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� 26� Betty Ste�dei, 228 Camel7�a, volunteer for CEC, suggested that en- couraging the Spanish-speaking community to learn English makes the City more united and urged support for PROBE and CEC. In response to questions, Pdrs Steidel advised that some 75 children are enrolled in , the program at three centers or in family home teaching. Mrs. Sandoval, 121 James Street, requested assistance of Councilman Vega in translating her comments. Mrs. Sandoval also spoke in English She advised that many Spanish-speaking residents wish to learn to speak English in order to become U S citizens and to conduct their business. She advised she has attended the Fair Oaks Center and be- 7�eves all residents should get along together She urged support of that Center and the Senior Drop-In Center Mr. Pacheco coordinator of a PROBE literacy program, suggested a great need for that kind of program exists in Redwood City In re- sponse to question as to whether tfiere may be dupl�cat7on of effort in that the local schools, Sequoia Adult School, CEC, Canada College and others all have programs to teach English to Spanish-speaking residents, Mr. Pacheco advised that part of the program involves transportation and child care for students In response to questtons, Mr. Bostwick (see above) advised that the State does not provide financing directly, but that State financing is based on average daily attendance He observed that at Garfield School there is only one teacher, but four rooms and assistants are used, resulting in large attendance, but small program cost � Staff was requested to provide Council with a list of the agencies wh�ch provide services at the Fair Oaks Community Center (memo 5/23/77) Pnaeii�a Torres,requesting assistance in translation of Councilman Veya, advised that she is studying English in night classes and = them of great benefit to her and asked that the night school be kept open. It was explained to Mrs. Torres that the Council has no authori�cy in that regard, but is only considering allocating funds to CEC. Laura Correa CEC, stated her support for PROBE, CEC and the Fair Oaks Community Center, all of which serve many City residents, notir�g tnat many volunteers are working in order to attempt to hee� cests down while provid�ng needed services (T'��e Co;�ncil t°ecessed for lunch from 12 00 Noon to 1 45 p m) �7�rr" Ecxley (see above) commented generally on the services pro- ��ded by PROBE and its associated agencies and of the need for funds so chat they may continue to serve the community. Adam Pori.er Mexican-American Un�ty Council, urged support of Fair Oalcs and other human services presently offered by the City. , CONSc+I:US uayor Leipzig determtined that it was the consensus of Co�r�i+ to consider out of order the recommended expenditure of �300,OGJ oF Revenue Sharing Funds which will result in development o� d S?t+�G�" Cencer Mayor Leipziy observed that acquisition of �'�,e iVai,io�� Guard Armory is listed under °Le�sure, Cultural and �� Services" on page isl of the Budget, but is also a ; <<r��ur� services prograr�� ', -5- Ad,7 Mtg 5/21/7- Budget