pages: CityCouncil/2014-06-17.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2014-06-17 | 11 | In response to Councilmember Chen's inquiry, the Building Official stated the amount of $9,750 indicated on the presentation slide is correct for 812 Island Drive. The Building Official continued the presentation. Mayor Gilmore inquired why 1617 Concordia Street and 1504 Webster Street are not included in the presentation, to which the Building Official responded both properties paid their fees prior to the meeting. Councilmember Tam inquired whether the property owner of 812 Island Drive attempted to pay the prior administrative citations. The Building Official responded the current amount is accrual of new fines and assessments. Councilmember Tam inquired whether the $9,750 is the new owner's accrual for last two years, to which the Building Official responded in the affirmative; stated the amount is primarily for vacant building monitoring fees. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether notices are sent out in the property owner's language, to which the Building Official responded in the negative; stated the City offers translation if needed. Councilmember Chen inquired when the new owner of 812 Island Drive took possession, to which the Building Official responded January 2013. Councilmember Chen inquired how much was owed prior to the new owner taking possession, to which the Building Official responded that he does not have the specific breakdown. Councilmember Chen inquired if the new owner has paid any of the new assessment, to which the Building Official responded in the negative; stated the new owner may have paid for prior penalties through escrow. Mayor Gilmore clarified any prior penalties or fees owed to the City were wiped clean when the property changed hands and the $9,750 is a new assessment for the new owner. Councilmember Chen stated that he spoke with the new owner who informed him he paid $28,000 through escrow already; that the new owner did not understand the issue of non-compliance and missed appeals because he needs a translator. The City Manager inquired when the owner met with a translator in the City, to which the Building Official responded several times. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 June 17, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-06-17.pdf |