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JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION ANNUAL PARK TOUR MINUTES OF SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 1998 CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Howard, Vice Mayor Ruskin, Council Members Bain (amved 9:16am), Ira, and Leipzig (arrived 9:13am) CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: Council Members Claire, Hartnett COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Truscelli, Commissioners Davis, Joseph, La Berge, Morton, Slusser, and Swope COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None GUESTS PRESENT: Joseph Ira, Susie Peyton, Hilary Paulson, Bret Montague STAFF PRESENT: Superintendent Gary Hover, Secretary Denise Monroe, City Manager Ed Everett, Director Peter Griffiths, Park Manager Mike Gibbons, Senior Civil Engineer Chu Chang The special meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission and City Council was called to order by Chairperson Pauline Truscelli at 9:12am in Room 2 of the Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, California. There was not a quorum of the City Council at this time. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Susie Peyton of 3691 Brandy Rock Way spoke regarding the renovation of Stulsaft and Stafford Parks and the need for fundraising efforts. She asked the Commission for their help and assistance in fundraising for this project. Chairperson Truscelli stated the Commission is giving their full support of the effort. Bret Montague of 755 Lakemead Way spoke on behalf of the Redwood City Responsible Dog Owners (RCRDO) group and the location of a dog exercise area in either Stulsaft or Garrett Park. He noted that the City Council allocated $20,000 to renovate the site at Stulsaft Park. After looking at the site at Garrett Park which is more suitable for a dog park, it will take more than $20,000 to renovate the site. Mr. Montague noted RCRDO will be looking for assistance to help with the site renovation including corporate sponsorships and in-kind donations. Chairperson Truscelli stated the Commission is in full support of the project. Mayor Diane Howard called the City Council to order at 9:20am as there was now a quorum. She thanked the speakers for their comments.