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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of Wednesday, April 28, 1993 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Davis, Commissioners Berone, Howard, Nordness, Slusser, and Truscelli COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: GUESTS PRESENT: Commissioner Swope Mike Gibbons. Walter and Joan Skinner of Sequoia Gem & Mi~eral Society, Debbie Jones-Thomas, Eldon Luce. Gordon Mann, Charles Greer and Jon Greenfield of 504 Self-Evaluation Committee, George and Lee Blondino, N1ta Spangler STAFF PRESENT: Director Peter Griffiths, Park & Recreation Superintendent Sally Hartman, Recreation Supervisor Julie Hannon, Assistant Recreation Center Supervisor Mike Blandino and Secretary Denise Monroe The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:30pm by Chairperson Don Davis in Room 5 of the Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City. California. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the March meeting were approved as mailed. CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence. ITEM 1 - Discussion with Section 504 Sub-Committee Housing Coordinator and Section 504 Committee Member Debbie Jones-Thomas gave a brief history of the 504 Committee and spoke about the feedback which the sub-committee has developed regarding the plans for the new Red Morton Center. Committee Member Eldon Luce explained the 504 Committee is 2 years old and consists of City staff and Redwood City residents who have volunteered their time to participate. The Committee1s purpose is to see where the City can improve accessibility and also insure compliance with ADA regulations. The Committee has looked not only at buildings but at the Cityls policies. programs and procedures to insure accessibility for all citizens. Mr. Luce said all City facilities have been surveyed for accessibility and a list was developed of prioritized projects that need to be completed. Mr. luce noted the sub-committee has looked at the 2 proposed plans for the new Red Morton Center and reviewed them for accessibility and compliance. City Arbor1st and Committee Member Gordon Mann said the sub-committee was interested in looking at the parking lot and entryways to insure a smooth flow throughout the building. He mentioned the sub-committee would be interested in reviewing the architectural plans for the new building.