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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,April 6, 2015 Page 17 nections) they were not counted separately as a violation. However, Mr. Englund noted that the building had 5 of the 17 units inspected on that one property, and needed three or less violations to receive an A license, but actually had twenty violations, which was sev- en times the number allowed. Mr. Englund further reiterated that the building would have been categorized at other than a"D"building if there had been fewer than eight vio- lations noted. At the request of Chair Roe for that specific building, Mr. Englund clarified that five units were inspected plus the common area for that building and calculations were based on that number of units. Motion Member Willmus moved, Member Etten seconded, DENIAL of the appeal by G & G Management LLC dated February 9, 2015, and require renewal inspections and payment of fees remaining at the six month interval as required in the ordinance based on the li- cense type assigned to each of the 12 buildings based on the following findings: • Member Willmus noted that owners were notified in advance of the inspection, with most issues pointed out in advance of the inspection; and each building was evaluated on its own merits and within the merits of the law and ordinance • Member Etten noted that even removing smaller items, there were clear code viola- tions. s • Member Etten, as a resident in this neighborhood, noted his observation of trash fre- quently and repeatedly blowing along the frontage road from dumpsters on these properties, and trash remaining on site long-term, as well as having it addressed dur- ing past NEP inspections. Member Etten stated that clean-up efforts are not occurring right away or are not happening at all. Member Etten opined that this is a clear op- portunity for management to make improvements, and thereby improving their rat- ings and subsequent fees. Member McGehee expressed her ambivalence to the motion, opining there were some things, like acknowledging water and energy savings efforts that could be taken ad- vantage of in the rental licensing inspection program. Member McGehee expressed appreciation to the property owner for implementing those efforts. Member McGehee stated that this was a unique property and population served in Roseville, learning to make its way through a unique set of problems, as recognized by staff in a variety of areas with attempts made to address those issues. Member McGehee recognized the large number of children, and the need to provide an appro- priate and adequate space for them to play; and if not available, something to be con- sidered by the City in setting its own regulations in providing affordable, reasonable housing in Roseville.