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4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Paul Klass, 9 Woodhill Drive, Redwood City, spoke to the Council regarding the poor condition of the fields in Redwood City available for youth sports programs, especially little league baseball. Mr. Klass asked Council to take a leadership role and establish a task force to initiate a cooperative effort involving the Parks and Recreation Department, schools and sports groups to improve Redwood City playing fields. (\0\-05) Gerry Letziring, 752 Sapphire, Redwood City, addressed the Council regarding the use of reclaimed water on playing fields rather than medians; suggested the same enthusiasm for the 4gers when they were here should be generated for our youth in sports; described past joint projects with Parks Department; and asked Council to be aggressive in their approach to resolving this very important issue through cooperative efforts. Mayor La Berge reiterated the City's commitment to all the children in Redwood City and described the joint meeting just held with the Board of Education on February 4, 1991 to discuss how the City can do even more. Mayor La Berge invited Mr. Klass and Mr. Letziring and all other children's advocates to participate in the planned forum "Investing in our Children" to be held this Fall. MEMO 2/12/91 Councilman Claire described the history of Mitchell Field, temporarily used by the 4gers for their year-round camp, and the commitments made by earlier Councils to improve playing fields and return Mitchell to playing condition for youth sports. Councilmen Murray and Stangel provided information on the $750,000 in the current budget which includes improvements to Mitchell and Kiwanis Fields; impact of continued drought; progress and concerns regarding use of reclaimed water; and maintenance requirements of all the parks in the City. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Griffiths presented a progress report on planned improvements for Mitchell and Kiwanis Fields and the possible use of Stage 3 reclaimed water on Redwood City Parks. In response to Councilwoman Buchan's questions, Mr. Letziring advised the sports groups had not addressed the Board of Education yet, and had come to Council first asking for leadership and offering help. CONSENSUS: It was determined by Mayor La Berge that it was the consensus of the Council to establish a task force to address the issue of joint efforts to improve the Redwood City playing fields for youth sports. Council Members Claire, Buchan and Murray volunteered to serve on the task force and Mayor La Berge appointed Director Griffiths as coordinator. Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 11, 1991 Page 3 Minute Book No. 50 Page No. 172