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CityCouncil | 2013-06-18 | 14 | or assessment last year. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated what can be done to ensure the case does not end up in the same place next year. Mayor Gilmore stated that she is troubled that there was no response to the notices; inquired whether Ms. Longoria lives at the property. Ms. Longoria responded that she does not live at the property; stated that she did not see any notices; she thought everything was moving forward; she was not aware new amounts were being assessed. Mayor Gilmore inquired about Mr. Villapando's role, to which Ms. Longoria responded Mr. Villapando has been representing her grandmother since he understands construction. Mr. Villapando stated that he likes the plan to place a lien on the property and get permits immediately. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether Mr. Villapando saw the notices from the Building Department since last September, to which Mr. Villapando responded in the affirmative; stated that he saw some of the notices. Mayor Gilmore stated that she does not want the matter to come back in a year with claims that there have been communication issues. Mr. Villapando stated that the family did not have money to pay the fines. Mayor Gilmore stated there has been no communication with the property owner for nine months; that she does not want to be in the same situation next year. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would want to set a certain amount of time, not more than 90 days, to allow the permits to be pulled and work started before a lien is placed. *** Councilmembers Chen and Tam left the dais at 9:05 p.m. and returned at 9:08 p.m. Mayor Gilmore stated the lien has to be levied by July 1st. The Acting City Manager stated the July 1st deadline is to have an assessment placed on the tax rolls, but a lien could be levied at any time. Councilmember Daysog stated that he does not know who the City is working with; that he has questions about Mr. Villapando. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 June 18, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-06-18.pdf |