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�.-I-►�� 3 <br /> 6.3 Section — Ciaims and Warrants <br /> A. Approve warrants dated through June 14, 2004 and usual and necessary <br /> payments through June 21, 2004; MINUTE ORDER 04-112 <br /> 7. STAFF REPORTS <br /> A. Enabling Legislation to allow for creation of a Countywide Park District (Continued <br /> from June 7, 2004 Council Meeting) <br /> Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Director Centeno requested Council <br /> consideration of a letter of a support to be sent to Senator Byron Sher asking him <br /> to support the enabling legislation. She further stated that the Parks and <br /> Recreation Commission considered this topic and unanimously supported the <br /> enabling legislation. She further stated that Vice Mayor has participated in original <br /> meetings held by Supervisor Hill. <br /> San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation Executive Director Julia Bott <br /> Stated that the County established the Foundation in seeking funding <br /> augmentation for the County parks. She further explained the special parks <br /> district concept and its potential benefits. She stated that the enabling legislation <br /> would allow the special district to go before the voters of the County for approval. <br /> She further stated the hope that the Council would identify both a staff person and <br /> an elected official to serve on the development of the ballot measure language <br /> and work with the committee to address needs the city has and get solutions into <br /> the proposed district. <br /> Council Members asked various questions pertaining to cost and clarification of <br /> the park district model. <br /> Public Comment: <br /> Marian Vanden Bosch, resident and volunteer in the County parks for 20 years, <br /> has been behind this project for 10 years and stated her belief that it is the right <br /> direction and will benefit the greatest number of people. She encouraged support <br /> from Council. <br /> Bill Korbholz, Redwood City resident, has been involved in parks for many years <br /> and is Chair of the SMC Parks and Recreation Foundation. He emphasized the <br /> points by Ms. Bott and encouraged strong support for the enabling legislation. <br /> Kathy Korbhotz, President of the Friends of Edgewood, stated that the Friends <br /> volunteered over 6,000 hours towards Edgewood Park in 2003 and one of the <br /> activities are docent led walks. She explained various activities that are in <br /> jeopardy <br /> at this time. She urged the passage of the enabling legislation. <br /> REGULAR CITY COUNCfL JUNE 14, 2004 <br /> MEETING MINUTES DRAFT PAGE 3 <br /> NOT fQR C!TATtJN <br />