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Mickey Madden, representing a citizens group, stated that she was disappointed that there was no status report on the matter. Charles Clayman, 116 North Sycamore, stated that he lives near the present bus terminal; that there is a very undesirable element around the bus terminal; and he requested that the City install "No Loitering" signs, and have the police enforce it. City Attorney Keith Gow stated further that the 17th Street location will not be used for the terminal location; that the present plans are to continue operating at the old location downtown; and that the terms of the settlement with Greyhound are not yet finalized. Richard Goblirsch, Executive Director of Redevelopment, stated that negotiations were still in progress with Greyhound and with Texaco, who owns the 17th Street site; that Greyhound had obtained some bids for correcting the deficiencies in the existing building - it will amount to approximately $50,000. CA 84 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Silvio Sanchez, 704 RELOCATION PAYMENTS West Third, stated REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS - REFERRED that some of the per- sons to be relocated from the housing redevelopment site, between Firsfi and Third Streets, from Ross Street to Van Ness Avenue, were still having difficulty getting listings of housing available at the on-site office. He requested Council to direct the City Manager to make lists available each Friday, so that every family in the area can be relocated by February 28, Agustin Loustaunau, 219 North Garnsey Street, stated that Urban Projects, Relocation Consultants, is not doing its job; that its on-site office is only open two days a week, and that the personnel do not have listings of available housing to facilitate relocation. Redevelopment Executive Director Richard Goblirsch stated that during the week of January 28 through February 4, the Agency Staff and the Community Services Staff provided transportation for nine families to look at homes, and they were shown an average of four to five units per family; that Tom Silva, Coordinator, provided emergency fund assistance to four fami- lies, assisted in providing a Health Department employee to help with a health problem, assisted families to submit food stamp applications; and assisted in the preparation of income tax forms; that the City has to pay $20 per listing to a private firm with the understanding that copies may not be made for individual distribution; that the City is developing its own listing; that relocation payments are available for moving expenses at the time of the move; and that it is difficult to work out individual problems at 10:00 P.M. at a City Council meeting. In response to Councilman Bricken's question, Mr. Sanchez stated that he had not submitted his list of problems to the Staff for solution. Councilman Bricken stated that these difficulties should more properly be presented to Staff first for an equit- able solution. City Manager Bruce Spragg stated that Staff is required to assist people to be relocated, and that Staff intends to do so without pressure; that each person will get everything to which he is legally entitled. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 58 FEBRUARY 7, 1977