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Item No. 1 (continued) M /S: Rhodes /Stangel to refer the request of the representative of the Conservation & Environmental Health Committee for $200 contribution to the Compost Study Project to staff for investigation and report. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 84 -75 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 2. Public Hearing - Abatement of Public Nuisance - Building at 851 Brewster Avenue, Alisal Land Co., Menlo Park (Continued 30 days from 3/26/84) (702 -11) Mayor Britschgi noted that the subject public hearing was continued from March 26, 1984 and declared it reopened at 7:45 p.m. Building Official Malkemus reported that the owner of the subject property has taken action to remove the potential hazards presented by the building by eliminating the opportunity for unauthorized entry, stating that his department and the Police Department will monitor it continuously. William Conklin, 275 Ridgeway Road, Woodside, President, Alisal Land Co., owners of the property, reported that he will continue to make a daily tour of the property to insure it remains secure, noting that plans for the development of the property involve removing the building. Mr. Conklin stated that application has been made and preparation of an environmental impact report is pending. In response to question, Mr. Conklin acknowledged that he does not yet have financing for the proposed development, but said he will have to have an approved development before he is able to obtain funding. In response to question, City Attorney Schricker said that adoption of the proposed resolution is not recommended. Mr. Schricker suggested that Council can, as a matter of policy, find that the building is a continuing nuisance or a nuisance likely to recur and could proceed to abate the structure, with recovery later by advance agreement with the owner, as an assessment against the property. Mr. Conklin stated that such an agreement would be satisfactory to his company. Mayor Britschgi invited anyone else present who wished to speak to do so. No one wished to speak. M /S: Stangel /Chandler to close the public hearing. Carried unanimously by voice vote and public hearing closed at 8:05 p.m. M /S: Claire /Chandler to continue the subject matter until June 11, 1984 and direct staff to explore with the property owner the possibility of abating the nuisance using City funds to be repaid as soon as the developer receives financing for his development. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Reg. Mtg. 5/7/84 Page 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 45 Page No. 2