pages: CityCouncil/2010-09-07.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2010-09-07 | 14 | Mayor Johnson requested an explanation on taxes. The Deputy City Manager - Economic Development stated a business would repackage or assemble goods at a location in Alameda and export goods through the port or Oakland airport; expensive excise taxes would be avoided because goods would not be imported to the United States. Mayor Johnson stated some tariffs have gone up to 600% which makes it more economically feasible to assemble and manufacture items within the United States. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired how successful Oakland has been; further inquired whether Alameda would be in competition with Oakland; stated corridors are a concern. The Deputy City Manager - Economic Development responded Alameda has already received some preliminary interest; stated Alameda has land in close proximity to a port and international airport; the activation would be another tool in the economic development tool kit; participation could be used on an opportunistic basis. Mayor Johnson stated participation would not just be repackaging but would be job creation in the United States. The Deputy City Manager - Economic Development stated Oakland wants to support Alameda's participation because business would be brought to the port and airport. Mayor Johnson stated Council should not assume that Alameda would be dealing with containers going back and forth through the tube as in the past. The Deputy City Manager - Economic Development stated the City would only participate in the right opportunities. Councilmember Matarrese stated the issue should be explored; private investment opportunities would be available for buildings that need help; the investment would spur jobs. Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he would like to review how the operation would work; questioned why Oakland is not using its FTZ to the maximum; stated using interim reuse may work extremely well; the vision would not be to warehouse at the port. The Deputy City Manager - Economic Development stated impact assessments are very difficult without site-specific opportunities; staff would come back to Council with opportunities that make sense and are consistent with goals. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether a fee is associated with activating participation. The Deputy City Manager - Economic Development responded in the negative; stated Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 September 7, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-09-07.pdf |