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1 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of July 23, 2003 Page 2 I ITEM 2 - RECYCLED WATER PROGRAM OVERVIEW Chairperson Walsh stated he asked staff for an update on the City's recycled water program and the Commissioners were provided with copies of information from the City IS website. Superintendent Hover noted that in 20011 the City saved 4.5 million gallons of water during a 6 month period by using recycled water. He confirmed that our department uses recycled water on mediansl islands and other area which are non-recreational areas and are not used by the public. We have 146 acres of parks and we use 3% of the total City water consumption. The City Council will be discussing this topic at their July 29 meeting and making a determination to approve a recycled water use program for the City. ITEM 3 - STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE AND TIMELINE Director Centeno announced staff will be presenting a draft document at the August Commission meeting. Because we are looking for public input on the documentl she discussed inviting PACT members and all board and, commission members as well as having publicity to advertise the meeting to the general public. ITEM 4 - ADOPT -A-PARK PROGRAM Commissioner Joseph requested forming a sub-committee to set some goals . and expectations to continue the Adopt-A-Park program. She would also like . to invite the Teen Advisory Board to participate on the sub-committee. Commissioner Davis suggested finding out why various groups have dropped from the Adopt-A-Park program and why other groups have remained active. Commissioner Yapp volunteered to work with Commissioner Joseph on this sub ~ com mitt e e . ITEM 5 - STAFF UPDATES -Spinas Park . . Superintendent Hover reported that the project broke ground on July 22 and that the expected completion date is November 2003. -Skate Park Commissioner Joseph reported she received a call from Sue Keeley of the Roy Cloud After School Day Carel who visited the skate park on five consecutive Wednesdays and said only a few people were wearing helmets. Ms. Keeley said she spoke to a police officer at the site who would not help enforce the helmet requirement. Commissioner Joseph expressed her concern about people getting injured at the skate park due to lack of helmets. She wondered if something happensl are we going to change our. position. and felt we should be proactive rather than reactive. Commissioner Davis felt if the park has been properly signed, then it is at the "user's .; ;. ..