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425 Chief Building Official , in reviewing specifically his report which had been submitted to Council by City Manager under date of July 25th , stated he had not changed his judgment or opinion in that if specific issue of anchoring heaters is valid for Redwood Shores , it would be just as valid for entire City , as nothing in Building Code or Seismic Study to indicate otherwise . He also stated their Department was meeting all the other very strict recommendations of the Seismic Report , except as to those which do not apply at this point , relating to high rise structures , and commercial development . He stressed again that it was his opinion if recommendation had been specific in the Seismic Study , probably he would have taken a different type of action prior to this time in form of a recommendation to Council , but as a general consideration did not feel this point had the weight of the specific recommendations . He advised that up to this point he was satisfied all recommendations and the Building Code had been complied with . He again stated he did not feel matter of water heaters a man- datory requirement of recommendations . He indicated if subject to be pursued, would suggest search of an alternative as felt "ruptured gas lines " key point . He pointed out that water heaters are re - placed every few years , without inspection , and any requirement for anchorage would also include proper maintenance to be a valid issue , and questions of auth- ority to enforce also would result . Mr . Reiter , in reply to question of whether any contact had been made with PG&E concerning this issue , advised of discussions which had been held with PG&R representa - tives and of the two kinds of problems entailed : Legal relationship as to who has jurisdiction over PG&E , either PUC under general orders , or perhaps a municipality which issues a franchise to the gas service company , with no full exploration having yet been made of this point ; secondly , only two known types of earthquake valves at this time , one of which is type installed in schools , large hotels , telephone company offices , military bases , and from reports causing no end of problems to both gas company and users ; other type of valve described not wholly approved by as company as not reliable , and other- wise , from checks made , know of no municipality Statewide requring either of these valves . He summarized by stating if Council still insistent about this type of safety point , he would note two kinds of pro - blems being involved , that of legal aspect and technology , and did agree it might be: 'well if Council desired to con- tinue on this issue to form a Committee to study the pro - blems involved in order to make their decision . In replying to why this issue not having been more thorough- ly reviewed at time Seismic Report submitted to Council and reason study made to insure safety measures unique to this area , Mr . Reiter agreed report stated there were character- istics unique to this site and as a result some things are being done that are not necesary in other parts of City . Councilman Weymouth moved to accept Staff report , indicating their intent to con- . tihue to examine all aspects of this issue , and if it is determined that there exists evidence to warrant these additional safety measures , a recommendation will be made to Council , seconded by Councilman Keckley . Discussion held as to referrals which might possibly be made at this time for fur- ther research of this issue versus complete acceptance of Staff report , unfortunate political aspects from recent adverse publicity relating to a Congressional report , and other related comments . Councilman Henderson stated she did not agree with the Staff report and would vote in opposition . She asked that the record show she had urged these problems be solved before any residents moved into Shores . Motion to accept report carried , Councilman Henderson voting no . (MINUTE ORDER #69- l63 -A) Af1G i 7 '69 Mfll