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� � ' r, Mr. Fales explained the structure of the Park and Recreation Comnission, and the fact that it is not among those specified in the Charter; tfiat it is an advisory commission to the City .Council , and as such, makes recomnendations which are then considered by the Council , whose position then is passed along to our legislators by way of the Mayor. Budget process Corr�nissioner Pound suggested the possibility of more joint participa- tion by the Commission prior to the budget study sessions might be beneficial . It was noted that fram the Council 's standpoint, the budget is the City Manager's, and any discussions should be with staff. Mr. Fales camnended thQ Commission for raising the question, and described the involved process of putting together a budget, noting that it is a continuing process. He indicated that it would be of assistance to sit down with the Commission to obtain their justification for budget requests. Concern was expressed by the Commission regarding whether they were to be discouraged from attending Council meetings, and were assured that this was not the case. Reference was r�ade to comnents r.�ade in the recent joint Council and Planning Commission meeting in that regard, and the difference between an advisory commission and quasi-judicial commission was explained. Discussion continued regarding the necessity to consider the economic situation which all co�nunities are facing, and comnent made on the five-year Capital Improvement Program which was started a few years ago and had accomplished much, but which has had to come to a halt because of economic circumstances. Advisory vs. Operational Policy Discussion included comnents on the fact that the department has authority for establishing rules and regulations for parks, and that the establishing of rates or fees is carried out by the Council upon recomnendation of the Corr�nission. The value of the several committees within the Commission was aYso noted, among them being the Operational Policy Committee, all of which report to the Commission as a whole. The question was raised regarding the use of park facilities by private organizations, and it was suggested that the item be deferred until action is taken by Council , since a related matter was on their agenda tonight. Long Range Capital Improvement Program In the discussion regarding park dedication and assessment fee ordinance, it was suggested that the only remaining area of the City where open space is still available is for the most part in Redwood Shores, with the remainder of the City more or less built up, and therefore it would be unrealistic to ask a developer to dedicate open space. Assembly Bill 15, pending in the legislature, was noted, which would � require presently existing agricultural and similar uses, such as nurseries, to remain in that category. Joint Mtg -2- w/Park & Rec 7/26/76 ��,�.,�� , �� ,.��.,..,�.��. __ . � _� ,,.., _,...�.tt, � .�r��.�,n