pages: CityCouncil/2012-06-19.pdf, 17
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CityCouncil | 2012-06-19 | 17 | In response to Councilmember Johnson's further inquiry, the Chief Building Official stated the ordinance is clear that people be given the opportunity to correct once a citation has been issued; a penalty is not assessed if the matter is appealed or corrected in the timeframe, which is usually 30 days. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether there is no penalty, to which the Chief Building Official responded in the affirmative; stated only the permit and investigation fee are charged. Councilmember Johnson inquired how the citation amount is set, to which the Chief Building Official responded the amount is set in the ordinance; the first citation is $250, the second is $750, and the third and subsequent are $1,000. Councilmember Johnson inquired why 14 citations are only $5,000, to which the Chief Building Official responded the City has placed prior liens on the property. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry, the Chief Building Official stated the liens would be submitted to the County by July 1st; property owners have until the end of the day on June 28th to pay. The City Attorney noted the lien is released if the debt is paid. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether there is a resource to help property owners; stated property owners get frightened and shut down; information needs to be clear; the citations look like parking tickets; the appeal process needs to be made clear on the notice; the ordinance has been in place for a while and should be reviewed and improved. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether citations continue once a lien has been placed on a property, to which the Chief Building Official responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Bonta stated that he would recuse himself from 1710 Jay Street and 2319 Santa Clara Avenue in an abundance of caution because he has a relationship with the interested parties; that he would vote, but would also like to address 1523 Pacific Avenue separately from the rest. Councilmember Tam stated that she should recuse herself from 2319 Santa Clara Avenue. Mayor Gilmore stated that she should recuse herself as well, which makes three members. The City Attorney stated one person is allowed to vote if a quorum is lost. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether someone discussed another property, to which the City Attorney responded 2053 Lincoln Avenue. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 17 June 19, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-06-19.pdf |