development plan that includes both the Prop 68 project and other projects. If you look at the next slide, you can see it in detail. Among the 68 improvements to the prop, the shade improvement includes planting trees. Not only will we plant trees along the edge of the lawn to provide shade in the picnic space, but we will also plant Edo trees across the sidewalk where the children's playground is located. Also, I wanted to make the boundaries around the tree feeding space a little clearer. We will install a boundary stone that distinguishes the picnic space from the food space and do mulching work to protect the trees. The tree type and location will be finalized by consultation with a tree expert. It will be decided after consultation with an expert. The project will be carried out as a year-end park rehabilitation program and capital improvement plan . In the final project, concrete pads will be installed along the slope and picnic space, and this will be confirmed through a future CIP project, not an In-N-Prov 68 project. Therefore, the slope will be rebuilt and the walkway will be repackaged. Also, We are also considering ways to provide additional seats in 5- to 12-year-old children's playgrounds. For example, we are reviewing ways to install wooden stairs and remove railings, as well as ways to replace the wall with more durable and durable structural materials. And I will talk a little more about playgrounds, but we are reviewing how to replace them with new playgrounds for 5 to 12-year-olds. Please move on to the next slide. This has been the presentation of Prop 68. Do you have any questions? I will receive questions about this part. I will receive the questions separately. Do you have any questions or additional questions? There was a question about Pier Street Park. You showed me a picture of the Volard. Yes. I once hit a Volard on the road while riding a bicycle in the dark. Is there a reflector tape on this Volard? That's a good question. In the park area, there is no reflector tape because there is no car traffic. That's the car. It's for traffic. But if you have a request, you can attach a reflector tape. Yes, of course. Yes, I understand. Yes, please. Well, the shade curtain idea is good and I'm happy that the business is going on, but are you considering the night lights? Is there no shade curtain covering the entire park? You're talking about Pier Street, right? Yes, it's Pier Street. Because it was part of No. 68, Prop. 68, which voted for residents, it was not considered at the time. As for the future plans, yes, we will vote for residents in No. 68.
As we announced, we are planning to connect the Pier Street bicycle road with Cleveland. This project will include pedestrian lights. Therefore, the N will not be installed here, but it will be promoted as a future plan. Yes, I understand. Thank you.
I have one more question. You said you were going to set up a seat in one of the parks. What shape is it? Is it a picnic table? Yes, the existing picnic table will remain as it is. Well, there is no plan to install additional magnets in that area, but there is a way to add magnets to the entrance of the park. It also acts as a passageway to the playground. It is in the form of a small staircase and a magnet. Yes. There are a few questions about the vehicle. I think this is the first time I've seen a rendering, and the vehicle looks like a seat. Yes, like in the past, will it play the role of locking the ball? I don't know. I think that's what it looks like. Yes, it's a good question. I have to think about it. And there's one more thing I'm curious about. I'm curious if L-Bone delivered the contents of the police station. The police station is known to think that it is important to secure vision, but that location is a very difficult place to secure vision.
I don't know if the L number is in touch with the police station, but we will contact each other in the future and adjust our opinions. Because there are a lot more activities. Thank you for your good point that various concepts have been presented, but now the design has been completed. Let's make sure everyone understands.
Yes, good. Do you have any questions? I'll ask you one more question. It looks like it's a little bit to the south of the dome structure in the rendering, but as you said, is it because of the shadow analysis that the sun generally shines from the south and casts a shadow on the north? Yes, that's right. Especially in the San Francisco region, the dome is placed in such a position to accept and block the sun from that angle. Yes, for more time during the day and for more time during the year. Yes, that's right. If the sun shines in the north, there will be a bigger problem. Yes, that's right. Good. Do you have any other questions? Since you don't have any, I'll listen to your public opinion on this simple announcement for a while. Do you have any opinions? Yes, I don't have any particular opinions or suggestions.
But I'm curious how the trees in the picture you just showed me are doing. Oh, yes, I know.
