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-= =- ~."å 5 B. Other Reports Commissioner Pound reported that the kickoff of the first Neighborhood Advisory Committee meeting was a success with from 12 to 15 citizens in attendance. Mr. Weeks mentioned that they received quality input from the citizens. REPORT ITEM 5 - Committee Schedulin& Community Park Committee - Chairman Schenck requested the next meeting be left open and he would schedule it via telephone. Program Committee - Chairperson Weintraub called the next meeting for July 29 at 10:00 a.m. ~erational Policies Committee - Chairman Rollins called the next meeting for July 29 at 11:00 a.m. Qpen Space Committee - As Chairman Knecht was absent, it was decided to leave this meeting open and to schedule it via telephone. Design & Development Committee - Chairperson Weintraub called the next meeting for July 17 at 10:00 a.m. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE John Crevelt (Save the Recreation Land Committee) spoke to the Commission regarding the sale of the Santa Clara property and the Commission's interest in acquiring this property. Need for the property was stressed and the Com- mission discussed the various implications of acquiring the property. At the present time, the School District has put the property up for sale and is accepting bids. Obtaining financing for purchasing/leasing the land was also discussed. Mr. Weeks indicated that the Parks & Recreation Commission and the City Council had determined that the monies received from the State Park Bond Issue would be expended on the acquisition of the Middlefield Neighborhood .Park. This could be changed, but it would take a City resolution along with County and State approval. Joint use development was mentioned. MOTION: Commissioner Schenck moved that the Commission officially write a formal letter to the School District respectfully requesting that the School District, the Parks & Recreation Department Staff, and the City get together and explore the implications of a lease agreement tmmediately before the property is sold, seconded by Commissioner Weintraub. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Commissioner Schenck moved that the Commission send a letter to the City Manager requesting that he request the City Council form a joint committee with the School District to explore the possibilities for a lease and joint use agreement, seconded by Commissioner Pound. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. ROUND TABLE Chairman Guida indicated to the Commission that Doris Thompson and Jack Stuart are interested in the Santa Clara property and are offering their services. _.~--_.. ,