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448 Commission in not having a representative on the Citizens Committee for studies of General Plan , and need for closer communication with Council on planning park and recreation matters . He thereafter detailed the study made of future park sites which were felt needed , such as Union Cemetery , Friendly Acres , Lenolt area , Emerald Lake area , Redwood Shores , Redwood Village , Hoover School , Frank Tannery , golf course , enlargement of Community Park , Motorcycle Hill , etc . He expanded on other studies which the Commission had made for more " instant " parks for summer months which would help areas in need of such facilities , and many other areas of land , either for acquisition by City for future park expansion , with warning given of land which had been lost due to delay and lack of funds . He acknowledged diligence of City Manager in acquiring Canyon Road park property . Mr . Stuart also mentioned Commission ' s long time desire to increase Community Park area by acquiring five acres in covering creek and which had been in planning discussion since 1965 . He also outlined how instant or temporary park lands could be created . Also indicated if a bond issue is required for Civic Center that park and recreation funds might also be included . Councilman Rosselli noted possibility of Police Youth Club being expanded and how an offer had been made by Circle Star Theatre to help raise funds . Subject of Hetch -Hetchy changes noted which would also make possible a more permanent use of this right -of -way for recreation possibilities ; National Guard Armory land and building also mentioned and suggestions noted for converting use into a reacreational program , either with or without the building . Councilman Weymouth questioned status of PCA funds which over the years were to have been applied to recreational use in City . Commissioner Stuart reported on his attempting to seek a contact with PCA concerning the purchase of the Canyon Road property for recreational use , and his inability to do so . It was suggested that Staff ascertain the present status of PCA funds and intent as to their use , or if changes had been made which preclude such funding , and report back to the Council and Park and Recreation Commission . Mayor Bury stated he would be willing to meet with PCA representatives and ascertain their present policy . It was also suggested that Park and Recreation Commission prepare a report relating to funding which was felt needed for a bond issue and make a recommendation , including priorities , costs , etc . , and report to Council such findings . Commissioner Knecht reported further on " Target Area" and his feeling that only solution would be for this area to be annexed to City to be under one jurisdiction as area now being under both City and Council , Federal aid is a difficult problem . He reported on the tour that he had made with representatives of HUD with Councilman Rosselli and others , and the location on Middlefield Road , 2300 Block , which he felt to be a good choice for a community building , although other sites also investigated . He also felt need existed for placing several more mini parks in this area before next spring and school is out , and made other suggestions for which area in need and hope that County and City will work together . He stated it is now apparent from ;•? 3 '69