pages: CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf, 9
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CityCouncil | 2005-04-19 | 9 | generation of remediation intruding into the existing field area. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that the School District staff is presenting a plan to the School Board on April 26. The Acting City Manager stated that the meeting may be sooner than April 26 and that he would verify the date. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the plan intrudes into the field area, to which the Acting City Manager responded that the plan goes partially into the field area and basketball paved area. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired how the plan would effect putting in a full size regulation soccer field, to which the Acting City Manager responded the matter would be addressed at the meeting and City staff would bring back information. Mayor Johnson stated that she has informed a couple of School Board members and the Superintendent that she is concerned about taking away field space; noted that the basketball courts are not just used by the school. (05-184) Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the window display ordinance came back to Council, to which the Acting City Manager responded that there is 30-day implementation period to allow people time to adjust before enforcement. (05-185) Mayor Johnson requested that increasing the size of the Recreation and Park Commission be placed on the next agenda. (05-186) Mayor Johnson stated the Finance Director is working on a more aggressive policy to buy in Alameda; noted that the check registers indicate how much the City spends outside of Alameda and are very disturbing stated that sales tax revenue is being given to other cities a purchasing position might be needed to coordinate better prices and ensure that purchasing is done in Alameda as much as possible. (05-187) - Mayor Johnson stated the Council should consider a Business Recruiter position in the next budget. Councilmember deHaan stated that every Economic Development Commission study indicated a Business Recruiter as a top priority; noted that buying in Alameda is important. (05-188 - ) Councilmember Matarrese stated important projects are coming forward; requested staff reports reference applicable plans, such as the General Plan, Economic Development Strategic Plan, the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 April 19, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf |