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. . . . ~ . MINUTES HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA March 18, 1974 The Regular Meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana was called to order at 3:12 P.M., by Chairman Jerry M. Patterson, in the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana. The following members of the Authority responded to the roll call: Present Absent John Garthe Harry K. Yamamoto James E. Ward Lorin Griset Vernon S. Evans Jerry M. Patte rson J. Ogden Markel f " The following persons were also pre sent: \ Manuel Rede, Executive Director-Secretary Jame sA. Wither s, Attorney for the Authority Bruce C. Spragg, City Manager Florence 1. Malone, Recording Secretary Representatives of the Press The full reading of the Minutes of February 25, 1974, was waived and they we re approved as mailed, on the unanimously carried motion of Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Yamamoto. MINUTES BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS Nothing to report. The Status Report for the Section 23, Leased Housing Program, dated March 12, 1974, including the trial balance dated February 28, 1974, prepared by the Director-Se cretary was received and filed on motion of Commis sioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Griset, with Commissioner Evans dissenting. REPORT OF SECRETARY The Executive Director-Secretary also filed a report and discussed HUD policy changes in the Section 23 Program. A written report of the City's Projected Housing Needs for the next three fiscal years was filed and the Director requested authorization from the Authority to prepare a letter of intent and application to HUD for 400 units under Revised Section 23 Program. He stated that 200 of the new units would involve con- struction and would be re served for senior citizens only and that the remaining 200 would be for gene ral family occupancy. Commissioner Evans stated that at the time the Housing program was established it was agreed by the Authority that new construction would not be a part of the program; and that the continuation and expansion of the housing program will add to the burden of problems in the City's schools, tax base, and flight from the City. Commissioner Evans stated that although he was not opposed to low income housing, he did obje ct to the way funds are being used for rent subsidy.