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. . I . . .. Enid Brock, 1837 Brewster, said she was thrilled to see Parks as Priority No.4, and - spoke in support of improving Stulsaft and Stafford Parks. She said there was incredible enthusiasm and community involvement in fund raising for the project, and asked that the Council consider setting aside more money for those two parks. Pauline Truscelli, 2502 McGarvey, Chair of the Park and Recreation Commission, thanked the Council, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Griffiths, Superintendent Centeno, Superintendent Hover and Supervisor Gibbons for their work. Mrs. Truscelli reminded everyone that Redwood City was an official "Tree City", recipient of the Gold Leaf award, and invited everyone to attend the Arbor Day celebration, March 7, 1998, sponsored by the Native Daughters ofthe Golden West. Jack Greenalch, III Wellesley Cresent, former Redwood City Mayor and Council Member, Member of the Shelter Network Board, provided background on the City's involvement with Shelter Network. He described the three shelters in San Mateo County operated by Shelter Network, and advised that Shelter Network took over management of Redwood House at the City's request. He explained that the contract between the City and Shelter Network states that the City would provide funding as long as Shelter Network engaged in fundraising. He said although it was understood that a previous contract is not binding on this Council, he hoped the City would work cooperatively with Shelter Network to continue its services to Redwood City. - Council Member Claire advised that the City originally paid $500,000 for an apartment house for homeless families and asked Shelter Network to assume its management after the original managers left, and after the Council made a commitment to continued funding. He described Shelter Network's application for CDBG funds over the years and the City's support. He encouraged the Council to continue funding. Council Member Hartnett recommended funding for Shelter Network be removed ITom the competitive process (for CDBG funds) and negotiate an amount to be included in the City's budget reducing the Human Services Financial Assistance budget by that same amount. Council Member Hartnett said he was on the HHCC when Shelter Network was asked to manage Redwood Family House and they were clearly reluctant to do so without the City's funding commitment. He said Shelter Network had been active in fundraising, the original contract did not specify the amount of City's funding support they could expect, and encouraged Council to define a better way to resolve this funding issue. Vice Mayor Ruskin said a Council could abrogate the previous Council's decision, but he believed this Council should honor the contract with Shelter Network as they provide a worthy and vital service. He said the only ambiguity in the contract was the amount of funding, and it was important to set up a process to resolve that issue. - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTE BOOK NO. 56 JANUARY 31,1998 MINUTES Page No. 209 PAGE 16