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CityCouncil | 2015-10-20 | 10 | The Interim City Manager clarified the revenue would not affect the raises the Council is contemplating for their employees, which is based on the BRI composed of five of the major revenue sources. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the hoteliers have to assess themselves, but once a district is created on a 50% plus one vote all businesses would be assessed. They CDD responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer requested City Staff to explain Council action is needed. The Interim City Manager stated once the Finance Director finishes the presentation, staff wants direction on plans to move forward, including the TBID. Mayor Spencer stated the recommendation is that Council make a motion to consider all ballot measure options and advise staff on next steps including working with the hotel industry to assess interest in forming a TBID; inquired if a timeline requires Council action tonight. The Interim City Manager responded action is not being taken; staff is requesting that Council approve the strategy and express interest in staff pursuing the items; staff is working with polling consultants and would come back early next year based on the polling the CDD will have preliminary discussions with the hotels and staff will come back to Council with a potential TBID. Mayor Spencer inquired if staff is requesting Council to give direction and would come back with regards to the UUT options more, specifically. The Interim City Manager responded staff is hoping to work with a polling consultant to identify the appetite for the measures; the School District is doing a parcel tax measure; maybe community will not be interested; staff does not want to spend time, energy and resources without polling information. Mayor Spencer inquired whether updating the UUT would be the same as other cities regarding landline versus cell phone, to which the Interim City Manager responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer inquired if staff would be looking at sales tax, to which the Interim City Manager responded in the negative. Mayor Spencer inquired if staff will be checking with hotel owners regarding TOT. The Interim City Manager responded staff would like to know if Council would be okay with staff starting conversations with hoteliers. Mayor Spencer stated staff will address the parcel tax and assessment district next. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 October 20, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-10-20.pdf |