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I.: ..(' Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of February 23, 2005 Page 2 .. i and comments from the public on the General Plan. These comments will be used to develop a vision for the General Plan which will then be presented to the Planning Commission and C.ity Council in Summer 2005. Mr. Passanisi encouraged the Commissioners to comment on the General Plan document which is available on the City's website. ITEM 2 - INFORMATION FROM STAFF ON BUDGET AND CIP Director Centeno reported on the projected FY04-05 budget deficit which was $3.3 million less than expected. Council will use 75% from reserves and 25% from expenditures to cover FY 05-06 deficit. She reported on the City Council Budget Study Session held on February 5 and spoke about the Council objectives, overarching guidelines and priorities. Director Centeno explained that all non-safety City departments need to present budgets with 2.5% and 5% cuts, and safety departments with 1 % and 2.5°/0 budgets. Staff spoke about pote'ntial revenue increases and budget cuts. Superintendent Hover spoke about CIP funding and provided the Commissioners with a spreadsheet of proposed projects for the next five fiscal years. The Commissioners wanted to provide comments on the proposed CIP projects and asked if this item could be placed on the March agenda. ITEM 3 - APPROVAL OF MOU FOR WINDMILL PROJECT Superintendent Hover announced the staff report and approval of the MOU with the San Mateo County Historical Association (SMCHA) will be on the February 28 agenda of the City Council. He stated the City will retain ownership of the windmill and the SMCHA will renovate the windmill. The City will provide $30,000 in CIP funding and more than $2,000 collected in donations to the SMCHA for the renovation project. M/S Swope/White: To give the Commission's approval the MOU with the San Mateo County Historical Association for the Windmill Project. Motion passed. ITEM 4 - UPDATE FROM PARK RULES SUB-COMMITTEE Commissioner Joseph stated that she and Vice Chairperson Morton and Commissioner White met to discuss updating the park rules. They agreed that the next step was to meet with staff to obtain input, and prepare to make a recommendation to the Commission at their March meeting.