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use this is a model to replace the present Property Maintenance ordinance. She advised that the Planning Commission has the hearing authority previously vested in the Housing Appeals Board regarding enforcement of the Uniform Building Code so that expanding its authority to encompass property maintenance enforcement would be appropriate. .Alternatively, City Council could direct that a new body be created having authority to handle all code enforcement matters administratively. A major improvement is that the cost of correction of defective property can be assessed against the property and collected by the County as part of the next regular tax bill.. The Lien could be foreclosed against the property if it is not. paid. In this manner the City may ultimately expect reimbursement for all of its costs, including the cast of notices and inspections. She assured that an administrative procedure for code enforcement could still result in criminal prosecution where defendants refuse to comply with the directives of the administrative body. For an effective criminal prosecution, City Attorney Biggs suggested citations be clearly written with specific court dates set for a time when City can be properly represented. Community Development .Director Zamora declared it would be cost effective to resurrect the Housing Advisory and. Appeals Board with Planning Commission designated to hear 'matters regarding land use and the Housing Appeals Board designated to hear ratters regarding structural items. City Attorney Biggs stated she would be drafting a new Property Maintenance Ordinance to include an administrative procedure. City Attorney Biggs was charged with the study of revamping the code enforcement system and exploring the best method of conducting an administrative hearing. CITY MANAGER / S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATION -S: Communit ry Liaison Officer City Manager young recalled that discussed at prior 'meetings with "corporal." Council expressed description. He reported that a included the City Attorney, CPCA, Stratton, Cathy S z endrod i and the not granted, by CPOA and would not Manager Young stated he would Management/Confidential Unit to be --he proposed position has been ,he salary adjusted to that of concerns regarding the job a result of a meeting which Captain Lunsford., Police Chief City Manager, the position was be represented by them. City place the position in the represented. by SBPEA. Stan Welch, CPCA Spokesman, di.st.ri.buted a list of concerns and confirmed that the on September 14 there was a meet and confer 1.9