AgdaPkt 2017-05-08 Joint SA PFA - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

Letter to Contractors and Developers: As part of the user fee update outreach, City staff contacted companies that conduct business in Redwood City and are directly affected by the fees under consideration. Letters regarding the user fee update were sent to all 411 contractors and developers with valid business licenses on file with the City. The letter served to notify contractors and developers of the City’s intent to update development-related fees and provide additional information regarding the user fee updates, including the opportunity for them to participate in the online survey and submit comments. Out of the 411 contractors and developers contacted, only one contractor provided comments. Presentations to the Business Community: Staff made four presentations to business groups with a total of 60 attendees. Business groups presented to include: the Downtown Business Group, the Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee, the Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee, and the Redwood City Improvement Association. At the meetings, staff provided an overview of the fee updates and encouraged meeting attendees to visit the project website and take the online survey. Presentations to Neighborhood Associations: Staff presented to two neighborhood associations (Redwood Shores and Friendly Acres) with a total of 50 attendees. Staff provided an overview of the fee updates and encouraged meeting attendees to visit the project website and take the online survey. Additionally, staff provided flyers with user fee information to all neighborhood association chairs and co-chairs (25 residents) to share with their respective associations. Communications Outreach: Over the course of the eight-week public outreach campaign, the City used Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor, and the City’s electronic newsletter to notify the public of the proposed user fee updates and encourage them to take the survey and provide feedback. Next Steps The second phase of the study is in progress, which focuses on Administrative Services, City Clerk, Library Services, Parks, Recreation and Community Services, and Public Works Services. The proposed fee modifications are currently under review by the Library Board and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission. Staff anticipates bringing the second phase of the Fee Study to The City Council in June 2017. 8.B. - Page 8