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if the resent ordinance was enforced � p properly. In his opinion he could not see where � � an amendment requiring the leashing of dogs could be enforced any more than the present ordinance. Councilman Jones then moved amendment to the Ordinance No. 691 providing for leashing of dogs similar to that of San Carlos. Motion seconded by Councilman Britschgi . Mr. James Gleason commented on the present ordinance which he believed to ,�..�. be inadequate and contained some uninforceable conditions . Mr. Ernest Norwood, owner �,.. of a pedigreed dog, favored the leash amendment while Mr. Robert Doyle� 2610 Carolina Avenue, commented on the Burlingame Ordinance whereby loose dogs were picked up and impounded whether licensed or not. Councilman Royer was of the opinion that the rapid ,„..., development of homes , gardens� etc. made the tightening of enforcement very necessary at this time. Councilman Spillers advised that the intent of the motion was to have �,, .. the City Attorney draw up the necessary ordinance resulting in the leashing of dogs. Mrs . Eric Erskine stated her opinion that the present ordinance should be enforced to cover the cat situation as well as dogs . Motion carried. PARKS AND RECREATION COT�MISSIQN REGARDING FURTHFR DISCUSSION ON SNYDER'S REPORT ON RECOMMEN- DATION REGARDING MEMBERSHIP OF PARKS AND RECREATION CCM�iISSION. The Parks and Recrea- tion Commission received a communication from the Sequoia P.T.A. regarding the recom- mendations contained in the Snyder Report as regards the membership of the Park and Recreation Commission as foll.ows : "a. The commission be composed of seven members . b. The appointments to the Commission be made on nominations as follows : Five members to be nominated by the City Council� one by the Elementary Scr.00l District Trustees � and one by the High School District Trustees . "`_ ° c. The Elementary School District Superintendent and the Union High School District Superintendent be ex-officio members of the Commission. � ,. d. The terms of inerr:bership on the Commission be over-lapping. e. No more than five of the seven members shall be of the same sex." Councilman Britsch�:i was not in favor of the appointment of any member of the Commission by the Schools . Commissioner Hiram Stout discussed the situation which he believed was operating very satisfactorily at present� however� he would not favor having the two school superintendents as ex-officio members for the reason that much of the time they did not find it possible to attend meetings . Commissioner Hanley commented on pasted experiences when difficulties were experienced in obtaining a quorum� however� since that time Commissioners Spinas and Bogie had been forced to resign due to heavy pressure of their occupation, the present practice of four of seven members constituting a quorum was working out very wel_1. Councilman Spillers then moved that the membership be ,„...,, continued as at �resent to include two ex-officio mer�bers without voting powers , `�"� seconded by Councilman Britscr.gi and carried . RESGLUTION No. 1638 DETERMINING THE NECESSIT_'Y OF A BOND I�SUE TO COVER FLOOD CONTROL: AND PGLICE STATION was introduced by Councilman Spil] ers� who moved adoption� seconded by � Councilman Herkner and carried on roll call. ;� PROGRESS PAYMENT, PAVING CEITRAL FIRE STATION �ARD BY FREENAN PAVING COMPANY. Payment amount to �2,178.21 was authorized on motion of Councilman Herkner, seconded by Council- man Spillers and carried. CGUNCILWOMAN TINNEY left the meeting at 11:40 P. M. , excused. CITY MANAGER REP�RTED THAT PLANS AND SFECIFICATIONS WOULD BE COr�iPLETED ABOUT MARCH lst by Engineer Ed Smith. The descriptions of parcels to be acquired with sup�orting title reports will be turned over to the City Attorney within one week. City Engineer now _. ..,�„4., ._.� , ... .. . ,. ..