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CityCouncil | 2006-03-07 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY - -MARCH 7, 2006- -7:30 P. M. Mayor Johnson convened the Regular Meeting at 7:49 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent : None. AGENDA CHANGES (06-106) - Mayor Johnson announced that consideration of change order for first floor ceiling treatment [paragraph no. 06-109] would be addressed with the Library Project update [paragraph no. 06-108] PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (06-107) Presentation of Abbott Diabetes Care. Art Autorino, Abbott Diabetes Care Divisional Vice President of Operations, provided a brief presentation. Mayor Johnson stated that Abbott Diabetes Care products are very helpful; diabetes testing can be very painful. Mr. Autorino stated that technology has improved; current testing is painless. Mayor Johnson stated people are doing a better job in monitoring blood sugar levels. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Abbott was researching non- intrusive testing. Mr. Autorino responded in the negative; stated the long-term hope is to have a product that measures the glucose level and communicates the correct dosage through an insulin pump. Mayor Johnson stated the community is glad to have Abbott Diabetes Care in Alameda; thanked the Development Services Department for working closely with Abbott Diabetes Care. Councilmember deHaan stated the Development Services Department became a model working to retaining business. Mr. Autorino stated the City, County, and State were very helpful. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 March 7, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-03-07.pdf |