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. f PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of Monday, September 21,1992 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Vice Chairperson Davis, Commissioners Howard, Nordness, Swope and Truscelli Chairperson Slusser COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: GUESTS PRESENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Director Peter Griffiths, Management Analyst Ramon Aguilar and Secretary Denise Monroe The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:35pm by Vice Chairperson Don Davis in the Conference Room of the Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, California. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the August meeting were approved as mailed. CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence. ITEM 1 - Dogs in the Park - Ramon Aguilar Management Analyst Ramon Aguilar explained he has been researching four possible dog exercise sites in Redwood City as a result of the Dogs in the Park Survey and the public hearing. The four sites considered were a site on the Hetch Hetchy, an area below the sandlot at Stulsaft Park, the east end corner of Mezes Park and the levee area at Mariner Park. Because of financial constraints, the site on the Hetch Hetchy was selected for a 6 month trial period. This particular site is at the intersection of Fernside Street and Massachusetts Avenue and Mr. Aguilar estimated it would cost approximately $715.00 in labor and materials to develop. He said he has spoken to the San Francisco Water Department and they have verbally approved the proposal, but a letter would have to be sent to formally request use of the site. After they receive our request, they will analyze it and determine some additional costs to be assessed for use of the land. Director Griffiths said that normally the San Francisco Water Department will charge the City 50% of the tax value of the property. Mr. Aguilar indicated the only stipulation enforced by the San Francisco Department would be no digging or planting on the site to prevent any underground pipes from being damaged. Mr. Aguilar stated the site is open on 3 of its 4 sides and 4th side is fenced. He explained that by selecting this site over other park sites in Redwood City, the Department avoids the cost of having to replace signs in all City parks reflecting the creation of the trail dog exercise area, which could cost up to an additional $5,000 over and beyond the labor, materials, and property rental costs already noted. Commissioners Swope and Davis asked about the neighbors surrounding this site and how they would be notified of this project. Commissioner Swope noted the e ~ e