PRC MIN 2003-09-24 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

It I / . " , ( Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of September 24, 2003 Page 3 addling proposal. Superintendent Hover said he hopes to make the same presentation to the Redwood Shores Community Organization. Superintendent Hover spoke about the City of Fremont's solution to their goose issue. Commissioner Joseph felt it is a community problem which is becoming a political issue. Chairperson Walsh asked if this matter was in our jurisdiction and Superintendent Hover stated that our staff currently has to clean many areas where goose droppings are a problem. He felt that the Redwood Shores community needs to tell us how they want us to deal with the problem. ITEM 4 - STAFF UPDATES -Spinas Park . Superintendent Hover reported that the park construction is approximately two weeks behind and the estimated completion date is mid-December. -Skate Park Commissioner Truscelli reported she attended the September 10 meeting of the Skate Park Task Force. She stated that there are less complaints being received on the skate park, skateboard classes are now being offered at the site which has been well received by parents, the number of bikes have decreased, and a skateboard demonstration is being organized. The emergency phone will be installed very soon and Superintendent Beth is working with various non-profit groups to take on snack shack responsibilities. Superintendent Hover stated he was interviewed recently by . the Redwood City Daily regarding our skate park. .. Fa i r Oa ks School Field Superintendent Hover said the project is currently out to bid and bids are due on October 8 with award by the Council on October 13. He is currently working on agreement with the County and School District for this project. Funding for the project will be provided from the following sources: San Mateo County $300,000, Redwood City School District $289,000, and City of Redwood City $625,000 which will enable a synthetic field to be installed as part of the project. Phase II of the project will include lighting for the field. Superintendent Hover reported he spoke to the North Fair Oaks Neighborhood Associati.on regarding the project and anticipated lighting of the field. He noted that the management company of the adjacent apartment complex and the North Fair Oaks Neighborhood Association appear to be in support of the project. Additional sidewalks along the two streets adjacent to the field will be constructed by the County after the project is complete as part of the Safe Routes to School Program. -Redwood Shores Lagoons Commissioners Joseph and Swope will be attending the October 8 meeting of the Lagoon Committee. . "'---