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MINUTES November 7 , 1973 HOUSING CONCERNS Cc_ .-4ITTEE 7 : 00 A .M . COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES BUILDING REDWQOP CITY MEMBERS PRESENT : Mayor Keckley , Vice Mayor Henderson , Elise Johnson , Rev . Bimson , Gene Moriguchi , Tony Gonzales . MEMBERS ABSENT : Councilman Norris and Fred Soderer . STAFF PRESENT : Charles Gyselbrecht , Mike Riback , Ken Schroeter , James Smith , and Dick Rivas . The meeting was called to order at 7 : 05 a . m. Discussion took place concerning the next meeting dates . It was agreed that meetings would take place on November 21st , December 12th , and if a quorum would be available , December 19th . All meetings to be held commencing at 7 : 00 a . m. , in the Community Activities Building . The Chief Building Official , Charles Gyselbrecht , made a. presentation on how a Citywide Code Enforcement Program would be implemented . Considerable discussion was held concerning the proposed budget , size of project and expectation of such a program. It was clearly stated by Mr . Gyselbrecht that all of the additional Building Department staff would not be hired until such time as the execution phase of the program was fully planned out . Urban Affairs Specialist Rivas explained the preplanning and feasi- bility studies required prior to entering the execution phase of a Code Enforcement Program. The studies would entail the determination of the number of buildings to be demolished , families and individuals who would require relocation assistance , refinancing programs to assist homeowners in obtaining funds to rehabilitate their properties and available alternate housing resources for relocatees . All of the Committee Members agreed that the above conformed with Goal One of the proposed housing element , which states that a Citywide Code Enforcement Program would not begin until housing resources and relocation assistance are provided to those affected by the program. Discussion was then held concerning the proposed "Compulsory Code Inspection Program on Resales of Residential Properties . " Staff is still compiling further information for the implementation of such a program from the Real Estate , Title and Financing industries . The Committee then discussed when the proposed housing element should be forwarded to the Planning Commission for public hearings . James Smith explained the time constraints and it was agreed that the Planning Director , Ken Schroeter , would package the element and forward same to the Planning Commission immediately. There being no further business , the meeting adjourned at 8 : 40 a . m.