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CityCouncil | 2017-05-02 | 10 | Ms. Asbury responded that she would get back to Council regarding the question. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there is data to show that Webster Street and the West End businesses benefit from the annual street fair; stated merchants informed her that business drops during the festivals. Ms. Asbury responded in the negative; stated WABA does not make any fees from the festivals; the Chamber of Commerce puts on the event and collects all the proceeds. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Council could obtain the data to ensure the small businesses are not being negatively impacted. Ms. Asbury responded she would provide the data. Vice Mayor Vella inquired what type of work is being done to market small businesses that are not restaurants; and what the City is doing to help in the business attraction strategy for ecommerce. Ms. Asbury responded in the last month, WABA has amped up its social media presence and it is a work in progress. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved adoption of the resolution confirming the Webster Street BIA Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2017-18 and Levying an Annual Assessment on the Webster Street BIA. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (17-294) Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 15260, "Confirming the Park Street Business Improvement Area (BIA) Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2017-18; and Levying an Annual Assessment on the Park Street BIA." Adopted. The Development Manager gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there is data that the street fairs help the local businesses or is the revenue raised a sufficient benefit to DABA. Donna Layburn, DABA, responded some businesses might suffer from the street fairs; stated WABA and DABA are working on bringing different types of events, which would not close streets. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether anything is being done to expand ecommerce efforts to increase business. Ms. Layburn responded there are ideas from other associations that DABA has been Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 May 2, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-05-02.pdf |