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, ' , � � PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT DESIGN & DEVELOPP4ENT JANUARY 1976 Redwood Shores Park Developmen� ; A portion of Marlin II park area falls within the jurisdiction of the Bay Conservation and Development Commission, and, therefore, will be reviewed by this body. The Parks and Recreation Director and the Public Works Director met with representatives of the BCDC for a preliminary review of the development plans for the area. Resultant from this meeting, an application will be made for the BCDC to officially review the develop- ment. The preliminary review produced no serious problems, and it is anticipated, therefore, that no great delay will result from the official review. Additional meetings have been held with the Consultants, Recreation L?nd Planners, Public 4Jorks Department and staff concerning the prob� lems being encountered with drainage, salt water intrusion, and soil conditions. In that it appears unaerground drainage may have to be pro- vided which will result in significant expenditure of already limited funds, a plan is being prepared to construct a test area in order to ascertain specific underground drainage data. This test will provide the basis for construction drawings. In the meantime, the master site plans for polphin Parks l , 2 & 3 and for Marlin II are complete and will be presented for Council approval in mid- February. Belmont School District Site -- Red�ood Shores The final draft of the agreement with Belmont School District for the use of their elementary school site at Redwood Shores is now complete. It is being reviewed by all parties concerned and appears to be acceptable. Present schedules indicate the District Board will be considering the agreement at their meeting of February 9, 1976. If approved, the matter . will be submitted to the City Council at their meeting of February 23, �976, together with plans and specifications for the turfing of the area. If approved, bids will be called for irtxnediately thereafter. Street Tree Study The data collection for the study is now under way. The Consultant has ten crews of two persons each making the street by street survey. Not only -8-