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i ~ Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of October 22, 2003 Page 2 providers, Middle School Sports and coordination with PAL programs, operation of two pools and the operation of the Red Morton Community Center and the Community Activities Building. He related the success of Adult Sport Programs noting Redwood City had the largest adult softball program on the Peninsula with 110 teams. With league fees at $700lteam, less direct expenses this activity generated approximately $24,000 in revenues. He commented on the Senior Softball program as well as Adult Basketball, and Volleyball. He noted that Adult Soccer Leagues have been extremely cooperative and worked with the Department to maintain the newly installed synthetic turf at Hoover School and Commissioners agreed that they would like to invite representatives from these groups to the next Commission meeting to receive a certificate of thanks. Mr. Newby reported good evaluations were received regarding the Summer Aquatics Program noting several days where both pools were at their maximums and reported on the success of the Junior Lifeguard Program. Team Sheeper and Menlo Masters are currently renting the Herkner Pool facility. Manager Newby spoke about the youth sports field allocation process noting that 8 school fields are being renovated and his efforts to partner with the high' schools for field space. Commissioner Morton and Mr. Newby responded to questions regarding the completion date for school fields and the availability of Pacific Shores Fields. He reported on the status of ADAL, PAL and other youth sport programs noting that all coaches are now going through the Positive Coaching Alliance Program, that storage units had been moved off of the Hetch- Hetchy right of way and PAL information is now on -line. Commissioners thanked Eric for his report, congratulated him on the successes described, and provided suggestions with respect to the operation of the Red Morton Snack Shack. ITEM 2 - Report on Board and Commission Meeting with Mayor Vice Chairperson Bob Yapp, along with Commissioners Joseph and Swope and Superintendent Hover, attended the Board and Commission Meeting at which the City Manager provided his views on what it will take to make Redwood City an exceptional City, what it takes to build community, and each residents responsibility in the process. Superintendent Hover commented the notion of community being built one relationship at a time. Commissioners noted that the intent of the City Manager is to bring this presentation out to others in the community. ITEM 3 - Appointment of Nominating Committee Commissioner Davis explained that the Commission has typically asked the outgoing Chairperson and the Former Chairperson to form a nominating committee and bring back a recommendation to the November meeting. There