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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes of February 24, 1999 Page 3 ,- County agencies in attendance. Superintendent Hover noted that the U.S. Geological Survey may be able to get Stanford University to perform testing of the site that could lower costs. The consultant will be doing interviews with members of the public including anyone who has contacted our office about the mercury issue. The Commissioners discussed using the Park and Recreation Commission meetings as a forum to provide the public with updates on the project; the newsletter published by Susie Peyton was also noted as a way to provide updates. A fact sheet is being developed by the consultant to get information out to the public. Superintendent Hover spoke about touring the New Almaden Valley Park in Santa Clara County which also had an issue with mercury remediation. He also shared the timeline in the remediation of Stulsaft Park with the Commissioners. Chairperson Morton said he was pleased with staff, the information provided and was glad that members of the community were included on the committees. Su perintendent Hover stated that the Cou nty will assu me the role of the lead agency on property outside of the park. ¡" . ITEM 3 - ORDINANCE APPROVAL - ALCOHOL IN THE PARKS Su perintendent Hover stated the City Attorney has confirmed that State law supersedes City ordinance; we cannot prohibit possession of alcohol in our parks, only consumption. He suggested considering allowing alcohol by permit on an exception basis by approval of the director; for example, the concert in the park series. The Commissioners discussed the current ordinance and how it has been applied. Commissioner Swope spoke about the history of the no alcohol in the parks ordinance/no glass containers and the reason for its establishment. Superintendent Hover confirmed that drinking is occurring in our parks. Commissioner Slusser asked if there is still a problem with glass liter in our play areas after the change in the ordinance, Commissioner Davis asked if we should contact the Police Department since they came to the Commission originally requesting the change in the ordinance from consumption to possession; he would like to see a change that would make the Police Department's job of enforcement easier. Superintendent Hover said staff could draft a list of options for the Commission's March meeting. ITEM 4. UPDATES -School Fields Project Superintendent Hover announced there will be a meeting with the Beals Group on March 1 to negotiate an agreement. -Sequoia High School Pool Superintendent Hover stated a draft report has been developed and is going to be presented to Sequoia High School once it is approved by Director Peter Griffiths. We will discuss our proposal with the district once they review it. The department plans to keep Herkner Pool operating for the next year; actual renovation is scheduled for September 1999. ./" .. , <. ~:("