pages: CityCouncil/2007-12-18.pdf, 4
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CityCouncil | 2007-12-18 | 4 | The Public Works Director responded the exemption is based on the model ordinance that the State has recommended and is similar to Oakland's exemption. Mayor Johnson stated criteria should be developed for hardship exemptions. The Public Works Director stated the proposed ordinance provides details on what would constitute a hardship. Mayor Johnson inquired whether exemptions for prepared or packaged foods outside a City are typical, to which the Public Works Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson inquired whether other cities feel the exemption is necessary, to which the Public Works Director responded that he would check. Mayor Johnson inquired why outside businesses would be exempt and not be required to follow the same requirements as Alameda businesses; questioned whether said exemption should be taken out. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether prepackaged meats are packaged outside the City and delivered to Safeway and Lucky. The Public Works Director responded ground beef is ground on the premises and placed in styrofoam containers. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether the ban would preclude vendors from bringing prepackaged meat products sold in grocery stores into Alameda. The Public Works Director responded prepackaged meat products would be exempt if prepared outside the City; butcher case meats would be exempt. Proponents: ( In favor of Ordinance) : Michael John Torrey, Alameda; Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Assocaition (PSBA) ; Kathy Moehring, West Alameda Business Association (WABA) ; Jerome P. Harrison, Alameda; and Doug Biggs, Alameda. Opponents: (Not in favor of Ordinance) : Ken Peterson, Alameda; and Tom Knox, Plastic Food Service Packaging Group. Councilmember Matarrese stated he would like to clarify the exemption language in 4-4.6 that states that exemptions may be Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 December 18, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-12-18.pdf |