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-- 201 easy solution and that the 500' has to be removable. Chain link fence was his recommendation. Chairman Schenck asked staff to pursue the fencing problem. Mr. Guida inquired Ie undergrounding of the power lines and that is bei~g researched. Mr. Sue indicated pathways could be bid for asphalt and for concrete and choose the bid which fit the budget. Commissioner Guida made the motion, seconded by Mr. Knecht, to en- dorse the concept of the Pmse I plans as presented by Mr. Sue. AGENDA ITEM 2. HETCH HETCHY DEVELOPMENT - COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Il1o..-11. 'l'I r In the absence of Chairman Diane Pound, Commissioner Joanne Weintraub reviewed the "Summary of Community Survey" which was distributed to Conunissioners. Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Russell, 3524 Farm Hill Blvd., #3, spoke to Section III, Jefferson Avenue to McGarvey, and stated for the 87 apartments, there is no place for children or youth to play and they requested space on the Hetch Hetchy for this purpose. Space was used previously. Other suggested uses were for model planes, football, basketball, biking, playground apparatus and an area for youngsters to run in. Brian Brown, 3524 Farm Hill Blvd., #2, said, "We need a place to play ball". Marsha Magness, Planner, was asked to give the results of Section III of the Community Survey. She displayed a pictorial map showing the various activities which could be installed on the Hetch Hetchy. There were 31 responses from that area. Residents wanted a regular play ground, green grass and shrubs. A strong minority wanted bicycle trails and tennis courts. This~udy reflects installing rough type stabilizing cover with minimum irrigation. Mr. Marshall Blank, 823 Piedmont Way, interested in Section II, asked where develop- ment funds would come from, would local contributions be accepted, and a definition of revenue sharing. Mr. Weeks replied that funds will be allocated in the capital improvements program, through general fund allocation or through revenue sharing program and that there will be room for help from service groups, etc. Mr. Blank said, the children's needs should be balanced with the requirements of the residents 'of the area. Residents present said they felt the Commission and staff planning was close to what the residents want. Joanne Weintraub motioned, seconded by William Warren, that the Commission accept this summary of the community survey and the committee recommendations of land use of the right of way and that it be sent to the City Council for approval; carried. Chairman Schenck encouraged Mr. Blank and Mr. and Mrs. Russell to be avail- able for contact regarding the Hetch Hetchy development. AGENDA ITEM 3. PROPOSmCHANGE OF COMMISSION MEETING DAY:~. 17 Conunissioner Weintraub made the motion, seconded by William Warren, to change the Commission meeting day from the first to the second Wednesday of the month; carried. This will give staff more time to prepare minutes and agendas. The staff will request the City Attorney to prepare a resolution (the March meeting will still be the first Wednesday and April, the 11th - agenda meetings will still be the last Wednesday of the month). ~ REPOR TS 1. FACILITY RULES AND REGULATIONS. Commissioner Guida reviewed the written Rules . J and Regulations for use of Recreation Building facilities which was distributed to Commissioners. He gave the report for Diane Pound. Staff worked with theCommittee for the compilation. Bill Paulson noted a change to the fee schedule, page 2, Item 2 (a) and 4 (e): Custodial rates should say "current rate" and not put a figure. Mr. Guida moved for adoption of the report with the one change, seconded by Joanne Weintraub; carried. Mr. Weeks indicated it would be sent to the City Attorney with a cover letter explaining the action of the Committee.