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File Number: 12 -310 following possible solutions: Require anyone who rents District facilities to provide porta - potties Consider a "Park Ranger" program for patrolling /monitoring the area (perhaps contracting with the City's Park Ranger Program) Add signage directing people to use the bathrooms at Memorial Park, across the street from Bancroft Middle School City staff shared issues they encountered regarding restrooms at City parks, noting that a "Park Ranger" Program has been very successful in reducing the problems of vandalism, litter, behavior, and alcohol to name a few. A neighbor of Bancroft, and District teacher, Maureen Forney, who uses the track frequently, recalled that as part of the conceptual idea for an enhanced field there would be mutual arrangements made for the maintenance of the bathrooms and facility, adding that if it wasn't for the dedication of soccer league coaches, who clean up the litter on the field, things could be much worse. She felt that while we have created a beautiful park that provides recreational amenities to the public, there is a lack of provisions for ongoing upkeep and cleanliness. Following the discussion, Councilmember Gregory suggested agendizing a discussion on an extension of the joint use between the City and District with regards to the Friends of the Creek (Cary Drive) at a future meeting. Researching cost estimates to implement a Park Ranger Program and proceeding with signage directing individuals to the park for restrooms were also suggested. With respect to the Police personnel in attendance, the committee moved to Item #4. 4. Discussion Regarding Gang Prevention Intervention Community Needs Board President Mack -Rose commented on the confusion at a recent City Council meeting and apologized for the District's lack of clarity with regards to the process for allocating the City's one -time funds for this use. Since that meeting, President Mack -Rose explained that the District has received further clarification of the process and data, and that the District is still hopeful that the City Council will support the School Community Gang Prevention Program, which would enable the District to hire another gang prevention specialist at Bancroft Middle School. As an update, President Mack -Rose stated that funding from the County is still looking good, however, she noted that the San Leandro Education Foundation had originally committed to raising funds to maintain the program, not to expand the program, and as a result they have other priority needs for those funds and are not interested in expanding the program at this time. President Mack -Rose plans to draft a follow -up proposal for the Council members and will copy the City Manager and Police Chief, adding that year -to -date data indicates that suspension fights at Muir totaled 69 and at Bancroft was 112. City Manager Chris Zapata provided a brief synopsis on how the one -time funds were discovered and how a portion of these funds were allocated. Regarding the remaining one -time amount, the City Council Finance Committee heard a proposal that would include an advance of $50,000 from the City Manager's contingency fund, adding that the City is prepared to go to the Council on Monday night proposing that $50,000 be distributed among three programs: $20,000 to Building Futures Program, up to $5,000 to the Martin Luther King Program and $25,000 to the School District's Community Gang Prevention Program. This would be considered by the City City of San Leandro Page 3 Printed on 611212012