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done, but it is not something he would recommend because it does not fill the hole in the ground. Commissioner Olson stated that this has been going on before the downturn of the economy, and every time he sees it, he does not think the owner is able to finance it. He indicated that if it comes back to the Commission for another extension, he would want to see evidence that financing is imminent and secured. Ms. Seto noted that this was not in the Commission's purview and believed the City could not legally do this. Commissioner Blank stated that it would most likely be appealed by someone when it returns. Commissioner O'Connor noted that it might be worthwhile to alert Mr. O'Callaghan so he understands thatthe Commission will not grant another extension. California Splash Project on Stanley Boulevard Commissioner Fox referred to the California Splash on Stanley Boulevard and stated that it was her understanding that there are some transients living in the building and that they are collecting aluminum cans and biking around. She noted that usually when there is partial completion of a building that is a shell, the City gives the developer a timeframe to complete the building or else ask that they get rid of the building. She stated that she felt it was an eyesore and is now a public nuisance. She inquired if the Director of Community Development could look into it and provide some options to the Commission regarding what it can do. She noted that when the water park came to the City, the Commission was told there were certain conditions, and having the shell of a building there for two years on the east side is bothersome. Mr. Dolan stated that this is not something he has heard and that staff would look into the issue of whether or not there are transients in the building. He noted that about nine months ago the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) was contemplating some future productive use of the structures that had been abandoned midstream. He added that the EBRPD being another public agency, the City gave it some leeway, and staff does not know much more about its intentions at this point. He noted that the City also does not want to waste good construction if EBRPD intends to go forward with something for public use. Commissioner O'Connorstated that he felt they should at least complete the shell, and Commissioner Fox suggested giving EBRPD a timeframe to complete it, lock it for safety reasons, or get rid of it. Municipal Code Amendments Ms. Decker stated that she wanted to follow up on several items that were initiated by Commission Members in the past, noting that Commissioner Blank has had interest in some old Municipal Code amendments. She brought forward a schedule PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, January 14, 2009 Page 32 of 35