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~ -. i 1 .. Aguilar said he would submit the negatives of the repair project pictures to the Archives Department to document the process for future generations. Mr. Aguilar presented an application for Repair Project #2 for additional repairs to be done at Union Cemetery and asked for the approval of the Park and Recreation Commission. He noted this application has already been approved by the Historic Resources Advisory Committee and the Planning Commission. Mr. Aguilar stated HUCA is organizing a fund raising effort to raise $24,700.00 to replace the Union soldier and $5,180.00 has been raised so far. HUCA will be sponsoring a "Twilight Tour" of Union Cemetery on September 23 from 7:00pm-9:00pm. This event was previously scheduled earlier this year but was rained out. Mr. Aguilar gave the Commissioners an update on the Cooley plot project and stated HUCA is looking for a wood shop to complete the fence repairs. He noted Jean Cloud will be contacting Sequoia High School to see if they can use their wood shop for this purpose. Commissioner N ordness asked if the high schools could be approached to have them repair the Cooley fence as a community project. Mr. Aguilar said Mrs. Cloud is continuing to work on this matter. Mr. Aguilar mentioned vandalism has decreased at the cemetery and HUCA has noted they have found less trash on the site during their weekly trash pickup s. M/S Davis/Truscelli: To approve the application of Repair Project #2. Motion unanimously passed. The Commissioners requested that a letter of appreciation be sent to V. Fontana and Company to thank them for their hard work and effort at Union Cemetery. Ramon Aguilar will draft the letter for Chairperson Swope's signature. ITEM 2 - RED MORTON CENTER UPDATE Chairperson Swope reported on the operation of the paver booth at the 4th of July Festival and mentioned it was manned by members of the Commission, City Council, and members of the community. She said it was a worthwhile effort and raised community awareness of the project. Deadline for the pavers is Friday, July 28. Supervisor Julie Hannon will be sending in an order of pavers early next week and it will take 6-8 weeks for the pavers to be made with installation scheduled for early October. Commissioner Slusser noted Supervisor Hannon worked very hard with the architect and contractor to extend the paver installation schedule the best she could. Chairperson Swope said we have been offered the opportunity to have a booth to sell pavers/tiles at the Climate Best Fest on September 15-16 and at the Dia de la Raza event