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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes of August 23, 2006 Page 3 3. Has concerns with 50 people or more would trigger a required permit. He felt that 25 is too low and the number should be between 25 and 50. Mrs. Travers felt that large groups should go to County parks and not smaller neighborhood parks. Superintendent Hover asked the Commission to see if there is some consensus to help direct staff. Director Centeno noted she would like direction from the Commission to determine if more public comment and input are necessary before these recommendations go to Council. Chairperson Slusser asked the Commission to go over each point in the Director Centeno's memo to see if there was consensus. #1: Requiring a permit for people over 25 or 50 people: No #2: 15 foot in any direction for a structure: Yes #3: BBQ by permit: No #4: Amplified Sound not permitted: Yes #5: Drug Free Zone: Yes #6: Prohibited Activities: Yes #7: Dogs on leash of6 feet: Yes #8: That all references to the Department be changed to Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department: Yes Chairperson Slusser asked staff to gather more information regarding the resident versus non-resident issue and see if there are any legal issues associated with this. He also asked the Commission how they felt about smoking in parks and there was consensus not to do anything to change the current ordinance which prohibits smoking within 20 feet of playgrounds. Director Centeno asked about the public process and Chairperson Slusser felt that additional outreach is needed. Director Centeno suggested that staff could contact the Neighborhood Associations and our past picnic users for input. It was agreed that staff will come back in September with those extra outreach effort results and advertise for the public to attend the September Commission meeting. After that process is completed, Commission can make a final recommendation to take to the City Council in October. ITEM 2 - PARKS FOR THE FUTURE BALLOT MEASURE Director Centeno announced that "Parks for the Future" is officially on the November Ballot and will be known as Measure A. At the August 28 City Council Meeting, Julia Bott of the San Mateo County Parks Foundation and Director Centeno will make a presentation to City Council to request their endorsement of Measure A. If passed by the community with a 2/3 vote, the 1/8 cent sales tax in Measure A would bring in $805,000 annually to Redwood City for new parks and recreation programs or capital projects.