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DELHI HOMEOWNERS' Mr. John Saavedra, ASSOCIATION 2219 South Cedar, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN presented the follow- ing recommendations concerning the Community Development Act of 1974 and re- lated matters: 1. Council should act to insure that the Redevelop- ment Agency feasibility study is stopped. 2. Council should form a Community Citizens' Advisory Board as soon as possible. Council should designate the Community Relations Department of the City as the responsible authority for the administration of the Community Development Act funds. Council should commit to the appointment of a consultant as a community resource for the people in the greater Delhi area to help in the planning and use of the CD funds for long range planning and development of the area, for instance, the relocation of the National Guard Armory. The City Manager recapped the progress of tko Community Development Plan, stating that it had been submitted to SCAG for the A-9S review; that subsequent to that it would be filed with HUD; that there had been approximately $5S,000 provided in the Community Development Plan for a redevelopment study for the Delhi area, but there is no study being done at the present time. The City Manager stated further that if a majority of tko people, after having heard a presentation, really de not favor formulation of a Redevelopment Project Area, it will not be recommended to the Council by staff; that a redeyelop~ ment project area could facilitate relocat±on of tko City Yard and development of a community park; and that ke favored meetings to explore the establishment of citizens' advisory committees in the City's neighborhoods. Mr. Spragg added that each project undertaken witk Community Development funds would require its own Environmental Impact Report. Mr. Saavedra responded that the community's first priority was relocation of the National Guard Armory and not tko Corporation Yard. He further requested Council to make available by July a consultant for the area if the money is available, and he recommended Manuel Mendez or Barrio Planners. Mayor Evans responded that the request would be given consider= ation at the appropriate time. Councilman Bricken recommended that Mr. Saavedra present a written summary of the priority :needs of the,Delhi area, and Councilman Griset suggested the isummary include their reasons for opposing redevelopment. Mr. Saavedra stated that a letter would be forwarded te Council, CA 140.20 CA 151.6a CA 82 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 95 MARCH 10, 1975