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Board of Directors
The governing Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District, responsible for setting policy, overseeing park operations, and managing regional parklands and resources.
Park District Headquarters — Board Room, 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA 94605
First and third Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.
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Lake TemescalBoard of Directors9d agoSeptember 1, 2026
Board Approves $670K Contract to Tackle Lake Temescal's 60-Year Water Quality Crisis
The board unanimously authorized Moffett & Nickel to develop preliminary dredging and restoration designs for the 160-year-old reservoir, where 90% of nutrient loading comes from lake-bottom sediment.
Why it matters: Lake Temescal generates $47,000 annually from swimming, fishing, and parking but faces chronic closures from harmful algae blooms; dredging to 30-35 feet could create a thermocline that chemically prevents nutrient release from bottom sediment.
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Strategic PlanBoard of Directors9d agoSeptember 1, 2026
GM Proposes Replacing Master Plan Rewrite with Streamlined 10-Year Strategic Plan; Board Expresses Concern
GM Courten recommended redefining the multi-year district plan effort as a focused strategic plan with clear goals and strategies, but several directors worried about abandoning the district's foundational master plan tradition.
Why it matters: With roughly $750,000 already spent and a potential 2028 parcel tax on the horizon, the board must decide whether a lean strategic plan provides sufficient guidance or whether the 90-year master plan framework must be formally updated.
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Deputy General ManagerBoard of Directors9d agoSeptember 1, 2026
District Welcomes New Deputy GM, Showcases Tilden Eucalyptus Thinning Results
General Manager Courten introduced new Deputy GM Amy with 22 years of experience, and highlighted eucalyptus thinning near Jewel Lake that is revealing suppressed native oak and bay laurel trees.
Why it matters: The vegetation management work serves dual purposes of wildfire fuels reduction and native habitat restoration, while the new deputy GM hire fills a critical leadership role overseeing HR, finance, and acquisitions.
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Wildcat Flow TrailBoard of Directors9d agoSeptember 1, 2026
Mountain Biking Advocates and Opponents Clash Over Proposed Wildcat Flow Trail
Three parents supporting youth mountain biking urged the board to build the Wildcat Flow Trail, while one opponent argued the natural area should be preserved and the trail relocated.
Why it matters: The debate highlights an ongoing tension in East Bay parks between expanding mountain biking access for youth engagement and preserving natural grazing lands used for fire management and ecological heritage.
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Iron Horse TrailBoard of Directors9d agoSeptember 1, 2026
Contra Costa Advances $2M Pilot to Separate Bikes and Pedestrians on Iron Horse Trail
Supervisor Anderson presented plans for a 1.3-mile dual-track pilot between Bollinger Canyon and Crow Canyon Road, separating cyclists from pedestrians to reduce conflicts and support active transportation.
Why it matters: With nine schools along the corridor and thousands of new housing units in Bishop Ranch, the project could transform the Iron Horse Trail into a true bicycle expressway and serve as a signature project for a potential EBRPD parcel tax measure.
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Mission PeakBoard of Directors9d agoSeptember 1, 2026
Board Honors Officers Who Airlifted Unconscious Child from Mission Peak Summit
The board presented life saving awards to helicopter crew and Fremont Fire paramedic who rescued a 7-year-old suffering heat stroke near Mission Peak's summit on August 9.
Why it matters: A pediatric physician said the additional time for a ground rescue could have resulted in death or lifelong impacts, specifically crediting the helicopter unit's rapid response as critical to the child's survival.
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FY2027 BudgetBoard of Directors23d agoAugust 18, 2026
District Cuts Two Executive Positions, Redirects $800K to Frontline Park Workers
The proposed FY2027 budget eliminates two executive positions to fund four frontline roles, cuts $2M in supplies and services, and defers all new capital spending.
Why it matters: With property tax growth slowing to ~3.5% and expenditures outpacing revenue, the district is pivoting to cost-neutral position budgeting and deferred maintenance funding to avoid structural deficits before a potential ballot measure.
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FM3 ResearchBoard of Directors23d agoAugust 18, 2026
Voter Poll Shows Parks Favorability at 80% but Tax Measure Support Hovers Near 2/3 Threshold
FM3 Research found 73% conceptual support for a parks tax measure, but support dips near the required two-thirds supermajority when dollar amounts are specified.
Why it matters: With the board eyeing a potential 2028 presidential ballot measure costing $3-5M just to place on the ballot, the narrow margin above two-thirds means voter education and engagement — especially among Black voters and Ward 4 — will be critical.
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