pages: CityCouncil/2008-06-03.pdf, 3
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CityCouncil | 2008-06-03 | 3 | Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the City needs to do anything else after the letter is sent, to which the Finance Director responded in the negative. Bill Smith, Alameda, discussed home businesses. Councilmember Gilmore moved approval of the staff recommendation Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (08-246) Public Hearing to consider collection of delinquent administrative citation fees via the property tax bills. The Code Compliance Officer gave a brief presentation. Mayor Johnson inquired what is the normal process if an appeal is not filed. The Code Compliance Officer responded the process depends on the complexity of the case; stated sometimes a courtesy call is made or another citation is issued. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Municipal Code addresses what to do if an appeal is not filed. The Code Compliance Officer responded in the negative; stated the Municipal Code simply states that an appeal can be filed within ten days. Councilmember deHaan inquired how often citations can be given and whether there is a maximum. The Code Compliance Officer responded most citations are issued every thirty days; stated citations can be issued every seven to ten days if there are safety issues. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Municipal Code allows staff to continue enforcement every seven days. The Code Compliance Officer responded in the affirmative; stated another option would be to hire a contractor for abatement. Councilmember deHaan stated that he has not received a copy of the ordinance he requested. The Building Official stated no minimum or maximum timeframe was set when the ordinance was written; the Administrative Citation fee Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 June 3, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-06-03.pdf |