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CityCouncil | 2019-11-19 | 20 | (19-648) Consider Directing Staff to Create an Autonomous Code Enforcement Division to Enforce All Building Code and Health and Safety Laws. (Councilmember Vella) Councilmember Vella made brief comments regarding her referral. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification of existing policies. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated there is an existing Council policy regarding Code Enforcement which will be brought to Council; the policy does not prioritize residential over commercial. The City Manager stated a report will return to Council the first quarter of 2020 for discussion; the report will show the history of priorities and include a plan about how to move forward, prioritize and the potential budget. Urged approval; expressed concern over Codes not being enforced: Toni Grimm, Seniors and Disabled Renters. Expressed support for the referral; discussed renters living conditions: Nelson Layag, Alameda resident and Filipino Advocates for Justice. Expressed support for an autonomous Code Enforcement division; stated that she has filed 5 complaints regarding noise violations; nothing has been done: Holly Lim, Alameda. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the proposal brought forth by the City Manager and the Planning, Building and Transportation Director is sufficient. Councilmember Vella responded that she would like a proposal to return which specifically addresses the creation of a separate unit and specific Council priorities, and proposes funding mechanisms. The City Manager stated the proposal is consistent with what will be brought forth. Councilmember Daysog stated that he does not understand the need for a new department. The City Manager stated there could be a separate division of the Planning, Building and Transportation Department that reports to the Department Director; that he has seen Code Enforcement separate, not through the Building Official, with a supervisor reporting to the Director. Councilmember Daysog stated if there is something broken with the current regime, it should be fixed; should more funding or staff should be provided if needed; performance is a separate issue; expressed concern about creating an entity to go after small mom Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 17 November 19, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-11-19.pdf |