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MINUTES PARKS & REC COMMISSION AUGUST 6, 2020 2 He stated that iBall4Life could also hold a Little Hooper’s Clinic that would include a Harlem Globetrotter’s player and they would practice shooting, dribbling, and mentorship. He stated that iBall4Life would also host the Pioneer Park fundraising basketball game which would feature additional special guest Bone Collector. He noted that the event would be live-streamed on the Little Canada Park and Rec page, if possible, to raise awareness and funds that would be used towards improving the Little Canada community. He stated that he would also host an Anti- Violence Ball4Peace Rally to bring together Police, Fire, and other community leaders that could connect and speak with the youth. Commissioner Ray stated that he remembers watching Mr. Fulford play in 2006 when his son was in school. Commissioner Darling commented that this is very exciting, and Mr. Fulford’s enthusiasm is catchy. Commissioner Chu commented that she is also excited about this opportunity. Mr. Fulford stated that with all the things 2020 has brought, there is a void and the youth are in need of something. He stated that iBall4Life started in Little Canada and he would like to start at home and build this community. The Community Services Manager stated that staff wanted to bring Mr. Fulford in tonight to make the presentation, noting that Mr. Fulford would like to be engaged and help bring this forward. He noted that his intent was just to get input from the Commission. He stated that the resurfacing was done about three years ago, so perhaps the improvements are phased. He suggested perhaps moving forward with the new hoops as a starting point. He stated that they would have to work through details on events because of the pandemic but believed that a positive event would be beneficial to the community. Commissioner Chu stated that the Commission has discussed different ways to engage the changing demographic of the community. She stated that she walks in the evenings and loves seeing children out playing basketball. She suggested that perhaps the improvements not only occur at Pioneer Park but other heavily used basketball courts in Little Canada. Commissioner Ray stated that while he likes the look of the blacktop, he is unsure that would work on hot summer days. He noted that perhaps the logos could be incorporated. He stated that perhaps fencing on the ends would help. Mr. Fulford agreed that a fence behind the hoop would be helpful because there is a wooded area behind one hoop and the ball often goes into that area. He stated that fencing helps to keep the game in the court area.