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In response to a question from City Attorney Schricker, Mr. Hai advised there will be no change in ownership or title. CONSENSUS: Mayor La Berge determined it to be the consensus of the Council to request Sam Bhas and Iftekhar Hai and Robert Post to do what is legally right, to be "good neighbors ", and to make a good faith effort to assist the tenants of the A -1 Motel in relocating. MEMO 7/10/90 In response to Council questions, City Attorney Schricker, advised there is nothing in Redwood City Municipal Code regarding demolition of buildings that speaks to relocation of current tenants, but it is an area that might be subject to the exercise of the police power. Housing and Redevelopment Director Church, advised that the Housing and Human Concerns Committee at their July 11th meeting would be discussing a a draft ordinance requiring owner assistance in relocation. Council advised the concept of owner assistance in relocation was discussed during the General Plan process under the Housing Element over six months ago and was referred to the Housing and Human Concerns Committee early this year for further study and a recommendation to Council. There is a history of Council interest and intent regarding owner assistance in relocation. Also, Council discussed the desirability of considering the recommendation of the Housing and Human Concerns Committee regarding the draft ordinance requiring owners to assist in relocation, at the regular Meeting of July 16, 1990. Community Development Director Pawloski described the timetable for the issuing of the demolition permit with a July 30 or August 6 target date. When all conditions are met there is nothing to constrain the Building Division from issuing the permit. City Attorney Schricker advised that Housing Coordinator Debbi Jones - Thomas has the legal right to assist in the relocation of the tenants of the A -1 Motel and any interference in the exercise of her duties under the jurisdiction of the Housing Department would be viewed as interference with a public act. It is of prime importance for the owners to work with Mrs. Jones - Thomas in relocation efforts. In response to Council questions Mr. Schricker explained the process for emergency ordinances, sunset clauses, and the need for notification of the many other commercial owners affected by such an ordinance. CONSENSUS: Mayor La Berge Council to direct staff to assistance for relocation of July 16, 1990. determined it to be the consensus of the prepare a draft ordinance regarding owner to be presented to Council at the regular Meeting MEMO 7/10/90 Reg. Mtg. Minutes MINUTE BOOK NO. 50 July 9, 1990 Page No. 007 Page 6 11