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Tony Doolin, 583 Topaz, Redwood City, asked Council not to support the proposal, stating it would constitute interference in the affairs of another governmental entity which should be an independent agency. Mr. Doolin stated he believed in the separation of responsibility, and the less government involvement the better the schools were and will be. John Casterman, 401 Arlington Road, Redwood City, stated the proposal was a bold step for Redwood City children, and described the positive actions the parents groups had taken at Clifford School. Johu Wade, President of the Redwood City School Board, 711 W. California Way, Redwood City, stated the proposed partnership was not interference in school business, but a critical step in improving Redwood City schools. Mayor Hartnett asked if anyone else wished to speak and no one came forward. Redwood City Library Director Light described the proposed partnership as consistent with the Library's Mission Statement which highlights the Library's commitment to meet the changing needs of the community. Director Light described how libraries influence independent learning and urged Council to support the proposal for a LibrarylMedia Specialist at Redwood City Schools and Libraries. TITLE READ. MIS: CLAIRE/BUCHAN RESOLUTION NO. 12686 ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT LIBRARYIMEDIA CENTER PROGRAM AND DECLARING INTENT TO PROVIDE CERTAIN FUNDING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; Councilman Ruskin read a letter ITom Ken Hill, County Board of Education, supporting the proposal. In response to Councilman Leipzig's questions, Mayor Hartnett and School Board Trustee Bohl advised the $300,000 figure was established by the Chamber Education Committee, the program would be reviewed and assessed annually, and the City's commitment was for a limited time, three years. City Attorney Schricker advised that the partnership was legal. Mayor Hartuett said "we all heard the voices of Redwood City's children tonight...This proposal is the right thing to do at the right time." RESOLUTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE. -----------------------------------------------------------______n______----------______n______------------------------ Mayor Hartnett declared a recess at 9:00 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 9:09 p.m. -______n______---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MINUTE BOOK NO. 54 Special Meeting Minutes Page No. 028 January 22, 1996 Page 8