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A. Councilwoman Buchan reported on the extremely successful Public Safety Day sponsored by Redwood City Fire Fighters Association held June 2, 1996 at Station No.9. Councilwoman Buchan thanked Mayor Hartnett, Vice Mayor Howard, and City Manager Everett for participating in the festivities, especiaIIy the dunk tank. Vice Mayor Howard thanked Police Officer Pettit who, in uniform, spent over an hour getting dunked, much to the delight of all the children who participated. B. Councilwoman La Berge reported on the wonderful recognition ceremony honoring Redwood City's Crossing Guards sponsored by the Optimists Club on June I, 1996 that she and Vice Mayor Howard and Councilman Ruskin attended. She thanked the Optimists for sponsoring such a special event. C. Mayor Hartnett reported on the Council of Cities meeting sponsored by Redwood City and held in Red Morton Community Center on May 31, 1996. Mayor Hartnett described how impressed other cities' elected officials were with the beautiful, new Community Center, and especially with the fact that the City did not have to borrow money to build it. He thanked Vice Mayor Howard for doing most of the hosting duties, and Council Members La Berge and Ruskin for attending. ______n______n______---------------------------------------______n---___n_n______-----------------______n__-------- 8. STAFF REPORTS A Approval of 1994/95 Human Services Financial Assistance Program funding for Bethsaida Family-Living Home, and execution of agreement. (304) REPORT: Fair Oaks Community Center Coordinator Gonzalez, June 3, 1996 Fair Oaks Community Center Coordinator Gonzalez presented the staff report and advised that the HSFA had recommended $5,000 funding for Bethsaida in fiscal year 1994/95. Coordinator Gonzalez reported that the Council, after listening to public concerns, reserved the HSF A money and the CDBG funding also, and decided to withhold the funds until a public hearing could be held. In answer to Council questions, Coordinator Gonzalez advised that the original agreements, both City and County, restricted the maximum number of residents to six plus two staff members. Coordinator Gonzalez explained the delays in scheduling the public hearing involved staff time and there was a transition period when the first family moved to its own place and a new family of two single mothers and their four children moved in. Coordinator Gonzalez described the last County funding in 1994 for acquisition of the house. She advised that Bethsaida's request for HSF A funding (HHCC reviews and makes recommendations to the Council) for FY 1996/97 will be before the Council during the upcoming budget sessions. MINUTE BOOK NO. 54 Special Meeting Minutes Page No. 260 June 3,1996 Page 9