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6. Proactive Rental Enforcement Program/PREP (Review 2014 PREP Inspection Program) — Community Preservation Manager Alvaro Nunez {Strategic Plan Goal No. 5, 4e} Community Preservation Manager Alvaro Nunez, Code Enforcement, opens the discussion on the Proactive Rental Enforcement Program or PREP. Manager Nunez explains during his power point presentation that the PREP program was started by the City Council in 1992, and the annual fee is $21 per unit. The Gold Seal Incentive Program created in 1994 rewards property owners who keep their properties well maintained. Units must be kept in excellent condition to maintain exempt status. Currently there are 5460 gold seal units. There is a code enforcement team to make sure that rental units are in compliance. In 2014, in addition to reacting to complaints, the team became proactive and targeted certain complexes in the northeast area of the city. The team used enforcement tools to give the owner a chance to come into compliance. The goal is to make sure the minimum standard of housing is being met so it doesn't affect the quality of life in these neighborhoods. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS On public comments: Committee Chairman Benavides explains that the City Council has made the homeless issue a priority and will continue to identify a multi - purpose service center. The Committee will also follow -up on the neighborhood concerns in the Logan area. On Item No. 2, Geographic Policing: Chairman Benavides commented that this deployment model can enhance Community Oriented Policing. On Item No. 3, Fireworks: All Committee Members were supportive of this year's public awareness /educational campaign regarding fireworks. Council member Tinajero states that fundraisers for safe - and -sane fireworks generate much needed revenue for schools and sports programs. Council member Amezcua suggests reaching out to the Superintendent of Schools to encourage parents to buy the legal fireworks and let them know what programs we have. Council Chairman Benavides suggests encouraging families to attend the fireworks show at Centennial Park.