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MINUTES Page 18 City of San L~andro City Council an~ San Leanclro Redcvelopmcnt Agency JO,int Special Meeting~April12,}004 feet would increase the cost of notification by three or {our times. There would also need to be a commitment of staff time to undertake the study, survey other cities, bring the item to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation, bring the item to a Council Committee and then to the full Council for action. Councilmember Stephens expressed his appreciation to staff [or bringing this item back in response to the Council's concems. He suggested that, as a cost-saving measure given these austere times, the Council might consider stepping away [rom this issue. Councilmemher Badger stated that noti11cation has been an issue since the time he served on the Board of Zoning Adjustments. He stated he was pleased that staff has acknowledged the issue and that a study can be undel1aken. Councilmembcr Badger indicated that noti lication will always be an issue, and the 300-foot radius docs not seem to be adequate. Vice Mayor Glaze pointed out that Mr. Hom's comment that there will be more public inquiries can be viewed as a positive thing, and increasing the notification radius by an additional 300 feet would only mean an additional six homes in each direction. I-Ie asked if the increased notification costs would be recoverable by the developer. Mr. Hom stated he would need to look into whether the increased fees approved this evening would cover the increased staff costs related to the noticing expansion. Couneilrnember Nardine stated she would like to see the study undeJ1aken. She indicated that she understands the increased notification will generate additional inquiries requiring additional staff time, but often additional stafI time is required to address problems related to notification issues. Councilmember Nardine ah,JTeed with Councilrncmber Badger that notification has been a long-standing issue. Councilmemher Grant asked if a consultant would be hired to perform the study. Mr. Hom stated the study would be performed in-house. Councilmember Stephens asked if this issue is a priority [or the Council and ifcost will be the dete1l11inant for increasing the notilication radius. Mayor Young commented that a blanket statement cannot be made that all notification has been inadequate. She acknowledged that there have been instances where the noti fication has clearly been insufficient. Councilmemher Badger clarified that during his tenure as both a BZA and City Councihnember, noticing has been an issue. He stated he would like to see the noticing radius expanded. COllncilmember Santos expressed concern that the study could be a waste of time and enort and that there will always be residents who will complain that they did not receive their mailed notice.