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. -- 4 .. ( T Park & Recreation Commission \ I Minutes of June 2lJ, 1996 .. "- Page 2 '.' ITEM 2 - PARK INSPECTION ASSIGNMENTS ~, i: Chairperson Truscelli distributed the sign-up list for the park inspection assignments. The Commissioners made their selections and will be mailed a copy of the final park assignment list for their reference. Superintendent Seleznow reminded them that their inspection sheets become the basis for maintenance actions by the park staff. The Commissioners requested that staff's responses be noted on the inspection forms, and that they be returned to the Commissioners so they could see what had been accomplished. ITEM 3 - B UOG ET UPO ATE Superintendent Seleznow made a brief report on the budget hearings, and summarized the Council's actions of June 24, 1996. He noted that the Council had made no reductions in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department budget. Commissioner Slusser remarked that Director Griffiths showed great restraint when he didn't ask for additional staff. Commissioner Swope asked about the Lido Landscape budget and was reminded that Lido was the newly developing area east of the power lines in Redwood Shores. She also sought more information on objective #2 on page 202, the nature of the Advisory Council Support on page 205, and the move of San Mateo County's Income Maintenance Division on Page 218. Superintendent Seleznow said he would get answers to her questions from appropriate staff and report back. Commissioner Davis suggested that in the future all income from fees be tracked with their programs in all cost centers. He also requested definitions of the budget line items (e.g. supplies and services). Commissioner Hughes stated her desire for a budget review session and also wants to see the salary ranges for positions. Commissioner Hughes also reported that on a recent trip to the Red Morton Center she discovered a Mortal Kombat II video game machine in the teen area, and doesn't think it appropriate for the Center. Superintendent Seleznow said that he would have the appropriate staff come to the next Commission meeting and report on the selection of this game. Commissioner Hughes concluded by stating her desire for the Commission to be more actively involved in the Teen Advisory Group and park development process, especially where public meetings are concerned. Commissioner Morton also stated his desire to see more details on the line item for staffing.