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CityCouncil | 2010-04-06 | 10 | corridor, which is regional; Alameda could be a feeder; Electric City promoted converting everything to electric. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she is struggling with the basic concept; the City has the EDC and business associations to outreach to businesses; however, the educational component is lacking; that she is not sure what the City is being asked to do that the EDC and business associations cannot do, with the exception of the educational component. Vice Mayor deHaan stated business associations look after individual entrepreneurs; that he wants to look at bigger entities, such as Abbot Labs, that have more technology to offer; that wants to see how the educational component can be linked to the University of California, Berkeley; provided a handout to Council. Mayor Johnson stated the EDC just gave a presentation [to Council]; suggested that the matter be sent to the EDC and include educational and private sector components; stated the scope should be broadened; the Council Referral is very similar to what the EDC does; the EDC should be given the opportunity to review the matter and might suggest that something else be done. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she supports sending the matter to the EDC with direction to incorporate a broader educational component and technology feeders. Vice Mayor deHaan stated a wind power group is at the former Navy base; everything should be packaged; everyone [businesses] will sign up. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like the EDC to come back to Council with a recommendation about what action would fulfill the goal of establishing a business consortium to promote, market, and support the many business, educational and technology resources in the City. The Interim City Manager stated that she would look at the core documents, particularly the Alameda Education, Technology, and Business Consortium; the documents could be offered to the EDC. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the Alameda Education, Technology, and Business Consortium was a non-profit. Vice Mayor deHaan moved approval of sending the matter to the Economic Development Commission, with the caveats discussed. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (10-151) Consider, Discuss and Act on the Webster Street Business District Planning and Revitalization. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 April 6, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-04-06.pdf |