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Residents urge Albany to drop plan for volleyball court at Ocean View Park, cite trees, drainage and climate goals
Summary
Several residents told the City Council during the public-comment period that a proposed sand-and-asphalt volleyball court in Ocean View Park would remove rare green space, threaten redwood trees, worsen stormwater and contradict the city's Climate Action Plan.
Dozens of Albany residents used the council's public-comment period on Sept. 2 to urge the City Council to halt plans to convert a small grassy area near the Ocean View Community Garden into a sand-and-asphalt volleyball court.
Speakers warned the project would remove scarce green space, damage nearby coast live redwoods, increase impermeable surface area and strain neighborhood parking. Several residents asked the city to consider alternative sites such as Peggy Thompson Pierce Park, Albany Beach or Memorial Park.
"This small patch of grass actually mitigates the urban heat caused by the surrounding sport complexes," said Jackie Hermes, a longtime member of the Ocean View Community Garden. "Community parks need to provide some gathering space with a respite from noise and for relaxation of those…
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