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13 Capital Improvements Program- General City (continued) construction pending receipt of the Human Resources Plan; the fact that Phase II expansion has already been anticipated as part of the total plan for the Center; the fact that too much cutting back was done in con- nection with the original project, resulting in certain inefficiencies now; the immediate popularity of the Center resulting in unanticipated extremely heavy use; the difficulties encountered in attempting to use the building as planned because of noise and other problems created by the heavy use; and the desirability of main- taining the Center where it is evidently meeting com- munity needs. Mrs. Zuma Francis (see above) advised that she is a participant in the hot meal program at the Center and urged that air conditioning be installed in the dining area as there are no windows in that part of the build- ing. Mrs. Francis spoke in opposition to the motion, suggesting that the Center provides recreation and en- tertainment for low income people. POINT OF ORDER: Because of disorderly behavior of some members of the audience in making remarks, it was re- quested the members of the audience speak only when recognized and address themselves to the motion. Mr. Vega, Fair Oaks Community Center youth representative, spoke in opposition to the motion, stating that youth in the community need the Center. Lorene Wilson, member of the FOCC Advisory Board, spoke in opposition to the motion, stating that expansion is needed for youth activities. Robert Powell, . 348 4th Street, advised that he works on a voluntary basis for FOCC and is a member of the Com- mission on Aging. Mr. Powell stated that he cannot teach arts and crafts as the Center is presently fur- nished, although such instruction was anticipated in the original planning. Mr. Powell also urged that greater recreation use of the building for youth and seniors be developed. It was explained that the build- ing was specifically not designed for recreation use. Cliff Boxley, PROBE, objected to limiting the time of speakers. Mr. Boxley spoke in opposition to the motion stating that growing social problems in the community require expansion of the center and urged the City to attempt to obtain greater funding from the State and federal governments . Manuel Maldonado, Chairman of the FOCC Advisory Board, urged cuts be made in all parts of the Budget, not just at the FOCC. Discussion continued concerning the budgeted construction of a recreation room which might make the Center more workable for all using it. -13- Budget Study 6/7/75