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more businesses involved, and to support expansion of recreation programs and other identified needs, as much as possible. He said, "I think there is lots we can do to help." Mayor Howard again thanked everyone for the great presentation and said the Council looked forward to hearing more about the successes of the Healthy Start Program. MEMO 3/3/98 B. Peninsula Habitat for Humanity acquisition of 201 McEvoy Street for affordable ownership housing; (304) REPORT: Housing Coordinator Debbie Jones-Thomas, March 2, 1998 Housing Coordinator Jones-Thomas presented the staff report and provided background on the project. She said the need for affordable housing was discussed at a Redwood City 2000 meeting and there was interest in having Peninsula Habitat for Humanity having a presence in Redwood City. She said the Rotary Club provided some funding to Peninsula Habitat for Humanity to pursue that goal. Coordinator Jones-Thomas said that during that same time period Peninsula Habitat for Humanity requested funds from the Housing and Human Concerns Committee, and since that time staff had been working with the organization reviewing several sites. She said 201 McEvoy appeared to be the best site available, and in November the Council authorized solicitation of bids to build ownership housing on that site. She said Peninsula Habitat for Humanity submitted the only bid, and it was in the amount of$I,OOO above the fair market value (which was later determined to be $130,000.) She said Council was being asked to "award the bid to Peninsula Habitat for Humanity, which would provide them an option to purchase the site, which they may exercise after going through a variance process to be sure they can build on the site." Mark Moulton, representing Peninsula Habitat for Humanity, said the triangular property west ofEI Camino Real at the intersection of Madrone and McEvoy, is owned by the City. He said Peninsula Habitat for Humanity was excited about the possibility of building an affordable house and thanked the Rotary Club for their support. Mr. Moulton said they had contacted the Redwood Oaks Neighborhood Association and were addressing its concerns. He said the lot was unique due its triangular shape and the Hetch Hetchy easement that extends behind it. He said the Neighborhood had wanted to use that parcel before they understood that the City owned it. Mr. Moulton said with the help of staff and some Council Members and increased communication with the neighbors, the Association now understands that "we are making a proposal to build a single family home in that neighborhood that is in conformance with current zoning, although most of the houses in the neighborhood" are not in conformance with current parking standards. Mr. Moulton said they would match the neighborhood in terms of the construction; architecture and the character of the neighborhood. He said they wanted to continue communications with the neighborhoods and would be available to them. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 56 MARCH 2,1998 MINUTES Page No. 312 PAGE 18