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CityCouncil | 2008-07-15 | 22 | *** (08-40) - Commissioner Matarrese moved approval of continuing the meeting past midnight. Chair Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. *** Chair Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing. Proponents (In favor of the staff recommendation) : Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBA) (provided handout) ; Kathy Moehring, West Alameda Business Association (WABA) ; Patty Jacobs, Greater Alameda Business Association (GABA) . There being no further speakers, Chair Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Chair Johnson inquired why is PSBA's Landscape and Lighting assessment reduced. Mr. Ratto responded the assessment was not utilized for a number of years and resulted in a surplus, which has run out PSBA was going to request a 100% increase in the Landscape and Lighting assessment; property owners are not in support of an additional fee since the passing of Measure H. Chair Johnson inquired how much PSBA spends on marking and promotion, to which Mr. Ratto responded approximately $90,000. Chair Johnson inquired whether PSBA pays the electric bill [for the streets ] through the Landscape and Lighting assessment, to which Mr. Ratto responded in the affirmative. Commissioner Tam stated that Landscape and Lighting assessment income is reduced from $69,850 to $57,417; the Business Improvement Area (BIA) income is reduced from $102,317 to $83,000; PSBA income is reduced from $147,755 to $121,500; and the grant fund amount would be increased from $108,020 to $111,446. Mr. Ratto stated PSBA leaves a $20,000 cushion when event budgeting is prepared just in case something happens most of the $20,000 goes back into the promotion budget. Following Ms. Moehring's comments, Chair Johnson inquired how much WABA spends on marketing and promotion, to which Ms. Moehring responded $71,000. Special Meeting Community Improvement Commission 3 July 15, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-07-15.pdf |