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the purchase of open space lands ; AB 4208 , which would establish a 10 million dollar loan fund for local entities to aide them in the acqui - sition of parks and historical facilities . Mr . Ferrando indicated that SB 576 and AB 4208 had recently been defeated in the Legislature . Chairperson Pound inquired as to whether the ballot arguement in favor of Proposition 2 provided in the fact sheet which was included in the Commission packet , was the same ballot arguement which would appear in the state supplied voter ' s handbook . Mr . Weeks responded that he sus - pected some of the substances of the arguements are the same , but he doubted that they were identical . Discussion ensued with respect to the disbursement of the 85 million allocated to cities and counties ; an estimate of the money which would be available to the City of Redwood City ; the amount of money being allocated to the County of San Mateo ; the criteria that would be utilized in disbursing the county ' s allot- menc.. ; and the status of Redwood City ' s share of the 1974 State Park Bond funds . Chairperson Pound additionally commented that the fact sheet sent to the Commission provided only data which favors the pas - sage of Proposition 2 and that the absence of opposing arguements did not supply the Commission with sufficient information to make a well considered judgement . Mr . Weeks indicated that the Department would attempt to provide as much information as possible , both pro and con , in the future . He also suggested that the appropriate time to examine all elements of a bill and determine whether it should be supported is when it is being considered by the Legislature rather than when it reaches the ballot . REPORTS REPORT ITEM 1 . Departmental Monthly Reports Commissioner Schlesinger commented on the joint meeting of the City Council , the Parks and Recreation Commission , and the Senior Center Study Committee to be held on Wednesday , October 27 at the Veterans Memorial Building . Mr . Weeks inquired as to whether all Commissioners would be present . Commissioner Buckhout indicated that he would be unable to attend due to previously scheduled surgery . Commissioner Knecht said that it appeared many seniors would be attending the meet- ing and encouraged his fellow Commissioners to thoroughly study the architectural report so as to be able to answer any questions that might arise . Chairperson Pound asked if there was any additional data on the Rotary Club ' s request to conduct a work project in Palm Park . Mr . Weeks indi - cated that he was still awaiting a formal letter of request from the club . He said that after the letter was received , he would prepare a project plan for Council approval since no funds were currently bud - geted for any project materials . - 5-