pages: CityCouncil/2012-06-19.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2012-06-19 | 14 | Ms. Harrington stated correspondence from the City reflects there is an illegal unit and rooms that were never permitted; there is a discrepancy. John Lopes, Jr., 2053 Lincoln Avenue, outlined the issues with the property; requested the lien not be issued. * Councilmember Tam left the dais at 9:13 p.m. and returned at 9:15 p.m. * Mayor Gilmore inquired when the work was done, to which Mr. Lopes responded 2007. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether Mr. Lopes did work on another property with permits, to which Mr. Lopes responded in the affirmative; stated work was also done at 2053 Lincoln Avenue with permits. Mayor Gilmore stated Mr. Lopes is seasoned and aware permits are needed for most work. In response to Councilmember Johnson's inquiry regarding the back unit, Mr. Lopes stated his daughter lives in the back unit. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether the City offers installment plans, to which the Chief Building Official responded in the affirmative; stated in cases where the work was done by a contractor, the City advises the property owner to go to the contractor to request payment of the permit fees; noted the case is gas lines installed without a permit, which is a significant health and safety issue. Mr. Lopes expressed objection to the project being called a safety issue. In response to Councilmember Johnson's inquiry regarding the name of the contractor, Mr. Lopes responded Olson Plumbing. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether citations are always issued when the City learns of unpermitted work, to which the Chief Building Official responded in the negative; stated a series of requests are made prior to issuing a citation, which is a last resort; the citation was issued after a fourth notice and three months. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether no citations or penalties would have been assessed if the property owner applied for a permit after receiving the notices, to which the Chief Building Official responded investigation fees would have been charged, which is four times the permit amount. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether there is an opportunity to avoid citations, to which the Chief Building Official responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 June 19, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-06-19.pdf |