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MIN Irn:S Page 9 City or San Leandro CityH~:~c:~~t~~il and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Special Meeting --ApdI12, 2004 Councilmember Grant asked if there would be instances in which more than one pemlit and review would be required. Mr. Hom replied that only one pemlit and site plan review would be required. He noted that the only time an additional Cce would be required would be if a valiance was requested. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Lee Stevens, 584 Janice Ave., Hayward, addressed the City Council regarding the manner in which the Marina berthing fees arc proposed to be increased. I-Ie read a letter he sent to the Marina Manager. Mr. Stevens expressed coneem that non-Iiveaboards were not included in meetings to discuss the fee increases and commented on the lateness of the mailed notices. He stated that he feels the rates should be applied uniformly and noted that non-liveaboards pay property taxes on their belihs and spend tllOney in the community. Bruce Moon, San Leandro Yacht Club, addressed the City Council, stating that the shOli notice for the hearing did not allow him adequate time to prepare his eorllments. He commented that he pays yacht club dues and belihing fees and also spends money in the community. Mr. Moon stated that he feels it is unfair that San Leandro residents should pay less than non~residents. Dave Scandling, 4480 Red Oak Common, Fremont, addressed the City Council, requesting the Council delay the vote on the Marina berthing fees. He stated that he leels all berthers should pay same fee and that there is no precedent for charging different rates [or residents and non-residents. Paul Vargas, 872 Portola, addressed the City Council, commenting that the Ice increases arc unnecessary and excessive. There being no further comments from the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. Vice Mayor Glaze asked Mr. Schilling how much the City ellnently subsidizes the Marina operations. Mr. Schilling noted that with the proposed increase in berthing Ices, the revenue generated would be su1Tieient to cover operating costs. However, the capital costs Calmot be fully recovered through the fees and would have to be covered through other revenues generated in the Marina Fund. Councilmember Santos stated that he has been contacted by the Spinnaker Yacht Club with several questions and concerns about the proposed berthing fee increase. It was suggested to him that the berthing ICe increase be deferred until rlleetings could be held with the yacht clubs and some understallding is reached. Mr. Schi lling noted that fees must be related to the cost o[ providing the service, and not every fee is increased every year. I-Ie pointed out that the vacancy rate normally increases in the winter and decreases during the boating season. Mr. Schilling stated that there have been discussions with the Finance Committee and the Malina Ad Hoc