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5E3 City , who read aloud a letter she had written last year , in Spanish , which had been translated to English for her . The letter described her having met Mrs . Gillaspy 3` years earlier , when Mrs . Esqui_ vel was able to communicate only in Spanish , and that she was persuaded to begin English classes at the Center , and expressed her m ` ex p gratitude for the many ways in which the Center gave her assistance and provided transportation to enable her to attend the classes . Her younger child attended the preschool classes and thus was better able to make the adjust - ment when the time came to enter public school_ , The Center has provided the means for better understanding , has broadened her interests , and opened the way to higher education . Mr . Albert Moreno , 283 Myrtle Street , explained to Council that he is a member of the Board of Directors , concurred in Mrs . Esqu i. vel_ ' s enthusiasm for the Center and belief In its importance to the Spanish - speaking people of Redwood City . The presentation went on to describe the frustrations of their --fur . razs �. .. d ng efforts , that agencies approached usually respond that no funds are available , but tell them to continue doing a good job . The Spanish -speaking people , it was stated , do not ask for very much , but do need the Play Center . Councilman Rosselli_ inquired if the necessary documents had been prepared by the Attorney in anticipation of possible action . City Attorney advised that resolution had been drafted relative to an agreement , however , noting the request has been modified from a $ 5 , 000 contribution to an annual appropriation of 31 , 000 , the documents will need revision . He added that the Council cannot commit future _r e Councils , but that the matter can be reviewed annually . it would be necessary , furthermore , that the Council find that activities are of general value to the residents of the whole of the community . In additional discussion by Council , it was learned that the Gemco Scholarship Fund granted this Center annual funds of between two and three hundred dollars , based on investigations that determined the merits of the Center , and this is expected to continue . Mrs . Gii laspy noted that financial support by the City would lend the confidence needed in asking other agencies for funds , and further , would alleviate the year - to -year struggle to maintain the program . City Attorney indicated the three actions necessary if the intention i s to appro - priate funds : A resolution commending the organization ; . s resolution approving the agreement , and a resolution appropriating the funds .