pages: CityCouncil/2011-04-05.pdf, 9
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CityCouncil | 2011-04-05 | 9 | The Public Works Director stated the threshold is standard; people would park the next block over if the threshold were for one block. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether other cities require a minimum of 600 housing units and a 55% threshold. The Public Works Director responded thresholds vary; one city has a 51% threshold. The Supervising Civil Engineer stated Alameda County and Oakland have a 33% threshold; other cities range from one-third to one-half. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether Alameda would be on the high end of the threshold but a high threshold would be needed for fiscal neutrality of the General Fund. The Public Works Director responded looking to the General Fund would be necessary without the recommended threshold. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the start up process would need to be [periodically] reviewed because of turnover. The Public Works Director responded permit fees would be adjusted annually to ensure costs are covered; stated the proposed ordinance has a provision that would allow Council to dissolve a PPP zone if the zone is not self-supporting. Councilmember Johnson stated the PPP zone would not be a bad thing to have in place; stated the Jackson Park, Hospital, and High School areas would not be able to meet the 600 housing unit threshold. The Public Works Director stated the threshold would be six contiguous blocks or 600 housing units. Mayor Gilmore stated a lot of Bay Area cities have a 33% threshold but are subsidized by the General Fund; the City's General Fund would not subsidize the PPP. Speaker: Robb Ratto, PSBA. In response to Councilmember deHaan's comment, the Public Works Director stated no one within the commercial district would be able to be part of the PPP; businesses within a residential area would be allowed to get a permit if the business does not have off-street parking; commercial fees within the new zone would be $40 per year; other cities charge a higher rate for businesses. The Acting City Manager stated visitor permits would not be provided for businesses within the area. Councilmember deHaan inquired how many permits a residence could have. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 April 5, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-04-05.pdf |