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CityCouncil | 2013-04-02 | 4 | place double capacity plastic cans at Peet's and Starbucks; that he and Public Works have been performing spot checks and have not seen the cans overflowing; the PSBA Board recently discussed the possibility of having garbage, recycle and possibly composting; the matter comes down to covering costs, which cannot be done by PSBA; City staff is looking into a possible grant; various solutions have been tried to address the gum problem; unfortunately, every solution is labor intensive; a gum extractor machine was purchased several years ago, which is time consuming and expensive; pressure washing is being tested. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the PSBA and West Alameda Business Association (WABA) bylaws address action being taken by the board without a meeting; WABA's bylaws allow directors to act without a meeting, which PSBA might want to consider. Mr. Ratto stated PSBA is rewriting its bylaws and will clarify taking action electronically. Councilmember Daysog stated PSBA's budget has basically nothing set aside for design and economic revitalization; there should be some approach to address design and economic revitalization. Mr. Ratto stated economic design and revitalization money is issued every year and any money identified as extra is spent by the Board on issues that have arisen; PSBA might have design money to address the garbage and recycle can problem in the future. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what WABA needs to become more robust. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would abstain from voting on the WABA item because his home is next to Webster Street; inquired whether the issues could be addressed separately. The City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated although a question is being raised on the next agenda item, Council would vote on the items separately. In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Community Development Director stated WABA would probably change its district boundary to include Alameda Landing during the next year, which will infuse some new vitality as well as revenues; the economy has been picking up over the past year; many retailers are interested in locating in Alameda; that she is optimistic the area will continue to grow and improve. Patricia Young, WABA, stated WABA does not have funds for an Executive Director; the board is working on the issues raised and hopes to incorporate Alameda Landing; however, the businesses will have to vote to join the BIA; discussion with Catellus had been underway; WABA is trying to recruit businesses for the empty spaces within the Webster Street District; membership has increased almost 8% in the past year and half; WABA is reviewing options and working with City staff. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Ms. Young could keep the Council updated, Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 April 2, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-04-02.pdf |