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PUBLIC HEAR
GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, FY 1979-80
APRIL 23, 1979
City Manager McCabe opened the hearing at 10:00 a.m.
Administrative officials present: City Manager McCabe, City Clerk
Campbell.
City Manager McCabe stated this was the first of two hearings, the purpose
of which are to provide interested citizens, groups, senior citizens
and organizations the opportunity to submit written and/or oral comments
on the possible use of Revenue Sharing Funds during the next fiscal
year; the City estimates that it will have $1,076,800 in Revenue Sharing
Funds for expenditure during Fiscal Year 1980; notice of this hearing
was published in the National City Star News on April 12, 1979; in
addition all news media serving the greater San Diego area, including
broadcast media, were notified as well as local senior citizens groups;
this year the City requested that applicants for City Revenue Sharing
funds file a Grant Application for Revenue Sharing funds with the City
Manager; to date, the following applications have been received: (1)
MEALS ON WHEELS, South Bay Division, to subsidize its senior adult meals
program, $1,970.32; (2) PARKING AUTHORITY of the City of National City,
to assist in the production of a regional shopping center, including
800,000 sq. ft. retail space, 440 parking spaces and approximately 1500
permanent jobs, $345,000; (3) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION of the
City of National City, to provide for administrative costs for the HUD
3-12 residential property improvement loan program within the approved
Housing Assistance area, $100,000; (4) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
of the City of National City, for the E.J. Christman Business and Indust-
rial Park Redevelopment Project, Amendment II, Land Acquisition and
Clearance Off -Site Improvements, $320,500; (5) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION of the City of National City, for the establishment of a
non-profit housing corporation to apply for $6,000,000 HUD Section 202
Direct Federal Loan for 150 units of senior housing and Section 8 housing
subsidies for elderly and handicapped persons of moderate and low income
levels, $100,000. Mr. McCabe stated any other grant applications for
Revenue Sharing Funds could be filed at this time and invited any
interested persons wishing to submit comments or suggestions to come
forward.
SHIRLEY LA RUE, 1933 "0" Avenue, representing the Senior Citizens, was
present and stated the following items were requested by the National
City Senior Citizens at the Kimball Community Building and Casa de
Salud Recreation Center: At the Kimball Community Building: (1)
upright freezer to be used by senior citizens and for community functions
and groups; (2) wiring and lighting for shuffleboard and building; proper
lighting is necessary for daily use and safety of participants; inside
and outside lighting required; (3) lights for stage; lights to be placed
at front of stage area for proper lighting and full use of stage area;
(4) couch for ladies comfort area; present furniture is in need of major
repairs; at the Casa de Salud: (1) trophy case for Casa seniors to place
important historical material and awards; (2) chalkboard, either portable
or wall mounted; (3) furniture for lounge area; three couches and two
dozen chairs; (4) draperies or mini -shades for window areas so movies
and slide shows may be presented; the total request $15,000. MARTHA
SMITH, 910 "N" Avenue, President, National City Senior Citizens Club,
was present and stated the request in the amount of $15,000 for the Club
may be low; if there are sufficient funds, they may want to increase
their request. City Manager McCabe advised her that if the specific
items would add up to more than $15,000, Mrs. Smith should prepare a
Supplemental Information Sheet on each line item; and also any additional
items that they may request.
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RUTH POTTER, Coordinator, South Bay Division, Meals -On -Wheels, was
present and outlined the services provided to residents, urging approval
of their application.
No one else was present in this regard.
City Manager McCabe closed the hearing at 10:30 a.m.
CITY CLER
CITY MANAGER
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