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CityCouncil | 2015-07-07 | 7 | Mayor Spencer stated there have been engineer's reports since 1996 when Proposition 218 was passed, yet the Masonic building was not addressed earlier; inquired why the Masonic is now being included. The Management Analyst responded the increase of assessments triggers revisiting the special versus general benefit analysis; stated between the formation of the district and when PSBA requested the increase, the law changed; parcels within the district, like the Masonic which has been reclassified from for-profit to non-profit, affects the outcome of the analysis. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated rates have remained flat since the mid 1990's; even if some entity has not paid assessment in the past, the City is not seeking to collect retroactive payments. Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired whether the request for increased assessment is what triggers the engineer's report/analysis, to which the Management Analyst responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated there has been no request for increased assessment for almost two decades and that is the reason why it has not been addressed in the past. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 8:19 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:23 p.m. *** Mayor Spencer closed the public hearing. Mayor Spencer called a recess at 8:25 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:45 p.m. The City Clerk announced the ballot results: 26.06% of ballots received were submitted in support of the levy of the proposed assessment; 73.94% were submitted in opposition. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the City Attorney stated Council cannot adopt the resolution to approve the increase; with the failure of the assessment, the matter cannot come back again for a year. The Management Analyst stated staff hoped for a different outcome; thanked PSBA and invited PSBA Executive Director to speak. Mr. Ratto expressed disappointment; thanked staff and the Council; stated PSBA will continue to do the best they can to maintain the district with limited funding. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 July 7, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-07-07.pdf |