pages: CityCouncil/2008-09-02.pdf, 2
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CityCouncil | 2008-09-02 | 2 | Poet Laureate Mary Rudge read the poem. Mayor Johnson thanked Ms. Rudge for the poem. Ms. Rudge invited all poets to read their poems at the Main Library on the first Wednesday of every month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (08 - 367) Presentation by the West Alameda Business Association on the Webster Street Jam. Kathy Moerhing, West Alameda Business Association, presented mugs and wine glasses and provided a handout. stated the name of the festival has been changed to Webster Street Jam because Skippy Peanut Butter is no longer on Webster Street. (08-368) Presentation regarding the Community Health Action Team and code compliance activities. The Code Compliance Officer gave a Power Point presentation. Mayor Johnson stated different methods have been tried with blighted properties in the past the receivership process has been successful; thanked and congratulated everyone who worked on the matter. Councilmember Matarrese requested an explanation on decentralized decision making. The Code Compliance Officer stated Police and Fire Department staff are involved in addition to the Senior Code Compliance Officer and Building Official; a collaborative approach is used for decision making. Councilmember Matarrese requested an explanation of the receivership process. The Code Compliance Officer stated property owners are given ample opportunity to comply [with Code Enforcement ] requirements the Court is petitioned when there is no other available remedy, and the community is affected; the Court appoints the receiver, who becomes an agent of the Court; the receiver becomes the master lien holder and rehabilitates the property to minimum code compliance; the receiver reports back to the Court on a monthly basis. the property owner has the opportunity to get the property back, minus the City's legal costs and the receiver's costs; the Judge could order the property to be sold if there is not enough equity if sold; the receiver receives money, the City's legal costs are paid, Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 September 2, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-09-02.pdf |