Report 2015-134 Recommendation 19 Responses

Report 2015-134: Residential Building Records: The Cities of San Rafael, Novato, and Pasadena Need to Strengthen the Implementation of Their Resale Record Programs (Release Date: March 2016)

Recommendation #19 To: Pasadena, City of

To ensure that property owners correct violations in a timely manner, Pasadena should follow through with its enforcement policies, such as issuing notice letters.

Annual Follow-Up Agency Response From October 2021

City staff is routinely following-up with and monitoring the correction of violations.

California State Auditor's Assessment of Annual Follow-Up Status: Fully Implemented


Annual Follow-Up Agency Response From October 2019

A work plan was developed and follow-through on enforcement is occurring in line with the Rules and Regulations approved by the City Manager.

California State Auditor's Assessment of Annual Follow-Up Status: Pending


Annual Follow-Up Agency Response From October 2018

The City of Pasadena continues to evaluate the viability of the Occupancy Inspection Program.

California State Auditor's Assessment of Annual Follow-Up Status: Pending


Annual Follow-Up Agency Response From November 2017

The City of Pasadena is evaluating the viability of the Occupancy Inspection Program.

California State Auditor's Assessment of Annual Follow-Up Status: Pending


1-Year Agency Response

The City of Pasadena is evaluating the viability of the Occupancy Inspection Program with the FY2018 budget.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 1-Year Status: Pending


6-Month Agency Response

The City is re-evaluating administrative changes to the Occupancy Inspection program. The Director of the Planning and Community Development Department did not issue a memorandum mentioned in the 60-day report.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 6-Month Status: Pending


60-Day Agency Response

The Interim Director of the Planning and Community Development Department will issue a memorandum directing staff to schedule follow-up inspections and issue non-compliance letters or warning notices if violations are not corrected. Training with staff will be held to review this administrative change to the City's Residential Occupancy Inspection Program.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 60-Day Status: Pending


All Recommendations in 2015-134

Agency responses received are posted verbatim.