pages: CityCouncil/2006-10-03.pdf, 9
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CityCouncil | 2006-10-03 | 9 | member of the Economic Development Commission (Banking/Finance Seat. " Adopted. The City Clerk administered the Oath and presented a certificate of appointment. Mr. Bonta thanked Council for the opportunity to serve. (06-503) Public Hearing to consider Adoption of Resolution Amending Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 to Revise and Streamline the Planning and Building, Public Works and Fire Departments Fee Schedules. The Building Official gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Daysog inquired when the current $125 pre-build conference fee was established. The Fire Marshal responded the fee was adjusted from $95 to $125 three years ago. Councilmember Matarrese stated he liked the idea of going to a time/cost fee versus a project evaluation fee; the office-tenant improvement fees almost doubled; he does not see a good rational for doing so; businesses might be discouraged from improving and reusing empty space; inquired why the fee almost doubled. The Building Official responded all fees were established by reviewing the various plan check and inspection components ; stated tenant improvement inspections and plan checks tend to be fairly complex. Councilmember Matarrese stated the issue comes back to the rational of reducing fees below cost recovery when a project is for the City's general benefit; doubling the fee might not be for the general benefit because of the large vacancy rate in commercial spaces. The Building Official responded the issue could be reviewed; stated public benefit discussions involved special events for non-profit groups such as sidewalk permits for homeowners, not necessarily a property owner developing property the theory was that property owners should bear the fee when performing work on their property. Councilmember Matarrese stated the logic was not used on seismic retrofit projects. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 October 3, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-10-03.pdf |