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April 27, 2010 Page 3 of 7 City Manager Dean Lotter reported the City has participated financially for a number of years with Community Partners with youth, and this agreement would formalize the relationship between the City and CPY. Jennifer Mayotte; Executive Director of Community Partners with Youth explained CPY offers after school and summer care for at -risk and low income children in the community. CPY has been operating since 1997, and has experienced steady growth, currently serving 470 children. CPY offers a variety of direct services including, healthy snacks, meals, tutoring, homework assistance, as well as opportunities for recreation and social exercises. Ms. Mayotte reported about 96% of the students are in need of a scholarship. 2000 was reported as the year of peak juvenile crime at Polynesian Village, with 67 incidents occurring, a reduction of 89% was achieved with help from CPY, the City and Poly Partners. Ms. Mayotte introduced board members Judy Hill and Dee Polacek, City Manager Lotter reported both he and Councilmember Samuelson serve on the CPY board as well. Councilmember Bauman questioned the hours of operation, and if there is any requirement for parental volunteers. Ms. Mayotte replied volunteering is not required, but always welcomed. Councilmember Bauman asked where the majority of the students are from, and what the age of the greatest attendance is. Ms. Mayotte replied students grade k-8 are all equally served, about 1/3 of those are residents of Polynesian Village. Councilmember Bauman requested and annual report. Ms Mayotte reported one of the stipulations of the agreement will require an annual report. Councilmember Bauman was not in agreement with the City contributing when the whole City is not being served. Councilmember Phillips suggested two amendments to the agreement: 1.) Section 3d2 - 12,000 be adjusted annually as approved by the City Council. 2.) Section F2 - stricken ' Councilmember Samuelson reported she was on the Council when CPY began, and feels the City should continue to support the program. Councilmember Burg stated she is support of investing in youth on the local level. Councilmember Burg reported the statistic that every $1 spent on prevention, saves $4-$7 on the corrective side. Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Burg to accept the agreement with the amendments suggested by Councihnember Phillips. Councilmember Bauman suggested CPY enables parents not to parent, and that is why the program has grown, because of the parent's lack of responsibility, and suggested parental volunteerism should be made a requirement. Ms. Mayotte explained there are opportunities for parent's to participate, but there has been no success in engaging most parents. Ms. Mayotte stated CPY is not an organization about parent education, but an organization that provides after school and summer care for children. There was discussion between the councilmember's regarding the term of the agreement. It was determined to have this contract expire at the end of 2012. 2. CityofNew&i&m rSaNmvalofa ' 4 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried ZorringCode atnm&nat 1 Abstention-Councilmember Samuelsson anwWingChapWrlotn r&eddvFodaal FinagaryMa`ia e