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� � 3f91 � COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Development Control (Building Inspection Services, Housing Rehabilitation In regard to the reference to "tenants" in No 2 of the Housing I ' Rehabilitation Ob�ectives, Assistant City Manager Smith advised that present policy anticipates loans to owner-occupied homes, but that the guidelines under which the program is operated provide for expansion into rental units. Mr Smith advised that the City is monitoring the private "Handyman" services whereby small household repairs are made and that program might apply to tenants Mr Smith acknowledged the responsibillty of the property owner to maintain h�s property In response to question regarding the provision for three persons in the Housing Rehabilitation Program, Mr. Smith advised that pro- vision exists for two housing improvement advisors and clerical staff, noting that one of the advisors has left the City for em- ployment elsewhere and has not yet been replaced. . It was suggested a booklet might be issued by the City spelling out the rights and responsibilities of tenants and property owners as has been done in other cities MOTION Councilman Biagi moved, seconded by Councilman Vega, that the reference to tenants in item 2. of the ob�ectives for the Housing Rehabilitation Program be deleted as follows "2 Develop alternatives to expand rehabilitation loans to homeowners" , The motion carried unanimously by voice vote General Engineering No discussion Community Promotion Comment was made regarding the value derived from the contribu- , tion to the San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau and whether the amount recoirunended is adequate It was pointed out that although the direct benefits of the motel and restaurant business created by the Bureau is en�oyed by those in North County, a great many of the minority persons employed in service �obs there live in Redwood City, so there �s considerable indirect benefit to the City MOTION Councilman Bury moved, seconded by Councilman Vega, that based on the request of the San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau for a 15� allocation from the Hotel-Motel Tax revenues, and because of their demonstrated success in generating economic benefit to Redwood City in creating �obs, ' that the City's contribution be increased from 12� (a10,000) to 15% ($12,600) Discussion followed concerning whether or not Redwood City's proposed contribution properly reflects the benefits received I -6- Ad�.Mtg 5/7/77 Budget