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CityCouncil | 2013-06-18 | 13 | after the Attorney quit last September, to which Ms. Longoria responded that she thought Mr. Villapando was working with the City; stated she thought the City was preparing an explanation of the fines as well. The Assistant City Manager stated the matter had been on-going prior to being presented to Council last year; the fact that there are six cases indicates the system is working well; the same process should be followed for everyone; a lien can be removed; the City received no response in the last 12 months; the family can begin to work with the Building Department tomorrow. Councilmember Tam inquired the process for removing a lien, to which the City Attorney responded a lien is like a mortgage on the property; stated the amount would not be due with property taxes; the lien would have to be paid off when the property is sold; the City could rescind the lien at any time. Councilmember Tam inquired whether the City Council would have to take action to remove the lien, to which the City Attorney responded a Council action would not be required; stated the lien could be removed if staff works with the property owner through the normal process. Councilmember Chen noted the slate would have been wiped clean if the lien had been assessed last year; a permit can be pulled and a payment plan can be started if Council places the lien. Ms. Longoria stated there could be issues with getting the permits and the family would have to pay for the permits. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the amount is a lot less. Councilmember Chen stated the permit fees are a standard, set amount. The City Attorney stated the property has to be brought into compliance; the family has to pull the permits and get the work done. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the Building Department would not receive payment if a lien is placed on the property, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative; noted the Building Department operates on cost recovery. The Assistant City Manager stated that he suggests Council give staff the authority to proceed; the family could come in and work out a payment plan. The City Attorney stated the City would not rescind the lien after payments are made over time. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Council took the same action last year, to which Mayor Gilmore responded in the negative; stated Council chose not to file a lien Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 June 18, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-06-18.pdf |