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CityCouncil | 2012-06-19 | 19 | The Chief Building Official stated that his understanding is the amount is assessed at the time of sale; the County pays the City in advance of collecting the money. The City Attorney stated liens typically have to be cleared when the property is sold, but property can be foreclosed on due to liens. Councilmember Johnson stated the City needs to check with the County. The Chief Building Official stated that he would contact the County. The City Attorney stated there are many different types of liens; assessments are paid as part of property taxes; a lien is not an assessment. Vice Mayor Bonta stated the attorney indicated the County has a process for reviewing hardships. Ms. Harrington stated as an example, San Francisco County places a lien and forecloses on property if taxes are not paid for 5 years; whether or not the property would be foreclosed upon is not clear. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired what is the City's process for hardships, to which the Chief Building Official responded staff works with property owners willing to make payments; stated enforcement is not stopped until the property is in compliance. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether enforcement means additional citations, to which the Chief Building Official responded in the affirmative. In response to Councilmember Johnson's inquiry regarding the first letter, the Chief Building Official stated the first letter informs the property owner that the City needs to investigate a complaint; if a violation is found, the second letter states the property owner needs to comply and pay the permit and fees; citations are brought up after there is no compliance; three to four letters are sent prior to issuing the first citation; there are many Code Enforcement cases and only a 13 are being brought to Council. The City Manager reminded Council the issues are health and safety issues that could impact surrounding properties. Vice Mayor Bonta moved approval of providing a 90 day moratorium for 1523 Pacific Avenue whereby there will be no additional fines imposed and giving an opportunity for the attorney to work out a plan with staff. Mayor Gilmore inquired what happens to the $16,750, to which Vice Mayor Bonta stated the attorney would discuss the amount with staff. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether Vice Mayor Bonta is referring to how the amount would Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 19 June 19, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-06-19.pdf |