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replied by stating he and the Human Resources department work hand in hand in regards to internship programs. Currently, the City has 45 students in programs, and will be looking to hire 50 more. Vice President Valerie Amezeua expressed concerns and would like for the City to work closer with SAUSD. -I-he school district wants to know how can they help to make this opportunity a reality and possibly work together to modify and provide information to SAUSD students. Interim City Manager Kurtz' s agrees that the city should push for haying a summer internship opportunity for SAUSD students and would love to work with SAUSD. 9.0 Discussion on Frequency of Mectings (SAUSD/CITY) Councilmember Solorio states that these meetings should continue to be a quarterly meeting. As of now the next scheduled meeting is set for Monday, October 23, 2017. Solorio tasked Gerardo Monet to send a meeting invite for possibly August 2017. Solorio also advised that on the City Clerk' s online website you can find minutes to other committees. 10.0 Future Agenda Items The following items will be added to the next meeting agenda: 1. Lathrope Intermediate Item 2. Re -review of standards, Capital projects and 50/50 projects. Councilmember Solorio pushed for a possibility in 2018; explore the possibility of adding a swimming pools to Codinez and also the possibility of adding some barriers to prevent homeless From entering the school site. John Palacio advised that with Bonds, the state pays 50/50, however not on sport facilities. Additionally, Palacio does not want to open new projects until older projects close. Before the City moves forward with implementing a new projset , it' s important to research to ensure the project is feasible. Before moving forward with new projects, Palacio is very interested in revisiting the past projects. Councilmember Villegas inquired to SAUSD to determine what percentage of students are homeless. Dr, Phillips replied stating that we have to be careful how we use the word homeless, because homelessness can be defined differently by the county, state and federal. Valerie Amezcua did state that for the past 30+ years, there are staff that monitors homeless students and are able to provide services and school supplies to these students. John Palacio stated that he will have staff send information regarding the Mckinney-Vento Act which prevents barriers on students, Councilmember Benavides reiterated 1) Appreciates that The City is prioritizing the success of Santa Ana Youth. 2) lha City did have 250K for an internships program and would like to receive a status on thane funds. 136-13