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Supervisor Anthony complimented the Committee for its participation and sincer~e efforts to develop a solution to the Rescue Center problem. He stated that the property proposed as a site for the Center is owned by the County and would be available as surplus property for the recommended use. Mr. Braselton en~0hasized that the Center has a right to exist, and that the proposed site would be acceptable to the Mission as to its location, proximity to the downtown area, and suitability for construction; that the Mission (Rescue Center) is now well organized and financially able to purchase the site. Mr. Flaherty added that the Mission can accomplish more with a better facility; however, there will never be a perfect site, and that the recommended site is the best solution among those considered. Speakers in opposition to the proposed relocation were: Josephine Andrade, 935 Logan Street Sergio Ruiz, 1338 N. Custer Martin Conzalez, 1008 E. Washington Avenue Lucy Romero, 1042 Lincoln Avenue Bob Storey, 3081 Moloka Place, Costa Mesa; 1146 E. Washington Ave., business Preston Guillory, 1006 N. French Cypriana Billa, 917 Logan Street Sam Romero, 2034 S. Spruce Keith Welputt, Attorney for Lyle Blystone, contractor, 1126 E. Washington Robert Richardson, 1305 E. 14th Street The speakers expressed recognition for the worthwhile work of the Mission, but strong opposition to its location in a residential area, stating that children in the neighborhood would be distressed by the sight of the Center's clients; that older residents would not feel safe; that the Mission should be located near the people it serves; that the businesses in the area would anticipate difficulty in keeping customers and employees; that there would be additional expense to the City in increased police patrol, street cleaning and traffic problems in the neighborhood;that there would be potential health problems from litter, garbage and human wastes; that transients would be encouraged to move through a residential area; and that location of the Mission in the Logan area would be unfair to residents who are trying to inrprove their neighborhood. Mr. Storey presented a petition containing 23 signatures representing the business people in the area who are opposed to the proposed Mission site. There were no other speakers and no additional written communications. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Following comments and questions by the Council, MOTION was made by Ortiz, seconded by Yamamoto, that the Council not accept the proposed location as a site for the Rescue Mission. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Evans, Garthe, Ortiz, Ward, Yamamoto None Brandt CA 82.4 ~DTION was made by Bricken, seconded by Evans to discharge the Task Force Com- mittee with appreciation. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Evans, Garthe, Ortiz, Ward, Yamamoto None Brandt CA 82.4 Mr. Flaherty requested that the Redevelopment Agency reconsider the condemnation action, because the Rescue Center has no place to go and all possibilities have been exhausted. City Attorney Gow stated that a staff report would be submitted to the Agency regarding the status of the condemmation proceedings. ORAL COMWJNICATION Ramiro Antonio Ochoa, represent- LACY STREET NEIGHBORS ing Lacy Street Neighbors, 703 E. TRAFFIC PROBLEMS - REFERRED TO STAFF Third Street, described the traffic problems in the neighbor- hood adjacent to the Logan area, stating that there are many pedestrians, because of two churches-and a school plus a neighborhood market, and that a traffic signal is needed at the intersection of Fourth and Lacy Streets. He CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 511 DECEMBER 18, 1978