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r' aspect of the department. Chairman Rios read the proposed amendments. Chairman Rios asked about the Youth Board, does the Youth Board member have full status on the Recreation and Parks Commission. City Attorney Biggs replied that the current Recreation and Parks Commission ordinance designates a membership of seven; therefore, the Youth Board member cannot vote or be counted as a member for quorum requirements. Discussion was held with regard to the terms of the Youth Board members coinciding with that of the Council. All future terms would be four years and it was felt that four years is a very long term for the youth. Councilmember Sandoval said the ordinance provides that the appointed youth serves at the pleasure of the Councilperson making the appointment. Attorney Biggs said the Youth Board ordinance needs to be coordinated with the general ordinance and should the Council desire, upon a recommendation and direction, she will see that the ordinances are coordinated. Discussion reverted back to the proposed amendment to the Recreation and Parks Commission ordinance. The Council was of the opinion that the ordinance should include that the Director(s) or their designee shall attend all meetings of the Commission. Councilmember Sandoval said with regard to Item H., of the proposed ordinance, this is contrary to what the Council knows to be under the City Manager's responsibilities by ordinance. Moved by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember Cisneros, to take this matter under submission and bring back at a meeting in November. Councilmember Beltran stated during Mid -year Budget Review, he would like to have the City Manager and the Council take a serious look at returning the Parks Division to the Human Services Department. VETERANS PARK• City Manager Martinez reported that following two community meetings held at the Luque Center with the Parks and Recreation Commission, he had formed an Ad Hoc Committee to review issues. Recreation and Human Services Director Anstine reported that he had been appointed by the City Manager to coordinate development of the action plan and the progress of the work to be completed by the various departments. Mr. Anstine referred to the Action Plan/Status Report submitted to the City Council this evening and said that several of the items have been accomplished. Mayor Gonzales said the park was being used as a dump site. Commissioner Baden stated that the area of the park in question has been posted and that Public Works Director Hutton is to look at the possibility of installing gates. Commissioner Chavez inquired about the broken irrigation system, asking if it had been covered 5 OCT 12 1994`