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CityCouncil | 2014-03-18 | 11 | City staff will continue to move the objectives of the MOU forward; there is currently a Target shuttle administered by the West Alameda Transportation Demand Management Agency; increasing the shuttle service area is envisioned for a future plan. (14-099) Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of considering additional agenda items after 10:30 p.m. Councilmember Chen seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Chen, Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, and Mayor Gilmore - 4. Noes: Councilmember Tam - 1. Discussed the need to realign the boundaries: Sandip Jariwala, West Alameda Business Association (WABA). Stated the Mariner Square Athletic Club (MSAC) does not want to be in the BIA; expressed concern over notification; requested the Club's two properties be excluded: Kevin Truglio, Mariner Square Athletic Club. Stated that she received an invitation which she would like to decline; stated Aquatech and MSAC would like to be excluded: Kathy Wagner, Mariner Square Athletic Club. Expressed support for the ordinance: Sean Whiskeman, Catellus. Urged approval of the staff recommendation: Sam Koka, Alameda. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she spoke with Mr. Truglio regarding his concerns; correspondence from WABA could have been more informative; the Development Manager wrote to MSAC and Aquatech on March 10th explaining the BIA decision and included the staff report as an exhibit; the Development Manager also had a telephone conversation with Mr. Truglio to reiterate the $4,000 surcharge fee would not apply to MSAC; Steve Moore of Aquatech objects to taxes on principle; WABA has a lack of funds and is asking business owners to pay their fair share; the assessment would be a benefit to the whole district; she supports the assessment. Councilmember Tam stated that she agrees with expanded boundaries but is reluctant to force someone to join the BIA when they are so vehemently opposed; she is comfortable excluding MSAC and Aquatech. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what is to prevent other businesses from opting out if two businesses are allowed to opt out. Councilmember Tam responded the businesses may join the assessment district in the future, but are not considering it now because they do not see the value of the assessment. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 March 18, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-03-18.pdf |