pages: CityCouncil/2009-03-17.pdf, 12
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CityCouncil | 2009-03-17 | 12 | The Fire Marshall responded a cracked foundation or accumulated basement water. Mayor Johnson stated "water intrusion" would be a better term. The City Attorney responded some types of water intrusion have nothing to do with owner neglect and would be the City's responsibility. Mayor Johnson stated said circumstance would be an emergency and would not be charged. The City Attorney stated the ordinance should not include anything where the City's action could potentially be considered inverse condemnation. Mayor Johnson inquired why basement flooding would be limited to malfunctioning sump pumps. The City Attorney responded the list [24-10.3 Liability for emergency response costs] represents reoccurring calls; stated the homeowner neglect standard is as the catchall Mayor Johnson inquired whether a leaking washing machine at a business would be covered, to which the Fire Marshall responded in the affirmative. The City Attorney responded said situation would be covered under the property owner neglect clause. Mayor Johnson inquired whether businesses are required to have a sign stating to call a specific number in case of an emergency if there is no manager on site. The Fire Marshall responded that he is not aware of any requirement, but he has seen said signs in laundromats. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the requirement could be done by ordinance. The City Attorney responded enforcement would be difficult; stated the requirement could be a condition of approval for a new business. The Fire Marshall stated the requirement could be addressed in the Fire Code which requires an emergency plan. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 March 17, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-03-17.pdf |