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as to the recommendation for abatement proceedings . Councilman Weymouth particu- larly noted that the first proceedings had been initiated by the Building Depart- ment in July of 1972 . Chief Building Official stated attempts initiated at that time to determine responsible ownership . Mr . Jerrold Silverstein, after being sworn in to give testimony , advised he was now the sole owner of the property , having just received a quitclaim deed from previous holders of deed , and which had not as yet been recorded . He advised he was in complete agreement with Building Department ' s recommendation for demolition of the structures on the property as it would be economically unfeasible to do otherwise , He stated his main con- cern ^� was with the present tenants of the dwellings because of their now enjoying low rent . He noted foreseeable problems in relocating and asked for advice since he was not familiar with time schedules involved . City Attorney responded , if Resolution adopted by Council , declaring structures to be a public nuisance and directing the owners to abate , time schedule would be within 30 days and would also constitute notice to tenants to vacate property . He indicated that Mr . Silverstein consult his own attorney as to his own individual procedures . In response to questioning by Councilman Henderson of whether an insurance policy was in effect on the buildings since a communication on file indicated that it might not be , Mr . Silverstein advised of the transfers made and that it was in effect until March 13th . In response to question from Mayor Keckley as to whether he was not appearing in protest to these proceedings , Mr . Silverstein advised that he was not . Mr . John Evans , attorney representing the holders of the first deed of trust , Mr . and Mrs . Gleason , advised of having contacted Mr , Silverstein and their agreement that it was inevitable that demolition take place and had given assurance his clients would cooperate in seeing what could be recovered for all parties . City Attorney asked that Chief Building Official ' s report and photographs sub - mitted be made a part of the records . (For full text , see City Clerk ' s file - Abatement - 115 Birch Street) There being no further discussion , Councilman Williams moved to close the public hearing , seconded by Councilman Norris and carried . Councilman Weymouth moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO , 7003 DECLARING STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 115 BIRCH STREET IN THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, DIRECT- ING THE OWNERS TO ABATE SAID NUISANCE, AND ORDERING THE EXPENSE OF ABATEMENT TO BE MADE A LIEN UPON THE LAND IN THE EVENT THE NUISANCE IS NOT ABATED BY THE OWNERS , seconded by Councilman Henderson and carried on roll call vote , Council- man Rhodes being noted absent . Councilman Henderson moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO , 7004 OF INTENTION TO ABANDON PUBLIC WALKWAY IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 3 OF DIVISION 9, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ; SETTING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN OR OBJECTING TO THE PROPOSED VACATION ; AND ORDERING POSTING OF NOTICE OF SUCH PROPOSED VACATION ( sets public hearing for October 15 , 1973 ) . Staff reported owners of Lots 1 and 18 had requested the abandonment of this 6-foot public walkway, extending between Oregon Avenue and Palm Avenue , adjacent to their properties for the purpose of eliminating vandalism . The walkway would then be incorporated into their property . Required fees reported received for this procedure and Environmental Impact Report was reviewed by the Planning Commission . Motion seconded by Councilman Norris and carried on roll call vote , Councilman Rhodes being noted absent . Councilman Williams moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO . 7005 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR PERSONAL SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRON- MENTAL IMPACT REPORT . Staff report stated proposed agreement for services of Frahm, Edler & Cannis , for an Environmental Impact Report relating to Peninsula Covenant Church revision project and funding had been deposited with the City in the amount of $3 , 150 to compensate this firm for these services . The proposed project was reported to include a new sanctuary , a pedestrian bridge , and additional parking areas . Councilman Henderson questioned the paragraph in the proposed agreement relating to contractor ' s status with the City . City Attorney advised this was the usual statement contained in personal service agreements to establish legal relation- ship , as resolution provides for Environmental Impact Report by City with consul- tant , but fees paid by applicant , Councilman Henderson also questioned this 9/24/73 Reg . Mtg . to - — --