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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/29/1975 - Adjourned City Council Meetingd ro ko, 2 Roll Call ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA January 29, 1975 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, and the Community Development Committee, met in adjourned session at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, said meeting having been duly and regularly adjourned from the regular meeting of January 21, 1975, and a copy of the Notice of Adjournment having been posted as required by law. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Invocation by the Reverend Wilbur L. Davis, St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Council Members Present: Council Members Absent: Officials Present: Community Development Committee Members Present: Wilson, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog Hammett City Manager, Associate Planner, City Clerk The Reverend Wilbur L. Davis, Ruth Frisch, Earl W. Isbell, Paul H. Kugler, Jon David Schorle, Boyd L. McCullough, Frank R. Murrillo, Mary T. Smallwood, and Mike W. Ogden; Alternates John L. Buller, Michael T. McLaughlin, and Jerome Vandewalle; Planning Commission Representative Chick Clark, and Alternate Planning Representative Arlene Schafer Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and place Housing and set for the public hearing to consider the Housing and Community Community Development Act of 1974. The affidavit of Development publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No com- Act of 1974 municati.ons have been received. The following members of the public spoke regarding implementation of the Held Over Community Development Act: Elsie Kroesche, 254B Cabrillo Street, Costa Mesa, read a prepared statement from Joan Margol, Presiding Officer, Goals and Objectives Committee, summarizing the recommendations of the group, and offering to the Community Development Committee their sincere support and cooperation. The statement is on file in the Clerk's office. Vice.Mayor Vice Mayor Hammett arrived at 6:45 p.m. Hammett Arrives Mrs. Kroesche, member of the League of Women Voters and the Housing Coalition of Orange County, felt that the Committee should strive for a goal whereby 25 percent of a family's income would be the maximum paid for housing. 1 Cary Ries, 350 Avocado Street, Apartment 4, Costa Mesa, offered five suggestions of how to best utilize the funds available for this community project. Tom Nastri, 2078 Thurin Street, Costa Mesa, asked on what property new construction would be located, to which the Associate Planner responded that locations have not yet been determined, and the primary goal of this meeting was input as to the needs of the commun- ity. Discussion followed concerning renovation of blighted property and new construction. Shirley Price, 2409 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, felt that at this time the broad outlines of the Act should be explained. Discussion followed, during which time the Associate Planner pointed out the ten activities eligible under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act. Shirley Price continued, suggesting low-interest loans for home rehabilitation, and that members of staff educate the public on how to renovate their property and be in conformance with the code. Ms. Price then stated that there was a great need for a park site in her neighborhood and asked if there were funds available from the 1973 Bond Issue to purchase property on the Eastside. The City Manager responded that nego- tiations were now taking place to purchase a 2 -1/2 - acre site in her area. Jean Forbath, 2880 Clubhouse Road, Costa Mesa, Emergency Chairman for S.O.S. (Share Our Selves), St. John the Baptist Church, 1021 West Baker Street, Costa Mesa, read a prepared statement detailing the suggestions of her group, a copy of which is on file in the Clerk's office. Sister Mary Cecilia Flynn, member of the Board of Directors of S.O.S., 2960 Mendoza Drive, Costa Mesa, gave examples of families seeking assistance from her group who are in desperate need of low-cost shelter. Mary Scherf, 955 Springfield Street, Costa Mesa, member of the Board of Directors of Share Our Selves (S.O.S.), spoke regarding the extreme need of the elderly in the City for low-cost housing similar to Bethel Towers., Mrs. Scherf then explained the TLC Program (Transporta- tion - Lunch -_Counseling)_ which is operated by the Feedback Association of Orange County, with a branch located at St. John the Divine Church, on the east side of Costa Mesa. Frank Forbath, 2880 Clubhouse Road, Costa Mesa, member of the Board of Directors for S.O.S.,.read a prepared statement in which he urged the Committee to apply for funds available under Title II for Assisted Housing., Mr. Forbath's statement was filed with the Clerk. Community At this time the Mayor introduced the nine Community Development Development Committee members, as well as the three Committee alternates, and representatives from the City Council Members and Planning Commission. Introduced Shirley Alton, 806 South Huron Drive, Santa Ana, stated her interest in low-cost housing in Costa Mesa stems from her duties as an employee of Orange Coast College, that is, assisting students in locating suitable homes while attending school, and urged the Committee to consider joining the Orange County Housing Authority, or forming an authority within the City. Vay Gould, 352 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding the disabled in the community who.are unable to work and are in need of reasonably -priced shelter. Ludwig Freiseis, 2725 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa, made.suggestions to the Committee which he found worked very well in his former hometown. Elizabeth Fodor, 543 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, suggested funds for this program be used for a Senior Citizens' Center. Jean Forbath, 2880 Clubhouse Road, Costa Mesa, referred Mrs. Fodor to the TLC Program at St. John the Divine Church. At this time Councilman Pinkley advised that Mr. Kincaid, of the TLC Program, would be present at the Council meeting of February 4, 1975. Paul H. Kugler, member of the Community Development Committee, requested that anyone with practical sites or ideas for this program come forward at the next meeting with their suggestions. On motion by Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried,,the public hearing was continued to the adjourned meeting of February 5, 1975, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. to February 2, 1975, at 8:30 a.m., in the first floor Conference Room of City Hall. 0 100a, WjI 0, Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: C? 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