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CityCouncil | 2008-06-03 | 8 | Avenue property and administrative citation process. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (08-247 - ) Public Hearing to consider Resolution No. 14216, "Confirming the Business Improvement Area Report for FY 2008-09 and Levying an Annual Assessment on the Alameda Business Improvement Area of the City of Alameda for FY 2008-09. " Adopted. The Development Services Director gave a brief presentation. Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the Hearing. Proponents (In favor of resolution) : Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBA) ; Kathy Moehring. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the Hearing. Mayor Johnson inquired which funds pay for the maintenance, to which the Development Services Director responded Landscape and Lighting District funds. Mayor Johnson inquired how much is collected. Ms. Moehring responded approximately $32,000; stated maintenance costs are approximately $54,000. Mayor Johnson stated Webster Street property owners are not paying for the [entire] maintenance; stated the public invested several million dollars and the investment should be maintained. Ms. Moehring concurred with Mayor Johnson; stated there was not enough time to educate property owners. Mayor Johnson stated that an attempt was made three years ago to increase the assessment. Mr. Ratto stated an attempt was made to increase the Business Improvement Assessment (BIA) boundaries the vote failed. Ms. Moehring stated the number one priority is to work with property owners to help them understand the importance of increasing the Landscape and Lighting District fees. Councilmember deHaan moved adoption of the resolution. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 June 3, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-06-03.pdf |