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367 Councilman Henderson stated her interest and past discussion concerning " Motorcycle Hill " development as a park area , since proposals for use had only been discussed specifically when before the Council for develop - ment by a private developer , and stated her desire to see this explored for open space development instead . Councilman Norris indicated his interest in improvements for pedestrian and bicycle traffic for whole of City since Waterfront Committee working on this type of development for bayside areas . He also felt a joint effort should be made for resolving problem of locating areas where motor- cycles could be used for recreation as need more apparent yearly . Mayor Keckley noted this particular problem had been under study by the County Regional Planning Commission subcommittee and recommendations had been made to County Board of Supervisors for areas where motorcycles might be used . City Manager advised this area of transportation and traffic would be a necessary part of an element of the City ' s General Plan concerning all types of perambulation . Commissioner Guida reported on constant pressure for scheduled recreation activities at City ' s playgrounds and need of more areas , questioning possibility of City development of an available area owned by the School District on Santa Clara Avenue , or any other outside City limits property area adjacent to City . Councilman Henderson questioned outcome of project that she thought had been underway by a Canada College group at this site , and was advised a small area had been developed for a playground only . It was noted too that legislation not yet enacted to require school districts to turn back property held over a long period of time without development for school purposes , or pay taxes therefor . Example given of Menlo Park in process of annexing an unincorporated area for partial purpose se of in- eluding a park development proposal . City Manager commented basic function of County responsibility is to provide recreation and park areas for all residents in County with all types of facilities which should be used to full extent as a complimentary supple- ment , since large open spaces and facilities not possible for individual cities to develop , costwise . Councilman Henderson , as Council ' s represen- tative to ABAG , noted that a new regional sub - committee had been formed relating to open space anf felt it worthwhile for Park and Recreation Commission tc develop any recommendations they might have which Council could support to present to ABAG , as some funding was available , if pro- posal qualified . She also noted fact that a request had already been received from citizenry for Council to consider using Revenue Sharing Funds to purchase the Farm Hill School site , in evidence of how all. types 5/5/73 Adj . Reg . Mtg .