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Cause summary
Updated 2026-03-04T22:08:54.861+00:00
1) Overview: In the past 30 days, there have been no news reports or agenda items specifically related to parks and green space. However, the Parks and Recreation Commission continues to hold regular meetings, with the most recent scheduled for March 3, 2026. These meetings may address ongoing or upcoming issues related to parks and green spaces, though no specific updates have been publicly documented in this period. 2) Concrete updates: - No news coverage or public announcements related to parks and green space in the last 30 days. - The Parks and Recreation Commission has a scheduled meeting on March 3, 2026. - Previous meetings on February 3, 2026, and December 2, 2025, were held but no linked agenda items have been identified. - No new agenda items related to parks and green space have been published recently. 3) What to watch next: - Review the minutes and outcomes of the March 3, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting for any new initiatives or decisions. - Monitor for the release of agenda items or public notices related to parks and green space. - Watch for local news coverage or community announcements that may highlight emerging issues or projects concerning parks and green spaces.

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Agenda item: B. Proclamation: Arlene Patton for service on Open Space & Parkland Advisory Committee. City Council is meeting Mon, Sep 28 at 6:00 AM.
Latest update
Agenda item: Interview Candidates for Vacancies on the Parks & Recreation Commission (PRC) and Public Art Commission (PAC). City Council recently discussed this issue.

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2026-09-28 • 06:00 PM
City Council
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Agenda item: B. Proclamation: Arlene Patton for service on Open Space & Parkland Advisory Committee
CITY OF PACIFICA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Council Chambers 2212 Beach Blvd Pacifica, CA 94044 Mayor Christine Boles Vice Mayor Greg Wright Councilmember Sue Beckmeyer Councilmember Mary Bier Councilmember Mayra Espinosa City…
2026-09-29 • 6:00 pm
City Council
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Agenda item: Contract No. 32600016 Amendment: Team Ghilotti South Cove West Lot Repaving Project From: City Manager
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 AGENDA Page 1 AGENDA BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, September 29, 2026 6:00 PM SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702 A DENA I SHII , M AYOR C…
2026-10-06 • 7:00 PM
City Council
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Agenda item: Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease with Longshot Space Technologies Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, for a Term of Thirty-Seven Months for a Portion of Building 29 known as Suite 200, Located at 1701 Monarch Street, at Alameda Point. [Requires four affirmative votes] This action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Base Reuse and Economic Development 29161822)
City Council City of Alameda Meeting Agenda City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Alameda CA 94501 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 6, 2026 MEETING TIMES: Closed Session - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting -…
2026-10-07 • 06:30 PM
Parks and Recreation Commission
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Agenda item: Parks and Recreation Commission
2026-10-07 • 5:30 PM
Parks and Recreation Commission
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Agenda item: Approve the September 9, 2026 Minutes
City of San José Parks and Recreation Commission District 1 – Ashesh Singh Andre Morrow – District 2 District 3 – Robert Gonzalez José Villarreal, Chair – District 4 District 5 – Daisy Barocio, Vice Chair Kelly Snider –…

