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CityCouncil | 2015-09-15 | 23 | Councilmember Daysog responded if the TOT is raised, he would describe the job as someone who could put together a marketing strategy and outreach to major employers in town to coordinate with the lodging and activities providers. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the staff report could review the additional impact on public safety and Public Works. The Interim City Manager stated staff would be presenting revenue measures in October which could include the TOT issue; the Community Development Director has been researching the matter and could address the issue further. The Community Development Director stated more resources are extremely helpful; one challenge is a TOT increase has to be placed on the ballot; an alternative is to create an assessment district comprised of the all the City's hotels which would form a Board and work with the City on how funds are expended; funds are dedicated to visitor serving uses; staff would recommend a consultant identified to address the specific assessment district; over 100 California cities have set up the assessment district. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding the business districts, the Community Development Director stated the hotels would want to do the assessment in conjunction with restaurants, retailers, special events promoters, and other cross-promotional activities. Councilmember Daysog stated a hotel assessment district is a great idea; increasing taxes is hard; recommended that AirBnbs would be outside of the districts. The Community Development Director stated the vast majority of funds raised would be from the hotels; having a staff person for enforcement on AirBnbs would be difficult. Councilmember Oddie stated that he likes both ideas; some combination of increasing the TOT and funding from a visitor service assessment district could work. Councilmember Daysog stated that he supports moving forward and having a report return with different alternatives. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (15-563) Consider Directing the Interim City Manager to Draft Policies with Regard to AirBnb and Related Temporary Lodging Activities in Residential Homes and Zoning Districts. (Councilmember Daysog). Councilmember Daysog gave a brief Power Point presentation. Expressed support for the idea: Karen Bey, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 22 September 19, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-09-15.pdf |