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MINUTES PARKS & REC COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 6 Commissioner Mui stated that perhaps this action is tabled for one month in order to gather additional information. The Parks & Rec Director replied that the City Council will be talking about this in September in the broader discussion related to cannabis. Commissioner Hipp asked if this would then be added to the park rules. The Parks & Rec Director confirmed that the signage would state tobacco and cannabis free. Commissioner Abruzzese commented that it was important to her that they had this conversation and brought forward the concern, as this moves forward to a larger discussion by the City Council. Commissioner Mui again noted that many people smoke on walks and therefore was concerned that this could have unintended consequences. Chair Horwath acknowledged the concerns that were raised today and reiterated that they are trying to protect children from the smoke and these behaviors. Abruzzese introduced the following motion: RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 2601 – CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF PARKS AND PARK FACILITIES AND RAISE THE CONCERN OF UNEQUAL ENFORCEMENT The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Mui. Ayes (8). Nays (0). Motion passed. NEW BUSINESS: RECREATION COORDINATOR UPDTE The Recreation Coordinator recapped recent events and highlighted upcoming events and activities. She also reviewed opportunities for youth and adult programming. NEW BUSINESS: PIONEER PARK – PHASE II The Parks & Rec Director stated that in the 2022 Strategic Plan, they identified a desire to acquire the property north of the public works building, located at 2884 Centerville Road. He noted the desire to add a community building to Pioneer Park. He stated that staff has been in discussions with the property owner, who now seems willing to sell to the City with some caveats. He stated that they have developed some concepts of how a community building could