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4c .. ..- . . spent.. He said he has heard comments from the community about the need for bilingual staff at the new facility in response to the large Hispanic and Pacific Islander population in Redwood City.. He asked that bilingual applicants be considered in the recruitment for the Superintendent position. Commissioner Truscelli said she was thrilled to be a part of the beautiful new center and was most happy to sell pavers. She especially was impressed by the wheelchair basketball demonstration. Commissioner Slusser suggested holding an annual"paver campaign" as a chance to have additional on-going funding. ' Chairperson Swope mentioned the need to have an umbrella organization with 501(c)3 status which could be used by the Park and Recreation and Civic Cultural Commissions, Fair Oaks and other department organizations. She felt that had we had this status, we would have been more successful in our fundraising requests for the new facility. Vince Truscelli suggested meeting with the Veterans Memorial Senior Advisory Council since they already have a 501(c)3. Pete Hughes mentioned he has some contacts which may be able to help assist the Commission in acquiring a 501(c)3 status. Superintendent Seleznow stated that some cities have set up Park and Recreation foundations and have obtained their 501(c)3 for this purpose. He also mentioned that the department has received congratulatory e-mails from the Mayor, several Council people, and the City Manager regarding the new facility and the grand opening on January 20. Approximately 3,700 people attended the grand opening. Superintendent Seleznow said he spoke to Supervisor Jan Knight who noted that since the facility opened to the public on January 22, approximately 100 people per day visit the center to see what the it has to offer. Daily participation during the first week has averaged 50 people for drop-in sports, 20 for the Teen Center, 30 for youth activities, and 15 people per aerobics class. A basketball tournament has already been held in the new building with 50 participants and 100 spectators. Kids Klub is almost at capacity. The Building Maintenance staff held an all day training in the new classroom. The building is 98% complete but there are a few things left to finish. Commissioner Nordness mentioned that other cities charge spectators who attend sporting events and asked if this might be something Redwood City should consider for the new facility. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Dave Rogers of 1119 Oliver Street congratulated the Commission on the wonderful new Red Morton Center and on the great parks in Redwood City. As a 19 year resident, Mr. Rogers said he visits various Redwood City parks frequently with his family and is very concerned about seeing dogs and the use of alcohol in the parks. Although our signage states otherwise, he said no one seems to care about the ordinance that prohibits both dogs and alcohol in -:' , , -'c"',' ,"'_ft', , '", :..' '--" ,,-..::: ",: ';"',..,