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c' Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of May 28, 2003 Page 3 I Commissioner Davis said he would work with Commissioner Swope or Truscelli and suggested that we contact previous Director Peter Griffith regarding what was discussed in the past. Director Centeno reminded the Commission they approved an increase in our facility rental rates earlier this year and that we continue to offer facility use at no charge to all to non-profits and youth groups. Director Centeno announced that due to a reduction in sales tax, property tax and TOT tax, all City departments have been instructed to reduce their budgets by 7% for Fiscal Year 03-04, with the exception of Police and Fire which will have a 4.5% cut. The City Council has decided to use reserves to cover 50% of the current deficit. As a result of decreased enrollment in our Kids Klub program, three permanent part-time staff in the Recreation Division will be laid off. Director Centeno explained that the department will re-organize where we can, but there will be impact in service levels to the community and there will also be casual staff cuts. Commissioner Davis suggested shutting down buildings to show the impact to the community and letting the adult sports leagues organize themselves. Commissioner Morton asked about having the Commission review the proposed budget cuts and Director Centeno agreed to e-mail the budget cut document to the Commissioners. Superintendent Hover felt we need to look at FY04-05 and FY05-06 budget cuts. Chairperson Walsh asked what the - Commission could do to help and Director Centeno said they are welcome to go to Council to offer any support. ITEM 3 - SKATE PARK Superintendent Beth reported on the status of the skate park. New signs have been installed showing that bikes are not allowed as well as the dollar amount for citations. The Police Department has assisted the PRCS staff by stepping up enforcement and citing bikers. Although bikes are still coming into the park, the number has been drastically reduced. Commissioner Yapp reported on drug use at the park and suggested we have a neighborhood watch of the site. He also suggested that Superintendent Beth contact Chris Probassco of PCC who witnessed an incident at the park. ITEM -4 - STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE AND TIMELINE There is nothing to report this month, but Director Centeno did commit herself and Superintendents Beth and Hover to work two hours per day on the Strategic Plan to help finalize it. Director Centeno announced the City has adopted new values that we can tie into the Strategic Plan, as well as using the California Park and Recreation Society's VIP Plan. We will look at providing two measures for each unit of