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CityCouncil | 2019-10-01 | 8 | categories are used; most groups tend to have similar characteristics; the model is not perfect but comes close. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether the protection under Proposition 218 is the money cannot be used if not needed, to which the Public Works Director responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Knox White questioned whether future Council has the option to reduce the fee if desired. The Public Works Director responded in the affirmative; stated should stormwater needs diminish over time, the revenue and fee must diminish as well. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether thought was given to a door tax approach versus the impervious approach. Mr. Bradshaw responded rain falls on whatever is below; the height of the building does not matter; the amount of impervious surface is to be calculated; a 10-story building on the same size parcel as a 15-story building with more units would incur the same fee. Councilmember Daysog stated regardless of the land use type, a per-square foot basis should have a relatively similar area of impervious surface. Mr. Bradshaw stated the average point of each rate class comes out to 2/4 cents per square foot regardless of class; said information is not included in the rate study; the charge is based on a per parcel or per acre basis for convenience. Councilmember Daysog provided an example of a property with a larger impervious surface. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft opened the Public Hearing. Expressed support; urged Council to continue to address sea level rise: Paul Medved, Alameda. Submitted information; expressed concern over calculations; stated that he is in favor of paying his fair share for the project: Alan Teague, Alameda. Discussed debris being from storm drains being dumped on properties: Edward Payne, Waterfront Homeowners Association. Discussed plastics going into waterways; expressed concern over the containment elements using plastic: Ken Peterson, Alameda. Urged the Council to move forward with the ballot and educate the public on the essential nature of the fee: Ruth Abbe, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 October 1, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-10-01.pdf |