pages: CityCouncil/2009-03-17.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2009-03-17 | 7 | Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing. Proponents (In favor of resolution) : Christopher Buckley, Alameda; Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBA) ( submitted handout) . Opponent (Not in favor of resolution) : Ani Dimusheva, Alameda. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Mayor Johnson inquired whether time and material costs are collected, to which the Planning and Building Director responded in the negative. Councilmember Gilmore stated raising the appeal fee would not be too much of a burden because a lot of appeals involve groups of people; a hardship would involve one individual, which is rare. Councilmember Matarrese stated a Councilmember would have the discretion to Call for Review a decision if an individual was wronged; inquired whether other cities charge time and materials to whoever wins the appeal, to which the Planning and Building Director responded that staff did not come across said situation. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether there could be constraints or a legal down side. The City Attorney responded that she does not think there would be any due process issues; stated that she would not like the City to eat costs. The Acting City Manager stated collection would be an issue. Vice Mayor deHaan stated it is important that boards and commissions hear items at the necessary level; sometimes boards and commissions are not allowed to review the entire project. Mayor Johnson stated the process needs to be streamlined to ensure that two different boards are not doing the same job; an applicant could be faced with two different appeals. Councilmember Gilmore stated time and materials were charged from 2003 to 2006; inquired whether collection was successful; that she is not sure whether she wants to go back to charging time and materials if collection was a hassle or unsuccessful. The Planning and Building Director stated there was one collection Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 March 17, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-03-17.pdf |