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304 Written Communications (continued) Bradford D. Bosch referred to his "Abstract of : An Environment Study of Stulsaft Park" already distributed to the City Council and presented slides in support of his belief that mismanagement of the P. , park and negligence by park users have adversely affected it. N. Mr. Bosch expressed his concern about the loss to citizens of a natural park and urged it be restored to the natural state of the site. It was explained to Mr. Bosch that the park con- tains only 42 acres and is entirely surrounded by a densely populated urban area which suggests the park should be available for a variety of recrea- tional uses to the general public, while it is maintained in a generally natural setting. It was suggested that consideration of development of the park site should be kept in proper overall City perspective which would not dictate setting up the park as a small forest preserve with minimal citi- ` zen use permitted. Discussion followed and Mr. Bosch, City Manager Fales, City Attorney Schricker, Director of Parks and Recreation Weeks and Director of Public Works Pusich commented and replied to questions concern- ing the decisions of the Park and Recreation Com- mission relating to development of Stulsaft Park; "'"^' the recreation requirements of residents near the park; the economics involved in providing elaborate . ..r nature study programs; whether or not it is de- sirable to have only one access to the park; whether an EIR would be required since no major changes in the park are recommended by the Commis- sion; the fact that improvements to the park to increase citizen use may also increase damage; the enjoyment of children in playing in a natural setting and their possible resultant interest in the en- vironment; and attention was called to the report of Mr. Weeks of February 18 with regard to Mr. Bosch ' s abstract and his presentation to the Park and Recreation Commission at an earlier date. 2. Letter from City of Sonoma transmitting their Reso- lution #8-75 urging support of SB 312 re waiving temporarily PERS requirements for the CETA Title II and Title VI program Mayor Weymouth ordered the subject letter referred to the Legislative Committee. (Memo 2/25/75) 3. Letter from retired Fire Chief Joe Lodi dated February 20, 1975 re PERS benefits for retired City employees Mayor Weymouth called attention to the subject letter received by him and distributed to Council members in packets, although it was not an Agenda -7- Reg.Mtg. 2/24/75