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i r school district is faced with a $2.8 million deficit this year, they are not planning to put any funds or work into their fields. Director Griffiths indicated that staff has examined the fields and has determined that they need considerable work to be brought up to current standards. The City Council has organized a task force to investigate this matter and report back to them with their findings. Management Analyst Ramon Aguilar has prepared a report for the task force to inform them of the alternatives and costs associated with maintaining these additional fields. Councilman Dick Claire, who will be chairperson of the task force, has requested the participation of two Park and Recreation Commission members to the task force. Commissioner Howard and Mortensen were selected ~o join. Committee Reports/Monthly Reports/Matters of Commission Interest -Chairperson Hordness reported that he will be visiting our Sister City, Zhuhai, China in March. He has requested to meet with representatives of Zhuhai1s Parks and Recreation Department if at all possible. He also asked about the CAB and Vets Building and how often they are rented out. Director Griffiths stated that the Department brings in between $33,000 and $34,000 per year in rental revenue. Chairperson Hordness also noted that the play uC;nderellall will be held on March 2-3 at the Vets Senior Center and looked for the support of the Commission at this event. He also commented on the improvements in the various parks he visited and wanted to commend staff on their work in the parks. -Commissioner Swope asked about Supervisor Hannon1s monthly report pertaining to basketball practice times and basketball camp. There are 2-3 times as many children in camp as in previous years. She commended the Vets Senior Center for their program providing shopping assistance for homebound seniors. She also noted the high level of participants in Erlínda Tulioc1s program. Commissioner Swope wondered how many people attended the NASA trip mentioned in Mike Blondino1s report. -Commissioner Howard asked for an explaination of a IIGraffiti Gramll. Director Griffiths explained this memo was developed by the Pride and Beautification Committee and City staff to identify when graffiti ;s located in the City. If you locate graffiti, complete a memo and send to Carolyn McLaurin in the City Manager1s Office. Someone has been hired to work 4 hours a day to repair graffiti. Blank forms will be sent to the Commissioners for their use. Commissioner Howard also mentioned that the the supply shed at Hawes appears to have some loose shakes on the roof that need to be repaired, and that the sinks in the ladies restroom need to be fixed. -Commissioner Davis said he ;s supposed to attend the CPRS Conference in March at the Santa Clara Convention Center. He mentioned that he may have a job conflict and wondered if an alternate could be selected in the event he could not attend. The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was adjourned at 9:40 p..m. to be reconvened on Tuesday, March 26,1991 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hotel Sofitel, Redwood City, California for a public meeting to discuss Redwood Shores parks.