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PlanningBoard | 2010-02-22 | 2 | 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: 8-A Transportation Thresholds of Significance - Applicant - City of Alameda. The Planning Board will hold a hearing to consider an amendment to the City of Alameda thresholds of significance for use in the environmental review process for new projects subject to the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff is requesting a continuance of this item to the Regular Planning Meeting of March 22, 2010. Board member Cunningham motioned, seconded by Board Member Lynch, Motion to approved the consent agenda passes 6-0. 9. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: 9-A Review and Discussion of the City of Alameda Code Enforcement Program. The Building Official provided an overview of Alameda's Code Enforcement Program. Vice President Autorino asked what the oldest case on the books is. The Building Official responded six to seven years. He explained that the process is to look at each case in as short a time period to determine its validity and urgency. Cases that interfere with life safety are given first priority. Board member Zuppan asked if the fees generated from code enforcement pay for the Staff. The Building Official responded yes. Board member Lynch asked how the lower priority cases are generally resolved. The Building Official responded that the cases are usually rectified after the second letter is sent to the property owner. Board member Cook asked how the City of Alameda's code enforcement staff levels compare to other cities. The Building Official responded that the staffing is low compared to other cities of a size similar to Alameda's. Board member Cook asked if more Code Enforcement Officers would result in additional revenue The Building Official stated that in theory it would. The Board recommended that staff request that the City Manager consider whether Draft Meeting Minutes February 22, 2010 Page 2 of 4 | PlanningBoard/2010-02-22.pdf |