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6.1.1. - Page 1 RE PO RT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the Cit Mana er July 9, 2012 SUBJECT Memorandum of Understanding between the Sequoia Healthcare District and the City of Redwood City for the PE Plus Program RECOMMENDATION Approve by motion, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Sequoia Healthcare District and the City of Redwood City and authorize the City Manager initiate developing a full agreement with the Sequoia Healthcare District that will provide comprehensive physical education curriculum for children in kindergarten through 5th grade in the Redwood City School District. BACKGROUND In May 2008, the Redwood City 2020 Coordinating Council adopted the following community outcomes: 1. Children, youth and families are safe 2. Children, youth and families are healthy 3. Children, youth and families are nurtured in a stable, caring environment 4. Children and youth are succeeding in school and preparing for responsible childhood 5. Public, private and community partners are consistently working together to support children, youth and families The City of Redwood City is an active member of Redwood City 2020, and dedicates resources through the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department; Library Department, and the Police Department to achieve these outcomes each year where we serve thousands of youth through a myriad of programs and services. Additionally, Redwood City 2020 adopted the "Community Youth Development Initiative" (CYDI) where its vision is: A vibrant Redwood City and North Fair Oaks community that values and shares responsibility for the health and well-being of all of our young people. Further, the City Council developed the following strategic goals in its Strategic Initiatives, under "Youth" that addresses the health and wellness of our children to: