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• Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - May 20, 1991 Page• -` 2' - PUBLIC COMMENTS (continued) D. Richmond Marshall , 15014 Wengate Street, said there has been a problem finding out what our youth want and need in this City and that this Commission can function to get that information. He said he supported formation of the Commission. E. Jason Severe, a Webelo, 1802 Tulane Avenue, asked why there is no longer an after-school recreation program at Washington Manor Park. F. Robert Leigh, 1388 Drake Avenue, said he felt a Youth Advisory Commission would open up communication with youth. He said he hopes Government classes can undertake activities related to the Commission. He said volunteers might be interested in sharing the cost and the work involved in the Commission. G. Michael Banger, 2nd-year Webelo, 15340 Ruggles Street, also asked why there was no longer an after-school recreation program at Washington Manor. Dennis Smith, Recreation-Human Resources Director, said, as part of the budget refocus program, the Manor after-school program had ended early. He said it will be coming back in the fall but will start later and end earlier than it has in the past. H. Kathy Chang, 2085 Hillside Circle, said she was in favor of the Youth Advisory Commission. She said the City Council needs to be aware of the growing number of youth in the City and their growing dissatisfaction. She said youth should be given the opportunity for those of them who are responsible and take pride in their City to become involved and have a voice like adults. Council Member Santos asked Ms. Chang a number of questions regarding the types of programs and activities that such a Commission could address. He said he felt it was important for the Commission to reach out to all youth. He questioned Ms. Chang as to how a Commission could bridge the gap between what youth want and adults want. Ms. Chang said she felt the Commission would help young people learn limits and logistics and not to expect everything they want would be granted. I. Janet Mohr, said she was pleased to see that the City Council is considering a youth commission. She said it is important that we address young people of the community and youth want to have some input into their needs. J. Tim McGallian, 13985 Tahiti Road, asked why Washington Manor Junior League doesn't have anywhere to practice. He said the leagues with older children take over the practice areas from the younger children. Dennis Smith, Recreation-Human Resources Director, said the City is trying to provide additional practice areas, such as Siempre Verde Park. He said the existing practice sites are permitted by the School District and he will contact them regarding the problem of older children taking the practice sites over from younger children.