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4 ,93 that the floor heater was situated at about the middle of the living room and was full of dirt , dust and lint . Also that the isinglass cap through which to observe whether or not the flame is on, was missing , and it was assumed the heater was either inoperative , or would be a hazard if operated . He described the route for venting for the heater and advised that the flue was made of a light gage tin metal which would not be approved for flues and was not pro- viding drawing power required to carry off products of combustion . City Attorney requested that the Building Official ' s written report be re - ceived in evidence , and it was so ordered by Vice -Mayor Henderson . There being no further discussion or written communications , Councilman Norris moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Leipzig and carried . Councilman Weymouth moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO . 6973 DECLARING STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 2424 JEFFERSON AVENUE IN THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, DIRECTING THE OWNER TO ABATE SAID NUISANCE, AND ORDERING THE EX - PENSE OF ABATEMENT TO BE MADE A LIEN UPON THE LAND IN THE EVENT THE NUISANCE IS NOT ABATED BY THE OWNER , seconded by Councilman Norris . Mr . Longo re - quested that he be furnished a copy of the resolution , and City Attorney advised that the City was legally required to do so . Motion carried on roll call vote , Councilman Williams and Mayor Keckley being noted absent , PUBLIC HEARING , Abatement of Nuisance , 48 Laurel Street , 1 story , wooden frame dwelling , detached garage , originally constructed in 1908 , declared open and affidavit of posting ordered filed . Chief Building Official was asked to present his sworn evidence and he advised that conditions for this property , also under the ownership of Mr . Longo , were similar , with the exception that the building was not occupied . He stated that it was reasonably secured and had not been vandalized . He then proceeded to review his written report to the City Manager , He described the structure as a substandard , vacant one - story wood frame dwelling and detached garage originally constructed in 1908 , with appraised value of $6 , 600 for land , and $ 400 for improvements , containing 832 square feet for the dwelling and 160 square feet for the garage . Initially , as result of complaint received from tenants on December 7 , 1972 , the Building , Fire and Health Departments performed a housing inspection noting numerous deficiencies and conditions of substandardness . Several subsequent attempts to contact the owner in an effort to secure his cooperation to gain compliance with City Code failed . On March 13 , 1973 , Mr . Longo was advised by Certified Mail that the Building Department would initiate formal abatement action . Mr . Longo refused receipt of the Certified Mail , Following notification by the City Attorney , Mr , Longo 8/13/73 Reg . Mtg .