pages: CityCouncil/2009-06-16.pdf, 9
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CityCouncil | 2009-06-16 | 9 | Mayor Johnson inquired what services would be cut [with the $5,200 reduction], to which the Public Works Director responded on-going landscape maintenance. Councilmember Matarrese inquired how much money the City invested in re-landscaping and refurbishing Webster Street, to which the Public Works Director responded approximately $2 million. Councilmember Matarrese stated landscaping needs to be maintained; reducing maintenance jeopardizes the initial investment. Mayor Johnson stated the West Alameda Business Association (WABA) should make cuts elsewhere; the City cannot allow landscaping to deteriorate. The Public Works Director stated WABA has been advised that the City will not allow landscaping to deteriorate; a stronger message will be sent. Mayor Johnson stated WABA needs to make cuts in other areas, not maintenance. Vice Mayor inquired whether or not the City anticipates increasing Business Association allocations. The Interim City Manager responded the matter will be addressed on August 3i stated the recommendation will be that WABA and Park Street Business Association (PSBA) allocations not be increased. The Public Works Director continued the presentation. Councilmember Gilmore stated Harbor Bay Business Park's adjustment is based on CPI; inquired whether the CPI adjustment is because the zone is newer than PSBA and WABA, to which the Public Works Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether there is a way to add an automatic CPI to the older zones once the economy turns around. The Public Works Director responded property owners have to vote on the issue; stated the assessment would be increased and the Regular Meeting 9 Alameda City Council June 16, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-06-16.pdf |