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CityCouncil | 2012-06-19 | 20 | be paid, to which Vice Mayor Bonta responded a payment plan or lump sum. Councilmember Tam inquired whether the motion is to approve a 90 day moratorium for 1523 Pacific Avenue and allow a payment plan where the City does not impose the lien; if the property owner does not pay up, the matter would come back next year, to which Vice Mayor Bonta responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Tam seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Johnson inquired whether the intent of the motion is to allow discussion of the penalty amount, to which Councilmember Tam responded the intent is to allow the property owner to work out an installment plan with staff. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether the motion fixes the amount, to which Vice Mayor Bonta responded the motion does not contemplate the fixing of the amount or how it is paid, which he leaves to staff; it is fine if agreement is reached and staff holds the line and requests the whole amount be paid; that he is not saying one way or the other and is giving flexibility; the time and process are the most important component. The City Manager stated the woman is elderly and does not have income; that he does not see how an installment plan will happen. Vice Mayor Bonta stated family members are willing to pay. The City Attorney stated the attorney indicated the property owner is willing to fix the problem; requested clarification about whether the amount owed would be paid. Ms. Harrington responded the amount of the citation should be lowered; that she would want to review the amount of the fee; the family is willing to do whatever it takes to save the property. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether Ms. Harrington believes the citations are all for current work, to which Ms. Harrington responded in the negative. Councilmember Johnson stated the wiping out the past work should make the case easier to resolve; that she would like the matter included in the motion. Councilmember Tam inquired whether the motion allows working out the amount and whether there should be abatement based on when work was done and prior permits; stated the flexibility does not need to be discussed. Vice Mayor Bonta stated that he would like to delegate the flexibility to staff. Mayor Gilmore stated that she would support the motion because in this case there is a discrepancy whether the work was old work or new work, which is different from other cases. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 20 June 19, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-06-19.pdf |