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Residents urge council to drop sand‑volleyball plan at Ocean View Park over redwood and open‑space concerns
Summary
Speakers told the council that a proposed sand volleyball installation at Ocean View Park would remove one of West of San Pablo’s last open meadows, threaten nearby redwood roots and worsen parking and access; residents say more outreach and alternative sites should be studied.
At least three residents told the Albany City Council on Oct. 6 that the city should not convert the Ocean View Park meadow into a permanent sand volleyball court, urging the council to relocate the project and to increase community engagement.
Yishan said they had collected more than 300 signatures and estimated organized opposition exceeds 500 signatures, arguing that Ocean View Park is already heavily used and that removing the…
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