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. .. ... Park & Recre4Ztion €(fmmis~iow J Minutes of November 20, 1996 l .' , Page 3 proposed dog exercise area in Redwood Shores. He also met last week with Mr. P. Terry Anderlini and Director Griffiths to review potential sites for this project. Although several sites were toured, the issue of accessibility and parking are major considerations. One possible site was identified near the Indian Creek Apartments and Mr. Anderlini was advised that the Redwood Shores Homeowners Association needs to survey the community to determine if neighbors near the site would be receptive to this proposal. If the community agrees with the proposal, then a partnership with between the City and the community would be developed. Commissioner Slusser mentioned Director Griffiths will work with the Community Development Department to obtain information on the site and will forward to Mr. Anderlini. Commissioner Slusser said the possible site is currently under jurisdiction of the Corp. of Engineers and he discussed modifications that would need to be made to the property for the dog exercise area. Commissioner Slusser will continue to work on this matter and will keep the Commission informed on his progress. Director Griffiths has sent a letter to Mr. Anderlini with a copy of an aerial photograph depicting the site adjacent to the Indian Creek development. ITEM 3 - IMPLEMENTATION OF FY96-97 WORKPLAN GOALS Commissioner Slusser reported he and Commissioner Nordness have developed an article for the Winter Recreation brochure featuring one of our parks to help educate the public for Objective #1. Commissioner Davis reported he and Commissioner Nordness have been working on a marketing plan of our parks for schools and community organizations in response to Objective #2. He stated Commissioner Nordness also met with Sequoia Union High School District Superintendent Joanne Smith to assist with this objective. The idea would be to phase-in the marketing plan so it coincides wi th the school year. Chairperson Truscelli mentioned working on Objective #3 by having Senior Affairs Chairperson Lloyd address the Commission this evening. Commissioner Hughes offered her assistance to help with any of the objectives and will work on Objective #2. ITEM 4 . APPROVAL OF YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL BY-LAWS Commissioner Morton reported he participated on the November 14 oral interviews for the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) applicants and was very impressed with the quality of the applicants. He said he was concerned that there be a tie-in between the Y AC and the Park and Recreation Commission and suggested that a representative from the Commission attend the YAC meetings on a rotational basis. The Commissioners discussed the proposed by-laws and felt that they would make comments but would not approve them until the Y AC members have