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CityCouncil | 2014-06-17 | 10 | contribute a fair share; it is a moot point for Mr. Wyszkonski's business because it is already included. The City Attorney stated staff determined Mr. Wyszkonski represents less than half a percent of the assessments in the district and does not meet the 50% to challenge. Mayor Gilmore stated Mr. Wyszkonski is correct, as stated in the notice, he can protest the boundary or assessment at tonight's meeting; in order for protest to have effect, the protestors have to be over 50% of the assessed value; Mr. Wyszkonski does not meet that threshold. Councilmember Tam inquired why Council needs to vote if there is not sufficient protests. The City Attorney stated the law requires Council take action to levy the assessment. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the notice quotes a provision of law; it is important to remember staff is writing to a lay person audience; correspondence should be easy to understand. Councilmember Tam stated the issue is substantive; on April 15th, the matter was heard a second time because outreach was not clear; this is another situation where the protestor is included, read the same letter, but got a different impression; there is a pattern about the ability to communicate. The City Manager stated the letter is clear; the speaker came to protest boundaries on the inclusion of other business; it happened twice, the letter is merely a function and attempt by staff to have as much clarity and transparency as possible. Mayor Gilmore stated the system worked; that she was confused because no business owner has shown up at the meeting when the levy is assessed to protest boundaries; she thought it was not the proper meeting; the City Attorney made it clear tonight's meeting is to have the protest. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 3. [Absent: Councilmembers Chen and Daysog - 2.] (14-267) Public Hearing to Consider Collection of Delinquent Administrative Citation Fees, Vacant Building Monitoring Fees, Administrative Penalties and Abatement Costs Via the Property Tax Bills for the Subject Properties. The Building Official gave a Power Point presentation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 June 17, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-06-17.pdf |