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Park and Recreation Commission Page 2 Minutes of April 25, 2007 iv. At least 50% of the space consists of smooth grass spaces with a grade of no more than a one foot rise in 25 feet that can be divided into rectangles each with less than 500 square feet, with the shorter side of each rectangle being no less than 15 feet wide. If open space in a private development meets the definition of active recreational use and is open the same hours as City parks, it should be eligible for 100% credit. If it is only open to residents of the development, then up to a 25% credit would be allowed. The Commissioners modified the recommendation as follows: • Under Criteria iii, add "play equipment" • Under Criteria ii, add "if open to the public during normal park hours" The Commissioners discussed the requirements of land dedicated by a developer and what percentage would be given as a credit towards the in-lieu fee. M/S White/Swope: To accept the recommendation as presented; and under Criteria ii, include a 25% discount cap if there was exclusive use of a subdivision. Motion passed. Staff agreed to work on the language used in the definition of"active parkland" and bring it back to the Commission. ITEM 1 — BIRD BATH PR07ECT PRESENTATION AND REQUEST FOR COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE Civic Cultural Commissioner ]ason Newblanc spoke about the Civic Cultural Commission's Bird Bath Project and their vision to have public art functioning as bird baths at various locations in Redwood City. He stated the Commission's subcommittee is interested in including a representative from the Park and Recreation Commission since many of the possible bird bath sites are in City parks. The Commissioners were provided with a list of nine prospective bird bath sites and a computer link with pictures of each site. Commissioner Newblanc announced that a "call for artists" for this project has gone out and noted he has received many calls from interested artists. Most of the artists are waiting until the bird bath sites have been selected before they submit their entries. Deadline for submission is October 1. After the entries are reviewed, the top entries will be brought back to the Cultural Commission for selection of the finalists. Commissioner Newblanc said the sub-committee has a goal of installing three bird baths during this cycle, but that will depend upon the quality of entries received. He stated that 10% of the Bird Bath Fund balance has been put aside for on-going maintenance.