pages: CityCouncil/2008-06-03.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2008-06-03 | 6 | through the end of August; suggested that staff continue to work with the estate and levy fines on the property tax bill to help the City recover costs incurred. Mayor Johnson stated that the matter should be brought back at the first City Council meeting in September Council expects blight and health and safety issues to be remedied by September. The Building Official stated that citations stop if property owners work with the City. Councilmember Matarrese requested that staff research the cost of bringing in a crane and semi-truck to remove the trailers; stated a decision could be made in August on whether to continue to fine or attach the abatement cost [to the lien]. Mayor Johnson stated Council should consider removing the trailers sooner than August because of health and safety issues. Mr. Russum stated the administrator's resources could be used to remove the trailers if costs are provided. Mayor Johnson stated the estate has the responsibility to deal with the blight and danger, not the City. Councilmember Gilmore moved approval of creating a lien on both properties and not issuing any more citations on the Lafayette Street property until the matter is brought back at the first City Council Meeting in September for review. Mayor Johnson stated Council would expect the daughter to take care of removing the trailers in the near future. Councilmember deHaan stated that he is not comfortable with assessing the entire $9,750 on the Lafayette Street property; intervals of the citations are peculiar. Mayor Johnson stated the case initiated in 2001; the property has had a lot of neighbor complaints; the Police and Fire Departments have been called numerous times; inquired whether citations were issued in compliance with the ordinance. The City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated citations could have been issued more frequently. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Matarrese stated that further Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 June 3, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-06-03.pdf |