pages: CityCouncil/2010-09-07.pdf, 16
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CityCouncil | 2010-09-07 | 16 | promising opportunity would be brought to Council, to which the Deputy City Manager - Economic Development responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Tam inquired whether Council could reject a promising opportunity, to which the Deputy City Manager - Economic Development responded in the affirmative. Following Mr. Chen's comments, Mayor Johnson requested an explanation of tariff issues that have prompted interest in FTZs. Mr. Chen stated duty on laptop parts is 20%; duty on an assembled laptop is 255%. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether union jobs would be generated, to which Mr. Chen responded that he does not know. Mayor Johnson stated that she had not heard of any exemptions from [using] unions. The Interim City Manager stated some cities have elected to establish policies in terms of working with anyone interested in the FTZs. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the staff recommendation with consideration of the type of jobs that would be created to match existing City policy. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the motion is to pursue the activation, to which Councilmember Matarrese responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor deHaan stated Council would have the opportunity to review opportunities on a case-by-case basis. Vice Mayor deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (10-423) Jon Spangler, Alameda, discussed board and commission vacancies. (10-424) Peter Clark, Community Response Foundation, discussed the America's Cup. The Interim City Manager stated that staff is working on the American's Cup process. Vice Mayor deHaan requested an update. The Interim City Manager stated the American Cup Association is in the process of finalizing an agreement with San Francisco; an update would be provided to Council; San Francisco has made a commitment to work with Alameda. (10-425) Jean Sweeney, Alameda, thanked the Interim City Manager for obtaining the Urban Greening Planning Grant; thanked the Commission on Disability Issues for the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 September 7, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-09-07.pdf |