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Mr. Palacio shared that the District spent millions of dollars on needed Centennial Park capital improvements ranging from a multi -story parking garage, sports/recreational ' facilities, community meeting rooms to a multi-purpose theatre which SAUSD students/staff, the City and the general public have access to. The Heritage Museum which is available to SAUSD students, the City and the general public, is adjacent to Godinez and located on District property also benefited with needed extensive capital improvements and operational support that the District funded. The city charges the district to use district fields after school, weekends and during summer months. The city also charges the district to use city fields/open park spaces during school hours, after school hours, weekends and summer months. Mr. Tinajero and Mr. Palacio indicated that there were many hurdles on both sides to overcome and get the school constructed. Mr. Mouet indicated he will work with the City Manager to clarify and provide clarification on this matter. Ms. Amezcua requested a report be provided in 30 days. Mr. Palacio requested clarification on the city use of one or two rooms in Godinez High School that the city has sole access to, free of charge. 3.4 Update on Water Tower Initiative Jorge Garcia indicated City and District exchanged ideas and options. Both prepared appraisals for the sites and one appraisal was over a $1 million difference. Will need to re-evaluate the site area. Discussion of counter offer and district underutilization of the site was discussed. The City owned water tower which was built in 1928 has been housed free of charge on District property. Dr. Phillips indicated we need to come up if an exchange where both sides win. Mr. Tinajero indicated the tower identifies the city and added improvements to lights on the tower helps show pride of the community. 4.0 Update on City's Youth Services Supervisor Gerardo Mouet provided an update on the position the City Council approved. The city received 331 applicants and are currently going through a selection process. Mr. Benavides indicated this position is to work on partnership with SAUSD to serve our students. Ms. Amezcua introduced Dr. Suzi Lopez to work with city staff on programs for the children. Requested Dr. Lopez be on the next agenda to explain the program. Dr. Lopez indicated she already met with the Superintendent on items the district will be working on. SAUSD/CITY JOINT P011_,,:Y MP TWG 1.29.2013 13B-20