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B. Nancy Morales, 502 Flynn Avenue, representing the group Redwood City Responsible Dog Owners, addressed the issue of a dog park in Redwood City. She said her group had been going to a park in Atherton, but the members had recently been asked to use parks in their own cities. Mrs. Morales said her group was pleased that the City was considering allowing leashed dogs in City parks. She said that they also supported the dog park proposed for the Redwood Shores Neighborhood, but said dog owners in central or southern Redwood City "would have as difficult a time getting to that new park... as we would to go to any of the parks in Palo Alto or Mountain View that do allow dogs. n Mrs. Morales said that the Redwood City area was "large enough to warrant two dog parks" and urged Council to consider converting the old soccer field in Stulsaft Park to a dog park. She said her group had observed the field for over a year and "it is never used by anyone we can see." Mrs. Morales suggested that her group meet with others who share their interest. She said the cost would be extremely low to convert the field in Stulsaft Park, and her group was willing to work and contribute to establishing a dog park in this venue without additional funding from the City. Mrs. Morales said the members of her group willingly pay taxes for schools and other facilities for children. She said "our dogs are our children, and we feel our concerns are not being met." C. AI Diaz, 50 King Street, said, "There's been a lot of progress in the design committee for the issues that have circulated around Stafford Park... The revisions the architect has made have gone a long way to address a lot of concerns that were raised. Personally, I would love to take it further, but it is also not my park, either. I think I am at a point now that we are recognizing that. I look forward to continuing working with the design committee to try to keep focus on the budget, and not go overboard... The time has come that both of these projects need to move forward, full force. It is my understanding that the bathrooms are not an issue. It looks like those will be included, sooner rather than later. I would like to piggyback on what Susie Peyton said, that I think it is important that accessible facilities be provided in all of the parks. It is just common sense. I would like to see more emphasis be placed on the Stulsaft Project as well, for a rest room facility." Mayor Howard thanked Mr. Diaz for working with staff and the renovation committee to resolve community issues. D. Barbara Willis, 644 Barbour Drive, described a continuing problem of overgrown weeds on a neighboring property, and asked the City to resolve the problem. She distributed photos of this and other offensive actions or code violations near her property, and a newspaper article that addressed similar problems in other areas. Mrs. Willis also reported her concerns about an elderly woman in her neighborhood that might need help from the City and the County Health Department. She asked that the City enforce the City Codes or repeal them. Mayor Howard said that Assistant City Manager Griffiths would contact Mrs. Willis and work on both these issues. MEMO 6/4/98 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 56 JUNE 1, 1998 MINUTES Page No. 520 PAGE 2