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CityCouncil | 2016-06-07 | 12 | the matter come back in one year and include that the entire package. Vice Mayor Matarrese and Councilmember Oddie agreed to amend the motion. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like a better assessment showing the program is needed. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (16-279) Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Section 5-7.1 Penalty for Nonpayment of Annual, Quarterly or Semi-Annual Business License. Introduced. The Finance Director gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the decline of $1 million in business license revenue is because of the penalty. The Finance Director responded in the negative; stated the business license revenue is going down because the City does not have enforcement; continued the presentation. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated that he supports having someone other than Council have administrative waiving rights for delinquent business licenses; stated Alameda has a low business license fee; he is in favor of relieving Council from having to adjudicate when someone requests a waiver. Councilmember Oddie concurred with Vice Mayor Matarrese. Mayor Spencer stated that she is in favor of making changes; the 100% increase for being late over a six month time period is too much; the proposal is a reasonable compromise. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she agrees with Mayor Spencer; she supports the Finance Director adjudicating lenience in collecting the penalties. The Finance Director clarified if someone does not pay the business license fees, placing a lien on properties, will still come back to Council. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved introduction of the ordinance: amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Section 5-7.1 penalty for nonpayment of annual, quarterly or semi-annual business license. Vice Mayor Matarrese seconded the motion, with an amendment to direct staff to return with an adjustment to the business license tax. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft agreed to amend the motion. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 June 7, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-06-07.pdf |