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. as San Mateo County. Chairperson Nordness noted that litter is a tremendous problem in Zhuhai. Since he had expressed an interest to visit parks, he was given a driver and a translator to visit the area parks. He reported that there is one large park in the city located on a bay and observed 2 soccer fields, one basketball court, but no softball fields. He mentioned that the parks are not a priority item with the city since people in Zhuhai work 6 days a week and 10 hours a day. Parks are the responsibility of the vice-mayor of health, education and welfare. Zhuhai has a shallow water port and is building a deep water port. The delegation to Zhuha; visited an elementary school where they were entertained by a children1s band. He noted that not many people spoke English and few people smoked. During the 3 1/2 day visit to Zhuhai, the delegation was treated very well by their Sister City and a delegation from Zhuha; will visit Redwood City in mid-June. An itinerary for this visit is currently being developed. Suggestions were made that perhaps the delegation would like to observe an evening of softball at Red Morton Park and visit the adaptive physical education program at the Senior Center. COMMITTEE REPORTS Commissioner Davis reported that the Dogs in the Park Committee and the Beautification Committee are considering co-sponsoring a children1s program to raise the awareness of taking care of dogs. The Humane Society has an existing program which could be used in conjunction with ours and could be presented in Redwood City schools next spring. The Dogs in the Parks Committee would like to'address the issue of whether there is a need for a dog exercise area in Redwood City before deciding on where the site should be located. Commissioner Davis requested that this matter be placed on the May agenda. He stated that a list of five possible sites could also be considered. Nita Spangler, a member of the San Mateo County Park and Recreation Commission spoke about an issue facing the County. She explained that people want to be able to walk their dogs on leash in parks and on trails and would be willing to pay additional fees when licensing their dogs. She mentioned that David Christy, Director of San Mateo County Parks, says the parks cannot provide this level of service and wants to give a high priority to save wildlife. He is concerned that people would bring their dogs and then let them off leash thus endangering wildlife. There is also the problem of dog owners picking up after their dogs which is an environmental issue. Councilman Murray suggested to the Commission that they consider the outcome with the City Council when they get ready to make a recommend a t i on. ' A meeting of the Committee on the Maintenance of School Fields has not been called yet. Councilman Claire is the chairperson of that committee. MONTHLY REPORTS -Chairperson Nordness wanted to commend Erlinda Tulioc on her newsletter and what she has done with her program. He explained about a video tape he has given to Director Griffiths entitled IIChallenger Baseballil which ;s a program designed by the National Little League for handicapped persons. He asked that Erlinda be able to review the tape. -Commissioner Mortensen inquired about the open landscape gardener positions and what was being done to fill the positions. Superintendent Hartman said that the previous list of qualified applicants was exhausted and that a new requisition was just processed to begin recruitment for people. She explained it would take between 2-3 months to fill the jobs.