Brief

The Department of Building and Safety initiated this file in November 2015 requesting Council authorization to record a lien of $1,288.56 against the property at 324 North Firmin Street (APN 5160-022-020). Council adopted the motion on March 2, 2016, by a 10-0-5 vote. The file remains open; a departmental document was resubmitted to Council in May 2026, suggesting ongoing administrative activity related to the property or lien status.

Full summary

This file concerns a lien action by the Department of Building and Safety against residential property at 324 North Firmin Street. The lien amount of $1,288.56 typically represents unpaid code violation abatement costs, demolition fees, or other remedial work ordered by the City to bring the property into compliance with municipal codes. The department submitted its report on October 26, 2015, recommending that the lien be recorded against the property. Council adopted the motion on March 2, 2016, with a 10-0-5 vote, authorizing the lien to proceed. City Clerk action was finalized on March 3, 2016. The lien would then be recorded in the County Assessor's office as an encumbrance on the title, giving the City a secured claim for cost recovery. The file status remains open as of May 2026, when Building and Safety resubmitted a departmental document. This recent activity suggests the lien may still be in collection, the property may be under continued monitoring, or administrative follow-up is underway. The file is set to expire on May 6, 2028, unless further action extends it. No evidence in the activity log indicates the lien has been satisfied or the matter closed.

Activity (7)

• 2026-05-07 Department of Building and Safety document(s) referred to Council.
• 2026-05-06 Document submitted by Department of Building and Safety, dated May 6, 2026.
• 2016-03-03 Council action final.
• 2016-03-02 Council adopted item forthwith.
• 2016-02-29 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on March 2, 2016.
• 2015-11-24 Department of Building and Safety document(s) referred to Council.
• 2015-11-23 Document(s) submitted by Department of Building and Safety, as follows:Department of Building and Safety report, dated October 26, 2015, relative to the proposed lien of $1,288.56, be recorded for the property at 324 North Firmin Street.

Documents (3)

• 2026-05-06 Report from Department of Building and Safety · report
• 2016-03-03 Council Action · council_action
• 2015-10-26 Report from Department of Building and Safety (e) · report