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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,February 9, 2015 Page 36 around the city in general; and asked that staff report back if that was a possibil- ity. Councilmember McGehee sought further incentives to create smoke-free build- ings that could provide additional extensions for review, since fire was a big issue in many of these buildings and would address the desire to reduce that liability. Mr. Munson advised that he would look into those suggestions as part of staff's follow-up. Councilmember Willmus referenced Attachment A (pages 2 and 3) and the in- spection of units. Mr. Munson clarified the inspection cycle, whether new or as part of the renewal cycle, with 25% of 100% of the units initially inspected, and then 25% of those first units re-inspected as part of the next inspection cycle; with the inspector hav- ing a list of those previous inspected units. Councilmember Etten suggested additional language at the end of the statement to provide greater clarity, such as "previously inspected units." City Attorney Gaughan advised that he would work with staff on wordsmithing language before the February 23, 2015 meeting to further clarify that provision. In terms of the appeal process, Mayor Roe noted the difference in the response from the property owner from 10 days for land use appeals to 30 days for this ap- peal, and questioned the difference. Mr. Munson responded that this language was similar to that used in the City's Repeat Nuisance Ordinance, allowing time for a building manager to consult with a supervisor if necessary, fund the needed improvements as applicable, and then complete the work. Mr. Munson opined that staff found only 10 days to be to short of a time for them to accomplish this process. Community Development Director Bilotta responded to Mayor Roe's concerns, noting that variances for land use issues were of a limited appeal nature; but with this application potentially affecting numerous units, and whether or not covered by code or not, staff required more time to work with the property owners, and perhaps even perform another inspection or walk through the building with them to address various issues. Mayor Roe noted the need for staff to work with the City Attorney on language clarification as noted, in addition to their other recommended changes and as dis- cussed tonight.