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69 Councilman Henderson felt it would be appropriate to communicate with the County and PUC concerning the hope that a public hearing would be held after the "Master Plan " ( of successful applicant ) is received . Mr , James Knecht , 1720 Valota Road , Park and Recreation Commissioner , also felt a public hearing should be held by PUC , and indicated there is considerable interest in a public golf course . He felt Council should reactivate the Citizens ' Committee and attempt to get a hearing with PUC . He stated that a golf course was needed and that they pay for themselves . He inquired whether Council felt there would be an opportunity to have a course in Redwood Shores . Mayor Bury noted there were several possibilities , including Bair Island . There was brief discussion as to mechanics of appointing the Citizens ' Committee . Councilman Weymouth moved that Park and Recreation Commission be authorized to recommend persons to be named to the Citizens ' Committee , for consideration by Council , seconded by Councilman Keckley . Doris Thompson , Park and Recreation Commissioner , added her hope for encouragement to establish the Committee . Councilman Henderson suggested that Park and Recreation Commission be asked to establish the Committee and bring reports from time to time to Council . Councilman Weymouth then amended his motion to request Park and Recreation Commission to form the Citizens ' Committee and make recommendations to Council , seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried . (MINUTE ORDER #71--49) Councilman Henderson moved that Mayor Bury be requested to communicate with PUC and the City and County of San Francisco , and County of San Mateo , to request a public hearing on Master Plan to be presented to PUC , and that it be before action is taken by PUC , and that copies of the letter should go to the communities in the area to review , before hearing is held , seconded by Councilman Williams and carried . (MINUTE ORDER #71- 50) Mayor Bury noted the recognition being given Park Superintendent through the Daisy Awards Program , Councilman Williams read from the announcement concerning recipients of the 1971 Daisy Award to be honored at St . Francies Yacht Club on March 20 : "Municipal Improvement : Pasco Balzarini , Superintendent of Parks , City of Redwood City . During the past 24 years , Balzarini ' s personal dedication has given Redwood City more beautiful parks for the tax dollar than any comparable city of its size in California . "