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CityCouncil | 2011-03-15 | 8 | abatement] from the property owner. The Chief Building Official responded in the negative; stated all due processes would be completed prior to proceeding with abatement. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether the lien would be added to the property owner's property tax bill and would appear on the next tax roll, to which the Chief Building Official responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether certain properties have been earmarked, to which the Chief Building Official responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Johnson stated in the past, the court system was unfamiliar with the process. The Chief Building Official stated staff did a receivership in 2007 for 865 Cedar Street; the judge finally ordered that the house be sold after over thirty court appearances; the house is now being renovated; the courts now understand the process. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired how many properties would be eligible. The Chief Building Official responded approximately thirty buildings have citations; stated ten of the buildings would be inexpensive to abate. Councilmember Johnson stated property at 300 or 500 Central Avenue is a good example of needed abatement. The Chief Building Official stated the property would be out of the initial City investment [$25,000 to $50,000] range. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. COUNCIL REFERRALS None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (11-135) Vice Mayor Bonta stated the School District's Measure A passed; Council unanimously voted to support the Measure; the community came together and took pride in investing in children. Councilmember Tam concurred with Vice Mayor Bonta; congratulated the business community in coming forward with an alternative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 March 15, 2010 | CityCouncil/2011-03-15.pdf |