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199 hearing by Council . The second tenant indicated she would also make no attempt to relocate , pending action of the City Council . Chief Building Official advised that the structure at 939-941 Main Street had also been posted on October 9, 1972 , and his report indicated that for many years , as a result of Building Department actions , the second floor of the building , constructed in 1895 , had remained unoccupied due to numerous substandard housing conditions , anchat the store on the first floor had been vacant since the spring of 1970 , Department was informed in the fall of 1970 that the rear of the building was open due to vandalism . The owner , Malcolm Von Hofen , since deceased , maintained security of the structure and attempted to sell the premises , advising prospective buyers of the Department ' s concerns . Following the death of Mr . Von Hofen , further deterioration of the building was observed , and the Department communi - cated with the heirs , attorneys for the heirs and San Mateo County Coroner ' s office ( estate administrators ) , requesting action to demolish the building in the interest of public safety . Attorneys for the heirs acknowledged the correspondence and supported action of the Department to initiate abatement proceedings . Department recommended that since rehabilitation was not economically feasible considering the advanced stages of deterioration , that the building be demolished . Chief Building Official indicated that after contacting the Coroner ' s office and the District Attorney , both had advised they cannot proceed as public agencies to act to demolish the structure without court order , which can only be precipitated by action of the Council in formal proceedings . Following conclusion of the report by Chief Building Official , there was brief discussion by Council . City Attorney asked that the docu- mentary material submitted by Chief Building Official be made part of the record . There being no communications or further discussion, Councilman Henderson moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Weymouth and carried . Councilman Norris moved to terminate the proceedings for abatement of structure at 290 Elwood Street , seconded by Councilman Rhkbs and carried . (MINUTE ORDER #72 - 190 ) Councilman Henderson moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO , 6819 DECLARING STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 1710 WHIPPLE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF REDWOOD 10/30/72 Reg . Adj . Mtg .