Yes, yes, it's a recent picture. Is it Jules Terrace Park? Yes, it looks good. Yes, it's okay so far. No, it's Berry Street Park. Yes, I know. I happened to go to that park. I don't know why, but I think I should go. It looked really good. I've always liked Berry Street Park, but it looks better now. Yes, you did a good job. Now, let's move on. Yes. Yes, I may have written the slide order wrong. I think there are a few slide order of Prop 68 in Terrace Park. It's probably right. The next step is to sign the contract. It's a small part of the entire project, but we're going to sign the contract in October and start construction in November. Now, let's go back and talk about the slide. This is the first story. As you know, the slide in the 12-story playground at Terrace Park 5 has been damaged. We were looking for a replacement for the existing slide, but the structure has been discontinued for too long. So I contacted the manufacturer and they said they would provide us with a deck staircase and a slide assembly that can be attached to the existing structure using the existing basics. It's a semi-permanent solution, but I think it'll take about 4 to 6 weeks to install. As I said before, we reviewed the method of replacing the entire structure in our department. Please move on to the next slide. Of course, it will be a solution that will cost more in the future. However, considering the aging of the rides, this is something to be reviewed as a future project. If you have any other opinions, please go outside for a while and have a conversation. I'm sorry I can't hear you well. Please tell me. Currently, do you have any other concerns about only replacing the slide part? Yes, please move on to the next slide. Yes, this is the last slide. Thank you. Yes, that's right. A few months ago, the Senate approved that the U.S. Tennis Association of the United States submit a grant application for the terrace park tennis court reconstruction. We have already started that process, and we need to meet a few requirements to receive the grant. This is the entire construction application. Since it is a reconstruction construction, it also includes a report on house construction because of the concern about the slope below the asphalt if necessary. Another condition is that this court should be used exclusively for tennis. And this is valid for 5 years after reconstruction. We know that many residents of the area, including St. Mary High School students, are using the court. Therefore, as of now, the area cannot be used as a multi-purpose court according to the conditions of the U.S.T.A. and the U.S. Tennis Association. However, according to the professional's master plan, there is a way to use the floor of the basketball court area as a multi-purpose court space. Before the decision is made on this part, more discussion, planning, and regional public opinion will be needed. Yes, please move on to the next slide. Yes, then the Prop 68-related part schedule is up to here. Let's move on to the next slide. Should I ask the question at the end? Or should I divide it into parts? What do you think? I think it would be better to do it at the end. This part is a bit short. Yes. Yes. All right. Just note it down. Yes. All right. Now, the next part is about the CIP 41022 at the Greenway Sports Center in Ohlone. Please move on to the next slide. Yes. According to the recommendation of our mini park owners, equipment upgrades and safety floor installation were limited due to the use of this area. So we started to set the business range, and now we are at the final confirmation stage. We would like to suggest two solutions for this area. Please move on to the next slide. Yes, this slide shows the existing facilities. Now, we know that we have four sports equipment to remove. Cross trainer, bicycle, squat machine, and bench press. Look at the next slide. There are two options. The first option is to completely replace these four sports equipment. In this option, After removing the existing base and organizing the base, install four new sports equipment and install external safety flooring in the entire sports equipment area. Please look at the next slide. The second option is to completely remodel. After removing all existing sports equipment and basic equipment and finishing the sub-site maintenance, install a new sports equipment and install an external safety flooring in the entire area. Look at the next slide. This is what it looks like after remodeling. Well, I think I can install about 9 sports equipment. Bench-type sports equipment, rowing machine, elliptical, cross trainer, etc. can be installed in various ways. And in that area, I think I can move on to the next slide, but there is no slide, but this is the schedule. There is an existing water tank in that area, but it will be left as it is. It is also planned to install additional water tanks nearby using existing dams. This can also be an option. It seems to be possible to proceed with this construction, and it seems to be carried out by a separate contract. This sports equipment installation project is scheduled to be signed by the next month and completed by late fall. I think that's about it. Do you have any questions? Yes, do you have any questions related to fees? Yes, it's a good question.
Originally, we proposed a plan to replace the equipment system through the RFP recommendation letter.
However, we actually received a proposal to replace all the equipment, and we agreed with the contract company to modify the proposal in the direction we wanted. Therefore, there was a cost difference for both options, and we decided which option to choose later. Even if you choose the entire remodeling, you will have to get an approval from a new company depending on the contract size. It may vary depending on the contract structure. At that point, you will be able to compare the entire remodeling and the four equipment replacement method on the same standard. Could you go back to Option 2 and explain?
I was a member of the committee that reviewed the problem, and one of the main problems was the moving parts. In particular, they were small and took a long time to get the parts. The first option seems to be to replace the parts that had problems. Yes. Did I understand correctly? Or is there another reason?
