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It was moved by Councilmember Butler, and seconded by Councilmember Kephart, that Resolution No. 79-113, authorizing City staff to dispose of the house at 391 St. }~ry Street by auction, preparatory to completing Peters Avenue from St. }~ry Street to St. John Street, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butler, Kephart, Wood, and Mayor Brandes NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Mercer Matters for the Information of the Council 1. Draft Condominium Conversion Ordinance Mr. Harris presented his report dated July 2, 1979, regarding this matter. The City Attorney presented a draft condominium conversion ordinance for the information of the Council, and stated this matter would be discussed at the next Council meeting, and to determine whether to extend the moratorium for four addi- tional months or for eight months. He stated the condominium conversion ordinance applies only to existing buildings. Mr. Steve Hughes, 3263 Vineyard Avenue, expressed concern regarding the lack of legislation to protect mobile home parks from being converted to other uses. He cited cases from other California cities in support of his concern. The City Attorney stated he did not know if the City had power sufficient to regulate mobile home parks but he would research the matter and report back to Council at the first meeting in September. Councilmember Butler stated he felt the section of the draft ordinance dealing with standards of construction and safety were most appropriate. He stated that whatever ordinance is adopted by City Council should include strict compliance with the codes and standards. Councilmember Butler stated he was uneasy about the numerical limitations section. Councilmember Kephart stated he shared the concerns of Councilmember Butler. Mayor Brandes stated he felt this issue should be approached in a different manner - that any condominium conversion would have to comply with the density and restrictions placed on new condominiums being built. He stated standards for new condominiums as well as conversions should be established. Councilmember Butler stated that apartment conversion to condominiums usually occurred in older buildings and the building codes would control in this conversion. Councilmember Butler stated he favored limiting the number of apartments. After considerable discussion, Council agreed to consider an extension for an additional eight(8) months on the moratorium on conversion of existing multiple family rental dwellings to condominiums as adopted in Ordinance No. 880, at their next meeting, and setting a public hearing for July 24, 1979, regarding this extension. The City Attorney advised this item would require a 4/5 vote of the Council to enact it. 2. Zone 7,. T~sh in C~nal Mr. Walker presented a letter from Zone 7 dated July 2, 1979, regarding recent discussion on the matter of debris and litter in the Pleasanton Canal near the 9. 7/10/79