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J T Ruth Woolf of the Redwood City School District is organizing a representative from each school to participate in the public hearing process. Director Griffiths said child care programming people and therapeutic needs staff were also brought into the meeting with Mr. Schtaz to discuss their needs at the new center. The Commissioners were given a space matrix from the meeting which gave some ideas for the new center. Commissioner Nordness was concerned that all interested parties would be invited to the March public hearing and that their ideas would be included. Director Griffiths said the meeting would be advertised in the newspapers and all user groups would be notified of the meeting. Commissioner Barone suggested an active campaign be held to notify a broad base of the City's population which included flyers to be available at the Library and other City buildings. Director Griffiths said a questionnaire is being developed for public input on the new facility. Commissioner Davis was concerned with the tight time schedule for the public hearing and wanted to make sure everyone's ideas were included. Director Griffiths indicated Mark Schatz would lead the public meeting and staff would help develop the format of the meeting. ITEM 2 - Study Session with City Council Director Griffiths said he heard favorable comments regarding the joint study session with the City Council and appreciated the Commissioners informative presentations. Chairperson Slusser said the subject of a park tour was discussed at the study session and suggested a park tour be arranged. The Commissioners agreed with the idea and discussed prospective dates for the tour. The Commissioners discussed speaking to Mayor Buchan and Councilwoman LaBerge regarding their ideas for a possible park tour. M/S Davis/Truscelli: That the Commission invite the City Council to a park tour on May 1,1993. Motion passed. Director Griffiths announced the public hearing for the new school/community center will be held by the Belmont School District on February 25 at 7:30pm at Nesbit School and invited all to attend. ITEM 3 - Election of Officers Commissioner Nordness said the Nominating Committee recommended the nomination of Don Davis for the office of chairperson and Susan Swope as vice chairperson. There were no other nominations from the floor. M/S Truscelli/Berone: That the Commission accept the recommendations of the Nominating Committee. Motion passed. Committee Reports Commissioner Slusser asked that IICommittee Reports" be placed on the agenda for March. He asked that staff review previous minutes to determine if there are any committees still open on the Commission and the need to disband them if necessary.