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<br />will be attending another meeting with the City Manager and the other <br />department heads on May 6 to finalize the entire City budget. <br /> <br />Ramon Aguilar mentioned that part of the department's budget cuts include <br />the loss of the accessible van for the therapeutic recreation program. Director <br />Griffiths mentioned that the budget hearings are scheduled for June and are <br />open to the public. Chairperson Swope suggested applying for a grant for a <br />van from the Peninsula Community Foundation. Director Griffiths said that <br />the Fair Oaks budget for I&R is fine right now but that it will be in jeopardy <br />next year and may be eliminated due to cuts from the County. <br /> <br />ITEM 6 - FEE SCHEDULES FOR CITY FACILITIES <br /> <br />Commissioner Davis referred to the tennis court survey completed by Ramon <br />Aguilar several years ago and mentioned that the cities who charge for their <br />tennis courts have a pro shop and tennis instructor on site and that it would <br />not be practical for Redwood City to charge for its courts. He felt that the rest <br />of the charges for our buildings / facilities were fair. <br /> <br />Commissioner Morton asked if we could charge ad ul t soccer leagues for the <br />rental of our fields. The Commissioners discussed the matter of charging <br />adult groups rental fees for field usage and Director Griffiths suggested having <br />Supervisor Bill Wooten speak to the Commission on this matter. <br />Commissioner Morton asked if a survey could be conducted with other cities <br />including Menlo Park and Foster City to see what they charge for field usage. <br />He was also interested to see if those cities supply any services such as <br />maintenance and scheduling to their adult sports groups, level of their <br />involvement with those groups, how many teams are involved, etc. to see <br />how it compares to Redwood City. <br /> <br />ITEM 7 - REVIEW OF REVISED BROWN ACT <br /> <br />Director Griffiths mentioned that two letters from the City Attorney's Office <br />as well as a copy of a booklet produced by the Palo Alto City Attorney's Office <br />were sent to the Commissioners to better answer their questions regarding <br />the newly revised Brown Act. The Commissioners discussed the changes and <br />how it affects our Commission meetings. Director Griffiths mentioned that if <br />the Commissioners had any further questions, a letter could be sent to the <br />City Attorney's Office for further clarification. This matter will be placed on <br />Ma y agenda for further discussion. <br /> <br />COMMITTEE REPORTS <br /> <br />-Commissioner Nordness said Redwood City International received a letter <br />from Zhuhai stating that they would be sending a cultural group to Redwood <br /> <br />