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Mayor Hartnett added that "we have to recognize that given the current recommendations (for) the expansion of the child care component and the attendant reduction of the area or elimination of the teen center, if we were to do both, there could be a significant financial component. This isn't simply saying we would like to accommodate teens or accommodate child care, it is if we choose to do both, we will need" information on cost and funding. Mayor Hartnett said the recommendations would have to come quickly as the project is in the design phase, and needs to get built in a timely fashion to meet the deadlines. City Manager Everett said a report would be ready for the Facilities Committee meeting August 13, 1996 and the information requested by the Mayor would come later. He added that if the money could be found and the Council decided to do both, the process would be slowed. MEMO 8/13/96 C. Continued. Councilman Leipzig asked to hear from his colleagues regarding Mrs. Tastor's Ietter(205). Councilman Ruskin said he would like to be better informed about this subject in both the public and private sectors so the Council can better evalu~te the information. Councilwoman La Berge agreed and asked for more information about the educational reimbursement and how that is applied. Mayor Hartnett asked staff to prepare a report without recommendations on the items that were brought up in the memo, clarifying the issues and facts to provide a sound basis for evaluation. He added that after studying the report the Council will determine if it wants to address any policy issues. MEMO 8/13/96 E. Vice Mayor Howard presented an update on the Shopping Cart Educational program which was developed by a task force comprised of store managers, the California Grocers Association, residents of the community and representatives of City staff from Public Works, the Police Department and members of the Pride and Beautification Committee. Vice Mayor Howard said the task force had met several times and has "decided to enact a 60-day program which will begin on August 28, 1996. There will be press releases announcing a very proactive educational program as well as our Police Department to cite and warn people about the issue oftaking carts off a store owner's property. That is illegal to do that." (205) Vice Mayor Howard described the program, and said here will be every opportunity for the public to be informed including signs, stuffers, newspaper, radio and cable TV. She commended Public Works Services Supervisor Gordon Mann for his efforts and described the great participation from the community and thanked the store owners for their participation and cooperation. MEMO 8/13/96 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. %$ AUGUST 12, 1996 MINUTES Page No. 427 PAGE 14