pages: CityCouncil/2008-10-07.pdf, 12
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CityCouncil | 2008-10-07 | 12 | entering the correct driveway and idling for no more than five minutes further inquired who would enforce Use Permit non- compliance. The Supervising Planner responded twenty-four hour security is on site; the proposed condition puts the responsibility for monitoring on the Applicant and security; security would be responsible for alerting the shopping center management, then management would bring the matter up with the tenant. Councilmember Gilmore inquired who would be responsible for Use Permit non-compliance and what would be the penalties. The Supervising Planner responded the shopping center management ; stated individual Use Permits would need separate conditions; he is not sure what the monitoring mechanism would be; the matter might be complaint driven. Councilmember Gilmore stated the City would have a bigger stick with the Use Permit scenario because revoking a Use Permit would seriously affect business; the proposed condition involves a landlord-tenant relationship; a lessor might have an incentive to keep the lessee in business as long as possible. Vice Mayor Tam inquired how violations would be pinpointed if there are multiple Use Permits. The Supervising Planner responded enforcement would be difficult unless trucks have identification. Vice Mayor Tam inquired how the City would recoup enforcement costs. The Planning and Building Director responded Use Permit violations do not have fees in place; stated Use Permit violations are complaint bases. Councilmember Matarrese stated very few businesses would need Use Permits for twenty-four hour delivery. The Supervising Planner stated most tenants are small businesses and use UPS trucks or vans [ for delivery]. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether idling is governed by State law. The Supervising Planner responded in the affirmative; stated the law was enacted to address diesel emissions. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 October 7, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-10-07.pdf |