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CityCouncil | 2016-12-06 | 13 | resolutions could be brought back in January. Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired whether the resolutions return January 3rd. The Base Reuse Director responded staff will come back to Council as quickly as the notices can be sent out and the Board can have a meeting. Mayor Spencer inquired where the section about the fee not being passed on to the homeowner would be added. The Base Reuse Director responded staff will work with the City Attorney to figure out where to place a section regarding the fee. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated that he heard the master HOA is going to absorb the cost; inquired whether paying the fees is controlled by the City or the HOA. The City Attorney responded that she does not know how the master HOA works and does not have enough information to assure Council. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the word free is used quite frequently; nothing is free; people pay into the association through HOA fees; buses are paid for through taxes; free parking is paid for by taxes; when the costs to an HOA increase, there has to be a decision whether to increase the HOA fees or say no to the service; the City has done its part by saying the City will not pay the fees. Mayor Spencer stated the letter needs to clearly state whether the homeowners have to pay the fee; the HOA needs to present a clear plan and give homeowners an opportunity to express concerns. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the issue can be spelled out in the letter; whether or not the homeowners pay the fee is between the HOA and homeowners. Councilmember Oddie stated that he is unclear what Council is asking the HOA to do. The City Attorney stated the mix-up is staff was informed individual notices were provided to homeowners; tonight, staff found out letters were not sent to homeowners; only an agenda was posted in a community facility, which is different. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the HOA's way of giving notice is satisfactory under the law. The City Attorney responded the existing law does not allow for the process at all, which is the purpose of the ordinance amendment; stated staff was told individual notices were provided consistent with the amended procedure; staff found out the notice was only posted. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 December 6, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-12-06.pdf |