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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 12, 2015 Page 9 At the request of Councilmember McGehee, Mr. Goldblatt advised that there were 127 units in the building, all Section 8, and reviewed the number of units in- spected(HUD a minimum of 10% and REACT usually 25% of the units). Councilmember McGehee opined that the building was well maintained, and ex- pressed her appreciation for the sense of community by the tenants, that she had personally observed in her site visit. Councilmember McGehee asked if it would be possible to coordinate the City's inspection of units with those of other agen- cies simultaneously for less intrusiveness of tenants. Councilmember McGehee expressed her empathy for tenants and her interest in working something out. Mr. Goldblatt spoke in favor of that coordinated effort; and Mr. Munson respond- ed that it could be possible, but given scheduling of limited staff and the number of other building inspections, he could not guarantee that it would always be fea- sible,but offered to pursue such an effort. Councilmember Willmus sought confirmation that the City ordinance calling for initial inspection of 100% of units to establish a baseline. Mr. Munson clarified that staff was initially inspecting 25% of units annually over a three year cycle, at which time it rotated. Mr. Munson noted that the City did not have sufficient staff to do an inspection of 100%of the units at one time. At the request of Councilmember Laliberte, Mr. Goldblatt confirmed that the fa- cility had a large community gathering space for use by its tenants. Councilmem- ber Laliberte suggested that staff arrange with Mr. Goldblatt for a presentation to tenants on the City's rationale in and the purpose and intent of the inspection pro- cess and what that inspection involved. Both Mr. Goldblatt and Mr. Munson expressed interest in pursuing that avenue; with Mr. Goldblatt noting the annual presentation by the City's Fire Inspector in that group setting. When public comment was sought by Mayor Roe, no one come forward to speak to this issue. Councilmember Willmus stated that he was not supportive of waiving the City in- spection; and supported pursuing the strategies suggested by Councilmember McGehee if and where feasible. Councilmember Roe concurred, further supporting the suggestions of Coun- cilmember Laliberte. Laliberte moved, Willmus seconded, DENIAL of the request of Roseville Senior Apartments Building, located at 1045 Larpenteur Avenue, for exemption from the