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� � . �r+ `'� Mr. Ferrando briefly reviewed these circumstances for the Commission and indicated that staff had met and had formulated several guidelines for the Comrnission's consideration. The proposed guidelines were then reviewed and Mr. Ferrando cormiented on the rational which went into their formula- tion. Considerable discussion ensued with respect to the acceptability of the guidelines, their ease of interpretation and the possible administra- tive workload they might generate. The Comnission expressed concern that the Department would become inundated with requests for sales in connection with fund raising activities and feared that interpretations. of the various ordinances and regulations concerning the matter would become an administra- tive burden. The possibility and acceptability of the Comnission becoming an appeal body for interpretation and disputes was also discussed. P4r. Weeks reviewed for the Comnission the circumstances which prompted the Commission to consider revising the policy, including the increasing num- ber of requests which had been received in recent months to vend beer at park related activities. In response to Commissioner Schlesinger's inquiry as to the number of complaints about the current no sale policy, Mr. Weeks stated that no particular complaints had been received but that the policy had been questioned especially by those who wished to sell beer. He fur- ther indicated that afte.r the Comnission's intent to review the policy had been made public, the Department had received several letters and caiments on the matter, all opposing any change to the existing policy. Commissioner Knecht inquired whether or not a reaffirmation of the exist- ing policy prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages would present any particular problems to staff. Mr. Weeks indicated that the Department was prepared to implement and administer any policy which the Commission felt was in the best interest of the public. Rt the conclusion of the discussion the following motion was made: MOTION: Commissioner Ro]lins moved to reaffirm the policy of prohibiting the sale of beer or wine and other alcoholic beverages in park areas and buildings, seconded by Carmissioner Schlesinger. The motion carried unanimously by a voice vote. ROUNDTABLE Mr. Weeks advised the Commission that he would be on vacation between September 6 and 27. Commissioner Buckhout comnented on a recent article in the Redwood City Tribune favorably highlighting Redwood City's parks and recreation facili- ties. MOTION: Commissioner Weintraub moved, seconded by Commissioner Aldrich that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote and the meeting was adjourned at 11 :09 p.m. - 6 -