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CityCouncil | 2016-10-18 | 5 | Mayor Spencer stated her preference would have been to have the allocation of funds go through the PAC, then to Council; inquired whether staff is not looking to raise the percentage to 1.5%; stated 1% is not sufficient; she would prefer to lower administration costs to 10%, rather than 20%. The Community Development Director responded the fee is for third party administrators; if the funds are awarded to an art program or entity, it would be capped at 20%. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like Council to consider a 10% cap on administrative costs; maintenance and repair costs should be a question for staff; she agrees with the division of the 75% for performing arts and 25% for physical arts; it is critical to remove the cap; suggested keeping the historic and maritime traditions since the PAC can approve projects that are not historic or maritime. Councilmember Oddie stated his statements are very close to what Mayor Spencer is requesting. The City Manager stated if there are changes that staff and Council can agree on, staff can bring the matter back to the PAC again with direction from Council; staff can make the changes in draft form, take the draft to the PAC, then back to Council for the second meeting in November or December. Councilmember Daysog stated the matter should be brought to the PAC with all the concerns that were raised. Mayor Spencer stated that she cannot support pulling the Jean Sweeney Park out of the process; it is unfortunate that staff made the recommendation; she feels it is critical to be impartial; it is critical that the proposal for Jean Sweeney Park go through the process. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would like to hear what the PAC, the artists and the proponents have to say about Jean Sweeney Park. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft suggested directing staff to take the input on amendments Council wants to see for the proposed ordinance. Mayor Spencer inquired if Council could give direction to increase the 1% to 1.5%. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the cap could be taken away and keep the 1%; stated there are other items the City might want developers to pay for. Mayor Spencer responded her choice is to have 1.5% and no cap. Councilmember Daysog stated the public is better served by having the PAC decide with all the input from the public and Council. Continued October 4, 2016 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 18, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-10-18.pdf |