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He stated further that in-kind service would be acceptable for the City's share of any County revenue sharing funds that may be obtained; that if the City would agree to pro- vide park and recreation and other facilities, and put a value on that use, the County.would look more favorably upon the revenue sharing request; that the County will not support a program within the City if the City does not support the program in concept, and in-kind services; and that the Criminal Justice Council has also shown some interest in funding part of the program. Council consensus was that the staff report should include consideration of a coordinated program, inasmuch as Police Chief Davis stated that the Police Department had also applied for County revenue sharing for a similar program; the extent-to which park and recreational facilities and personnel would be used; and the effect, if any, upon the scheduling of other park and recreational activities for the rest of the community. CA l12A CA 140.5 YOUTH COUNSELING PROGRAM The Youth Counseling VIA TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION Program through Transcendental Meditation, proposed by Mr. Stephen Est~ada, 1106 South Rita Way, was referred to staff for investigation and report, on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Bricken, and carried [6-1), with Councilman Brandt dissenting. Prior to the motion, Mr; Estrada requested permission to use the City Emblem on the cover of a research pamphlet he is preparing for the City Council relative to juvenile crime and its prevention or rehabilitation through the practical aspect of transcendental meditation, and to present his pamphlet to Council at its June 2 meeting, with a complete description of the program, which would require approximately one hour. Mr. Stewart Zimmerman, Chairman of the American Foundation of Creative Intelligence stated that transcendental meditation includes the theory that each individual has the ability, on his own, without any help, except for some instruction, to develop his full potential mentally and to insure his good health through a simple and natural practice; that there are presently two centers in Orange County. CA 140.3 ORAL COMMUNICATION Former Councilman CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE J. Ogden Markel, J. OGDEN MARKEL 1814 South Parton, suggested that the Council appoint a Charter Review Committee to review, revise and update the Charter of the City of Santa Ana, which was adopted in 1952 when there were only about 55,000 citizens served by four Boards or Commissions, and the salaries of Councilmen was $75 per month. CA 129 RECESS Plankhouse, and reconvened at 7:32 men present. At 5:40 P.M. the Mayor recessed the meeting for dinner at Reubens P.M. with all Council- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 183 MAY 5, 1975