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CityCouncil | 2014-01-21 | 7 | Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how much sales tax revenue would be generated, to which Mr. Castle responded $1/2 million is anticipated. In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, Mr. Caste stated wholesale shipments would be around $9.5 to $10 million per year. The City Manager noted the figures are wholesale; stated sales tax revenue is only generated at the point of sale. Councilmember Daysog stated the opportunity is exciting; stated the City might want to contemplate a visitor serving strategy. Councilmember Chen stated the company could be a catalyst for bringing traffic to Alameda Point. Councilmember Tam stated the company would bring national notoriety to Alameda; inquired about major distributors. Mr. Castle responded there is three tier system; stated Proximo has to sell to a wholesaler and cannot sell directly to retailers; retailers sell approximately 60% to 80% and the remaining amount is sold to on-premise accounts, such as bars and restaurants. Councilmember Daysog moved introduction of the ordinance. Councilmember Chen seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (14-025) The City Manager stated the City has a plan to reduce water use; more information would be provided at the next Council meeting; outlined actions; noted grass would turn brown. Councilmember Chen inquired whether East Bay Municipal Utility District would be implementing anything. Councilmember Tam responded EBMUD has convened its drought management committee; stated ideas would be presented to the EBMUD Board; customers are being requested to look at voluntary conservation; rationing is not being done at this point; EMBUD is already increasing rates the next few years and will not be charging additional surcharges related to the drought; reservoirs are at 65% capacity and have sufficient water to handle current use. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 21, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-01-21.pdf |