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CityCouncil | 2020-02-18 | 16 | The Code Compliance Officer stated the Department considers lead and mold very serious issues; discussed treating water intrusion to address mold; stated life safety issues are addressed immediately. Councilmember Vella stated the potential budget includes a car; inquired whether other tools and new technology is needed for inspections and whether training is needed. The Building Official responded the City has the tools; stated if the City is not trained, the County services are used; the budget line item includes a car, office and computer. Councilmember Daysog stated the City seems to be good at dealing with the built environment; new areas not related to the built environment require enforcement; structures underneath the overpass near Webster Street are a Code Enforcement issue, as well as social and health related, and require working with social workers. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Constitution Way overpass encampment enforcement issues are tricky; the property belongs to Caltrans; the Police Department cannot do enforcement; the Highway Patrol is Caltrans' enforcement arm; the City is working across jurisdictions on the matter. Stated renters are bringing forward habitability issues; education is needed once the program is clarified; discussed noise and mold issues: Catherine Pauling, Alameda. Noted residents need the services of Centro Legal de la Raza; urged approval: Arminda Graca, Alameda. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry about what staff wants, the Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated Council directed staff to make adjustments; staff reviewed the program; the City Manager's recommendation is to add another person to the Department, which could be brought back as part of the midyear budget; staff wants to ensure prioritization is being done correctly; consolidating under one department will be tricky. Councilmember Oddie stated that he agrees an extra person is needed; he likes the proposed idea; discussed maintaining rentals. Councilmember Daysog stated that he is not convinced another position is needed; he does not want the City to be going after landlords; data has to speak for itself and is not there right now; he is willing to listen if there is a broader case to increase staff, but he has a problem if it is just to go after smaller landlords. Vice Mayor Knox White stated choosing who to go after based on who they are is problematic; he represents everybody; he is a small landlord; if his building is not up to Code, he should be fined; a position was requested a few weeks ago; this is the second request; the midyear budget is coming up; there are still budget issues, such as Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 February 18, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-02-18.pdf |