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solutions to discrimination were foreseen and that therefore it was not singled out for attention . City Mb.nage r Fales observed that in a report of this nature , if any obstacles were listed , all perceived obstacles should be included . The Committee members could not reach agreement on the issue at this time . Further discussion of the obstacles to the solution of housing problems and to local responsibilities for dealing with the problems , rather than shi fting 1 responsibility up to higher levels , led to Mr . Gonzales making the motion , seconded by Mr . Moriguchi , that page 7 , Obstacle l-a , should be amended to read , "Lack of commitment at the local. , regional state , and federal levels to solving pre;blciiis of po aul ati-on growth and distribution . " The motion carried by unanimous vote . Acting Cliairmari Henderson suggested that Action G , page 13 , shoo] d be asterisked as a high priority item. The Action reads , "Adopt policy of avoiding initiating any public projects that would remove housing units unless at least an equal number of equivalent replacement units have been provided . Establish private developers I responsibility in this regard . " The motion was made by Mr . Moriguchi , seconded by Mr . Soderer , and carried by unanimous vote . An additi.onn.l action to be included under Goal 4 for tta sufficient level of public service.; , amenities , neighborhood design and nainten••uice to insure decent quality residential areas , " was recommended by Acting Chairman Henderson . She felt that new thoroughfares may be located so they have divisive effects upon neighborhoods . Committee members agreed that public works projects may be planned without respect to their impact on housing and housing planning, . The following statement , phrased by City Manager Fales to be inserted on page 20 of the plan as Action E ofGoal 4 , asterisked for importance , "Examine all exL M i ry and pfonosed public_projects . L nclu. di r streets , highways , and a ecaays , for their possible impact on tie cu , lit of re C dcnt ialareas , " was entered as . a motion by Acting Chairman Henderson , seconded by frb' . Soderer, and unanimously passed . Acting Chairman Henderson recommended that Goal 5 related to the protection of fundamental rights in the pursuit of satisfactory housing should include an . aC tion statement urging local enforceirent of laws against discrimination in housing , which would require funning . Mr . Moriguchi stated that presently legal redress of grievances related to housing discrimination may be sought . under federal and state laws , but that the procedure is time consuming and not easy for an individual to initiate . He suggested that local governments could take direct action by reviewing business licensing procedures and lifting licenses of businesses judged guilty of discrimination . Acting Chairman Henderson offered the following statement as a motion , seconded by Mr . Moriguchi , and unanimously passed : On page 22 of the housing plan , add as Actin •n F under Goal. 5 , "Develop a procedure on the local level to strengthen the ab :i :1.ity to enforce protection of fl.and-a.Ti1e,ltal rights � , satisfactory �_ . • " • :l.n thy. :1)��I•.�1._:L��G of hc>>a.s:?n3 , and asterisk this action as a priority -item . Mr . McGuire and Mr . Petersen both said that they regretted the Committee did not have a longer period of time available in which to study and discuss this report . Mr . Petersen suggested that the Committee review the County ' s housing plan again in six months , by which time Redwood City expects to have prepared its own housing element . MINUTES HOUSING COiJCERNS COM ITIEE JANUARY 12, 1972 PAGE 2 OF 3