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Item No. 1 (continued) Building Official LaTorra presented the subject report and photographs of the exterior and interior of the building taken in July 1983, stating that since that date the building has been cleaned up and the condition has recurred, each time with greater deterioration than previously. Mr. LaTorra said that inspection of the premises was made on June 26 and July 7, 1986 during which period attempts have been made to clean again. In response to question, Mr. LaTorra said that filling of the basement would be a requirement of the abatement. In response to question City Attorney Schricker asked Mr. LaTorra if, in his professional opinion, boarding up the building as in the past would remedy the situation sufficiently to alleviate the recurring problems described in the report, Mr. LaTorra said that in his experience, there has been a history of temporarily taking care of problems, followed by increased deterioration which is then called to the owner's attention, and the cycle commences again as described in the subject report. In response to question, Mr. LaTorra said that treatment of the pigeon waste would be part of the responsibility of the demolition contractor; that the building has been boarded up again recently; and that the decaying marquee be dealt with separately. At the request of Mr. Schricker, Building Inspector Schnell reported on the findings of his inspection of June 26, 1986, stating that the building has been cleaned up to some extent and that pigeons and rats continue to occupy the premises. Mayor Claire declared the public hearing open at 7:55 p.m. Lou Masarie, 1237 Truman, property manager for the new owner of the subject building, Mrs. Sobrato of Atherton, reported that the building is now boarded up and is being cleaned. He said that Mrs. Sobrato has plans for development of the property. In response to questions, Mr. Masarie said that the owner expects to remove the building within 30 to 60 days; that a senior retirment residence is planned for the site; that bids were taken for the demolition a month ago and also previously; and that demolition should not take more than three days. In response to questions of Mr. Schricker, Mr. Masarie said that he knows of no plans for regular maintenance of the property as it exists after the present cleanup; that there is no specific budget for doing so; and that less deterioration is likely to occur, since much of the debris on the floor was from falling ceiling material which is no longer there. Shari Sobrato, 94 Isabella, Atherton, granddaughter of the property owner, said that she and other family members are working on a project to develop a senior residence, stating she has obtained applications and forms from City departments. In response to question, Ms. Sobrato said that the proposed development includes demolition of the building, but that in the event the plan fails, the owner might want to make use of the exisiting building, or the building might make the property more saleable. Reg.Mtg. 7/7/86 MINUTE BOOK NO. 46 Page 2 Page No- 325