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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes of January 28,1998 Page 2 as having some minor maintenance issues, but the slide was not recommended for removal at that time. Manager Gibbons reported that the slide is structurally sound although it does not meet current safety guidelines. Staff will provide a report on this issue to the Commission and it will be discussed at the February meeti ng. ITEM 1 - POSTPONEMENT OF ELECTION OF OFFICERS -Discussion of possible consolidation of commissions Superintendent Hover said staff is looking at re-structuring the four commissions that are the responsibility of this department. He mentioned this matter is being reviewed by staff and asked if Chairperson Truscelli would consider extending her term as chairperson for a few more months. M/S Swope/Slusser: To postpone the election of officers until May. The Commissioners discussed the concept of combining commissions within the department to form one large commission with several sub-committees. Commissioner Davis said he did not want to revise the structure of the commissions for staff convenience; he did not want to dilute the focus of the commission; didn't want to meet every week; he wants to see if it really makes sense to combine commissions. Commissioner Slusser felt there could be a potential synergy of combining commissions; that we may be forced to consider consolidation due to the lack of volunteerism in the community; and the Commission needs to take time to think through the end result. Motion passed unanimously. ITEM 2 -ADOPT-A-PARK PROGRAM UPDATE Commissioner Davis reported that he, Manager Mike Gibbons, and Volunteer Coordinator Sherene Saberi-Cortez made a presentation to the Redwood Oaks Neighborhood Association about the Adopt-A Park program. Fleishman Park has been selected as a pilot site for the program. The Redwood Oaks Neighborhood Association invited the committee to their next meeting on February 3 to discuss this program further. ITEM 3 - DOG EXERCISE AREA UPDATE Superintendent Hover said SBSA is still reviewing their strategic plan to determine if the dog exercise area can be established on their property. Commissioner Davis asked if there was another piece of property on the Hetch- Hetchy which could be used for this purpose. ITEM 4 - HERITAGE TREE ORDINANCE REVISION UPDATE Superintendent Hover reported that he received responses from three Commissioners. A meeting with the management staff of the Public Works Department is planned for next week and this issue will be brought up. Commissioner Davis noted he attended the Task Force meeting on trees and sidewalks. The meeting was recessed at 7:50pm.