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, .. Cemetery Committee and the two project consultants in order to develop an organized plan to address the work to be done at the work sessions. She estimated there were over 50 volunteers at the first Saturday session and over 30 people at the following two Saturday sessions. Volunteers included Commissioner Swope and Truscelli and Mr. Vince Truscelli. The volunteers were very enthusiastic and even came back to the Cemetery the next day (Sunday) to work. Commissioner Swope also commended the Park crew who assisted the volunteers at the first Saturday session. She mentioned the laser survey was not precise but the volunteers were still able to perform the necessary work. Commissioner Truscellialso expressed her pleasure with Mr. Aguilar, his impressive organization of this project and the enthusiasm of the volunteers. Another work session has been scheduled for June 27. -Commissioner Nordness said the Redwood City International Organization recently received a delegation of eight from Zhuhai, China He said four Asian-American beauty pageant winners will be in the 4th of July parade. He also mentioned the Chinese people have expressed an interest in having a soccer team exchange with our community. MONTHLY REPORTS -Commissioner Davis commended Recreation Center Supervisor Jan Knight on her May monthly report which dealt with the hiring of students for summer jobs. He wondered if Project Manager Ramon Aguilar should establish some type of policy regarding parking cars at Union Cemetery especially during Memorial Day ceremonies. -Commissioner Mortensen mentioned Supervisor Hernandez.s report which noted damage to the 4ger/Kiwanis field irrigation wiring by the contractor and wondered who would be paying for the damages. -Commissioner Nordness referred to Supervisor Kucala1s report and commended the Intergenerational Program for its work with students in the community. He also felt Sequoia Hospital should be thanked for all the workshops they provide free of charge at the Senior Center. He also commented on the Drug Free Zones established at Hoover and Taft Schools. -Commissioner Howard also commented on Recreation Center Supervisor Jan Knight1s monthly report. She felt it was well written, heart-warming and enjoyed it very much. -Commissioner Truscelli said she visited the Summer Playground Programs at Maddux and Red Morton Park and reported seeing over 40 children at the Maddux program. She observed and spoke with several of the students hired as recreation instructors and lifeguards for the parks and the pools and said she was very impressed with the high quality of people who were hired. She also mentioned the landscaping in the parks looks great. MATTERS OF COMMISSION INTEREST -Commissioner Davis reported the high school district was about to close their pools due to financial problems, but instead has decided to lease out their pools to turn them into revenue producers. He wondered if Supervisor . , , , . . , ., . -