pages: CityCouncil/2005-09-20.pdf, 12
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CityCouncil | 2005-09-20 | 12 | City tried to get the former property owner's attention by filing a lawsuit; some of the tenants could have filed lawsuits if Legal Aid stepped up earlier to help the tenants and provide support. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the Task Force was discharged; recommended that a meeting be scheduled with Kennedy Wilson to provide background information, advise what the Council wants, and to determine what Kennedy Wilson wants; requested that staff outline a plan for how to put all the pieces together with multiple City department involvement directed the City Manager to put together a plan on how to enforce the Code, as well as State and federal laws; stated a conscious direction should be given to all players to provide a warning light before a melt down; he would like to review the Minority Report before making any condominium conversion comments. Mayor Johnson inquired how tenants know where to complain about property conditions. The Acting Planning and Building Director responded there are complaint forms on the website; departments refer complaints to Code Enforcement; outreach is not currently available. The City Manager stated that people coming to the counter are referred to the Planning and Building Department; changes will be incorporated on the forms to ensure that people are not discouraged to report a complaint. Mayor Johnson stated that the Council needs to review prioritization of code compliance cases to ensure that resources are correctly targeted; conditions at the Harbor Island Apartments were raised by the Council for the past three years. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that Kennedy Wilson is somewhat aware of the Harbor Island Apartment history; the City and either the Task Force or the Harbor Island Tenant Association members should meet with Kennedy Wilson sooner rather than later; Kennedy Wilson would be more conscious in the beginning to put their best foot forward and would be more amiable to meet with members of the community; scheduling a meeting with Kennedy Wilson should be a priority. Councilmember Matarrese concurred with Vice Mayor Gilmore; stated Kennedy Wilson should be advised about the City's expectations. Councilmember deHaan stated that quite a few recommendations have been made ; many of the recommendations should be adopted; recommendations are not major policy decisions; he is concerned that accepting some of the recommendations would be considered a Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 September 20, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-09-20.pdf |