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CityCouncil | 2006-05-02 | 8 | Mayor Johnson suggested moving up the paragraph regarding the City of Alameda being a consumer of local businesses. stated the City is falling short in buying in Alameda despite Municipal Code Section 2-62; the opening paragraph should include a statement regarding the City of Alameda buying locally and promoting Alameda businesses as shopping destinations language should be added to the last paragraph regarding the Finance Department's efforts to show that the "Buy Alameda" philosophy is not just based on the Alameda Municipal Code; the April check register shows that $20,340 out of $4.5 million was spent in Alameda. The Finance Director stated that $91,151 was spent locally; $159,000 was purchased in Alameda County and approximately $2 million was spent outside Alameda County. Mayor Johnson stated many goods and services are not available in Alameda; there is a better chance of a business locating in Alameda if businesses know the City will do business locally; the City is trying to provide an incentive for businesses to move to Alameda; $4.5 million is a lot of public money; she seldom sees outside businesses supporting the City's non-profits. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether a trend has been seen The Finance Director responded in the affirmative; stated the trend does not move positively in one direction; one month may have an increasing proportion of payment to Alameda businesses and the next month may be different. Councilmember deHaan moved adoption of the Resolution with Mayor Johnson's recommendations. The Acting Assistant to the City Manager summarized the Mayor's recommendations to move up the paragraph regarding the City of Alameda being a consumer of business, include the City of Alameda buying locally and promoting Alameda businesses as shopping destinations, and include the Finance Department's efforts. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (06-236) Resolution No. 13951, "Establishing Guiding Principles for the Management of the City Fleet Vehicles and Equipment. " Adopted. The Public Works Director provided a brief presentation. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the Public Works' budget would Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 May 2, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-05-02.pdf |