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Unapproved Minutes <br /> 5. 1.2 Discuss New Collaborative for Community After School Use of <br /> Schools <br /> Roman Reyna indicated we need to start a pilot program in 6-8 weeks. <br /> We should look at starting the program at Monte Vista Elementary School to open up <br /> classrooms for Joint Use. <br /> Cecilia Iglesias ask why we are not using McFadden Library. <br /> Chief Rojas indicated McFadden Library currently is a PAAL Center. <br /> Gerardo Mouet indicated a Joint Use agreement will spell out the <br /> process to use school classrooms. There are issues that need to be considered such <br /> as Insurance and care of the room that need to be addressed. <br /> Sal Tinajero indicated we need to include Cecilia Iglesias in the <br /> process and identify a process to rotate participation. <br /> 5.2 Update on Roosevelt/Walker Project <br /> Gerardo Mouet provided a brief summary of the project, indicating the City <br /> obtained a $5 million State Grant to build a 10, 000 square foot Community Center <br /> and Park on the Roosevelt/Walker site. SAUSD is the project manager to implement <br /> the project. SAUSD received bids over the budget by $1.8 million. The SAUSD is <br /> value engineering the project to reduce cost and the City will be providing an <br /> additional $690, 000 of CDBG funding for the project. Additional funding may still <br /> be needed. He also indicated the building will be programed as a technology center. <br /> We can work together to provide this to the community. <br /> John Palacio asked how we can maximize use of the facility as a community <br /> center, library and technology center that we both can use. Students can congregate <br /> in the library. <br /> Cecilia Iglesias indicated the facility should also have access to families. <br /> 5. 3 City of Santa Ana Library Card for Every Student Project <br /> Lynn Nguyen indicated the library started the program in late fall of last <br /> year. Currently three schools (Middle School, Garfield School and Roosevelt School) <br /> are participating in the program. Lynn presented a handout and indicated Hero's <br /> Elementary will be the next school to participate in the program. <br /> John Palacio asked that we look at schools that are close to the Main and <br /> Newhope Library to incorporate into this program. <br /> Cecilia Iglesias indicated parents are concerned about the increase homeless in <br /> the Civic Center and are afraid to visit the Main Library. <br /> Gerardo Mouet indicated a year ago the City installed security cameras around <br /> the library. The City will be adding 2 additional security guards and re- <br /> configuring the book shelves to make the reading areas more visible and safe. <br /> David Cavazos indicated the library is packed and well used. City will be <br /> adding security in the back and front of the library and additional porters to <br /> clean the restrooms. We need to address homes for the homeless. The Police Chief <br /> 3 <br />