pages: CityCouncil/2008-06-03.pdf, 5
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CityCouncil | 2008-06-03 | 5 | Mayor Johnson stated the house is an asset of the estate. Mayor Johnson suggested continuing the item and setting deadlines ; stated the estate has a responsibility not to create blight in the neighborhood; the goal is to get rid of the blight. The Code Compliance Officer stated staff has agreed to cease issuing additional citations until August. Mayor Johnson suggested tabling the matter for three months until the trailers are gone, and then address the issue of accumulated fines. The Code Compliance Officer stated the lien is a judgment lien and would be payable at the time sale. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether verification can be made on whether anyone is living in the trailers. Mr. Russum responded the son enters the trailers in the evenings ; stated the Police Department has intervened on a regular basis. Mayor Johnson stated taxpayer resources are protecting the property. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether the estate is current with property tax payments, to which Mr. Russum responded the daughter advanced money for property tax payments. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether it would be less expensive for the estate if the City did the abatement now versus collecting the fines. Mr. Russum responded breaking up the trailers for scrap would be easier. Councilmember deHaan stated that he has concerns with health and safety issues. The Code Compliance Officer stated blight has become a health and safety issue. Mayor Johnson inquired why the trailers cannot be removed tomorrow; stated a crane could load the trailers onto a large truck. Councilmember Gilmore stated the Building Official stated code enforcement would continue, but citations would not be issued Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 June 3, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-06-03.pdf |