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CityCouncil | 2014-03-18 | 12 | Mayor Gilmore stated that she appreciates the business owners feelings of not wanting to join the assessment district, but allowing businesses to opt out will set a bad precedent. The City Manager urged Council not to pass the item tonight; stated the City would not be able to manage business improvement associations if businesses are allowed to opt out of paying taxes; that he recommends bringing the item back at a later date. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated opting out would also mean less money to do things that contribute to the economic development and improvement for entire City; providing balance and being fair to both ends of town is important. Councilmember Tam stated her issue is with the process; there may be a difference of opinion if the businesses felt fully informed; that she would like to make sure the businesses are fully informed; relying on the City for information on the assessment defeats the purpose of having a business association be the conduit of information. Mayor Gilmore stated the item will come back on a future date to give WABA time for additional outreach. The Community Development Director stated coming back on April 15th would allow adequate time for additional outreach. (14-100) Councilmember Chen moved approval of continuing the meeting past 11:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Chen, Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, and Mayor Gilmore - 4. Noes: Councilmember Tam - 1. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA Irma Garcia Sinclair, Alameda stated that she opposes the anti-terror and contraband enforcement station in West Alameda COUNCIL REFERRALS None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 March 18, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-03-18.pdf |