Well, these manufacturers are originally... I think it was a company equipment, but they use pistons for resistance. In the case of footwork, the resistance method is different. It uses something like a flywheel. However, the Greenfield product uses the user's weight as a resistance. Therefore, there is no need to adjust the equipment, there are few moving parts, and there are no pistons. In other words, there are few parts that can be broken. Yes, that's what I saw.
The Greenfield product looks simpler. I can't intentionally break it, but I don't think it will cause any damage.
My question is about what kind of warranty is applied to these equipment and whether long-term support is provided. That's a good question. I think we need to find out more about the warranty. As far as I know, the safety service is 7 to 10 years old. There is also manufacturer warranty, and of course, the factory will provide its own warranty.
Another thing we recommend is the user manual. Sometimes you don't know how to use these equipment. You may have to look up the manual on the Internet, take a picture, and find out how to use it. We thought it would be good to put a simple user manual in the equipment installation space.
Yes, it is also included in the contract. Yes, there is also a guide for using the equipment. All right. I know that QR codes are also provided. You can also track the amount of exercise. Are you considering the surrounding lighting in this area? Especially in the early morning or early summer. I passed by a few times, and there were only shadows when people were out. Yes, that's a good question.
The BART facility currently has lights installed. A project is underway to review the improvement, lighting, and lighting of the entire Greenway, but as of now, it seems that only the lighting of the BART facility can be checked. If there is a broken part, it will be replaced. However, there is a fixed lighting installed on this area, so even if it is not perfect, some lighting is secured.
There was a question about Greenway and Jules Terrace Park. Let's go back to the story of mobile equipment related to Greenway and tell you how the existing equipment was broken and damaged. When you buy new equipment, for example, is there a consumer report that can be used in the public business department? Can you provide product information after a field test, or can you contact the neighboring local community to find out which equipment was installed and works well? Or is there a related conference? I think it would be much better to just look at the catalog and buy anything and go through the same problem as before.
Yes, you can contact the company and get recommendations. Yes, you can get recommendations from other regions that have already been installed with the company, and you can find out the performance of other cities, such as the Na-Gong-Won Management Center.
Yes, I think it will definitely be helpful. Yes, and the two options you just showed are not decided today, but will they be listed in the next committee? Yes, I think we need to discuss it again. We could have made the case clear so that we could make a decision, but I think the size of the case is significant, so I think we need to report it officially.
So, maybe we'll have to take another step.
If you have to choose, it would be better to choose the one with a large scale. It's a cost problem after all. That's... Is it the most important element? Yes, yes, yes. There seems to be no big problem.
I like this product, but I like that there are no complex pistons or moving parts like the previous product. My question is, do you know how long the previous products have been used?
Yes, it was installed in 2016. Oh, it wasn't that long. It didn't last long at all. About a few years. And the piston of the device in charge of this work became a problem from the beginning. Oh, that's interesting.
Yes. So, I don't really like the one with pistons. Yes.
And there are a few questions about Jules Terrace Park. How much do you expect the USTA subsidy to be? Or have you already received it? How much is the amount? And is it worth it for our hands and feet to be tied for 5 years? Yes, that's a good question. I haven't received the subsidy yet. So I started the procedure, and as I said, it includes submitting the construction application. The project manager has been assigned at USTA, and he will guide you through several processes. Regarding the cost, in the case of 3rd grade reconstruction, it supports a total cost of 50%, but it is limited to up to $35,000 per tennis court. The maximum budget for this project is $70,000. Yes, I understand. And later, there is a suggestion for it. And... The repair of the rides you mentioned has nothing to do directly with Prop 68, so it is not included in this case. However, the repair of rides is a good idea. However, if you replace the rides, when considering various options and additional functions provided by various companies, wouldn't it be necessary to take public measures to receive the opinions of the local residents? Yes, I think that would be revolutionary. It would be important to communicate with the local community. Currently, we haven't reached the stage where we can re-operate the slide, so it would be good to discuss future plans after replacing it first. In order to do so, we need more plans.
