pages: CityCouncil/2013-06-18.pdf, 6
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
CityCouncil | 2013-06-18 | 6 | Councilmember Daysog stated the project started in 1997; thanked staff for meeting with him to address questions; stated there should be some kind of commemoration of Don Parker for his contributions. Councilmember Tam thanked staff; stated the community is interested in tempering the amount of asphalt; two Planning Board members are addressing street width with the Fire Department; work will be done to enhance walkability. Councilmember Tam moved adoption of the resolution. Mayor Gilmore thanked staff and the public; stated the project would not be where it is today without the amount and quality of public input; the City will be proud of the project; that she is pleased walkability is being addressed at the beginning of the process. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (13-314) Public Hearing to Consider the Collection of Delinquent Administrative Citation Fees, Vacant Building Monitoring Fees, Administrative Penalties and Abatement Costs Via the Property Tax Bills for the Subject Properties. The Building Official gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Chen inquired how long it takes staff to investigate from the time a complaint is filed. The Chief Building Official responded the amount of time depends on the severity of the complaint; stated life safety issues are addressed within days; other issues might take longer. Councilmember Chen inquired whether there is a backlog, to which the Chief Building Official responded there are approximately 1,000 cases. In response to Councilmember Chen's inquiry, the Chief Building Official stated five cases are before Council; noted some cases have been ongoing for a number of years and compliance has not been gained. In response to Councilmember Chen's inquiry regarding staffing, the Chief Building Official stated hundreds of cases are resolved every year; noted Code Enforcement is time intensive. Councilmember Chen inquired whether other cities have similar backlogs, to which the Chief Building Official responded in the affirmative; stated Alameda does not seek out cases; all cases are driven by complaints. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 June 18, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-06-18.pdf |