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Item No. 1 (continued) Peter Griffiths, Police Reserve Commander Mayor Britschgi expressed the appreciation and thanks of Council and the community for the many and valued services contributed by all of the volunteers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 2. Public Hearing - Nuisance Abatement, dilapidated building at 61 Willow Street Report of City Manager and Chief Building Official 4/1/85 City Attorney Schricker stated that he has been informed that the owner of the property has limited knowledge of English, and that therefore Juan Garcia, Building Inspector, will join the Chief Building Official to translate into Spanish during the presentation and taking of testimony to insure that the owner, Jose P. Prado, is fully aware of the proceedings. All those present in the interest of the matter who might give testimony were sworn by the Deputy City Clerk. Chief Building Official Malkemus presented a series of slides showing interiors and exterior of the building, with his comments on each followed by translation by Inspector Garcia. Among the defects described were dangerous or inoperative electrical wiring, broken asbestos shingles, add -ons without permits, a lean -to, several sleeping rooms some without ventilation or windows, stairs not properly supported or braced, stairs and front porch in dangerous condition, sleeping rooms padlocked from the outside, water damage in kitchen and bedrooms to ceilings and floors. Mr. Malkemus advised that he had met with Mr. Prado in his office, outlining his responsibilities, and Mr. Prado indicated no interest in restoring the building. In response to questions by Council, Mr. Malkemus advised he was not certain as to how many people were living in the house, but did observe several people in single rooms, but that some of the other rooms were not accessible, that apparently many of the rooms are rented out individually; that there appeared to be six sleeping rooms on each of the two floors; and that other hazardous conditions exist such as a water heater in a bedroom. He indicated that he had contacted the Housing Office as to whether the tenants would be eligible for relocation funds and learned that they would not, but the Housing Office will offer help in finding new locations. Mayor Britschgi declare the public hearing open at 8:12 p.m. Affidavits of Mailing and Posting of Notice to Abate Nuisance are on file. Ed Pease, Remax Mid - Peninsula, San Carlos, identified himself as Mr. Prado's realtor, and stated that Mr. Prado is only asking for a little time to relocate the tenants; that the property recently changed hands and the new owner intends to demolish the building. He indicated that the property had been listed for six to eight months, and Council suggested that having knowledge of the dilapidated condition of the building for that length of time, there is no justification for requesting a period longer than the