So in my opinion, this will be part of the last capital improvement plan, CIP. We formulated the budget for the park program, and this budget is to solve these problems. And this problem we are facing, that is, the problem of broken equipment, is a common problem in all parks. The problem is getting more and more serious because the parts are small and not easy to find in the market. Therefore, we need to start the replacement process at some point, and we need to collect the opinions of the local residents on how to replace them. It's not just about picking a similar product by looking at the catalog, but it's about reflecting the opinions of the residents. Good.
Some residents may be worried about replacing anything in the city, so I think it's a good idea to have a chance to make a suggestion.
Yes, that's what I'm going to do. I don't know what it will look like, and as you know, the process will proceed step by step, and I will think about what would be best and what the next step would be.
This question will be discussed at this committee meeting. Yes, that's right. And the direction to move forward after that will be decided then.
In my opinion, we will discuss at this committee meeting, ask opinion from park users, and narrow it down to a few options and ask them what they like with a QR code. And we, like the regional society project that has been successfully carried out recently, I think it would be a good idea for various manufacturers to come and display the product and collect opinions. So, I think there are a lot of things we can do.
However, the problem is that the public likes pistons. There were a few questions. How do you keep the tennis coat? How long can it be used to repackage?
If you can use it for 10 years, it's a bit different from being able to use it for 4 years.
Yes, if you rebuild it, you can use it for at least 10 years depending on the use of space. You can only use it for about a year if you simply repackage it. I've experienced that at Ocean View. That's right. There are times when there is a mold on the floor, and the mold slowly comes up. There was a big mold on the upper coat of the terrace park. Oh, yes. Yes, there are two coats, and I think that's the problem. So I think more thorough maintenance work is needed. Yes, I understand. Oh, and about the sports equipment, I tried to install a few equipment for people who use wheelchairs from the beginning, but I can't see the other one. I can't exactly see it in this picture. I want to check if that part is a Goryeo object. Yes, I see. Do you have any other questions? I may not have heard of it, but are you planning to re-apply the surface of both options? Yes, that's right. Both options are included. Thank you. I have one more question. That space has a lot of shade and a lot of moisture, right? I want to tell you one thing. I like this design, but I'm a little worried about the 배관 part. Doesn't it look a little thin?
He might be fine and strong, but he just looks thin. The one in the back has a big ring.
I'm starting to doubt who broke the old equipment. That person I think I lost some weight. No, it could be okay.
I don't know much about these people. I've seen the sellers, but I don't know much about them. It could be great. I don't know. It's hard to judge what it is with these pictures and rendering images.
Now, it's time for public opinion. Do you have any other questions? Oh, it's all gone. Do you have any other questions? Is there anyone online? Yes, good. Now, let's hear your opinion. Oh, there was a comment. Please. Yes, good. Well done. Yes. Oh, it looks good. I especially like the wire error. Yes, please leave a comment. I recently went to the Pier Street Park, and I think the new walkway is really good. It's much better because the inconvenience of having to go all the way to the end of the park is gone. Yes, thank you. Yes, I agree. After the park was built, I realized that I needed a walkway, and a few years ago, or right after it was completed, I remember raising the issue at the committee meeting. I'm really happy to see the city actually solve the problem and reflect it on the park. I want to tell you one thing about the Pierce Street Park tennis court. Please consider that the public procedures required to change the park may take years. So, I hope you will sign the bill for the installation of a multi-purpose playground on the tennis court two years before the end of the grant support period. The court is not used for competitive games like the Memorial Park Court. The Memorial Park Court was able to adjust the height by turning the crank so that volleyball and badminton can be done because the multi-purpose net installation is prohibited. But as far as I know, the ground in Jules Terrace Park is not used for competition. So there's no need to complicate the regulations, and it could be used for that purpose. But I think it could be used for competition now. It wasn't in a state where it could be used for competition so far. I don't know. Yes, I see. It's really nice to hear all the updates. It's really cool. Yes, there was something else, but I forgot. Yes, is that all? Do you have any other opinions? Yes, thank you very much. Yes, it's very impressive. I'm looking forward to what's going to happen in the future. And you don't need anything from us right now, do you? Yes, it's just an update. You don't need any feedback, do you? Yes, anyway, it's okay to tell you. Thank you. Yes, I understand. Any other announcements or news? There's an event called Solano Avenue Stroll on Sunday. I don't know if you've heard of it. It's a street festival, and it's the 50th anniversary of this year. I'm really looking forward to it. And I was going to get a little check, but wait a minute. I think I can make a presentation. The machine game machine is coming back. Machine game machine. Wow, this is a complete spoiler. Was it a rumor? I just checked. Are you spreading rumors? It's a carnival game machine. Yes, it's a carnival game machine. I told someone earlier.
