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CityCouncil | 2012-06-19 | 21 | On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Mayor Gilmore provided an overview of 2053 Lincoln Avenue. Councilmember deHaan stated a payment plan was not offered; inquired whether the property owner would move forward with a payment schedule. Mr. Lopes' daughter stated that she is willing to pay $1,000 for the next two months to get the permit and following that, will make payments on the $12,000; begged the lien not be placed on the house. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether 2053 Lincoln Avenue should be sent back to staff to give time to set up requirements for payment. Mayor Gilmore stated there is a promise on the record to make payments. Councilmember deHaan moved approval of 90 days and direction to staff to work out a payment schedule. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the motion is to give 90 days to work out a plan for coming into compliance and a payment schedule. Vice Mayor Bonta clarified there would be a moratorium during the 90 days so that no additional citations would be imposed. The City Manager stated Mr. Lopes indicated PG&E said the gas lines are fine. Mr. Lopes stated that he does not have a problem with putting in the valves; City staff saw pictures and said the material was not good, however, PG&E indicated that the materials is being used everywhere instead of metal pipe. Mayor Gilmore requested the motion be amended to include that the gas valve and material of the piping to ensure City requirements are met. The Chief Building Official stated said matter would be addressed as part of the inspection process once a permit is issued; the gas lines have to be unburied to do the inspection; a test is done to ensure the gas line does not leak and the material is proper and will not rot. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether Mr. Lopes will not come back and argue that PG&E said the material is fine, to which Mr. Lopes responded that he understands. Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Johnson inquired whether there is an indication that Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 21 June 19, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-06-19.pdf |