From: Kate Haug
To: Mary Gourley
Cc: Lawrence McLaughlin; [email protected]; Leo Chyi; Lynda Hopkins; Kevin Kilgore Subject: Unauthorized Residents at 845 Gravenstein - Health and Safety Risks - 2 1 22 Date: Tuesday, February 01, 2022 5:58:31 PM
Dear Council,
Despite the fact that 845 Gravenstein North is not prepared for residents, 4 or more people have moved onto the site. The site does not have any of the agreed upon conditions such as fencing, security, onsite management, sanitation, gravel, background checks, or COVID protocols. In addition, the site has not passed any inspections by the fire department.
It also violates the stipulation agreed upon by Council that a Parking Ordinance would be implemented prior to any residents moved onto the site.
These unauthorized move-ins not only violate any faith in any "Good Neighbor" policy, they violate the terms agreed upon by SAVS and Council.
These unauthorized residents pose a health and safety risk to themselves and the community at large.
One would assume, there is a liability risk if something happens to an unauthorized resident or a neighbor, which is the direct result of people occupying a site that is not prepared for habitation. What happens if there is an accident or fire? Who is responsible since the site has not been prepared in the agreed upon manner?
Best,
Kate Haug