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Fran Wagstaff, Mid Peninsula Housing Coalition, felt family housing is best use and that Rolison Road does not meet need of seniors. Felt families can access amenities easier than seniors and that dividing the project will cost more and may destroy the financial feasibility. Pete Hughes, felt the committee did a fine job and supports the Habitat for Humanity plan. His Rotary Club pledged $5,000 a year for 3 years and 500 hours of labor each of the 3 years. Valentin Garcia spoke of his delicate situation of living in small spaces with rent up to $1,200 or $1,300. Felt it is difficult for middle class families and asked for support of the Latino community. Ramona Huizor shared her various problems with her apartment. She faced eviction because of a broken window and is trying to find a way to improve the situation. She does not want to move because of her children's education. Yolanda Banales wants to improve her situation for her college student children who are involved in community service and have lived in Redwood City for 10 years. Paul Cohen, La Raza Central Legal, read and gave a letter to the Council. He expressed that affordable housing and fair housing are now before Council and fundamentally concerns the issue of race. Felt the City should consider a tom meeting or public meeting on the subject of race relations. He felt the recommendation is one of exclusion. Made Walsh, Senior Affairs Commission, felt the 12-12-12 proposal meets their approval. Peggy Tweedie gave background on the CAC and expressed that of the 3 possibilities, 36 Habitat for Humanity units would eliminate the current tenants. Highly recommended tenants be assisted to obtain ownership. Felt it is a very difficult situation, agrees with many, but wants to be fair. Mark Moulton, Peninsula Habitat for Humanity, presented himself to answer any questions. Charles Engler, committee member, wants residents to take pride in their homes. Boyd Paulson, member of Habitat and Mid Peninsula, felt rental property serves most and sympathizes with all. Comments by Council Members included Mr. Cohen's comments being viewed as divisive. Asked about on-site management of ownership properties, income amount for qualification, clarification on financial feasibility of projects M/S Claire/Ruskin to accept the report with the first recommendation to negotiate with Peninsula Habitat for Humanity to build 36 units of owner occupied affordable family housing. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote with Council Member Ira absent. (100) MINUTE ORDER NO. 99-100 9:$$-10:10 p.m. - Recess REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES BOOK NO. 57 JUNE 28, 1999 MINUTES Page No. 362 PAGE 8