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,. . . . Monthly Reports -Commissioner Howard congratulated Jan Knight and Vince and Pauline Truscelli on the successful "Lunch with the Bunny" program. She mentioned the Civic Cultural Commission minutes and the importance of Measures A and B which be on the June ballot. She also mentioned the new play equipment at Palm Park. -Commissioner Nordness mentioned Supervisor Hannon1s report and asked if our Spring Camp is cost efficient. Director Griffiths said the program is profitable. He also mentioned Erlinda Tulioc1s report and the problems she encountered on many of her trips recently and felt she should be commended for her perseverance. -Commissioner Truscelli said she appreciated Supervisor Knight's thanks for cooking for the IILunch with the Bunny" program. She mentioned Supervisor Oliver's report and the 225 volunteers honored at the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon. She said the parks, ballfields and rose garden look very nice. -Chairperson Davis mentioned the increased use of volunteers in Park and Recreation programs and suggested training classes for those people who supervise volunteers. He mentioned Supervisor Wilkman1s report on the Redwood City School District not allowing our dog obedience classes to be held at Hawes School any longer. Director Griffiths said he has been in contact with the school district and will continue to negotiate with them to continue to use Hawes. A temporary site for the class will be the old police station. Matters of Commission Interest -Commissioner Nordness said he received a letter from San Mateo County Supervisor Tom Huening regarding a map of bike paths in Northern and Southern San Mateo County. -Commissioner Truscelli shared with the Commissioners a IIGold Leaf Awardll the Bonita Parlor of the Native Daughters of the Golden West received from the International Society of Arboriculture for their outstanding arbor day activities. She mentioned this was only one of two awards presented in the Western United States and it was an honor to receive. -Director Griffiths stated that the Forestry Section along with Park Supervisor Jim Littlefield and Administrative Clerk III Beth Angeles will be transferred effective July 1, 1993 from our department to the General Services Department, Rights-of-Way Section. He advised the Commissioners they will not be receiving a monthly report from Supervisor Littlefield after July 1. -Chairperson Davis mentioned the two Memorial Day Ceremonies to be held on May 31 at Union Cemetery. The first ceremony held by the American Legion will begin at 8am. The second ceremony held by the Historic Union Cemetery Committee will begin at lOam. Chairperson Davis said he will be the Master of Ceremonies at the lOam ceremony and Commission Hordness will fire his cannon. All are invited to attend the ceremonies. The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was adjourned at 8:55pm to be reconvened at 7:30pm on Wednesday, June 23, 1993 to be held at the Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, California.