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Resident alleges repeated poor repairs and weak enforcement at multifamily complex; asks city to intervene
Summary
A Turlock resident raised ongoing building-safety concerns about a nine‑building multifamily property, alleging repeated poor repairs to a parapet and water intrusion, asserting many owners live outside Turlock and urging legal and inspection intervention; city staff did not provide a detailed response during the public comment period.
During public participation, a resident who identified himself as Michael described ongoing building-safety issues at his multifamily complex, saying eight of nine buildings are owned by people who live outside Turlock and that repeated poor-quality repairs to a damaged parapet have left his home exposed to water intrusion.
Michael said he is an inspector for a federal housing/development program and that he has repeatedly asked the city for help without resolution; he urged the city attorney and building inspectors to engage to prevent escalation beyond the city. He described three prior attempts by the owner or contractor to repair the wall and said licensed contractors are needed to properly fix the damage.
Council acknowledged the comment but did not take formal action during the meeting. The commenter requested staff coordination with the city attorney and inspectors; there was no recorded city response or timeline for follow-up in the transcript.
