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6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Dr. Joseph Krauss urged Council consider fluoridating the City's water system. He stated that a couple of years ago, the State Legislature mandated that cities fluoridate their water when the funding becomes available. He further stated that recently some private organizations have come forward offering monies toward this effort and he will provide the names of those organizations to the City. Don Davis, Parks and Recreation Commission Chairperson, spoke about Stafford Park's remodel and concerns that have developed. He stated that initial attempts to work with some of the neighbors regarding the perceived issues have proven unsuccessful. This along with the large number of neighbors that has expressed delight with the park has lead to working with Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC) for mediation. He explained the process and stated that some involved have chosen to circumvent the plan and speak from misinformation. He assured the Council that the Commission is giving the issue high priority and working to find expeditious solutions to the concerns that are fair to all the neighbors and other residents of Redwood City who use Stafford Park. Mayor Ruskin explained the City has implemented interim regulations at the Park in recognition of some situations that should not have occurred in a neighborhood park. These rules have dealt with some of the most serious problems that had developed. Pete Hughes stated that the City Government of Redwood City's Sister City, Colima, donated approximately one acre of land to be used for a community center, park, playground, etc. He further stated that Rotary Project Amigo, a non - profit California corporation located in Colima, is willing to be the developer. A cost estimate of approximately $15,600.00 for a small community center, small playground and the remainder to be park area was proposed. He stated the Rotary is raising money by selling $100.00 and $1,000.00 plaques. Redwood City International has approved the project and Mr. Hughes can be reached at 594 -0783 for anyone interested in this cause. Gary Gaddini, a youth pastor at Peninsula Covenant Church, stated that this fall the Church and Community Center will build a portable skate park. The skate park will be located in their parking lot one day a week for about three hours, and the hope is to obtain a downtown venue to locate the skate park. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or Citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 10" , 2000 PAGE 2 MINUTES Book No.58 Page NO. 153