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""" ... , Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of August 27, 2003 Page 2 the City has never issued a permit for anyone to use the Redwood Shores Lagoons. She stated that the City's Public Works Services Department maintains the lagoons and that the City owns the water. Access to the lagoons is a problem because there is only one public access point at Bridge Parkway and the majority of the access is from private property. Superintendent Hover displayed a map of Redwood Shores and reviewed the location of the lagoons and where the access point was located. Beth Beach, Redwood Shores resident spoke about the history of the Stanford Invitational Regatta event which has been held in the lagoons for many years. She would like to set a benchmark for all users as well as a way to communicate effectively with the homeowners associations. She did feel that there are some liability issues regarding use of the lagoons. Commissioner Swope asked why after 26 years of lagoon usage was there now a problem with the process. Director Centeno explained that the Redwood Shores Owners Association and the Redwood Shores Community Organization (formerly Redwood Shores Homeowners Association) both have oversight responsibility in Redwood Shores and were working on jurisdiction guidelines. They met with the City Manager who asked them to work together to develop a list of guidelines for lagoon usage. This has not been completed. Ms. Beach said she would like to see a committee of representatives work together to develop guidelines for using the lagoons. Dick Nelson, Redwood Shores resident, stated that historically, all lagoon permits were issued through Don Warren and Redwood Shores Properties. Currently no one is issuing permits for lagoon usage. Commissioner Joseph said that she was contacted by individuals from Redwood Shores who want help from the City in organizing this process. Director Centeno spoke about different options the Commission might consider. Ms. Beach stated that currently no one is issuing permits for lagoon usage and it is a "free for all". She felt that some guidance is needed because the problem is escalating. Director Centeno said she would like to recommend that we try to find a community group to move this project forward and explore this with the two Redwood Shores groups. Commissioner Davis felt that lagoon users needed to be included in the process. Steps to be taken: -meet with group of people to see how this program would be managed -include lagoon users who have been involved (current stakeholders) -invite Park & Recreation Commissioners in process Commissioners Joseph and Swope volunteered to participate in process. Director Centeno will report back to the Com mission. '. I,. ' , ,'. .