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ì » MONTHLY REPORTS There were no monthly reports. ANN OUN CEMENTS -Commissioner Nordness gave the Commissioners an article from Friends of the California Parks regarding pending legislation on Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. He also referred to the City Council minutes of February 26 regarding review of fees in general and felt the Commission should take a 100 k at the fees charged at the Red Morton Center. Commissioner N ordness noted a representative from the Oracle Corporation visited the Red Morton Center recently and was very impressed. She suggested a presentation be developed by next September for their gift giving program and noted that Oracle does tutorial program funding. Commissioner Nordness gave each of the Commissioners a copy of the YMCA fee chart and membership information as a comparison to what is offered by the Red Morton Center. -Commissioner Nordness announced the attendance year-to-date at the Red Morton Center is 21,819. An average of 3,637 people are coming to the facility each week. The last few weeks' total attendance was: 3,400; 3,528; 3,200; and 3,700 (which was the first week of charging fees to participants). The old Red Morton Center averaged 60,00 per year. Attendance for drop-in adults during the first 3 week period was: 437 first time users, 249 returning users, 146 non-residents, 5 employees, and 7 people with no ID. He noted people come from all over the Bay Area to use the Center including residents of Oakland, San Mateo and East Palo Alto. He noted a nice group of people use the facility and there have been very few problems. He is very impressed with Julie, Jan, and their staff. Many things are not problems due to the foresight of planning the facility efficiently. The Commissioners discussed if there was an "Emp loyee of the Month" program and Superintendent Seleznow noted the City's program is not currently in use. Commissioner Hughes noted the Peninsula Sunrise Rotary has a "Employee of the Month" program where anyone from the Redwood City community can be nominated. Commissioner Nordness thanked the various Commissioners who have helped out at the Center. He suggested to Ian Knight that she notify the Commission when she needs help at the Center. The Commissioners suggested nominating Julie Hannon and Jan Knight in a City Council proclamation for their work at the Red Morton Center. -Commissioner Truscelli announced the Arbor Day Ceremony on March 2 honoring Geri Mayers was beautiful as well as the tree that was planted. .