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CityCouncil | 2015-06-11 | 6 | 307 The Finance Director responded the business license fee is included in the Master Fee Schedule; stated the late fee is 20% per month up to 100%. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Finance Director stated the amount cannot exceed 100% per year. Discussed the business license fee due for his duplex and the history of the City's regulations; expressed concern over the penalty: Dennis Wong, Utah. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Mr. Wong paid his license, to which Mr. Wong responded that he paid the fee, but has not paid the penalty; made further comments. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether Mr. Wong is requesting that the late fee be waived, to which Mr. Wong responded in the affirmative. The Interim City Manager noted there was a change in the fee; the penalty was created since people were not paying on time. Expressed his opposition to the penalties; stated that he did not receive a notice until penalties and past years were included: Peter Todd Wehmann, Alameda. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Mr. Wehmann understands the amount, to which Mr. Wehmann responded the letter he received indicated he owes $154. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding the $14 amount, the Finance Director outlined the fees. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry regarding Mr. Wehmann's specific case, the Finance Director responded that she would have to review the backup information, which could be provided to Council. Councilmember Daysog inquired how an in-law unit does not count as a single family house. The Finance Director responded the County records identify the number of units. Mr. Wehmann stated the City is assuming the in-law unit is being rented. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the City Attorney stated the ordinance has been on the books for many years, has had many modifications and could be cleaned up; outlined how the rental fee applies to in-law units. Councilmember Daysog stated that he does not have to pay a business license since he only rents part of the single family house he lives in; the law seems quirky; that he would change the law to require that people in his case would have to pay the fee; the rule should be clarified. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council June 11, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-06-11.pdf |