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CityCouncil | 2013-10-01 | 8 | On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (13-446) Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Chapter 2 (Administration) Article Il (Boards and Commissions) by Repealing Section 2-15; Amending Section 2-19.2(A), to Dissolve the Economic Development Commission and to Revise the Membership of the Commission on Disability Issues. Introduced. The Interim Community Development Director gave a brief presentation. Vice Mayor Ezzy Aschraft inquired whether the Community Development Department still has a budget for business recruitment activities, to which the Interim Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated the department has also booked the Mayor for the business visitation program. In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Interim Community Development Director stated a consultant was hired to assist the City with retail recruitment. Mayor Gilmore discussed the symbiotic relationship between the City and existing business community, which helps bring more business to Alameda. Councilmember Daysog stated that he supports the changes to the Economic Development Commission and the creation of the Mayor's Economic Development Advisory Panel. Councilmember Chen inquired about the EDC members, to which the Interim Community Development Director responded there are three members and four vacancies. Councilmember Chen inquired which industries the members represent. The Interim Community Development Director responded banking and finance, real estate, construction, maritime industries, and two at-large seats. Councilmember Chen stated he would like to see a liaison between the City and the Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Economic Development Committee (GREDC) which would not utilize so much staff time. Mayor Gilmore stated if affiliated with the City, the GREDC would be subject to the Sunshine Ordinance and every meeting would have to be publicly noticed. Councilmember Chen stated that he would like staff to open the dialogue with the Committee to find out whether or not they want to be affiliated with the City. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 October 1, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-10-01.pdf |