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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT - (Continued) Mrs. Pat McGuigan, Chairman of the Hunger Subcommittee, reported that her committee was established because of the desperate situation in Santa Aha with inflation, unemployment, and the welfare situation; that they had received testimony from many organizations; that they had set up seven depots for collecting and distributing food and canned goods to people in need, but did not receive too much response. They then sent out letters to individual organizations, such as churches, throughout the entire City to try to get volunteer help; at Christmas- time the Balboa Bay Club suggested a toy collection; the toys were presented to Mayor Griset who turned them over to the Human Relations Commission, which made distribution to needy families in the City not otherwise helped by different organizations. Mr. Sam Sandoval, Chairman of the Housing Subcommittee, introduced Roy Uno, who spoke of the following accomplishments of the committee: A resolution on moral responsibility to families uprooted and displaced through powers of eminent domain was presented and accepted by the City Council; prepared a resolution in support of the Santa Aha Municipal Bond Election; supported the Fair Housing laws; offered testimony and supported by resolution the acceptance of the Bristol Tower Senior Citizens High-Rise Development; assisted the Vaca family to receive fair and equitable consideration from the City in re-establishing them due to uprooting through eminent domain; and interceded between tenants and the landlord at the Walnut Grove Apartments. Mrs. Ruth Bellows, Chairman of the Youth and Education Committee, was unable to be present. Rev. Gough stated that this committee is very heavily involved in the Save Our Schools program; that they are working on the problem of lack of sidewalks in the Valley School area; and are trying to improve the quality of ~ducation for the children of Santa Anao Mr. Norman Corbin, Chairman of the Labor and Industry Subcommittee, urged adoption of an Affirmative Action Program. He stated that un- employment causes a rise in crime, which in turn causes fear in the City; that there are many programs which can be implemented to alleviate unemployment. Mr. Rudy Moreno, Chairman of the Law Enforcement & Education Committee, was unable to be present. The Rev. Gough stated that last year the committee realized there was need for more understanding of police procedure and is working on a booklet entitled "Know Your Rights and Responsibillties." They are also making a study on the procedure for filing complaints with the Police Department. The Rev. Gough stated that the recommendation of the Human Relations Commission was that the status of the Commission as established by Resolution not be changed for another year; that to establish the Commission by Ordinance would limit the membership to eight, and that it is essential to have 15 members. CITY COUNCIL -t81- May 17, 1971