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CityCouncil | 2005-09-20 | 9 | could happen at the same property in 5 or 10 years with the new property owner; there are buildings in Alameda that are beautifully maintained and others are not; the Task Force felt there should be a more proactive approach when two or three complaints are received; the Code currently allows people to complain to the City; the City determines whether the property is in compliance; the Code does not allow the City to go onto private property and force an inspection unless there is probable cause. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether there was any evidence that a Harbor Island Apartment type situation exists. Mr. Norton responded that he was not aware of any large complex problems; stated the Acting Planning and Building Director would know better. Councilmember deHaan stated that there was critism that the City was the last to know about the Harbor Island Apartment situation; the City needs to be the first to know about problems so that action can be taken. The Acting Planning and Building Director stated that there are no major complexes that have anywhere near the number of complaints as the Harbor Island Apartments. Councilmember deHaan stated that ensuring the situation does not reoccur is important; mechanisms addressed tonight would provide reassurance. Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the Hearing. Speakers : Steve Edrington, Rental Housing Association of Northern Alameda (submitted handout) ; *Lorraine Lilley, Housing Task Force (submitted handout) i Barbara Kerr, Northside Association (submitted handout) ; Gretchen Lipow, Alameda; Thomas Cook, Bonanza Apartments, LLC; *Lynette Lee, Renewed Hope *Joel Rubenzahl; *Delores Wells Guyton, Buena Vista Community Association; *Eve Bach, Arc Ecology (submitted handout) i Bill Smith, Alameda; Carol Martino, Realty World Martino Associates; *Modessa Henderson, Harbor Island Tenant Association; Don Grappo, Alameda; *Tom Matthews, Renewed Hope ; Bruce Carnes, Alameda; Michael John Torrey, Alameda; Michael Yoshi, Housing Task Force (submitted handout) Spoke in favor of the Minority Report. ] There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the Hearing. Mr. Norton stated that Mr. Yoshi provided him with a copy of a Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 September 20, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-09-20.pdf |