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MeetingPublic meeting summaryCity Council
9/22/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Palo Alto City Council - Special Meeting's 2026-09-22 agenda is scheduled to cover Interview Candidates for Vacancies on the Parks & Recreation Commission (PRC) and Public Art Commission (PAC), Public Employee Performan…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryCity Council
9/15/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 AGENDA Page 1 AGENDA BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, September 15, 2026 6:00 PM SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702 A DENA I SHII , M AYOR C OUNCILMEMB…
This update comes from a public meeting summary.
NewsNBC Bay Area — San Jose
9/14/2026, 4:05:20 PM
People visiting parks in San Jose and other cities across California will soon see less grass and more bark as part of an effort to save water. Cities are making the move to the more brown look in order to comply with A…
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8 archived items • 3 months
September 2026
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1 meeting • 2 news items • 3 total
MeetingMeeting summary
9/10/2026, 12:00:00 PM
San Francisco Planning Commission's 2026-09-10 meeting included substantive planning matters including 4 - STORY COUNT AND MEZZANINES - Planning Code Amendment - An ordinance, to revise the size threshold for when a mez…
News
9/8/2026, 1:27:08 PM
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Smoke may be visible around the San Francisco Bay on Tuesday as crews conduct a prescribed burn at Angel Island State Park, officials said. According to California State…
August 2026
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1 meeting • 3 news items • 4 total
July 2026
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0 meetings • 1 news item • 1 total
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Alameda City Council
2026-10-06
7-C: Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease with Longshot Space Technologies Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, for a Term of Thirty-Seven Months for a Portion of Building 29 known as Suite 200, Located at 1701 Monarch Street, at Alameda Point. [Requires four affirmative votes] This action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Base Reuse and Economic Development 29161822)
Oakland Life Enrichment Committee
2026-07-14
4: Subject: HUD Continuum Of Care Programs From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Accepting, Appropriating, And Authorizing Agreements For The Receipt Of Continuum Of Care (COC) Supportive Housing Program Renewal Funds From The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development (HUD) In An Amount Not To Exceed $5,650,302; And (2) Awarding And/Or Amending The Grant Agreements To The Non-Profit Agencies, For The Terms, And In The Amounts Identified In Table 1 Using COC Funds And Other State And Local Funds; And (3) Authorizing The City Administrator To Identify Backup Funding From State And Local Sources That Have Been Appropriated For Homelessness Programs, And To Allocate Or Re-Allocate Such Funds To The Programs Identified In Table 1 To Continue Operation Through The Grant Terms In The Event COC Funding Is Delayed; And (4) Accepting And Appropriating Additional COC Funds That Become Available For The Same Purposes Within Both FY 2026-2027 And FY 2027-2028 And Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Grant Agreements To Adjust The Grant Terms And Amounts Within The Limits Of The Awards
Oakland Life Enrichment Committee
2026-07-14
3: Subject: Construction Resource Center Grant Agreement For Mentor-Protégé Program Support Services From: Department Of Workplace And Employment Standards Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Awarding A Grant To Construction Resource Center (CRC) In An Amount Not To Exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) For Fiscal Year 2026-2027 To Support The Development And Implementation Of The City Of Oakland’s Mentor - Protégé Program, In Partnership With The National Association Of Minority Contractors - Northern California (NAMC - NorCal)
Oakland Life Enrichment Committee
2026-07-14
5: Subject: AC-OCAP 2026 CSBG Resolution From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Accepting And Appropriating Anti-Poverty Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) In The Amount Of One Million Three Hundred Nineteen Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Five Dollars ($1,319,745) Awarded By The California Department Of Community Services (CSD) And Development For The January 1, 2026 Through December 31, 2026 Program Year (2026 CSBG Program Year) And Discretionary Funds As It Becomes Available; (2) Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept And Appropriate Any Additional Grant Funds From CSD For The Same Purpose Within The 2026 CSBG Program Year; (3) Authorizing The Use Of General Purpose Funds To Pay The Human Services Department Internal Service Fund Charges In The Estimated Amount Of Fifty Six Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Two Dollars ($56,692) And Central Services Overhead Charges For 2026 CSBG Programs In The Estimated Amount Of One Hundred Seventy Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Eight Dollars ($178,968)
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Oakland Life Enrichment Committee
2026-06-23
3: Subject: OFCY Year-Round Program Service Term Awards FY 2026 - 2028 From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Accepting The Planning And Oversight Committee Recommendation To Award Oakland Fund For Children And Youth (OFCY) Grants To Non-Profit And Public Agencies To Operate Distinct Year-Round Programs In An Annual Amount Not To Exceed Twenty Million Six Hundred Seventy Seven Thousand Three Hundred And Fifty Six Dollars ($20,677,356) For Two Fiscal Years, From July 1, 2026, Through June 30, 2027, And From July 1, 2027, Through June 30, 2028, Contingent Upon Funding Availability And Program Performance
Oakland Life Enrichment Committee
2026-06-09
3: Subject: Camps In Common Rental Agreement From: Oakland Parks And Recreation Youth Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A Rental Agreement With Camps In Common, Inc., A Nonprofit, In An Amount Not To Exceed One Hundred Ninety-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars ($197,432) For Art Meets Nature And OPRYD Town Experiences Summer Sessions For 300 Youth And 88 Adults From July 29 To August 7, 2026
Oakland Life Enrichment Committee
2026-06-09
S4: Subject: Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) Resolution 90362 C.M.S Addendum From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 90362 C.M.S. For The Fiscal Years 2024-2025 Through 2028-2029 To (1) Add Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSPP) Vendors Shield-California Health Care Center And Transdev Services; And (2) Waive The Competitive Process And Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirements For MSPP Vendors Bay Area Vital-Link, Lifeline Systems, Community Care Services, San Oaks Caring Hands II, Shield-California Health Care Center And Transdev Services
Oakland Life Enrichment Committee
2026-05-26
4: Subject: OFCY Cityspan Technologies, Inc. Contract Extension From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Amending Resolution No. 90819 To Extend The Agreement With Cityspan Technologies, Inc. For Twelve (12) Months For The Client Services And Contract Database, Ongoing Grants Management Licensing, User Support, Project Management, And Custom Programming For Oakland Fund For Children And Youth (OFCY) Funded Programs In An Amount Not To Exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000), For July 1, 2026, To June 30, 2027; (2) Waiving The Competitive Multiple-Step Solicitation Process For The Acquisition Of Computerized Or Information Technology Systems; (3) Waiving The Local/Local Small Business Enterprise (L/LSBE) Requirement

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