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.:c~. ~r53 , felt the meeting with Theodore Osmundson was very good and that Mr. Osmundson. was an extremely perceptive person. Mr. Weeks stated that additional neighborhood meetings would be called aB the various phases were approached in order to receive as much citizen input as possible. ¡;", t' Commissioner Schlesinger was concerned about the grading in the area sub- ject to mud slides but Mr. Weeks did not see any need for grading in that particular area. Chairperson Weintraub commented to Mr. Balzarini that the park areas looked very nice. MOTION: Commissioner Pound moved to accept the monthly reports, seconded by Commissioner Rollins. , ,J . The motion carr~d unanimously by voice vote. REPORT ITEM 3 - Committee Schedulin¡ Chairperson Weintraub suggested that the committee meetings be scheduled as necessary by telephone rather than taking the time to do so at the Commission meeting. It was suggested that staff call and notify each member of the meet- ings as they are called. It was also requested that each member call the Staff Secretary if they are unable to attend a meeting. The Staff Secretary will then notify the Chairperson in order that she may fill that vacancy if possible. It was suggested that Item 3 (Committee Scheduling) be left on the Agenda sheet. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE Mr. Weeks introduced Mr. Warren Mitchell, Deputy Director of Operations, Water Department. Mr. Mitchell advised the Commission that the bi-centennial cele- bration for Redwood City will be held July 4,1976, and brought the Commission up-to-date with the latest thoughts and ideas suggested for the celebration which included fireworks, a parade, afternoon activities at Sequoia High School, etc. Mr. Mitchell requested the Commission to give some thought as to how they might like this event celebrated. . Commissioner Schenck did not feel that a single day would be sufficient to get total community involvement. He felt there should be continuing activity. Commissioner Rollins asked how the Parks & Recreation Commission might aid the Peninsula Celebration Association (PCA) , and Mr. Mitchell requested the Commission's thoughts, ideas, and suggestions regarding the celebration of this important event. Mr. Mitchell also mentioned that the PCA has an office which is located at 680 Main Street in Redwood City and may be contacted there. Commissioner Rollins suggested depicting Redwood City as it was 200 years ago. Along the same lines, Commissioner Schenck suggested getting the schools involved in erecting a "city" depicting that time period and utilizing it as a fair with various exhibits and events going on. Mr. Mitchell mentioned that the high school drama instructor was thinking of putting on the play "1776". Chairperson Weintraub thanked Mr. Mitchell for taking the time to bring the Commission up-to-date regarding the bi-centennial and assured him that the Commission would be contacting Mr. Mitchell in the near future with suggestions and ideas.