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Par~ & Recreation Commission Minutes of February 23} 2000 1 J Page 3 -There have been no reports of people getting sick from geese feces ~State laws protect this bird I but no one has ever been sited for harming this bird -Federal laws also protect this bird -This bird is also protected Internationally -It can live 10 to 28 years and can multiply 2-3 times per year -The birds can transmit diseases among themselves -There is nothing we can do about this problem -The white geese in Redwood Shores are not protected Superintendent Hover stated we will continue to apply "Rejex-it" to our turf areas to deter the geese and will maintain the status quo. ITEM 6 - UPDATES -Stulsaft Park Remediation Superintendent Hover reported the public meeting was held on February 10 and six members of the public attended. The consultant reviewed the process to be followed. No action is required for the playground and field areas. The tailings area will probably be covered with clay material. Superintendent Hover reported the Department of Toxic Substances Control is closing their file on this matter. -Park Ordinance Update Superintendent Hover reported staff is obtaining pricing on dog disposal dispensers. New park signs are being developed to replace the current brown park signs. Target date for getting the new signage installed is April 1. The department placed a notice in the water bills to advise the community about the recent change in park ordinances. -Park Inspections . Superintendent Hover has prepared a binder with all the completed park inspections and it will be available in the office if anyone wants to review it. After he reviews each park inspection report, the Park Managers review them and work orders are completed to resolve any maintenance issues. ITEM 7 - 2000-2002 BUDGET PROCESS Superintendent Hover passed out a new calendar for the two year budget process. ITEM 8 - CPRS CONFERENCE 2000 Superintendent Hover announced the CPRS Conference will be held March 14- 19 in Ontario, California and there are funds budgeted for one Commissioner to attend. Commissioner Joseph stated she would be interested in attending. ANNOUNCEMENTS -Commissioner Joseph brought up the idea of additional youth-oriented concerts in the park. Commissioner Slusser suggested Commissioner Joseph take a recommendation to the Youth Advisory Board suggesting they take the request to the Civic Cultural Commission for a grant to pay for the concerts and have the Youth Advisory Board run it.