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Arthur Presotto, owner of 219 Jackson, resident of San Carlos, stated this neighborhood was being targeted because it was a marginal area, the licensed contractors have no concern for the neighbors, and the density on Jackson is unbearable. Rose Presotto read from the Koppel report (Exhibit-7) about a mentally ill person who made a very bad decision because she suffered from a disease that often times caused her to exercise very poor judgment, and she suffered from a mental disease that diminished the degree of culpability and responsibility for her actions. In response to Council questions, the Presottos stated they lived at 2784 Clifford in San Carlos and have owned 219 Jackson for over 20 years, and that some of their tenants are in their 80's and 90's. Arthur Presotto stated that the zoning is the problem, and that Council could change it if they wanted. Mr. Presotto advised he wanted to buy a property next door to his, but declined to do so when the City advised he could only build a single family residence on that lot which is the same size lot as the one he currently owns which has seven units. In response to Councilman Claire's question regarding safety and property values, Mr. Pres otto stated the problem was density in the neighborhood and the zoning ordinance passed four years ago. Mr. Presotto added that the Council is having second thoughts about the permits they approved, such as Hope House. Mr. Presotto asked why Council is saturating the area with halfway houses. Council reiterated the state laws regarding Hope House and 697 Upton, the preemption by state and county laws in this area, including location of jails, and described Council efforts to convince operators of homes objectionable to local residents that Redwood City had had enough. Councilman Murray discussed number of garages to number of units next to the Presottos and the opportunity to assure limited parking for Hawthorne House through conditions of the Use Permit. Robert Dei Rossi, 115 Duane, Redwood City, Director of Hawthorne House from 1981-1988 and worked there until 1990, advised there had been no problems with the licensed home behind his house nor in his experience with Hawthorne House residents. Maria Diaz Calderone-Vivian, 1466 Maddux Drive, Redwood City, owns two licensed residential care homes and advised Council she had never had any problems with her residents, that a family atmosphere had been maintained, and non-profit centers such as Hawthorne House will become more and more necessary as the "mom and pop" homes decrease due to financial constraints. In answer to Council questions Ms. Calderone-Vivian advised the best way to overcome the real fears of the new neighbors is to have an open door policy and posted complaint procedures, and show what good neighbors the residents can be. Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTE BOOK NO. 51 April 20, 1992 Page 10 Page No. 52