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CityCouncil | 2013-06-18 | 10 | Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated an inspection revealed the stop work order was removed and another later inspection showed additional work had been done; inquired whether said statements are true. Mr. Weiss responded the statements are correct; nothing new was built; everything was replaced. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether two years has gone by, to which Mr. Weiss responded in the affirmative. Mayor Gilmore stated Mr. Weiss is requesting fees be reduced; however, the only action before Council tonight is whether or not to place an assessment on the property; a permit was pulled on December 20, 2011 and the property owner committed to return with payment in two days, which did not occur; no response was received to a series of citations; on July 2, 2012 the City Council granted some leniency and Mr. Weiss still did not pull a permit or contact the Building Department; Mr. Weiss does not seem like he is interested in working with the City; the fees are so high because citations continue to be ignored; requesting a fee reduction is bold. Mr. Weiss stated imposing a fee is beyond a 1 to 10 ratio, which the Supreme Court has said is not allowed; stated that he will file a declaratory relief if the City tries to collect the hefty penalty. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Mr. Weiss received the 16 notices of violations. Mr. Weiss stated the issue is the hefty penalty, not whether he was informed; imposing $12,000 for something which would have cost several hundred dollars will have to be justified in Court. Provided background information for the property at 1523 Pacific Avenue: Anita Longoria, property owner's granddaughter. In response to Ms. Longoria's comments, Mayor Gilmore explained the permit process; stated the family disagreeing how to handle the matter is not the City's responsibility; the only thing before Council tonight is whether or not to lien the property. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft urged working with the Building Department to get the house in compliance. Ms. Longoria stated the amount of the fines and the rate at which the fines were assessed were never explained by City staff; that she does not understand why such a large amount was assessed in such a short period of time. Councilmember Tam stated the question is valid and should be addressed. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 June 18, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-06-18.pdf |