pages: CityCouncil/2010-09-07.pdf, 15
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CityCouncil | 2010-09-07 | 15 | staff and minimal consultant time would be needed to ensure that things are done right; the application process is straight forward because Oakland has already gone through the more extensive process. Councilmember Gilmore stated activation seems reasonable; staff would bring back site-specific opportunities to Council. Mayor Johnson stated that she agrees with Councilmember Gilmore; activation does not mean that the floodgates need to open. Councilmember Gilmore stated community input would be needed also. Councilmember Tam inquired whether the City of Oakland is in favor of Alameda's potential activation. The Deputy City Manager - Economic Development responded the City of Oakland has been very helpful in initial conversations; stated staff did not want to go too far out without getting Council direction. Mayor Johnson stated activation would present regional opportunities through jobs and economic development. Speakers: Former Councilmember Tony Daysog, Alameda; and Alex Chen, Alameda. Following Former Councilmember Daysog's comments, Mayor Johnson inquired whether the City of Oakland would be in control, if activation would occur. The Deputy City Manager - Economic Development responded the City's activation would be part of Oakland's FTZ; stated Matson Global Distribution Services operates the general-purpose FTZ. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Alameda would have control over what goes in Alameda. The Interim City Manager responded uses would belong to Alameda; stated Matson Global Distribution Services would administer the FTZ in compliance with federal law. The Deputy City Manager - Economic Development stated participation would be on a site-specific basis. Councilmember Matarrese requested verification that whatever goes into the Alameda section of the FTZ would be controlled exclusively by Alameda within constraints of federal law, to which the Deputy City Manager - Economic Development responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether participation would not be activated until a Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 September 7, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-09-07.pdf |