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Item No. 4 (continued) Affidavits of Mailing and of Posting are on file. Building Official LaTorra, Building Inspector Schnell and Albert H. Davies, owner of the subject property, were sworn with regard to testimony to be given during the public hearing. Mr. LaTorra presented the subject report and recommended that the hearing be continued for 30 days in view of the progress made by the property owner with regard to repairs to the building during the past week. In response to questions, Mr. LaTorra said that it is possible to complete repairs to the building within 30 days, if there is due diligence on the part of the owner. He reported that only two of the five units in the building have been inspected and that the permission of the owner or a court order would be required to complete the inspection. Mr. Schnell presented slides depicting conditions of the building which prompted the subject abatement of nuisance action. Mr. LaTorra said that a report was received today from the County Health Officer and City Attorney Schricker stated that the report is a part of the record. In response to questions of Mr. Schricker, Mr. LaTorra and Mr. Schnell said that inspections for rats, cockroaches and other vermin were done by the County Health Department which found infestation; that one of the inspected apartments is now vacant and being repaired; that the gas leak problems with water heaters has been corrected to the satisfaction of PG &E; that sanitation is improved but still not minimal; that the tenants do not have heat from fixed appliances as required; and that the Building Department would prepare a schedule of priorities for repair to be undertaken immediately and completed within 30 days. Mayor Claire declared the public hearing open at 8:40 p.m. Albert H. Davies, 848 Arlington Road, owner of the subject property, said his failure to meet in January with the Building Official was because of his error in placing the matter on his calendar and not intentional. He said that the tenants are responsible for the damage and do not report it to him; suggested the gas leak problems were exaggerated; and that the units are being occupied by more than the number of persons to whom the units are rented, creating excessive damage to the property through heavy use. In response to questions, Mr. Davies said that he serves as building manager and suggested that there is nothing wrong with the plumbing except what may be caused by City tree roots in sewer pipes. Mayor Claire invited anyone else present who wished to speak to do so. No one wished to speak. M /S: Chandler /Greenalch to close the public hearing. Reg.Mtg. 2/23/87 Page 3 MINUTE BOOK NO. 47 Page No. 49