Requests for In-Lieu Fees Paid for BMR Units, January 2012- November 2017

12/07/2017

Dear Anthony:

The City of Palo Alto is dedicated and responsive to our community.  Your request has been received and is being processed.  Your request was given the reference number W001014-120717 for tracking purposes.

Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250), I hereby request the following records:I would like a record of all requests by developers to pay in-lieu fees instead of providing below-market-rate units, the amount of in-lieu fee requests approved by the city during this period, and the total number of in-lieu fees paid for the last five years.The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Anthony Miller

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12/17/2017
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of December 07, 2017, Reference # W001014-120717
Dear Anthony,
I am writing in response to your requests for documents under the California Public Records Act (Govt. Code § 6250 et seq.) received by the City on 12/7/2017.
Pursuant to Government Code section 6253(c), the City requires an extension of time to respond to your requests.  The requested records require searching for, collecting and appropriately examining a voluminous amount of separate and distinct records from multiple City departments.
The City will provide an initial determination regarding your request by 12/29/2017
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me by responding to this message.
Sincerely,
David Carnahan Deputy City Clerk To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the
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12/22/2017
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of December 07, 2017, Reference # W001014-120717
Dear Anthony,
I am writing in response to your requests for documents under the California Public Records Act (Govt. Code § 6250 et seq.) received by the City on 12/7/2017.
Your request mentioned To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250), I hereby request the following records:
I would like a record of all requests by developers to pay in-lieu fees instead of providing below-market-rate units, the amount of in-lieu fee requests approved by the city during this period, and the total number of in-lieu fees paid for the last five years.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Anthony Miller
The City has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request.  Please log in to the Records Center at the following LINK to retrieve the appropriate response. Additionally, there were only 3 projects approved to pay housing in lieu fees. They were 2080 Channing Ave (Edgewood Plaza), 405 Curtner Ave and 567 Maybell Ave (fees for 567 Maybell have yet to be determined and/or paid). (https://mycusthelp.com/PALOALTOCA/_rs/RequestEdit.aspx?rid=1014&coid=)
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Yolanda Cervantes Administrative Assistant Planning and Community Environment To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the
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