pages: CityCouncil/2018-10-02.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2018-10-02 | 7 | Vice Mayor Vella inquired if the amount included ads in the San Francisco Chronicle and other inserts. The Economic Development Director responded in the affirmative; noted calendars are also included. Vice Mayor Vella inquired if the total expenditures for the campaign equals $50,000, to which the Economic Development Director responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Vella inquired about the enforcement portion of the campaign. The Development Manager responded the enforcement for Fiscal Year 2019-20 is $56,000 and the following year would be $30,000. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if the City has a procurement policy which directs staff to first check with local businesses for supplies and goods. The Development Manager responded there is an administrative policy; stated Public Works' notifies local contractors when bids are available. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft noted she might do a referral on the City working with local vendors on the bid process. Councilmember Oddie requested clarification related to Vice Mayor Vella's inquiry if the item would tie into minimum wage. The Development Manager responded the item expands what is currently being provided. Councilmember Oddie inquired the correlation between the minimum wage item and the budget increase. The Economic Development Director responded businesses will have to increase prices in order to cover the minimum wage. Vice Mayor Vella inquired about the Chronicle's circulation, and the impact and efficacy of the ads bringing people to Alameda; stated many businesses claim a decrease in business visitation during street fairs. The Economic Development Director responded that she could provide statistics about to the reach of the ads being placed; stated the department also receives anecdotal comments related to the ads in the Chronicle. Mayor Spencer inquired about the fiscal impact to the City and which year the expenses would be in the red. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 October 2, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-10-02.pdf |