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<br />,; <br /> <br />" <br /> <br />, has been delayed due to lack of funding and drought issues. There is <br />currently $144,000 in facility fees available for this project and it is <br />hoped this park would be built within 1-2 years. Additional funding is <br />available from the Capital Improvement Program. <br /> <br />Shannon Way Playground consists of 1.87 acres and will contain a play <br />area and equipment and a large lagoon overlook. There is $287,000 <br />allocated for this development in the budget, but it has also been <br />delayed due to budget constraints and drought problems. Input from the <br />public was used in developing the plans and specifications for the site <br />and it is now ready to go out to bid. <br /> <br />Sandpiper Park is a 9.5 acre site which will include a 21,000 square foot <br />community center with a library, child care facilities" recreation <br />and meeting facilities, maintenance center and a police office. On the <br />site will be a softball field, soccer field and beach area. The only <br />funding available is $1.3 million from GID 1-64. In order for this <br />project to be fully developed, it is necessary that the City acquire a <br />commercially-zoned property currently owned by Redwood Shores Properties <br />Inc. which is adjacent to this site. This project does not have any plans <br />or specifications developed as of yet. Director Griffiths noted that it <br />will take considerable funds to bring the soil at Sandpiper Park up to a <br />level where it can sustain plant growth. <br /> <br />ITEM 2 - Reclaimed Water Usage <br /> <br />Director Griffiths reviewed with the audience the list of areas proposed <br />for No Watering during 1991 due to the drought and a list of areas <br />proposed for water with Reclaimed Water during 1991. He explained that a <br />group of people are currently working with the South Bayside System <br />Authority on a plan for using third stage water from the sewage treatment <br />plant to be used throughout the park system. Currently only second stage <br />water is used on medians and areas that have no public use. Reclaimed <br />water will be used on trees and shrubs within certain parks, and efforts <br />, will be made to keep trees alive wherever possible. Director Griffiths <br />said that a report will be taken to the City Council at their April 8 <br />meeting regarding the water crisis and what effects it will have on the <br />parks. It will cost $12,000-13,000 per acre to re-seed or re-sod the <br />parks that we are unable to water. He explained those parks with high <br />water usage and limited/no recreational use by public were selected for <br />no watering during 1991. In order to eliminate potential IIdustll <br />problems, the parks selected for no watering will be treated with an <br />herbicide to eliminate grass and weeds and then will be mowed. Director <br />Griffiths explained that 14-15 acres of landscape in Redwood City are <br />proposed to receive no water during 1991 and 36 acres to receive <br />reclaimed water. <br /> <br />gues~ion and Answer Period <br />The following were comments/questions/suggestions made by the audience: <br /> <br />-There ;s only one basketball hoop in Redwood Shores and more are <br />necessary, especially for the older children and adults. <br /> <br />- ---, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />, ' <br />