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4�;8 2 LEISURE, CULTURAL AND INFORMATION SERVICES pp. 13-20 PARKS AND RECREATION City Manager Fales advised that the impact of Proposition 13 was heaviest on parks and recreation, stating that the Budget contains what was approved by Council last November 1978 when State "bailout" funds were received, and it was possible to re- instate some programs which had been deleted when funds were eliminated by the passage of the proposition in June 1978. Mr. Fales stated that before Proposition 13, the City was acquiring parks, particularly in Redwood Shores as well as Canyon Park, and these are now ready for use and must be maintained. He advised that one gardener/caretaker has been added. It was pointed out that consideration of the Parks and Recreation Budget has been continuing for almost a year with one entire study session devoted to it and that the level of service being recoimiended was established in November 1978. Councilman Chandler stated for the record that eight and one-half acres of parks have been added, and the City is not undertaking any more park acquisition at this time. In response to question, Mr. Fales advised that the present in- tention is to work on finishing and refurbishing existing parks, but that as Redwood Shores residential areas are completed, it can be expected additional parks will be proposed. Ne noted that construction can be paid by park dedication fees, but main- tenance is costly. Mr. Fales stated also that if a bill by Assemblyman Naylor passes, the City might acquire the open space at Washington School which is much needed for sports fields. Nita Spangler (see above) stated she is appalled at the expense caused by automobiles such as street repairs, safety buttons, traffic control, etc. She suggested Council adopt a policy of using only drought resistant native plants; criticized the use of bulbs for floral displays at City Hall; and noted that open space is needed and has economic value. Mrs. Spangler also objected to any subsidy to the Chamber of Comnerce unless they conduct public meetings and suggested the Chamber should be embarrassed at conducting their recent seminar at South �ake � Tahoe instead of in the City. She recoimiended that if any re- � modeling is to be undertaken of City Hatl or the Fire Station `� that the architectural integrity of the buildings should be � preserved, and commended City Librarian Vollmayer for doing an excellent 3ob. In response to question, Director of Parks and Recreation Weeks advised that with regard to the Comnunity Theatre, the City advances $2,000 for production costs which is reimbursed by the Theatre group from the sale of tickets to performances. Mr. Weeks advised that no charge is made for the use of the theatre either for rehearsals or performances and that at present the Civic Cultural Commission is sponsoring a play writing contest which the Theatre group will perform, with the San Mateo Founda- tion granting $3,000 in expenses, if an additional $3,000 can be raised from other than City sources. INFORMATION SERVICES - LIBRARY In response to question regarding the effect on book repair work of Proposition 13 budget cuts, City Librarian Vollmayer advised Budget Study 5/12/T9 Page 5 , ; i '