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2x � , . �Halfwa ��H�ouse. In response to invitation by Council, no one came orwaf rd at this time on behalf of Halfway House. Discussion followed and Assistant C�ty Manager Smith indicated that, although certain ' complaints regarding the operations of the ranch near the coast were st�ll unresolved, there has been substantial improvement from a sani- tary standpoint. He commented on the valuable service provided by the facility which is utilized by the Police Department and welfare , agencies as a resource to provide shelter, food and medical aid. John Rosselli (see above) advised he is acquainted with Jack McLaughlin of Halfway House and that in addition to services pro- vided which were already mentioned, the Probation Department uses the Halfway House, and that it is an institution for those no one else will help. Discussion followed regarding the several requests for Revenue Sharing Funds and the belief expressed that the community receives � a great deal for the small investment. Cl�fford Boxley (see above) spoke in support of assist�ng Halfway House Larry Murphy (see above) was questioned by Council as to whether, if $7,000 were allocated, he would be able to obtain matching funds, and whether this would enable them to operate during the day as well as evenings. Mr. Murphy indicated that he believed so. �Lero Si�n leton, 1723 Rosemary, Chairman of PROBE, spoke in support o Tf he Way Inn. Frank Esposito, 2434 Oregon, commented regarding the many retired , people who must settle down to 11v1ng somewhat near the poverty level because of taxes In response, Council noted that elected officials recognize the problems of senior cit�zens and the retired and the need to cut taxes, as well as the problems caused by inflation; the fact that the City does provtde funds to the Sem or Drop-In Center, and that many of the services offered for low-income senior citizens, such as the Handyman Program, are probably not publicized enough. Mayor Barrett invited anyone else present who wished to speak to do so. No one wished to speak. MOTION• Councilman Biagi moved, seconded by Councilman Leipn g, to � close the public hearing. . The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. The public hearing was closed at 10:19 a.m. MOTION Councilman Leipzig moved, seconded by Councilman Chandler, to add to the Human Resources Assistance Program of the Revenue Sharing Budget the amount of $7,000 to be allocated to The Way Inn. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote (MINUTE ORDER N0. 78-130) ' MOTION: Councilman Rhodes moved, seconded by Councilman Biagi, to add the amount of $1,450 to the allocation to Police Youth Club, under the Human Resources Assistance Program The motion carr�ed unanimously by voice vote. (MINUTE ORDER NO 78-131) Budget Study -3- 5/20/78