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<br />B. Authorize the solicitation of a bid from a non-profit housing entity for an option to <br /> purchase property owned by the City of Redwood City, for the construction of a single- <br /> family dwelling to be sold to a low or very low-income family currently residing in <br /> Redwood City; (304,609) <br /> REPORT: Housing Coordinator Jones-Thomas, November 3,1997 <br /> Housing Coordinator Jones-Thomas presented the staff report and described the <br /> triangular lot adjacent to a Hetch Hetchy easement which would require a side yard <br /> setback variance to permit a single family dwelling to be built. <br /> In response to Council questions regarding why a non-profit company would be solicited <br /> and why is Redwood City residency a requirement, Housing Coordinator Jones-Thomas <br /> said this type of project would help the City meet its housing goals, it had been the past <br /> practice of the City to encourage this type of housing, it appeared that only a non-profit <br /> would be interested in doing this kind of special project, and it will target those people <br /> who do not have good affordable housing options. <br /> Couneilman Leipzig said this property was located in a real up and eoming neighborhood <br /> with great potential. He recommended that the City put this property on the open rnarket <br /> and get good value for the land and provide an opportunity for private development. He <br /> said that what is affordable is determined by the market place. <br /> Couneilwoman Buehan said the residents of the Redwood Oaks Neighborhood had been <br /> asking the City to do something positive on that property for a long time, and she was glad <br /> there was a plan in place. <br /> Couneilman Ruskin said the proposed housing would be a welcome addition to the <br /> neighborhood, as right now the corner is a blight. He said home ownership would be good <br /> for the neighborhood, and a non-profit, such as Habitat for Humanity, would do a great job <br /> with that triangular lot and an affordable single family dwelling. <br /> I) MIS: RUSKIN/HOWARD AUTHORIZE THE SOLICITATION OF A BID FROM A <br /> NON PROFIT HOUSiNG ENTITY FOR AN OPTION TO PURCHASE PROPERTY <br /> OWNED BY THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY. <br /> CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: <br /> AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS BUCHAN, CLAIRE, HOWARD, LA BERGE, <br /> RUSKIN AND MAYOR HARTNETT <br /> NOES: COUNCILMAN LEIPZIG <br /> MINUTE ORDER NO. 97-209 <br />REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 56 NOVEMBER3,1997 <br />MINUTES Page No. 008 PAGE 7 <br />