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CityCouncil | 2013-06-18 | 11 | Ms. Longoria expressed concern about the matter being complicated. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the total amount due as of June 18th is $27,750. In response to Councilmember Tam's inquiry regarding the proposed lien and back property taxes, the Chief Building Official stated back property taxes were not related to the City; last year, staff presented the lien to Council, which was delayed to allow 90 days to work with the property owner; no contact was made during the 90 days; a citation was sent after the 90 days; there is $27,000 in outstanding liens on the property; citations are issued on a fairly regular basis when life safety issues exist. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what the assessment amount was one year ago. The Chief Building Official responded that he does not have said amount; stated the amount has probably increased by $7,000 or $8,000. Mayor Gilmore stated Council directed staff to work with the property owner last year; notices were sent to the property owner and there was no response. Councilmember Chen inquired whether the penalty has to be cleared before permits can be issued, to which the Chief Building Official responded in the affirmative. In response to Councilmember Chen's further inquiry, the Chief Building Official stated if the City Council liens the property, the penalty amount is cleared and permits can be pulled. Councilmember Chen inquired whether the City informs property owners that the amount will increase, to which the Chief Build Official responded every citation issued includes an explanation of the violation, the amount, and provides a time period to comply prior to the amount being enforced; stated in the Pacific Avenue case, the amount is $1,000 and 30 days were given to comply; as soon as a property owner comes in and starts to work with the City, Code Enforcement stops the citation process. Councilmember Chen stated people are aware of the amount; inquired whether the $1,000 amount is similar to other cities, to which the Chief Building Official responded that he believes so; stated the first citation is $250, the second is $500 and the third and subsequent citations are $1,000. In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's prior question, the Acting City Manager stated the assessment amount last year was $16,750. Councilmember Tam stated the amount increased by $11,000. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the citations show the total amount due, to which the Chief Building Official responded past due amounts are not included on Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 June 18, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-06-18.pdf |