CC MIN 1978 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

198 that PROBE had not been successful �n getting contracts for human relations counseling on those �obs on which bids had been submitted, and that the high transition rate of CETA employees from PROBE- sponsored �obs suggests that the CETA employees are learning useful skills. Walter Brooks, PROBE, advised that he was unemployed and PROBE ' had been responsible for his becoming employed as a social planner. Ne urged support of PROBE and of the Senior Drop-in Center. Martha Turner Mountain View, advised she recently �oined PROBE to evaluate minority unemployment in the area and said she would be happy to talk with Council members. Mrs Viertes community worker, expressed her concern about the ability of local government to retain needed social programs if Propos�tion 13 passes, stating there is great need for education and training in the area. Mrs. Lopez, 63 Buckeye, stated she is an Economic Opportunity Com- mission member and a member of the Board of Directors of PROBE. She commented on the services provided by PROBE and urged Council support for that agency K � Howard Cahill, Redwood City, member of the Senior Citizen Drop-in Center, stated that Redwood City �s doing a good �ob in that area and suggested use of the Center has increased Des� Rodriguez spoke in support of the recommended allocation for PROBE, stating he is Director of County Youth Employment Program and gained the skills needed for his �ob at PROBE. , Emile W�llis, Redwood City, advised that he is employed through PROBE in gardening and is also able to help others. Sallv Salinas, Director, Fair Oaks Sentor Drop-In Center, spoke about her work at the Center and the continual need for funds to carry out the services provided there. Ms Salinas advised that � a request had been made for $9,500 �nstead of the $7,500 recom- ' \ mended on a contingency basis because of the possibility that the additional $2,000 may be needed for building rental in the event application for a grant is den�ed by the Area Agency on Aging Discussion followed and it was pointed out that for the last budget ' ' year a s�milar contin9ency amount was requested and returned when i 1 a grant made it possible to do so It was su9gested that the � supplemental amount might be requested later if it is needed. i � Frank Esposito, 2434 Oregon, stated he is willing to take care of ' those in the immediate area who need assistance, but ob�ects to the increase in the number of minority persons moving here. He � asked that consideration be given to elderly retired homeowners in the City who are living on sma11 pensions �ust above the ' poverty level. , (The Counc�l recessed from 10.20 to 10 35 a m.) , � In response to question regarding the proposed allocation to the '� Police Youth Fund, City Manager Fales advised that the organization � Budget Study ' 5/13/78 i �