HomeMy WebLinkAbout2822_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 2622
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
ESTABLISHING A HOUSING COMMISSION
WHEREAS , the Mayor of the City of Redlands appointed a Hous-
ing Task Force to investigate the need for adequate housing at a
fair cost to low income and elderly residents of the City of
Redlands , and
WHEREAS , the Task Force completed nearly a year of study,
analysis and evaluation of the requirements of dwelling units for
such residents and submitted to the City Council a preliminary
report of the general housing needs of the community and made cer-
tain constructive recommendations for practical, economic and
socially beneficial solutions, and
WHEREAS , one of the Task Force' s primary recommendations was
the establishment of a Housing Commission to further explore and
specify requirements of Redlands and to carry out the recommenda-
tions of the Task Force with a positive plan of action in the
housing field;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED:
Section 1. That a Housing Commission, consisting of nine
members, is hereby established for the purpose of advising the
City Council on all matters related to the improvement of housing
conditions, particularly for elderly and low income residents of
the City.
Section 2. That the members of said Housing Commission and
all successors, as identified by the office numbers hereinafter
designated, shall serve for terms set forth after such offices, as
follows:
office Term
1 4 years
2 4 years
3 4 years
4 3 years
5 3 years
6 3 years
7 2 years
a 2 years
9 2 years
Section 3. That the duties, responsibilities and procedures
of the Commission shall include:
(a) To investigate living, dwelling, and housing conditions
and the means anal methods of improving such conditions .
(b) To determine where slum areas exist or where there is
a shortage of decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling accom-
modations for persons of low income.
(c) To make studies and recommendations relating to the
problem of clearing, replanning, and reconstructing of
slum areas and the problem of providing dwelling accom-
modations for persons of low income.
(d) To engage in research and studies on the subject- of hous-
Ing.
(e) To make available to agencies charged with the duty of
abating nuisances or like conditions or demolishing un-
safe or insanitary structures its findings and recom-
mendations with regard to any building or property where
conditions exist which are dangerous to the public health,
morals , safety, or welfare.
(f) To make recommendations to the Planning Commission and
City Council on matters pertaining to all types of hous-
ing, with particular emphasis on various low income and
elderly housing proposals.
(g) To adopt such rules of procedure as maY be required to
discharge its duties and responsibilities, subject to
approval by the, City Council.
Section 4. The Housing Commission shall provide information
regarding solutions to housing needs to all individual citizens
and interested groups, and extend advice and assistance in construc-
tion, financial and social matters related to housing.
Section 5. The Housing Commission shall be the agency -through
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which individuals and groups may work in housing improvement, in-
cluding the determination of Federal and/or State programs that may
be used for the benefit of the citizens of the Greater Redlands
community.
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ADOPTED and signed this 16h day of June, 1970.
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ATTEST
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