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<br />Jim Gordon stated that he looking for the Council's positive and enthusiastic <br />support of the program as set forth by Captain Warner. He stated that he has lived <br />and worked in Redwood City for over 33 years, has been aware of PAL in its old <br />formation and its new reincarnated formation for many years. He stated that <br />everything he has heard about PAL has been positive, the building is awesome <br />and he has been associated with the program for 6 years. <br /> <br />Samantha Dubon stated that PAL is a great place for many reasons. There are <br />some wonderful leaders, there are many activities such as computers, arts and <br />crafts, watching movies, learning new things such as making gifts for the family <br />and having fun. <br /> <br />Sonia Garcia stated that PAL is great for many reasons. The leaders not only help <br />the kids with their homework but help them to understand it. Viviana is one of the <br />greatest leaders in the PAL program. <br /> <br />Daju Danua Price likes going to PAL because if she did not attend, she would be <br />at home and bored. She enjoys PAL because of the many activities, her favorite <br />being social time where she plays foosball, ping pong, and pool. The second <br />activity is not fun but teaches important things and that is homework. The third <br />activity is snack time where you are able to buy your own snack or have the one <br />that is provided. <br /> <br />Julieta Rodriguez stated that there are three reasons she likes PAL. First, she <br />gets help with homework. Prior to PAL she may not have understood the <br />homework and would not do it correctly. Now, she asks questions and gets <br />assistance with her homework. Next, there are fun activities such as computers, <br />arts and crafts, and outside games. Finally, PAL has the best leaders. <br /> <br />Council Members thanked all the children who spoke and the leaders for having <br />such an impact. The emphasis on fundraising was stated as bringing more <br />awareness and buy-in to the community. The unique contribution of PAL was <br />stated and that it is connection with the Police men and women, and volunteers <br />associated with them that provides something different in terms of nurturing and <br />modeling <br /> <br />MIS HartnettlBain to authorize the payment of the entire $1.5 million obligation, to <br />accept the recommended terms of payment of $750,000 payable at $250,000 <br />within the first two years and monthly amount of $2,100 thereafter. A Council <br />subcommittee to be established with Redwood City staff to meet and work with the <br />PAL board and their representatives and staff to discuss the overall relationship <br />and potentially a different structure than in the recommendation. <br /> <br />The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. <br /> <br />MINUTE ORDER 06-37 <br /> <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY <br />MEETING MINUTES <br /> <br />FEBRUARY 27, 2006 <br />PAGE 4 <br />