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Ms. Dennis indicated she was very impressed with the way the City' s Code Enforcement Officers operate today. In the majority of cases, the current process is sufficient, however she realizes that in some cases stronger tools of enforcement are needed. We have not had those tools until now. Mr. Tarver related an incident that took two years to resolve by using the existing methods. He felt it necessary for staff to have a mechanism to get the attention of a person in violation of a City code and that is usually a financial incentive. Mayor Tarver declared the public heating open. There being no testimony, the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Ms. Dennis, seconded by Ms. Michelotti, to introduce Ordinance No. 1687, to be read by title only and waiving further reading thereof, to amend Section 1.12.010 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code and to add Chapters 1.24 and 1.28 to the Pleasanton Municipal Code providing for administrative citations and administrative remedies. Mr. Pico was concerned about the requirement that the fine be deposited in advance. Mr. Roush indicated that is the way the parking citations are processed. If a person appeals a citation, the fine is deposited, then if the hearing officer finds in the person's favor, the amount of the deposit is returned. Ms. Michelotti indicated that process is followed in other jurisdictions as well. Mr. Pico felt that would create an obstacle to people's willingness to participate in this process. Mr. Roush indicated there is a provision for a person with financial hardship to seek an exemption from making the deposit. Ms. Michelotti indicated that many residents comply after the first waming, however there are others who require further motivation. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers- Dennis, Michelotti, Mohr, Pico, and Mayor Tarver NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 07/16/96 -12-