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Mayor Gasparini thanked Cecilia Torres, who was unable to attend the meeting, for her fifteen years of outstanding service, and expressed the sentiments of the entire Council and her fellow City employees in wishing Ceci much good health and happiness. B. Presentation of Proclamation declaring Historic Preservation Week in Redwood City, May 14-20, 1995. Mayor Gasparini presented the Proclamation to Historic Resources Advisory Committee Chairman Rolandelli who gave Council an update of some of the activities highlighting Historic Preservation Week, including the banner across Broadway, events at Sequoia High School, local churches, the Art Center, tours of Lathrop House and the Fox Theatre, and a twilight tour of Union Cemetery on May 13, to name just a few. C. Presentation of Proclamation declaring Optimist Day of Non-Violence, May 13, 1995. Mayor Gasparini presented the Proclamation to Steve Penna representing the Optimists of Redwood City who thanked the Council for its support, and invited everyone to attend the May 13, 1995, Optimist's Fair at Mervyn's. 5. STUDY SESSION A. PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT: REVENUE REPORT FOR DROP-IN ACTIVITIES AT THE NEW RED MORTON COMMUNITY CENTER REPORT: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director, May 1, 1995 Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Griffiths introduced Recreation Supervisor Hannon and Recreation Center Supervisor Knight who presented the staff report and described the proposed activities and the user's fees being suggested to offset operating costs at the new Red Morton Community Center. In response to Council Member's questions, Supervisors Hannon and Knight discussed the survey; the four categories of activities and fees; the rationale behind the specific drop- in activities to be offered, fees and cost differential between resident and non-resident fees; how best to set fees for residents of Redwood City's unincorporated areas; the preference for an electronic bar code system, rather than a punch card system; the FY 95-96 and FY 96-97 budget timelines and impacts; the lack of time for the Park and Recreation Commission to thoroughly review the revenue plan; the projected cost recovery; and the expectation of a February or March, 1996, opening. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT The following speakers addressed the Council: MINUTE BOOK NO. 53 Page No. 158 Study Session Minutes Mayl,1995 Page 2