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IV. v. VI. Page 41 Readiness Outreach program, Traveling Storytime, currently has 42 volunteers, on pace to reach a goal of 50 volunteers by June 2005. These volunteers are reading to nearly 500 preschool children every week. The Library has also been the recipient of two grants last year to help support the Traveling Storytime program. The Library also offers Tiny Tales (0-1), Toddler (1-3) and Preschool (3-5) storytime programs at the Main Library where parents and kids can have read-aloud techniques modeled for them, get tips from the librarians, etc. h. Homework Centers and Other Library Resources - The number of homework centers at Redwood City Libraries has decreased this last year with the closure of the Schaberg branch for remodeling. Despite this closure, during the school year from August-June, the Library is providing 42 hours per week of homework help, and with the reopening of the Schaberg Library this will increase to 54 hours per week. The Teen Homework Center at the Downtown Library has extended its hours to 15 hours per week Monday through Thursday, and is extremely well used. The Library has collaborated with the Redwood City Elementary School District to split the costs of a Librarian to oversee the recently remodeled libraries in the district's schools. Transportation and Traffic a. Shuttle System - The Engineering division has been tasked with studying the feasibility of a city shuttle system, especially one to assist youth and seniors. The success of a shuttle depends on two things: money for operation, and an understanding of what citizens/riders want. Currently, there is no budget established for the operation of a shuttle service. The funding that is being set aside from Traffic Mitigation Fees is not adequate for continued operation of a shuttle service, but could be used to prepare the plan for service. Housin~ a. Housing Programs for Teachers and Seniors - The First-Time Homebuyers Program and leasing of City-owned housing have not attracted teachers to housing as anticipated. The City Council has approved the agreement for an affordable housing project on El Camino Real and Vera Street that teachers could qualify to rent. The agency has also acquired a property on Bradford Street which is intended for senior housing and a child care facility. The Downtown Precise Plan is also looking into creating EI Camino Real as a high density residential corridor with both rental and for sale housing. Water Su1!J!!y a. Water Supply Assurance - Red~ood City purchases 100% of its drinking water supply from the Hetch Hetchy regional water system, owned and operated by the 4 -.... .-.. -, ..".___,.m .."....... ".,--- <".."...".,.....,'.....,,'" ...__....,----"".,.. ^'--'_""--,......,,._....,_...., ..--. ..",