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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, November 23, 2009 Page 24 a. Hearing and Adoption of a Resolution Certifying Unpaid Utility and Other Charges to the Property Tax Rolls Finance Director Chris Miller provided a summary of the list of delinquent charges against property owners in Roseville for unpaid false alarm, water, sewer and other charged in excess of ninety (90) days past due, for collection on the fol- lowing year's property taxes, as detailed in the Request for Council Action dated November 23, 2009; as well as assessments for properties petitioning for im- provements; and for abatements coming before the City Council over the past year. Mr. Miller advised that this formalized the process for collection on prop- erty taxes; and further advised that all property owners listed had been noticed of their ability to appear before the City Council. Mayor Klausing opened the Public Hearing at 8:22 p.m. to receive public com- ment on the proposed resolution. Public Comment Eithne Shimasaki, 841 County Road B-2 West, PIN 112923130031, Amount = $50.79 Ms. Shimasaki reviewed the history of their taking possession of the house in February of 2008; and a previous billing in dispute for the quarter ending Febru- ary 21, 2008, which was before they took possession of the house. Ms. Shimasaki advised that they had forwarded the bill. to the previous owner's power of attor- ney, and called the City accordingly, but had never heard from the City again dur- ing that entire 18 month time. Ms. Shimasaki advised that she was disputing this charge, and had no intention of paying it, and asked that it be dropped completely from her property. Ms. Shimasaki questioned why this had not been disclosed during the closing, and expressed frustration with her limited recourse, and the ti- tle company doing the search no longer being in business. Ms. Shimasaki advised that she had supporting documentation for her position. Councilmembers and City Attorney Anderson discussed the options available from the City Council perspective; with City Attorney Anderson noting that spe- cial assessments are usually negotiated between property owners at the time of sale; and that the former property owner had been under obligation to disclose any assessments incurred on the property; however, he further noted that the obliga- tion went with the property; and needed further research to determine if the City could waive an assessment on one property as it related to gift and/or equal pro- tection issues, that may be deemed to be a gift or breach of fiduciary responsible for the City and it's Council. City Attorney Anderson suggested that his office and staff review the City Code, and any discretion the City Council may have in this circumstance. Mark Hadler, 2011 Brenner Avenue, PIN #42923220037, $33.43