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CityCouncil | 2019-10-01 | 9 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft closed the public hearing. Councilmember Vella stated questions have been raised by public speakers. Mr. Bradshaw stated Mr. Teague brought interesting points and provided materials related to 10% of parcels, which are non-residential, paying 58% of the revenue; the acreage information is missing; 49% of acreage is non-residential; apartments and shopping centers are more covered in impervious surfaces; the core element is 2/4 cents per square foot of impervious surface, which is universal for all classes; a statistical approach is durable; outlined payment calculations for Mr. Teague's property. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the stormwater system is the first system in the City that will be impacted by climate change; there is no funding for the system; the fee is needed to address the issue. The Public Works Director stated there will be more frequent and more intense storms; the stormwater system will need to increase; the Island perimeter will be faced with sea level rise; perimeter improvements will be funded by the fee. Vice Mayor Knox White stated there are 138 parcels under City control that Council will discuss; the total of 20,600 parcels makes City owned parcels less than 0.5%. Councilmember Daysog questioned whether part of the fee will be put toward fixing the lagoons; inquired whether the cost is borne by homeowners. The Public Works Director responded there are maintenance agreements for both South Shore and Bay Farm lagoons that involve the affected homeowners associations and the City; the agreements delineate different maintenance responsibilities and payment percentages; the lagoons are part of the stormwater system; the fee could fund some of the capital maintenance; the adjacent homeowners associations are still responsible for their portions under the maintenance agreements. Councilmember Daysog stated the City is still paying a portion, which lessens the overall fee. The Public Works Director stated whether or not the fee is approved will not change the portion adjacent homeowners association are responsible for paying under the current maintenance agreement. The City Clerk announced there is not a majority protest and the resolution and ordinance can be considered. Councilmember Oddie moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 October 1, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-10-01.pdf |