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18582 | Councilmember Chen acknowledged how hard it was to conduct the five year needs assessment survey; stated hundreds of hours were probably spent trying to outreach to the City's low income population; commends City staff and the Social Services Human Relations Board (SSHRB) for doing the survey in Chinese and Spanish, which was a more comprehensive outreach. Mayor Gilmore stated the needs assessment is a fountain of information; credited Cindy Wasco, SSHRB Chair, and Jim Franz, City staff to the SSHRB; the needs assessment document will continue to provide information and benefits for the City. Councilmember Tam concurred with Mayor Gilmore and Councilmember Chen; acknowledged the alignment of the needs assessment survey with what the City is proposing in the action plan; even though the budget continues to be cut every year, what the community values the most is still considered. Councilmember Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Chen seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (13-227) Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Confirming Business Improvement Area Report for Fiscal Year 2013-14 and Levying an Annual Assessment on the Park Street Business Improvement Area of the City of Alameda for Fiscal Year 2013- 14. Continued to May 21, 2013. The Development Manager gave a brief presentation, including addressing Webster Street Business Improvement Area (BIA) [paragraph no. 13-227]. Councilmember Chen inquired if South Shore is part of the Park Street Business Association (PSBA) BIA, to which the Development Manager responded in the negative. Councilmember Chen inquired which business is the largest contributor on Park Street, to which the Development Manager responded the largest contributor in both districts tends to be the banks. Robb Ratto, PSBA, responded the largest contributors to the current BIA are the gas stations; which pay in excess of $1,000. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted the banks pay $900. Councilmember Chen stated the Webster Street Business Association (WABA) is collecting $47,000; inquired whether Target would join WABA. The Development Manager responded WABA and other Alameda Landing businesses are in discussions and have an MOU regarding collaborative efforts; stated WABA intends to include Alameda Landing. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 May 7, 2013 |