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, _ _ . � _ _ .. �,,.,. . ..�r � � Page 12 - Mrse We�?at*'�ub �e�e?-r.ed !:� :.-�i. Jra��emc�^::� "Y:_ i.� �o 1�;-,,,.�Y� c:i��,�:�ahi.n r� an�ex any areas wit�in :edwood CiL-y'u sphere af in.�j.ut,�:dc��p r�k�.�>, ..>�,,P:;�g uY� r.�.�� just gone Chro�agh this witlh reg�xa1 tr� �he ��r�e��}' �3.��.� :�I4��:��r �'?<s.10 .;�:, �tr�;k.� said he believes they are att�gti�g to saq it �s ur�r��.:isL.;�: t,� �+� i�icsy �=fAE,'.ax!? other areas and develop them until such time �s theycould be a��s��xeci ta i.he bene��.t of the City. Mrs. Weintraub said she feZt "until such time m�" is no lo:►gex the thi�?cing and thp whole area of a:anexation should be restated, s�Yice it is na longer Redwood Cit�'s policy to look toward annexation of properties. Mrs. Pound said we shoul� make a strong statement to the effect that we want to be included in the updating of this plan. Mr. Scheack said he feel� we are def3nitely going to set goals and work ahead, Mrs. Pound mentioned that with the energy crisis it is even more importan�t that ne�.ghborhood parks be de�elopeda Mrs. WeinCraub said thaC all through the report mention is made of the "tiackdre+p of Redwood City hills" as being the last open space, yet it is now being chopped up. Mr. Schenck said it is imperative trat any open space available should be purchased, Mr, gollins suggested that the Co�nission mighC point our specific property which might be purchased such as the Santa Clara property and 5 acres on Mohican Way. Mrs. Weintraub said it is foolhardy for the City not to acquire whatever ogen space it can. Mr. Weeks said this should be handled through the Open Space Committee and the priorities will have to be weighed with the ability of the City to obtain them. Mrs. Weintraub referred to Page 27, Line 2, '°,..,..would not be mandato�y" to con- sult the Parks and Recreation Co�nission re open space, as this is the advisory bndys Mre Schenck then asked for reiCeration of comments to be brought to the C�uncil: 1) "Mini parks" as a word is passe' . Neighborhood parks and larger areas are �ore itnportant. "Tot loCa" and "play areas" should be used rather than mini parkss and only as temporary measures. 2) Re acreage: The Co�iasion wishes the opportunity to review in depth with the Planning Cam�fasion the restudy of the open space elemex�t; acreage rel.ationsl.iip to population, etc. 3) The statem�nts in the review pxocess should be changed zo show that it is mandatory that the Park and Recreation Co�ission be includled in studies recommended to Councile 4) There is a great lack of open space. The study shows high schools ancl elemena tary schools as available open space, but the Commission f�els they are not availab2e to the extent the3► should be. 3. Aiscussion of Quimb,y AcC The various ramifications of the park dedication and assessment fee act known as the Quimby Act were discussed. Additionallp, the changes which were being propoeed ia AB 1367 were discussed. Zt was pointed out that this bill was still fn cammittee. Mr. Guida read a Ietter he had received from Assemblyman Dixan Arnett which stated thaC for the time being he would prefer to rel.y on the present sta�e of the law rather than on the provisions of the proposed bill AB 1367. - 3 -