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Planning Director Gonzales reported that the Housing Y Authorit of San Bernardino 2 1 County is currently preparing an application for approximately 155 units to be located on scattered sites throughout the County, however, to date, specific sites have not been selected. Mr. Gonzales advised that as part of a formal application, cooperation agreements must be negotiated between the Housing Authority and all local governmental juris- dictions where proposed sites could be located; therefore, agreements will be re- quested from all Community Development Cooperating Cities, as well as the County Board of Supervisors. Mr. Gonzales concluded Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 3898, approving the Cooperation Agreement between the City and the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino. Councilman Rehrer stated if he understands this correctly, the project concerns low -rent housing, and asked if this means single dwelling units. Mr. Al Harkins, Executive Director of the County Housing Authority, advised that all of these units that HUD is currently making funds available for are two-bedroom units and there will probably be 8 to 10 units on a site, which may be in the form of four-plexes. Co Councilman Rehrer stated the reason he had asked the question was because several years ago the City of Colton had some problems with low -rent housing, which caused some ill feeling among the community. Mr. Harkins stated possibly Councilman Rehrer was referring to the 235-I Program, Q however this program does not parallel the old 235-I Program at all. Mr. Harkins stated these homes will be built and owned by the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino, and leased to low income families. Mr. Harkins mentioned that the City of Colton presently has two developments that are run by the Housing Authority, one on Pine Street in South Colton, and one on Mt. Vernon Avenue, near Colton Avenue, occupied by senior citizens. Councilwoman Cisneros asked if the City Council would have the final word on the site selection. Mr. Harkins answered yes, any proposed site would have to come through the City Council for its approval. City Attorney Edwards pointed out there are two blank spaces within the proposed resolution to be adopted by the City Council, one pertaining to the amount of dwell- ing units, the other pertaining to the dollar amount of the loan for planning and surveys, in connection with this project. Mr. Edwards asked what Mr. Harkins' recommendation would be to the City Council with regard to the amounts to be filled in on these two items. Mr. Harkins answered the amount of the preliminary loans is established by HUD in the form of a maximum, and what has been proposed is $500 per unit, and as far as the amount: of dwelling units, there has been no specific number identified at this point and it is not known how many units will be allocated for the City of Colton. Mayor Gonzales asked would it hurt the City of Colton in any way if we did not parti- cipate in this program, as the City already has County housing projects. Mr. Harkins stated the County units the City now has are 25 years old and are concen- trated in one area, and the program that the Housing Authority has planned is somewhat different. Mr. Harkins stated that actually he cannot answer how this might effect the City by not participating, however, the County Office of Community Development, with regard to the Housing Assistance Plan, may be able to offer information in this regard. Councilman Temby asked what is the Housing Authority's projection as to the number of people per unit for this project. Mr. Harkins replied typically it would be three persons per unit. Councilwoman Cisneros stated she feels that the. City Council has got to realize there are alot of people right now that cannot afford housing, or new houses, and the City is in a position to help those who cannot really afford housing. Mr. Harkins stated he is not familiar with the amount of housing to be placed in Colton, to his knowledge all of the Cooperation Agreements thus far have been written in such a MAR 6 Ij ig