pages: CityCouncil/2006-04-18.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2006-04-18 | 6 | Mayor Johnson stated that applicants often are individual homeowners. Councilmember deHaan stated California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) required projects are pushed to a higher level; a flat rate [for both appellants and applicants) would be fine. Councilmember Daysog stated the current rule has a chilling affect on free speech and needs to be changed he prefers the $100 flat rate; he cannot recall any frivolous appeals coming to the City Council or Planning Board in his ten years on the Council: apologized for participating in the passage of the 2004 Ordinance stated the ordinance went awry. Councilmember deHaan stated other concerning fees are in the Master Fee schedule, such as traffic appeal fees. Mayor Johnson stated the Council is trying to make the appeal process standard. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of resolution, option 2, with changing the Master Fee Resolution flat rate fee for applicants and non-applicants to $100. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Vice Mayor Gilmore - 1. ] Councilmember deHaan requested an Off Agenda Report on the breakdown of appeal fees charged over the past two years. (06-208) Adoption of Resolution Adopting a "Buy Alameda" Philosophy. Not adopted. The Assistant to the City Manager provided a brief presentation. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the City had another "Buy Alameda" resolution; stated the first priority was to have the City do business with businesses in Alameda; the Finance Department has done a good job implementing policies; policies should be included as part of the proposed resolution or reflected in a separate resolution. Councilmember Matarrese stated the proposed resolution does not include language regarding the City's internal policy and procedures. The City Manager stated the Municipal Code addresses a local preference policy; additional language could be added to reflect Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 April 18, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-04-18.pdf |