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hold office at the Council's discretion. Director Zamora stated that staff finds the proposed exempt from the requirements of CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3). Staff anticipates no financial impact to the City as a result of this action. Staff recommends passage of First Reading of the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Cook asked if Director Zamora had sufficient code enforcement staff to make this work. Director Zamora replied that the office had previously reacted to problems and the present stance was to act proactively. At this time, building inspectors are now assisting with enforcing code compliance. Councilmember Rios asked how often do we go to these lengths on a yearly basis? Director Zamora answered that maybe 3-5% of the City's population were encountered. The community at large depends on the Department's staff to educate them. They are often unaware that they are in violation and through education efforts tenants are willing to work with staff. Usually, there is compliance within 15 days. City Attorney Biggs added that changes in the court have been helpful; some code enforcement judgments have become easier to obtain. As to non-resident property owners, the City has the ability to collect on the violation via tax rolls. Director Zamora said he coordinates with Public Works Department on the collection of abandoned tires. Councilmember Cisneros inquired if Director Zamora made inspection as a routine or if the office answered complaints? Director Zamora said that since mid -year, the office has taken a pro -active stance and has made regular inspections. Councilmember Cook complimented Director David Zamora and his staff for their immediate action on code inspection/enforcement. City Treasurer Michael Williams, 2125 Wild Canyon Drive, asked for clarification of code section No. 18.56.030 regarding nuisances, more particularly, subsection C regarding Trailers, campers, boats and other mobile equipment stored for more than three days in front yards. He said he was an owner of a travel trailer and the selection of his new home was based, in part, on the fact that it was considered to have a yard big enough to store the travel trailer which is new and clean. He said there was no one living in it. Further, he found his travel trailer to be fully self-contained for his family to use in the event of an earthquake. Director Zamora pointed out that the ordinance prohibits cars to be parked on the grass. The ordinance refers to inoperable vehicles. Councilmember Cisneros urged that the ordinance contain the exact .—, language. Director Zamora said Staff would revise the ordinance 7 MAR 01 1994