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CityCouncil | 2006-02-21 | 14 | (06-090) Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that residents living near business districts have an issue with litter being left from fast food restaurants; a resident sent her a link to a newspaper article regarding Oakland imposing a mandated City fee on business owners for trash pickup; stated she is not suggesting imposing a similar fee but that Council should review the strategy. (06-091) Councilmember Daysog requested information on fire inspection costs which he requested in the past. The City Manager stated that she would provide Councilmember Daysog with a copy of the fee structure. (06-092) Councilmember deHaan stated that signs were posted throughout the City to buy merchandise at a home on Valentine's Day i he feels that doing so is pushing the envelop to the extreme. stated that Kentucky Fried Chicken near Park Avenue smells of well- - cooked oil; newly constructed restaurants have scrubbers for ventilation; requested staff to review how the odor can be remedied. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the City could adopt an ordinance requiring more filters. Vice Mayor Gilmore suggesting reviewing whether another entity regulates the issue. (06-093) Mayor Johnson stated issues have been discussed at Youth Collaborative meetings regarding the youth in the community; suggested that the Council consider forming a Youth Advisory Council or have youth representatives on to certain boards and commissions; volunteer opportunities are available for students, but paying job opportunities are scarce; the Golf Course had a policy regarding not hiring students under eighteen years old in the past; the policy has changed so that 16 year old students can be hired; suggested that the matter be placed on a City Council agenda. (06-094) Mayor Johnson inquired whether anything was being done regarding the fire cleanup at Central Avenue and Park Street. The City Manager responded that the Planning Director was working on regulatory remedies. Mayor Johnson stated that blight has lasted for many years in the downtown district. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 February 21, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-02-21.pdf |