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The proponents stated that more open play area was needed in the neighborhood for older children; that there had been teenage vandalism at Sandpointe; that efforts were being made to work with the young people, but that lighting and additional police patrol and enforcement were needed; that they had discussed the problems with staff; and that a partial solution would be to transfer $125,000 from the MacArthur Park funds to Grant Park for development of an open field park. The City Manager reported that the lighting for Sandpointe Park would have a bid opening on January 28, 1974, and was scheduled for completion in July 1974; that the $375,000 budgeted for MacArthur Park was more than enough for minimal development, but would not include funds for a proposed recreation building; and that minimal development of Grant Park would require an estimated $125,000, which would include recreational equipment and field facilities. Tony Fillicicchia, 413 West Alpine Avenue, resident of the Grant Park area, stated that he was in favor of the proposal, There were no representatives present from the MacArthur Park area. On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Garthe, and carried on a 5 1 vote, with Councilman Yamamoto dissent- ing, Council approved in principle the transfer of funds from MacArthur Park to Grant Park in order to effect minimal develop- ment of both park sites. (CA 52) COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S Council considered the CONCERTS letter dated December 11, 1973, from Rabbi Frank Stern, Temple Beth Sholom, requesting support and a $200 donation from the City for the Community Children's Concerts program. Cantor J. Paul Kahn described the goals and achievements of the program; and stated that Temple Beth Sholom is only one of many community organizations who sponsor it; that the program is not religious, but educational and recreational in nature; that the City of Orange had contributed $200. In response to a question from Councilman Griset as to the legality of the proposed donation, the City Attorney stated that a civic kind of program would be proper use of public funds. On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward, carried on a 4 2 vote, with Councilman Markel and Mayor Patterson dissenting, Council referred the request to staff for report at its January 7, 1974 meeting. and Prior to the vote, Mayor Patterson stated he would vote NO because he was prepared to vote in favor of the request immediately. The consensus of Council was that it wished to encourage program, but that a cash donation might not be the best available means of assistance. (CA 9.3) the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 474 DECEMBER 17, 1973