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409 Mrs . Schillaci inquired if the building would have to be razed , citing the resulting hardship to owners , as there is a Loan against the property . She re - quested an extension on razing . Mayor Bury commented that a regular program of abating buildings that do not meet Code requirements will be undertaken , and Councilman Petersen made the point that it is not fair to a neghborhood to allow buildings to exist which present health and fire hazards to occupants or to adjoining properties , and the objective is to try to upgrade the area so that all can live in premises that are safe , Mrs . Schillaci stated it was their hope to remove the tenants , board up the building and hold the property for sale at a future time , Councilman Keckley noted that vacant and boarded up buildings are an invitation to vandalism, arson and vagrants . Councilman Rosselli assured Mrs , Schillaci that if action is taken forcing abatement , there would still be an opportunity to improve the property to bring it up to standards so that razing would not be necessary . Mrs . Schillaci stated the building not worth renovating . Councilman Petersen moved to close the public hearing , seconded by Councilman Weymouth . Motion carried . Councilman Petersen moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO , 6046 , DECLARING STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 546 MAPLE STREET IN THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE , DIRECTING THE OWNER 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 OWNER , seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried on roll call vote . ' Councilman Weymouth moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO , 6047 APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR TREES FOR REDWOOD SHORES SUBDIVISIONS NO . 1 AND NO , 2 , REDWOOD SHORES , CITY OF REDWOOD CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO CALL FOR BIDS THEREFOR , seconded by Councilman Petersen . Mayor Bury congratulated the Park Superintendent on his Department having won most of the prizes for entries in the San Mateo County Fair and Floral Fiesta . On question , it was noted that the developer will pay for the trees , and City will provide crews for planting and maintenance , as this will insure control . Councilman Keckley noted that the University of California has conducted experiments with soils in Redwood Shores , and are in a position to offer advice as to types of trees that will do best in that area . It was noted there are 283 trees involved in this project . Motion carried on roll call vote . Councilman Keckley moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO , 6048 APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES CENTER FURNITURE ; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO CALL FOR BIDS THEREFOR , seconded by Councilman Rosselli . Motion carried on roll call vote . City Manager noted that plans are to complete first phase of transition into new facilities by end of August , then proceed to second phase , with total completion expected by the first of next year . Councilman Keckley moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO , 6049 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR RESURFACING OF DESIGNATED STREETS ; AND , AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO CALL FOR BIDS THEREFOR , seconded by Councilman Arnett , Councilman Henderson questioned reason for work on Roosevelt Avenue ending at McGarvey , since trench resulting from current drainage project ends beyond , in middle of Alameda de las Pulgas . 'U 28 '69