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252 ing more and more difficult. Miss Badger said there is a definite need for addi-
<br />tional housing in Colton, especially for the handicapped.
<br />Mrs. Margaret Ritz, 655 North 4th Street, Colton, spoke in strong opposition to
<br />the proposed low and moderate income housing in Colton, stating the majority of
<br />Colton citizens did not want this type of housing in their community.
<br />Mr. Don Newcomb, representing the County Office of Community Development, spoke
<br />about the proposed Cooperation Agreement, advising that the proposed sites will
<br />be 4.8 miles apart and the maximum density would be a duplex, with housing avail-
<br />able to all within Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Mr. Newcomb advised
<br />there is a possibility the City of Colton would be denied next year's funding if
<br />this proposed housing is rejected, and the Housing Assistance Plan does indeed
<br />show a need for housing in the City of Colton.
<br />Councilman Rehrer asked is the City of Colton filling the need for housing under
<br />our present contract.
<br />Mr. Newcomb answered yes, to some extent, but not as far as renters are concerned.
<br />Mrs. Mandy Karr, 1265-3/4 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Colton, also spoke in opposition to
<br />the proposed housing units, stating there is a great deal of new housing and
<br />apartment units being constructed on the Cooley Ranch, which should more than
<br />take care of Colton's housing needs.
<br />Mrs. Millie Herrera, 1405 Pennsylvania Avenue, Colton, spoke in favor of the pro-
<br />posed housing, stating Federal funding is available and can be obtained for certain
<br />needs in a community, and the City Council should address themselves to those needs,
<br />such as adequate and sanitary housing for the low and moderate income families in
<br />Colton. Mrs. Herrera continued if the Police and Fire Departments have a need, it
<br />is fulfilled; the senior citizens expressed a need for community centers and certain
<br />senior citizen programs, it was fulfilled. Mrs. Herrera said now it is time for the
<br />City Council to fulfill the dire need for adequate housing for the low and moderate
<br />income families and handicapped in our community.
<br />Mrs. Herrera advised the Federal Register outlines the mandates of the Federal
<br />Government with regard to funding and requirements of the local jurisdictions,
<br />which obviously the City Council is not complying with. Mrs. Herrera stated the
<br />City Council should give very serious consideration to what would happen in our
<br />community if we were to lose federal funding and Revenue Sharing funds, and
<br />jeopardize the needs of our community, because the City did not comply with the
<br />housing requirements and needs.
<br />City Manager Calabrese spoke about the proposed Cooperation Agreement, the contract
<br />between the City of Colton and the County Office of Community Development for admin-
<br />istration of the Community Development Block Grant Program, and implementation of
<br />the Housing Assistance Plan in our community, stating there is a possible risk in
<br />losing future funding from HUD and Revenue Sharing funds should the City choose not
<br />to participate in this housing program. Mr. Calabrese said there is a need for
<br />housing in our community, and therefore, the City Council must decide which avenue
<br />they are going to take in this regard.
<br />Mayor Gonzales read in full a letter from
<br />ing the real need for adequate housing in
<br />and those having to live on fixed incomes.
<br />Ruth M. Malloy, a senior citizen, express -
<br />Colton for senior citizens, handicapped,
<br />After additional discussion among Council Members, Staff, and County representa-
<br />tives from the Office of Community Development, moved by Mayor Gonzales, seconded
<br />by Councilwoman Cisneros, to approve Resolution No. 3917 and the Cooperation Agree-
<br />ment between the City of Colton and the Housing Authority of the County of San
<br />Bernardino. Upon Roll Call, the Vote was:
<br />AYES: Three; Cisneros, Gonzales, Hayes.
<br />NOES: Two; Rehrer, Temby.
<br />ABSENT: None.
<br />Motion carried.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 3917 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
<br />OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR PRELIMINARY LOAN FOR LOW -
<br />RENT PUBLIC HOUSING; APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION
<br />AND OWNERSHIP OF LOW -RENT HOUSING PROJECTS OF NOT TO EXCEED
<br />TEN (10) DWELLING UNITS; AND APPROVING THE FORM OF COOPERATION
<br />AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON AND
<br />THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND
<br />AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION.
<br />JUN b 1979
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