I did it.
Our general manager works really hard to find the person in charge. It's really hard to get the person in charge of a one-day event. Yes, yes, yes, it's coming back. Yes, that's right. Even if it doesn't work, it's not our fault. It will change depending on 2019. Yes, in 2019. All right. Any other announcements?
Yes, here are two news. The first is the Senior Center Program and Service Open House. At the wonderful Albany Senior Center, we hold a special open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 17, celebrating the moon of the senior center. Find out everything provided by the senior center, support the lives of the elderly, and encourage participation. Look at various activities, materials, health programs, lectures, and regional social connection programs. You can enjoy fun activities, lectures, performances, and free lunch all day long. If you miss it, you will regret it. You can stay all day or listen to the activities or lectures you wanted to participate in for a while. Meet the instructors, talk to the senior center staff, ask questions about what you are curious about, and learn more about various programs and services that can be used. Participate, learn, and have a good time. Check out why it's a special place. I'll be waiting for you. I'll tell you again. That date is on September 17th. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday morning. And Albany Park Friends Friends of Albany Parks. There's also an environmental purification activity. September 26th, Saturday morning. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Memorial Park Food Garden. Participate in the Albany Park Friends event. Communicate with the local community. Take the time to take care of nature. Albany park friends participate in the environmental purification activities and communicate with their neighbors to raise pride in the local community and strengthen the sense of unity. It helps to maintain Albany's park and greenery as a beautiful and open space for everyone. Gloves, tools, all necessary equipment are provided, so just bring your body and mind. Everything is provided and we help you maintain your vitality throughout the morning. You can also register on the city website or register on the site on the same day. Welcome everyone. I look forward to meeting you. Once again, the date is Memorial Park Garden from 9 a.m. on September 26, Saturday to 11 a.m.
And there's another news that I just found out. Chairman Everett and I have been working with a group that helps regional news reports. Since the last meeting, the group has been launched. It's not something we do ourselves, but we're working with a group called All Bunny Scanner. Regarding the park, an article has already been released about what is happening in Golden Gate Field, and if everything goes as planned, it will be reported before our meeting. And I heard that there is a possibility that there will be another historical map article. I think it will be really interesting. All Bunny Scanner is also receiving reports, so I would appreciate it if you could let me know what is happening in the city, whether it is a public place or not. Yes, that's right. Oh, there was also other news about the eucalyptus tree. Yes, that's right. I think that was also in the article. So people can check the latest news through the Albany scanner in addition to the email newsletter. Yes, I'm doing really well. It was very interesting and very good so far. I didn't know, but it's called Albany Scanner or ALBANYSTANDARD.COM. Yes, ALBANYSTANDARD.COM. Scanner, Scanner, Berkeley Scanner. Have you heard of it? It's like Berkeley Scanner. Both are 100% about public safety news, and Albany Scanner is a media that deals with a wide range of news. Yes, there are foreign reporters. Good. 다른 공지사항이나 향후안건, 제안, 요청사항이 있으신가요?
Yes, there was one notice. I think it was the last meeting, probably the meeting in July. We discussed the removal of wood in front of the grill. We have received a letter of appeal. It is an effort to set a schedule. I think it will be the first week or second week of October. Among the subordinates of our staff, the subordinate of the person who submitted the letter of appeal. And considering various situations such as public relations, we are arranging the schedule. It will be one of the two meetings, so please check the schedule.
Then, are you going to be appointed to the trial, not us? Yes, it's a trial. And do you accept our opinion at the trial?
Yes, of course, you can come to the public speaking time and say your opinion. However, our employee report will only contain the contents of what happened in the case. We will also include additional information about the history of the tree, and we will submit a detailed technical employee report on what was discussed in our analysis and the committee. And you can always tell the person who appointed us.
Yes, I'll ask. 알겠습니다. 더 질문 있으신가요? 네. 그럼 이 회의를 마치겠습니다. 감사합니다. 10월에 뵙겠습니다. 아, 아니요. 10월이 아니네요. 그럼 다음에 뵙죠. 네. 정말요? 어떻게 된 거죠? 네.
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