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CityCouncil | 2009-10-20 | 20 | Speaker : Harry Hartman, Greater Alameda Business Association. Commissioner Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation. Commissioner deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (*09-41 CIC) Recommendation to Authorize the Interim Executive Director to Enter into a Contract in the Amount of $96,089 with the West Alameda Business Association for Fiscal Year 2009-2010. Accepted. (*09-42 CIC) Recommendation to Authorize the Interim Executive Director to enter into a Contract in the Amount of $105,874 with the Park Street Business Association for Fiscal Year 2009-2010. Accepted. (09-43 CIC) Recommendation to Authorize the Interim Executive Director to Enter into a Contract in the Amount of $40,000 with the Alameda Chamber of Commerce for Fiscal Year 2009-2010. The Economic Development Director gave a brief presentation. Commissioner Tam inquired what the Chamber is doing differently than the business associations other than magazine ads. The Economic Development Director responded the Chamber is often the first place people contact for information regarding places to stay, restaurants, etc; stated the City has not supported the Chamber, which is unusual; the City has benefited from the Chamber ; businesses believe there is a big advantage to being linked to other business associations; staff would review progress. Commissioner Tam stated the Park Street Business Association ads highlight Alameda, not the Association; hopefully, capacity building would occur and duplication would not take place. Speakers : Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBA) ; Melody Marr, Alameda Chamber of Commerce. Following Mr. Ratto's comments, Commissioner deHaan stated the League of California Cities has discussed California travel and tourism; individual cities are marketing themselves extremely well. Chair Johnson stated perhaps placing advertising money in a pool Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority, and Community Improvement Commission October 20, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-10-20.pdf |