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Item No. 2 (continued) RESOLUTION NO. 10265 CONDEMNING UTILITY BUILDING AT 757 DOUGLAS AVENUE AS A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND DIRECTING RECONSTRUCTION OR REMOVAL THEREOF adopted unanimously by roll call vote. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 3. Public Hearing - Abatement of nuisance - dilapidated building at 1156 Cleveland (702 -11) Report: Chief Building Official and Community Development Director 7/29/86 ( see also report 7/30/85 and Minute Order #86-07) Affidavit of Mailing and of Posting of Notice are on file. Chief Building Official LaTorra presented the subject report. In response to question, Housing Coordinator Church reported that the proposed rehabilitation loan to assist the property owners in enlarging their home and bringing it up to Code requirements was not successful, in spite of the large number of staff hours spent on the project, because the level of improvements the Escobedos could afford was not acceptable to them. Mr. Church said that the family has suggested they could obtain private financing from a family member and do the needed rehabilitation without government assistance, which would be acceptable, although the size of the house might not be increased. Jim Hartnett, Kubota, Constantino and Hartnett, 1720 Marco Polo Drive, -- Burlingame, attorney representing the Escobedos who are owners of the subject property, said that the property has been cleaned up and acknowledged the rehabilitation work has not been done. Mr. Hartnett said the family appreciated the City's assistance but that they could not afford even minimal rehabilitation, stating they have listed the property with a real estate broker for sale, but have not been able to find any adequate replacement property they can afford to buy or rent which is better than the subject property. Mr. Hartnett requested a 45 -day continuance of the public hearing to allow the Escobedos to explore the possibilities which might be available to them, if independent financing can be obtained, and so that he will be able to meet with them and respond to the evidence presented in the subject report, stating he has only been retained since August 1, 1986. In reply to questions, Mr. Hartnett said that he is unaware of any serious efforts of his clients to move; that independent financing may be possible with a distant relative; that of the seven children in the family, five are over the age of 18 and two are younger; and that he understands that some of the rehabilitation and cleanup work needed does not require money. Mrs. Erlinda Escobedo, 1156 Cleveland, property owner, commented on the health of family members, noting that those who work have low paying jobs and would not be able to set up other households. Reg. Mtg. 8/4/86 Page 3 MINUTE BOOK NO. 46 Page No. 350