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According to the report, the proposed survey would be conducted in four areas of the City where development occurred before 1920. The Community Redevelopment Commission recommends that it be conducted by qualified professionals; and that the Santa Aha Preservation Task Force be requested to withdraw its application for a Courthouse Corridor Historic District, and that a letter from the City be sent to the State requesting that action on the Santa Ana Preservation Task Force applica- tion be deferred pending completion of the survey. CA 140.20 CA 85.1 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT RECEIVED &FILED comments, on the unanimously carried Ortiz, seconded by Councilman Brandt. The Annual Report of the Human Relations Commission for 1977-78 was received and filed, with Council's 4:0 motion of Councilman Speakers representing the Human Relations Commission were Roy Uno; Manuel Barron, Vice Chairman; Kenneth Lau; and Rudy Francis, Chairman. Mr. Uno said that the Commission in pre- senting key issues has attempted to convey the flavor and authenticity of the people it represents, and some insight into what the Commission has been doing and plans to do next year; Mr. Barron commented that the Commission tried to bridge the credibility gap between community and Council, and hopes Council will take it to heart; Mr. Lau expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with the Commission on the report on Police/Community Relations; Chairman Rudy Francis stated that he is pleased with the reorganization of the Commission and with the way the report was drafted; and he thanked Council for working with the Commission on goals and objectives this year. Council made the following comments: Mayor Evans praised the reorganized Commission for overcoming frustrations and initial lack of understanding to become a top City organization, and for its accomplishments. Councilman Ortiz stated that the concern, work, time and effort expended by the Commission are appreciated by the Council. He personally thanked all the members, and suggested Staff work on the recommendations. Councilman Yamamoto commended the Commission for its outstanding report, and expressed his belief that Commission and Council working together can produce workable solutions'to City problems. Councilman Brandt added his thanks to the Commission and stated that the report honestly and effectively addresses concerns of the Council and the community. The Mayor, speaking on behalf of the Council specifically requested that Staff take note of the following remarks contained in the Report: Page 13 Action; Competitive Bid Process pertaining to Affirmative Page 16 - Human Relations Commission as Council's liaison in human relations and human environment situations; and Page 18 - Neighborhood needs, such as street lights, street repairs, tree trimming, broken sidewalks, and a directory of services; and Staff was requested to implement as much as possible the recommendations in these areas. CA 131.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 474 NOVEMBER 20, 1978