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~. Malkemus passed photographs, number 1 through 44 (Exhibit bb), five black and white photographs (Exhibit cc), and six black and white photographs (Exhibit dd), to Council as he identified and coIlJllented on each. In response to question by City Attorney Schricker, Mr. Malkemus advised that the photographs represent conditions in approxima tely 90% of the struc tu re s in "Gateway" project area, and about 50% of those in "Centre" project area. Discussion followed, and Mr. Malkemus and City Manager Smith coIlJllented and replied to questions regarding the desirability of rehabilitating buildings where possible, as opposed to demlition; the fact that one of the !!Bin aspects of the program would be to obtain sources of funds for Code enforcement purposes and for rehabilitation loans. Mr. Fargo stated that for the record, the Flood Insurance Rate Map (Exhibit z) introduced by Mr. Addiego is to be identified to indicate the areas in Project No.2 as Area A (Gateway) outlined in dark red; Area B (Centre) outlined in green; Area C (Marina) outlined in orange; and Area D (Seaport) outlined in dark blue. In response to questions by Mr. Schricker, Mr. Malkemus advised that deterioration of structures tends to accelerate with time if neglected, and invites infestation by rodents and other structural pests. There is also potentially the problem of unauthorized use by tenants. Michael Church, Housing Officer, coIlJllented regarding two reports entered previously - the CoIlJllunity Development Block Grant Application (Exhibit x), and the CoIlJllunity Development Block Grant Strategy dated 1978 (Exhibit w). He referred to the CDBG Strategy plan which among other things highlighted specific needs for the do;mto;m area which are referenced on pg. 5. In Census Tract 6102, of which the do;mtown area is a part (referenced on pg. 4), there is the largest concentration of the smallest houses in Redwood City. He described the process of application by the City to the Housing Assistance Plan, and this plan, which covers the period from 1979 through 1982 indicating that there were 803 housing units that were substandard by federal definition. The priJ¡Jary conclusion of the Strategy Plan was the major need for rehabilitatioh, such as parks, streets, curbs and gutters, etc. Mr. Church reviewed briefly the rehabilitation program projects which they have been working on. Mr. Church responded to questions by Council regarding the number of assistance loans that have been !!Bde, and types of other services offered, such as technical assistance. (Council recessed from 9: 12 to 9:20 p.m. and did not return.) Councilman Rhodes left the meeting Daniel Levin, Lincoln Property Company, 220 Lincoln Centre Drive, Foster City, described the location of their Seaport Center Projec t in the vicinity of the salt pile. He sta ted that the extent to which they can develop the property will depend upon the extent to which they can obtain financing, and that it will be necessary for them to have the assistance of redevelopment to bring their project to fruition. Mr. Levin responded to questions by Council, City Attorney Schricker and Mr. Fargo, advising that Seaport Boulevard would have to be widened to four lanes in order to provide sufficient access from Bayshore Highway to the project; that they could not afford to !!Bke those improvements; that off-site improveIænts connected with their project would amunt to approximately 10% of its cost, excluding Seaport Boulevard; and their projec t is proposed to consist of light industry since their studies of supply and demand indicate an excess of demand for that use; and that the only benefits they are seeking from redevelopment are the off-site improvements. Pete Bohley, Brian, Kangas, Foulk Associates, coIlJllented regarding costs of development on Bay lands, that reclamation of those lands comprise the major part of the costs and require the expertise of soils engineers, the remval of salt to a distant location, filling and grading; the fact that the project requires a permanent levee. Other major costs would be involved in making the project acceptable to the Public Works Department, as well as the design and construe tion costs. Fred Di Pietro, Redwood City Port Manager, referred to the report prepared in 1974 of a Development Program for the Port of Redwood City for the Board of Redev /Council 7/13/82 Page 4 ~1