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CityCouncil | 2019-04-16 | 18 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft suggested the motion be amended to have the meeting end at 11:30 p.m. Councilmembers Daysog and Oddie agreed to amend the motion. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 4. Noes: Councilmember Vella - 1. Councilmember Vella noted that she opposed the motion for medical reasons. *** Councilmember Oddie moved adoption of the resolution. Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Vella stated that her concern is costs are being added to repairs if the fees are too high; renters have expressed concern over requesting repairs; expressed support cost recovery and streamlining; stated a lot is being done in one fee cycle; inquired how fees will impact ADU's and how the City will enforce compliance; noted historic preservation fees are going up substantially. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated fees should be set to cover costs; Council could direct staff to streamline the processes and move projects from Design Review permits to Design Review exemptions; there should be full cost recovery without requiring certain permits and public hearings. In response to Councilmember Vella's inquiry regarding the timeline, the Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated Municipal Code changes would be required; staff has been getting better and can speed up the process. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated if the City does not make changes, the State might do so in the near future. Councilmember Vella stated the process changes need to come with the fee increase for at least projects with the greatest impact. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director noted staff has already been discussing prioritizing projects related to the Climate Action Plan. On the call for the question, the motion which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Knox White, Oddie and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 3. Noes: Councilmembers Daysog and Vella - 2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 April 16, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-04-16.pdf |