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assessment process developed by the National Council on Aging, the benefits of both the self assessment and accreditation and why it is important to support Senior Center Programs. She noted that the Center expects to have a site visit in January or February of 2007. Linda Griffith and Ms. Paley responded to questions from Commissioners as to why there are so few centers in California involved in the accreditation process and the expected implementation time frame. Vice-Chairman White thanked the presenters for the information and indicated the Commission would be willing to help as needed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs. Travers commented that the Commission minutes were in error because a letter (email) directed to the Director and Superintendent Hover from Stafford Park neighbor AI Diaz providing comments about potential rule changes had not been read into the record. She indicated that Mr. Diaz had given her his folder containing the petition from residents regarding activities at Stafford Park presented to City Council in April of 1998. She then stated that the fact that a survey of 600 park reservations revealed that 20% of the reservations were from groups who were not Redwood City residents should be included in the minutes. Vice Chairperson White then asked the Commission if they had any changes or additions to the minutes. Commissioner Joseph asked that, Item 4 on Page 5 of the minutes be changed to replace "designated areas" with "designated picnic areas"; that the section dealing with the Solari Windmill on Page 6, be changed to reflect Superintendent Hover was to inquire of Keith Bautista whether he would be interested in providing architectural services. Commissioner Wright asked that Page 4 be changed to note he asked for clarification on current rules prohibiting bringing structures into the park and also asked for consideration of limits on skate park hours for those 16 and under rather than Commissioner White. MIS TruscellilSwope to approve the minutes of the September meeting as corrected. ITEM 2 - REVIEW AND ACTION TO DIRECT CHANGES OR FORWARDING TO CITY COUNCIL FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS Vice Chairperson White recognized Mrs. Travers who wished to speak on this topic. Mrs. Travers began by reading a letter from Stafford Park neighbor AI Diaz. She went on to strongly urge the Commission not to change the existing rules for Stafford Park, to focus on developing a means of supervision in all parks 2 T