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ACTION ITEM: Code Enforcement Workshop Sergeant Frank Coe reviewed the handbook presented to City Council, via electronic technology. He spoke about the goals and objectives of the Neighborhood Enrichment Team; the plan for deteriorating properties in town; the conditions caused by the Delphi Sand Fly; qualifying for CDBG funds via target areas; improving the processing of complaints; the Municipal Code proposed revisions for enforcement activities; cost recovery; and, the new role of the Code Enforcement and Housing Appeals Board. He described the anticipated action for alleys, landscape maintenance, rental inspections and signs. Mayor Gaytan left the meeting at 8:07 P. M. Mayor Pro Tempore Emeritus Cook continued presiding over the meeting. Discussion followed on the following items: Establish training for commissioners; fix time limits for health and safety issues; proceed to clean-up during the Delphi Sand Fly's off season; alleys and property lines; and, consider the suggestion to separate water and sewer bill. It was recommended that each Council Member contact his/her own appointee to encourage attendance and participation and Staff was directed to call a commission meeting in March. As to the proposed ordinances, Sgt. Coe indicated that he would present a draft of the ordinance regarding administrative fines and penalties at the April 4`s Council Meeting. Community Development Director Zamora reported that the Sign Committee reviewed the Sign Ordinance and that the City Attorney was reviewing the second revised draft. Discussion followed on Title 19 regarding Property Maintenance. Director Zamora informed about current litigation challenging Los Angeles' rental inspection program, based on Prop. 218. City Manager Garcia announced the following dates and presentations: April for the Sign and Rental Inspection Ordinances; April for the Fines, Forfeitures and Administrative Process Ordinance; May for the abatement process; and, December for the training City Manager Garcia explained that the draft resolutions and draft ordinances would be presented to the Code Enforcement and Housing Advisory Appeals Board. He said that the Sign Ordinance would be presented to the Planning Commission; thereafter, all of the finalized documents would be presented to the City Council for its consideration and formal action. ADJOURNMENT: At 9:07 P. M., with consensus of City Council, Mayor Pro Tempore Emeritus Cook declared the meeting adjourned. 7�� Z z ER�DELGAD Acting City Clerk City Council Adj Mins Feb 8, 2000 2