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<br />e Comrndttee-of-the-Whole November 10, 1976 <br /> I. Items from Mayor and Council - <br /> A. Bradley Introduction--Mr. Bradley introduced his brother, who <br /> is visiting in Eugene from Southern California. File <br /> B. Housing Conditions for Elderly--Mrs. Beal stated that at a <br /> recent meeting of service providers for the elderly a repre- <br /> sentative of the Home Help Agency stated she had a client <br /> whose housing was in deplorable condition, over-run by rats, <br /> etc. The client's health condition was worsened by the housing. <br /> Ironically, said Mrs. Beal, the present housing would have to <br /> be condemned first before being put on a priority list for <br /> new housing; however, housing that is occupied cannot be <br /> condemned. <br /> Mrs. Beal moved that where a medical agency or doctor <br /> feels a patient's health is affected by inferior housing <br /> it can be condemned or repairs forced by owners or <br /> patient be put on a priority list for subsidized housing. <br /> Motion died for lack of second. <br />e Manager suggested that staff investigate and come back to <br /> Council with recommendations. Mrs. Beal added that there are <br /> many cases of this type, though this is the most serious one. <br /> She also added that the Building Department responded promptly <br /> to the Home Help Agency's request that they investigate the <br /> housing conditions at the particular site in question. <br /> Mrs. Beal moved, seconded by Mr. Murray, that the Mayor <br /> pro tern appoint a committee to look into these matters. <br /> Mrs. Beal feels that city should be able to take steps to <br /> assist occupants when a medical agency or doctor feels a <br /> patient's health is affected. She also feels housing funds <br /> should be appropriated for short term occupancy for elderly and <br /> those with medical problems aggravated by substandard housing. <br /> Mrs. Beal suggested appointing a representative from the Home <br /> Help Agency to the committee. Manager noted, too, that immediate <br /> action will be taken on the particular case cited by Mrs. Beal. <br /> Mr. Williams felt that perhaps appointing a committee should <br /> wait until after parameters and options are defined. He said <br /> that priority in housing is generally a function of the Lane <br />e Minutes 11/22/76 -7 <br /> 5~3 <br />