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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes of October 27, 1999 Page 4 Superintendent Hover explained that many of the affected eucalyptus trees are located on Redwood Shores Parkway and in City parks. Most of these trees are dropping their sticky leaves into private property. One homeowner who backs up to Redwood Shores Parkway has put in a request to have some of the trees removed due to safety concerns for his family. Commissioner Slusser spoke with this homeowner about the situation and felt that the trees are not that aesthetically pleasing. He noted that he visited the site and there are about nine remaining eucalyptus trees on Redwood Shores Parkway. Superintendent Hover noted that the City ordinance does not allow of nuisance removal. He also mentioned that any trees removed would be replaced with another more appropriate tree. M/S LaBerge/Slusser: To support Option #2 presented by Gordon Mann in his memo dated October 14,1999. Motion passed unanimously. ITEM 3 - STULSAFT PARK UPDATE Superintendent Hover reported that a letter from the consultant was received with a request to proceed with the risk assessment of the project. He stated that Engineer Chu Chang is meeting with the consultants and working on the drawings of the park renovation project. Once the risk assessment is finished a public hearing will be held. ITEM 4 - REPORT FROM SUB-COMMITTEES -Alcohol in Parks Commissioner LaBerge reported that the sub..committee met with Chief Bolanos who is opposed to allowing alcohol use in the parks by permit to private parties but was supportive of allowing alcohol at City-sponsored events by approval of the Director. Commissioner LaBerge stated the sub-committee is recommending that the ordinance drafted by City Attorney should allow for alcohol use in City parks by order of the Director on City-sponsored events with no glass restrictions. Chairperson Morton thanked that sub-committee for their work and suggested holding off on approving this item until the November meeting when there will be more Commissioners in attendance. Vince Truscelli felt this could be a discriminatory policy. Chairperson Morton asked if staff could check with the City Attorney with Mr. Truscelli's comment. -Goals and Objectives/Strategic Planning Superintendent Hover reported that the next meeting of the committee will be on November 17. Representatives from the Senior Affairs and Civic Cultu ral Commission are also participating in the meetings. ITEM 5 - PARK INSPECTION PROGRAM The Commissioners received copies of the October~December 1999 Park Inspection assignments in their packets.