Alameda Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting - February 23, 2026

The Alameda Recreation and Parks Commission met on February 23, 2026, to discuss updates on the Jim's on the Course restaurant, a director's report on upcoming events and projects, and a review of proposed rate increases for the Corrica Park South Course. The meeting included public comment and commissioner discussion, with no votes taken on the rate proposal.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of the April 28th minutes was moved and carried unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Pete Casino spoke during public comment on the proposed rate increases for the South Course. He argued that the comparison with other courses omitted discount plans offered by Monarch Bay and Metropolitan, and that Greenway does not offer discounted green fees. He stated the increase is not justified until the course improves.

Discussion Items

• Jim's on the Course Restaurant Update (Item 5B): Tom Janikos, representative of Jim's on the Course, reported on recent improvements including larger 5x5 meter umbrellas, covered front patio, additional seating, fire pits, and planned removable plexiglass wind barriers on the bar side to mitigate strong winds. He noted $15,000 in plumbing repairs. Commissioners asked about feedback from golfers and potential overflow from the driving range.
• Recreation and Parks Director Report (Item 5C): The director provided updates on community events: coastal cleanup on February 14 and March 14 at 10 a.m. at Seaplane Lagoon, winter warming shelters open through April 30, storytelling and drumming festival on March 14 from 12-3 p.m. at Mastic Senior Center, spring shin day on April 18 at Alameda Point Gym, and President's Day office closure on February 16. Summer activity guides will be mailed soon with registration opening February 18. Construction updates: Estuary Park (5-acre extension, completion end of 2026), Cityview Skate Park (100% construction documents, construction in summer). Highlights: annual rose planting on January 17 with 50 attendees, family snowball dance party with 150 party goers. Staff promotions: Catherine Frazier to gardener and Raymond Rivera to Maintenance Worker 2. The director also discussed coordination with Caltrans regarding Posey Tube closures to avoid impacting major events.
• Corrica Park South Course Proposed Rate Increases (Item 5D): The proposal includes raising the resident rate from $50 to $56 (Monday-Thursday) and the senior resident rate from $36 to $41 (Monday-Thursday). Public comment and commissioners expressed concerns: lack of discount plans compared to other courses, high practice facility costs, need for course improvements, and lack of financial data from Greenway. Commissioners suggested considering membership discount cards and lower rates for youth. No vote was taken; the item was for review and comment only.

Key Outcomes

• The commission unanimously approved the April 28th minutes.
• No action was taken on the proposed rate increases; the item was for review and comment only.
• The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2026, but may be canceled if no agenda items are identified two weeks prior.