Brief

The Department of Building and Safety initiated a request to impose a lien on the property at 1616 East 14th Street (APN 5130-020-018) to recover costs related to code enforcement or building violations. Council adopted the item on April 22, 2026, by a vote of 12-0-3. The matter is now closed, with final Council action recorded on May 5, 2026.

Full summary

The Department of Building and Safety filed this matter to place a lien against the property located at 1616 East 14th Street as a mechanism to recover unpaid costs associated with code enforcement, violations, or required inspections. The specific enforcement case (Case 990918, Invoice 896613-9) appears to have generated costs that the property owner did not pay, prompting the city to seek a lien—a legal claim against the property that can be enforced through collection or sale. The Department submitted its request on March 3, 2026, dated February 9, 2026, and the matter was referred to Council on March 4, 2026. The City Clerk scheduled the item for a regular Council session on April 22, 2026. On April 22, 2026, Council voted 12-0-3 to adopt the lien. Three council members were absent or abstained. The vote was subject to reconsideration under Council Rule 51, a standard procedural safeguard, though no reconsideration motion was filed. Final Council action was recorded on May 5, 2026, closing the matter. The lien will remain enforceable until the underlying debt is satisfied or the property is sold, with the lien claim remaining valid until April 22, 2028, unless extended or released earlier.

Activity (5)

• 2026-05-05 Council action final.
• 2026-04-22 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
• 2026-04-17 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on April 22, 2026.
• 2026-03-04 Department of Building and Safety document(s) referred to Council.
• 2026-03-03 Document submitted by Department of Building and Safety, dated February 9, 2026.

Documents (2)

• 2026-05-05 Council Action · council_action
• 2026-02-11 Report from Department of Building and Safety · report