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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO APPROVED AND STAFF REPORT FORWARDED TO CITY COUNCIL DACE: June 6, 201 I //� Stephen Hollister '1'O: Stephen Hollister, City Manager City Manager FROM: Carolyn Knudtson, Director ` Recreation and l-luman Servic SUBJECT PROJECT/PROJECT DESCRIPTION: MATTER OF RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LUSTER KNIGHT MEMORIAL. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION Staff requests approval to construct the Luster Knight Memorial. BACKGROUND On October 19, 2009, the City Council approved the recommendation to create a memorial for Luster Knight at Marina Park, as outlined in the letter from the Recreation and Parks Commission to the City Council dated October 7, 2009 (see attached). The Recreation and Parks Commission was to work with interested parties in developing a design and raising funds for a Memorial. After many meetings and much work on behalf of the Commissioners and representatives from Alameda County Fire Department, Davis Street Family Resource Center, Leadership San Leandro, members of the public and the Recreation and Parks Commission, the design and fundraising to pay for the Memorial are complete. The design includes a circular concrete pad with a fire red drinking faucet and a bench with a memorial plaque commemorating Luster Knight. As outlined in the October 2009 letter, the water fountain represents Luster's philosophy of inclusivity and access for all. This was based on his experience as a young child of being forbidden to use the water fountain at the local park due to his skin color. Details of the design and costs are attached. Staff recommends City Council approve the design and construction of the Luster Knight Memorial. Previous City Council Action(s) On October 19, 2009. by Minute Order No. 2009 -040, the City Council approved the recommendation to create a memorial for Luster Knight at Marina Park, as outlined in the letter from the Recreation and Parks Commission to the City Council dated October 7, 2009.