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Commissioner Howard suggested the advisor/facilitator be bi-lingual. M/S Howard/Truscelli: To approve the draft letter to the Mayor and City Council to show the Commission's support of the creation of a youth advisory council. Motion passed. Committee Reports -Commissioner Slusser will be preparing the application for the Commission1s entry in the 4th of July Parade. Commissioners Howard and Truscelli volunteered to obtain a car for the Commission to ride in for the parade. This matter will be placed on the May agenda. Monthly Reports -Commissioner Truscelli mentioned Supervisor Chris 01iver1s report and that the seniors help raise $1,400 for the Intergenerational Program throug~ a brunch and dinner dance. -Commissioner Slusser commended staff on the labor intensive installation of the electronic scoreboards at the new Little League complex. -Commissioner Nordness mentioned Supervisor Jan Knight1s report on infectiou disease training for her staff. He also mentioned Erlinda Tulioc1s report and the decreased participation in some of her events. -Commissioner Howard inquired about the condition of the gym floor at Red Morton Center. Supervisor Blondino informed her there have been no injuries or accidents recently. Matters of Commission Interest -Commissioner Nordness commended Superintendent Hartman and Director Griffiths for their contribution to a CPRS information fund. He also brought a copy of a newspaper article regarding the City of Palo Alto's effort to prohibit drinking in their parks. -Commissioner Howard announced the IISongs of Hopell music event to be held on May 2 at 4:00pm at Messiah Lutheran Church. The event will benefit the Redwood Family House and the Emergency Hunger Fund. Commissioner Howard alsc announced the IIFestival of the Family" to be held on May 9 at Hoover Park which will be sponsored by Hispanos Unidos. She mentioned she will be walking in the IIHuman Racell on May 8 to benefit the Shelter Network of San Mateo County and is accepting sponsors for her walk. -Chairperson Davis commented on the City purchasing white fencing for the Kiwanis/Mitchell Field complex which is used during Little League games. Nita Spangler spoke about the 1940 origination of the 4th of July Parade by the Redwood City Recreation Commission and the formation of the Peninsula Celebration Association as a result of this event. Through the purchase and sale of a piece of property, the PCA has accumulated a sizable endowment. Mrs. Spangler said the City spends $10,000 for police protection for the 4th of July Parade and thinks the City should not have to spend its funds for this purpose. She feels we should think about approaching the PCA to obtain their financial support for bond issues and other issues and that the endowment funds should go back to the community.