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diversity relative to age and ethnicity and that the meetings are somewhat late in the evening for youth. A recommendation was that a youth advisory board might be utilized for those under 18 and not U.S. citizens. Sarah Frivold and Cynthia Cruz stated they are 8th grade students at Kennedy School, and that this year's goals are to make Redwood City more safe and fun. They interviewed classmates, made movies and created surveys. Their report made findings and recommendations to the City Council, Parks and Recreation Department and Police Department. The report will be complete by May 23 and mailed out. Chairperson Greer stated that back in April of 2001, a request was made to Council to increase the funding to HSFA. In December of 2001, a joint study session with a needs assessment occurred where it was reported that a budget increase of $24,000.00 to a total of $270,000.00 was requested. He stated that of the 29 programs, eight of them are new programs. Mayor Claire opened the public hearing. Sheryl Bergman, thanked Council for ongoing support and appreciation for the very program. She urged approval of the full budget requested by the HHCC for the HSFA program. She stated due to the economic situation there is a great need in the community on the family level. Laurie Wishard, President of Family Service Agency of San Mateo County, thanked the staff, HHCC and youth who worked so hard to review the proposals and make recommendations. She stated the help of the City has been tremendous with the efforts at the Fair Oaks Senior Center to assist the frail elderly and the working senior in the community. She further stated last year's funding had greatly assisted and has allowed them to leverage additional funding from other sources to more than match funds and bring services to the community. She urged Council to go forward with the budget recommendations. Peter Reid, Executive Director of the Legal Aid Society, thanked Council and staff for past support in landlord/tenant issues. He stated that there are two new websites available in the County, one that provides information on agencies doing landlord/tenant work and links to resources. Andrew Frisch, thanked Council for the continuing non-profit support. He stated that times remain very tough, the challenges have not changed in recruiting and retaining staff to provide services and safety net for the community. He stated that non profit agencies very efficiently use the funds allocated and that the dollars can REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 10 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 155