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CONFERENCE ON CITIES Councilman Markel reported briefly on the Conference on Cities held in Indianapolis, May 25 through Z8, 1971, attended by Councilmen )~arkel, Yamamoto and Mayor Griset. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Mr. Cliff Fraizer, 2049 So AND LEASED HOUSING PROGRAM Halladay Street, reviewed two letters which he had previously presented to the Council concerning the Santa Ana Human Relations Commission, and the Leased Housing Program. Mr. Fraizer stated that he is opposed to the continuance of the Human Relations Commission; that it should be terminated or approved by the voters. He further stated that he is opposed to the Leased Housing Program; that it should be recognized that no matter which government agency subsidizes a program the people eventually pay for it; and that State of California Article XXXIV, Public Housing Law, Section 1, states that subsidizing of low cost housing is forbidden unless favorably voted on by the electors. STREET CLOSURE Councilman Villa requested approval to close Sycamore Street between 4th and 5th Streets for approximately two hours on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 16th, for a Z-hour celebration of the opening of the Banco de Pueblo. On motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Patterson, and unanimously carried, Council approved the street closure as requested, subject to the normal processing procedure. LIFETI/ViE HOMES The City Attorney stated that he had been contacted by Council representing the developer of Lifetime Homes, who have developed 3Z duplex units in the northeast portion of the City; that they wish to sell undivided 1/Z interest to each property and have requested Council's expression as to policy in this matter. Mr. Prentiss Fish of Rutan & Tucker, Attorneys, representing Lifetime Homes, stated that the question is whether the duplexes will be rented or owned, and that in either case the density and use would be the same; that they are requesting that the matter be researched in regard to any legal problems and, if appropriate, an ordinance be drafted to cover the situation. Councilman Evans' motion, seconded by Councilman Villa, to refer the matter to the City Attorney and the City Manager for research and report to Council, carried on a 6 - 1 vote, Councilman Patterson voting NO. RECESS At 5:30 P. Mo, the meeting was recessed to 7:30 P.M., at which time it was reconvened with all Council members present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was given by Chaplain Herman f. Baerg of the Orange County Medical Center. CITY COUNCIL -199- June 7, 1971