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' Y9? � , � �� � I E K Fisher, 2555 M�ddlefield Road, inquired as to whether any ! change had been recommended in funds allocated to PROBE for 1978-79 � Assistant City Manager Smith advised that the amount recommended is the same as for 1977-78 Diane Gunn, 730 Baron, Sequoia Trailer Park, member of the Fair ' Oaks Senior Citizen Drop-In Center, commented favorably on the assistance provided to seniors by the handyman program and on the sociability en�oyed at the Center � � Zuma Francis, 904 Cleveland, commented concerning the great need in the community for the Senior Drop-In Center. Rich Gordon, Coordinator, YMCA Youth and Family Service, 1445 Hudson Street, referred to the recommended $5,330 for his agency and requested that an additional $1,330 be allocated on a one- time basis in connection with a transition from the present federal grant funding to other sources of funds as of June 1979. Mr Gordon described the Diversion and Prevention Program which aims at diverting youthful offenders and preventing recidivism He stated that �n the future the program will be conducted through the County Probation Department and that a formula has been de- veloped for reimbursement of expenses by user cities, noting that the Redwood City share is 6% of the total based on youth population, although 53% of those who are referred to the Program are from Redwood City He acknowledged that the fact that the Program is in the City probably accounts for the large number of participants here. D�scussion followed and Mr. Gordon commented and replied to ques- ' tions concerning the program of his agency It was pointed out that it is considered to be an exemplary pro�ect MOTION Councilman Norris moved, seconded by Councilman Biagi, to increase the amount budgeted from the recommended $5,330 for the YMCA Youth and Family Service to $6,660. i� The motion carried unanimously by voice vote � (MINUTE ORDER NO 78-121) Amelia Sandoval, 131 James Street, employee and volunteer at the Fair Oaks Se m or Center, described her introduction to the Center and commented favorably on the services presented there Mrs Sandoval also spoke on behalf of support of PROBE and of the Fair Oaks Community Center Melville Stevenson, advised he is a shopper for shut-ins working through the Senior Center, noting he shops for about 465 people each year on both a regular and occasional basis. Resident, 11 Cortez Road, advised he represented PROBE at the recent Chamber of Commerce Planning for Progress Seminar and that he was impressed at Council and staff knowledge of the needs of the community and their willingness to attempt to meet them. ' Cliff Boxle.y, PROBE, in response to question, advised that his agency spends almost nothing on btlingual education In response to further questions, Mr Boxley agreed to provide at the Revenue Sharing hearing a copy of the total budget for PROBE, advised - 2 - Budget Study 5/ 13/ 78 b