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CityCouncil | 2006-09-05 | 22 | evaluated; ADC sends a letter stating what is needed from the applicants, such as W-2's checking account information, etc. Commissioner deHaan inquired whether an applicant's status is checked and re-evaluated at the end of the process, to which the Development Services Director responded the bank would re-evaluate the status. Commissioner deHaan inquired whether the entire process could take six months. The Development Services Director responded in the affirmative; stated the process includes workshops. Commissioner deHaan stated an applicant's status could change within six months; inquired whether applicants are informed that wages should include overtime. The Development Services Director responded the application requests gross earnings ; stated overtime is a calculation of gross earnings. Chair Johnson opened the public portion of the meeting. Proponents (In favor of appeal) : M. Daniele Adams, Social Security Administration Isha Brown, Alameda; Jesusita Rutledge, Appellant Duane Rutledge, Appellant; Hannah Israel, Appellant's dependant and Jon Spangler, Alameda. Opponents (Not in favor of appeal) : Belinda Racklin, Alameda Development Corporation. There being no further speakers, Chair Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Chair Johnson stated that she appreciates all speaker comments; the Rutledge's acted in good faith throughout the application process; rules need to be followed; rules become arbitrary without consistency; overtime rules are applied in court every day; the Rutledge's were given an opportunity to have the employer [Social Security Administration] provide information stating that overtime would not be allowed; said information was not received. Commissioner Daysog concurred with Chair Johnson; stated the income methodology was fair; ADC's and City staff's job is to find information; the Rutledge's income exceeds the maximum threshold for a family of four; the City needs to be fair to other families going through the processi urged the Rutledge's to stick with the Special Meeting Community Improvement Commission 3 September 5, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-09-05.pdf |