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- .... '-- 30 MOTION: Commissioner Pound moved that the report be accepted, ' seconded by Commissioner Schenck. REPORT ITEM 3 - M9nthly Repor~s A. ~~rtment Repor~s Mr. Weeks added that Hetch-Hetchy Right-of-Way and Canyon Park design contracts had been approved by the City Council. He also mentioned that Little League is now accepting girls on their teams. The problem at Hoover Pool was discussed. Two pumps malfunctioned and had to be replaced. They will be installed within fourteen days and this should take place approximately by July 8 and completed by July 12. The Department is hoping to open the pool for recreation swimming on July 12. The first two sessions of swtmming instruction may be lost. The Department is currently rescheduling as many classes as possible to Community Park. B. Other ~eE9rts The Capital Improvement Program, as approved by the City Council, was reviewed and discussed: Joint use of the School District's Santa Clara property was discussed. It now appears the property will be sold and there does not appear to be much chance of obtaining a lease agreement. The Elementary School District's possible withdrawal of funds to support the winter After School Program was discussed. It was apparent to the Commission that if the funds are withdrawn there will be a significant reduction in the After-School Programming conducted by the Department throughout the community. Bill Paulson stated that the school contri- butes approximately fifty percent of the after school program. Currently there are fifteen schools with approximately two to two and one half staff people assigned to the schools from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. If the program were to be cut back, the employment, of course, would also have to be cut back. The various other alternatives with respect to program reduction were also discussed. Commissioner Rollins stated that he felt many values were derived from this program and that there should be more discussion before a final decision is reached by the Elementary School District. It was pointed out that the staff is involved in discussions at their level with school district representatives concerning the ramifications of the proposed cut back. It was the consensus of the Commission that it would be advantageous to all concerned if, through the City Manager, some state- ment could be transmitted to the District Superintendent requesting the opportunity to more thoroughly study the impact on the community prior to a final decision being made. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Rollins and seconded by Commissioner Pound that the Parks & Recreation Commission recommends that the City Manager contact the Superintendent of the Elementary School District and suggest that, if at all possible, the proposed cut back be deferred until such time as a thorough study of the total community impact and program restructuring can be completed. "'. --"-"" "----"" ~,--,..- t