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Acting General Services Direêtôr Tâylor described the FY 1992/93 proposed budget with only a 3.2% increase over 1991/92, the General Services Department reorganization, the elimination of one department, and the increase in the cost of water from the San Francisco Water Department which has tripled in the past three years. Director Taylor advised he has been working with the Emerald Hills water committee and would have a report and recommendations ready for the Council in August. MEMO 6/23/92 In response to Council questions about the General Services management analyst position changing from contract to full time employee, City Manager Everett advised he would provide the Council with data to justify this position. MEMO 6/23/92 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Park, Recreation and Community Services Budget FY 1992/93 Director Griffiths described the 1992/93 budget with only a 2.58% increase over 1991/92, and the changes and/or new additions to the maintenance custodians division, building maintenance, a new human services specialist at the Fair Oaks Community Center, administrative professional services, and casual hours for supervision at Red Morton Recreation Center. Recreation Supervisor Centeno described the need to add $6742 to the half-time position of Child Care Coordinator for a total of $27,042, to cover the loss of an inadvertent subsidy provided by the Child Care Coordinating Council. Karen Peterson, Sequoia Infant Toddler Center, Redwood City, described the services provided by the Child Care Coordinator and its positive impact on Redwood City children. Supervisor Centeno advised that staff is seeking sponsorship for programs for children and teens, and envisions working with other groups such as schools and the YMCA to share costs and services and to reach as many children in the community as possible. Council Members Buchan and Claire advised that 20 hours per week was not enough for the Child Care Coordinator to seek additional funding, work on programs and with children, and implement the model Redwood City Child Care policy. Virgil Gleason, 318 Poplar, Redwood City, and Katherine Coughlan, 831 Anamor, spoke in favor of increasing the hours of the Child Care Coordinator. Adj. Reg. Meeting Minutes June 22, 1992 Page 4 MINUTE BOOK NO. 51 Page No. 116 ._",". ..-.. '-