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Item No. 2 (continued) The persons listed below spoke against establishment of the family living center at 110 Locust, noting short notice to residents of the area; the possibility of delaying action; whether the management has adequate experience; arrangements for eventual termination of the project; undesirable tenants; increased crime; the negative effect on property values; the naivete of the proponents regarding the tenants; disruption in the residential neighborhood; possible lack of consideration for neighbors; whether maintenance funding is adequate; the existence of alternatives such as motel vouchers; preference for having the family living center in other than a residential area; and lack of provision for involvement of neighbors in making sure property is properly maintained. Robert Hu, 47 Murray Court Constance Mantis, 108 Murray Court Joe Svitek, 108 Murray Court Eddie Mae Spiller, 127 Cypress, Chairman of the Emergency Hunger Fund, said that she does not want to have the center as a next door neighbor, but does not oppose it, because of her recognition of the need for such a shelter. Mr. Hartnett of HHCC said that the Committee was responsible for the short notice, stating that the reason was the need to act promptly on purchasing the property which is being offered because the owner wishes to sell by the end of the year for tax reasons. Mr. Hartnett replied to questions relating to the steps to be taken in order to purchase the property and the minimal time to do so, if escrow is to close before December 31. In response to question, Mr. Church said that if Council approves, then the matter goes to the Board of Supervisors whose agenda requires two weeks' lead time. Mr. Mandolfo said that depending upon the willingness to cooperate of the lender and the escrow officer, it will be possible to close by the end of the year, but there is urgency. Fran Waqstaffe, staff member of MidPeninsula Coalition Housing Fund, pointed out that the new tax laws are prompting many rental property sales at this time, and there are many closings pending. She suggested that the owner needs to know if he has a buyer or should look elsewhere. Title read. M /S: Bury /Chandler RESOLUTION NO. 10371 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF SAN MATEO AND MID - PENINSULA COALITION HOUSING FUND, INC. FOR ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF EMERGENCY SHELTER IN THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AMENDMENT: Councilman Bury, with the consent of his second, added that he wishes to reinforce the part of the agreement relating to establishment of a neighborhood advisory committee to work with the management of the family living center. Reg.Mtg. 11/10/86 Page 5 MINUTE BOOK NO. 46 Page No. 445