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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 29, 2010 Page 10 Roll Call Ayes: Roe; Pust; Ihlan; Johnson; and Klausing. Nays: None. b. Approve a City Abatement for Unresolved Violations of City Code at 1748 Galtier Street Permit Coordinator Munson reviewed the request for abatement as detailed in the RCA dated March 29, 2010; providing a visual update on the property as of today of this single-family, detached home. Mr. Munson advised that the current owner is Carol Armstrong who lives at the property. Mr. Munson noted that this com- plaint was generated by the public, not staff; and that staff had been unable to contact the owner, even with multiple attempts and sources. Mr. Munson advised that the owner had no listed telephone number; no response was found to in per- son attempts at the home; and no response had been received to the administrative ticket, yet unpaid. Mr. Munson summarized the proposed abatement, consisting of removal of gar- bage stored in bags on the rear steps of the home, at an estimated cost of $250.00; and recommended that the Community Development Department be authorized to abate the unresolved City Code violations at 1748 Galtier Street. Discussion included the repetitive nature of this issue; regular refuse pick-up weekly at this address, but storage still done on the back steps as offensive to neighbors; other recourse if this doesn't work. Councilmembers discussed with staff whether this abatement would solve the problem permanently; while recognizing the need for permanent resolution of this issue on the part of the property owner and for the benefit of the neighbors. After discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to hold off action at this time; and the City Council directed staff to attempt direct communication again with the property owner after regular business hours in an attempt to encourage compliance; with the City Council supporting abatement action in the future if this issue is not resolved through staff efforts. c. Consider Request by Twin City Chinese Christian Church for approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to allow Contemporary Church uses in General Business (B-3) Districts (PF10-006) Associate Planner Bryan Lloyd briefly reviewed the request of the applicant, fully detailed in the RCA dated March 29, 2010 and recommended options available for City Council consideration. Councilmember Roe noted the difficulty in considering this proposed use and the strict interpretation of Comprehensive Plan land use designations, and lack of