pages: CityCouncil/2007-07-17.pdf, 18
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CityCouncil | 2007-07-17 | 18 | (07 - 357) Vice Mayor Tam requested that the Council meeting be adjourned in a moment of silence in memory of Archie Waterbury and Tom Matthews. (07-358) Councilmember Matarrese requested reviewing the potential for a big box ordinance; stated other communities have ordinances which govern square footage and the amount of non- taxable items that can be sold in the super stores; the term "big box" is used, but not defined, in the Northern Waterfront General Plan Amendment and Economic Development Strategic Plan; the term should be defined before project proposals are discussed; the City of Livermore and other cities are reviewing the issue. (07- - 359 ) Councilmember Matarrese requested development of a written policy that would make closed session material available after a discussed items are resolved or moot. (07-360) Councilmember deHaan stated that Council voted to review the impact that big boxes would have on existing retail. funding has not been available [for the study] companies should be respective of wages and health benefits when a threshold of 100 employees is hit; he would like to have said matter included in the big box discussions. Mayor Johnson stated that several cities are going through the process of adopting a big box ordinance; the City has never defined big box; a study of impacts does not need to be completed first; the ordinance should be brought forward soon; suggested moving forward in reviewing ordinances in other communities. Councilmember deHaan stated many cities have already defined big box; the threshold is approximately 50,000 square feet; Truckee has defined big box accordingly [50,000 square feet]. Councilmember Matarrese stated the City of Livermore defines big box as 90,000 square feet. Mayor Johnson stated the matter would be brought back to Council for discussion. Regular Meeting 18 Alameda City Council July 17, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-07-17.pdf |