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2. Public Hearing - Nuisance Abatement, dilapidated buildings at 104 Cedar Street (702 -11) Report of City Manager and Building Official 5/31/85 Building Official Malkemus described the building as originally having been a single-family residence, but apparently converted into two units. Referring to a series of slides showing the exterior and interior of the building, Mr. Malkemus described the substandard conditions and violations, including improper, inadequate, and defective wiring; evidence of rodent and insect infestation; broken windows; dilapidated porch steps; accumulation of trash; use of the garage and a shed as sleeping quarters; a deteriorated and unvented gas heater; foundation failure; water heater located in non - conforming bedroom; open standpipe with no trap for laundry located in non - conforming bedroom, and numerous other hazards. Mr. Malkemus advised in response to questions by Council that he had observed six people living there, and estimated that there may be as many as twelve persons; that a new foundation would be required to stabilize the building; that both porches would have to be rebuilt. The recommendation was that the Council find the buildings in violation of Section 9.5 of the Code and order the nuisance abated within 30 days by reconstruction, moving, or demolition. Mayor Britschgi declared the public hearing open at 7:55 p.m. Affidavits of Mailing and of Posting of Notice to Abate Nuisance are on fi le. Mayor Britschgi invited anyone present who wished to speak to do so. No one wished to speak. M /S: Stangel /Bury to close the public hearing. Carried unanimously by voice vote and publi hearing closed at 7:56 p.m. Title read. M /S: Claire /Chandler RESOLUTION NO. 9919 CONDEMNING BUILDINGS AT 104 CEDAR STREET AS A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND DIRECTING RECONSTRUCTION OR REMOVAL THEREOF adopted unanimously by roll call vote. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Thetis H. Pappas, 587 Seahorse Lane, stated that she is present on behalf of George Papen, President of Redwood Shores Homeowners Association who had intended to make a statement to Council but was unable to attend this meeting, with regard to the concern in Redwood Shores that they have been advised that there will be no fire truck standing by for the Fourth of July celebration this year, as had been the case in the past, and asked for the help of the City Council. Reg.Mtg. 7/1/85 Page 2 MINUTE BOOK N0. 45 Page No. 496