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4) Park and Recreation Superintendent Hartman described the department's entrepreneurial efforts: the new Red Morton Center fundraisers had been very successful; the also successful Fair Oaks Community Center flea markets; agreement with SBSA for landscape maintenance and a possible custodial agreement; field rentals to United; and the very, very successful Vets/Senior Advisory Council activities which supports a variety of programs, including the senior lunch program which is a very expensive program. Youth and Education: The Civic Cultural Commission has begun the Arts in the School program to go along with the Music in the Schools program; Sequoia High School players; and the new Citizens Arts Advisory Committee, a grass roots organization connecting with the School District; landscape maintenance for Little League; Middle School Sports Programs; the new Red Morton Center; Teen Advisory Council, and working with the Police on public safety. Council Members discussed the Child Care Coordinator's position. 5) Community Development Director Nelson discussed the Council's priorities and her department's responses. Code Enforcement: they are cracking down on repeat offenders, and looking for volunteers to assist their efforts; building regulations standardization and Code adoption are a high priority; the Traffic Advisory Committee is involved with a new pedestrian safety program and the Safe Schools Program; CDBG has funded nine different youth facilities or programs; CDBG funds provided for five different jobs and job training programs; a streamlined Child Care Permit process; Storefront Improvement Program; Planning Division has created easier systems for changes to residential structures in Redwood Shores; and Community Development is working with major developers on new developments. In response to Council questions, Director Nelson described her work with the Chamber of Commerce and targeting/recruiting certain businesses. City Manager Everett described the SAMCEDA three-year strategic plan focusing on quality of life and economic viability. Vice Mayor Hartnett described the Chamber of Commerce's plans for participation in a City focus group, and inviting downtown absentee landlords to attend. Vice Mayor Hartnett stated that if a community is a place where people want to live and work and with good educational facilities, businesses will want to locate there and will seek out that community. 6) Assistant to the City Manager Centeno described the Taft/Friendly Acres Healthy Start Program, a collaborative effort to improve a school and its neighboring community. Former Principal Caroline Currie recognized that outside factors impacted a student's ability to learn, and the Friendly Acres Neighborhood Association joined in Partnership with the School to look for solutions. Assistant Centeno described the $394,000 in grants received by Taft for this program and those involved in the grant application: Friendly Acres Neighborhood Association, Redwood City MINUTE BOOK NO. 53 Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes Page No. 422 November 6, 1995 Page 12