pages: CityCouncil/2009-07-21.pdf, 5
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
CityCouncil | 2009-07-21 | 5 | every ninety days stated that she is not sure whether or not the City would receive a notice. Mayor Johnson stated the City should request a notice; some agencies will not be able to afford to make PERS payments. The Interim City Manager stated smaller cities will be revisiting whether being a city is affordable. Vice Mayor deHaan stated decisions made years ago are coming to light more quickly because of the state of the economy. Mayor Johnson stated cities have to be careful not to make commitments that cannot be changed. The Interim City Manager stated cash is the issue with the State right now; the State does not care whether cities sue on constitutional issues because the State will still have cities' money in the interim. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (09-305) Public Hearing to Consider a Planning Board Recommendation to Abandon the Proposal to Establish New Zoning Provisions to Limit the Height and Size of Two-Story Residential Buildings for property located on the 3200 Block of San Jose Avenue, Adams Street, and Washington Street. The Planning Services Manager gave a Power Point presentation. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired what are the recommendations for the existing vacant lots. The Planning Services Manager responded the recommended design review guidelines would be applicable to new, single family dwellings in addition to second story additions to existing homes; stated the proposed two-story home would need to comply with zoning regulations in the Municipal Code. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether existing guidelines would be used for the vacant lots. The Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative; stated currently, the guidelines do not include ranch-style homes. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the issue arose because a new, proposed structure had some encroachments that impact the existing ranch- style homes. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 July 21, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-07-21.pdf |