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l " '" - 3 - out that two (2) vacant park areas on the east side of Shell Parkway have reversionary clauses in the conveyance documents signed by the City of Redwood City and then Redwood Shores, Inc. Discussion continued with a brief presentation being made by Greenba;r Development Company, San Jose, about the proposed land transfer and the additional comments from the audience. After hearing from the general public, the Commission discussed the proposal Commissioner Slusser suggested "that there was an absolute need for this type of recreational activity and that we should consider relocating or reallocating this type of activityll. Commissioner Davis stated IIthat he recognized the need for this type of recreational facility and the City should establish a committee to look into this matter". Commissioner Nordness indicated IIthat a committee' should be established to look into this matter'and that the committee should be made up of members from the Park and Recreation Commission, golf club members, Planning Çommission, city staff as well as representatives from Redwood Shores Properties, Inc.". Chairperson Howard reiterated to the audience IIthat the Park and Recreation Commission doesn1t have jurisdiction over the property in questionll. After a short discussion Commissioner Mortensen made the following motions that the Commission go on record to not support the swap of parkland, however, a committee be established to extend the deadline and find an alternate site. Commissioner Nordness second the motion. In discussing the motion, Commissioner Swope IIsuggested that the motion be divided into two motions since she objected to having it as one motionll. After some discussion, Commissioner Swope made the motion lito not support the land swap of parklqnds for the driving rangell. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nordness. The motion was approved by voice vote of 6 yes and no no's. Commissioner Mortensen then made a motion lito develop a sub-committee of interested parties to look into the possibility of extending the current closure deadline for the driving range and to examine other alternatives i.e. relocating, purchasing or condemning other properties suitable for a driving rangell. Commissioner Nordness seconded the motion and the Commission voted 6-0 to approve the proposal and forward the recommendation to the City Council. ~ ITEM I - REDWOOD SHORES TENNIS CLUB . Mr. Charles DePew of the Redwood Shores Tennis Club gave the Commission a brief overview of the tennis club and its activities at Redwood Shores. In a letter written by Mr. DePew, a request was made to utilize most of the public tennis courts on an exclusive basis for tennis club tournaments approximately 8-9 times/year. Discussion followed about the liability insurance needed by the tennis club, tournament schedules and development of additional public tennis courts within the Redwood Shores area. Commissioner Swope made the following motion Uthat the Redwood Shores Tennis Club be allowed to host tournaments at the public tennis facilities within Redwood Shores providing that they don1t exceed 8-9 Saturday dates