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385 <br /> <br />discussed, since the application stated that it was moving the <br />recreation building and made no mention of the laundry facility. <br />He requested that this matter be pursued as it would be a great <br />amenity for the 25% low income tenants. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer indicated that if the owners put in the electrical <br />and plumbing connections, and purchase washers and dryers for each <br />of the units, it could mean an increase in rent for the tenants. <br /> <br /> Mr. Cassens commented that the laudromat-type facility, which <br />has been there for several years, is fairly expensive to the <br />residents. It would only be fair for the owners to pay for the <br />installation of the washers and dryers. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer asked Mr. Roush if there is a way the owners could <br />be required to do the work at this time. <br /> <br /> Mr. Roush replied that there is no way for the Council to <br />impose the condition unilaterally at this time. If the owners <br />come back for further modification, they could be required to <br />install the washers and dryers then. <br /> <br /> Mr. Butler indicated that it is necessary to tighten up <br />procedures so a situation like this does not occur in the future. <br /> <br /> Mr. Brandes asked for an update of the toxic waste situation <br />at the project site. <br /> <br /> Mr. Hill stated that on July 28, 1989, the Fire Department <br />received an anonymous complaint about improper storage of pool <br />chemicals at Gatewood Apartments. An investigation verified that <br />the pool chemicals were stored improperly in a metal shed in <br />improper containers. The City's Chemical Specialist gave the <br />complex management two weeks to correct the situation, which was <br />done. During the course of the inspection, it was discovered <br />through general conversation that the decorative pond in the <br />complex was continually being treated with copper sulfate, a <br />hazardous material, to rid the pond of algae. The pond's contents <br />were then regularly drained into the storm drain system, which is <br />illegal, due to its copper sulfate content. The last reported <br />discharge of that material into the storm drain was in March 1989. <br />The Property Maintenance Manager was directed to discontinue the <br />practice. <br /> <br /> The Chemical Specialist was also advised by the Gatewood <br />Apartments maintenance personnel of several other situations which <br />were not within the Fire Department's realm of responsibility. <br />These matters were referred to Cal OSHA, which issued appropriate <br />citations to Gatewood management. The Alameda County Health <br />Department was notified of the copper sulfate dumping situation, <br />as required by law. No other outside agencies or City divisions <br />were notified because of the non-emergency nature of the <br />situation. The Alameda County Health Department contacted <br />Gatewood management and took samples from the storm drain; no <br /> <br /> -7- <br /> 10-3-89 <br /> <br /> <br />