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2. Public Hearing - Nuisance abatement, dilapidated building - 1156 Cleveland (continued open from 8/26/85, 10/14/85, 10/21/85; Report of City Manager 10/17/85) (702 -11) Report of City Manager and Community Development Director 1/8/86 In response to question regarding recourse of Council in the event the earlier undesirable housekeeping practices are resumed by the Escobedo family after the proposed rehabilitation loan has been granted, City Attorney Schricker advised that judicial enforcement on such grounds is highly unlikely. In further response to questions, Mr. Schricker said that the City could foreclose on the property in the event of default in payments. In response to question, Councilman Stangel, member of the Rehabilitation Loan Committee, said that the value of the land is about $60,000 which, added to the value of the rehabilitated house, would leave the property with a total value exceeding the amount of the loan, thereby providing protection for the City. Mayor Britschgi declared the public hearing open at 7 :55 p.m. Father Sean Corcoran, St. Dunstan's Church, Millbrae, formerly of Mt. Carmel, urged that the proposed loan be granted to the Escobedo family, stating his knowledge of the family and its background is such that he believes they will make timely loan payments, maintain the property properly and be good neighbors. Father Corcoran suggested that the present pastor of Mt. Carmel Church where the Escobedo family are members and Sister Nina of that Church would be willing to assist with any communication problems the family may have. Don Bryant, Legal Aid Society, also urged the proposed rehabilitation loan be granted to the Escobedos, stating financial and other burdens have been placed on them by illness and family problems, and suggested the City's concerns about unacceptable housekeeping on the property have been met. Mr. Bryant noted the Escobedos initiated the Neighborhood Board session in an attempt to be good neighbors in the future. In response to question, Mr. Bryant said that the Escobedos have no other property. John Cooper, speaking for Neighborhood Boards, said that improvements have been made and no further neighborhood problems are anticipated. Mayor Britschgi invited anyone else present who wished to speak to do so. No one wished to speak. M /S: Chandler /Stangel to close the public hearing. Carried unanimously by voice vote and public hearing closed at 8:12 p.m. M /S: Stangel /Claire to terminate the nuisance abatement proceedings with regard to the Escobedo property at 1156 Cleveland Stret and approve a rehabilitation loan in the range of $60,000 after the necessary application and other forms have been completed and bids have been received. Reg.Mtg. MINUTE BOOK NO. 46 1/13/86 Page No. 138 Page 2