SAN FRANCISCO The Recreation and Park Commission unanimously approved the
proposal Thursday, saying it was needed to plug a $12 million gap
in the parks department's budget. The proposal also calls for an
ice rink in Civic Center Plaza, metered parking in Golden Gate Park
and the sale or leasing of surplus public property.
It still requires the approval of the Board of Supervisors. The
plan to sell or lease vacant lots would also need voter approval.
Phil Ginsburg, general manager of the parks department, said the
department needs to find ways to raise revenue instead of
continuing to just make cuts.
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