pages: CityCouncil/2009-10-20.pdf, 15
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CityCouncil | 2009-10-20 | 15 | Mayor Johnson stated a Hayward company manufactures and sends buses to all parts of the United States. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (09-417 ) Councilmember Gilmore stated that she attended the California Redevelopment Association briefing last week; the two major tops of discussion were potential actions the Association will take as a result of State takeaways; filing a lawsuit was discussed; another item addressed was revamping the Association in order to have a personal face present; the Association is trying to motivate and educate members to be a more effective lobbying tool; Mike Madrid, League of California Cities Public Affairs Director, will help guide the Redevelopment Association along the path. The Economic Development Director stated the lawsuit was filed today. (09-418 ) Councilmember Matarrese requested a Call for Review of the Planning Board decision last Monday regarding a convenience store Use Permit at 1623 Park Street. (09-419) Councilmember Tam stated that she attended the League of California Cities East Bay Division dinner; an update was provided regarding efforts to place a ballot initiative on the November 2010 election; the proposed ballot measure would be on track if each Councilmember within the 488 cities gets 100 signatures; Lisa Vorderbrueggen, Contra Costa Times Political Columnist, discussed how difficult times are in the news media; the Contra Costa Times will charge for on-line subscriptions. (09-420) Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he attended a Good Citizen recognition for Jim and Jean Sweeney given by the Alameda Public Affairs group; Senator Hancock, Assembly member Swanson, Congressman Stark, and Supervisor Lai-Bitker were present to recognize the Sweeney's for Alameda Beltline efforts; Council should do likewise. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 October 20, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-10-20.pdf |