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CityCouncil | 2015-01-21 | 19 | Alameda's identified commercial and industrial business clusters by providing both strategic policy and tactual business attraction and retention advice; the seven member Panel would be appointed by the Mayor for two year terms and report to the City Council; in contrast to the EDC, the Panel would be a more flexible and informal structure assessing the rich pool of experience and personal contacts by working with the advisers individually or in subgroups; the Panel may officially convene once or twice per year; there are differences between an ad hoc committee and a Commission; the prior Council decision was progress; she appreciates having insight from the Councilmembers that made the decision; she concurs with Councilmember Daysog; inquired what Vice Mayor Matarrese would like to do and if he is open to having the Economic Development Manager speak to Council about why the change was made. Vice Mayor Matarrese responded everyone can read why the change was made; that he would prefer a more formal and public process; he agrees to table the referral for the moment and come back with a more compelling argument after hearing the objections; he will come back with additional information. Mayor Spencer stated the Mayors Economic Development Panel was agreed upon and can move forward; she is proceeding and looks forward to the Panel, which is a good step moving forward. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (15-077) Designation of a Voting Delegate and Alternate for the League of California Cities. (Continued from January 20, 2015) Mayor Spencer stated the delegate is appointed by Council, not by the Mayor; the League of California Cities meetings are held monthly; meeting announcements and locations are sent to the representative; the designation of the voting delegate at the annual conference requires a Council vote; the League's mission is to expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy and to enhance the quality of life for all Californians; the liaison had been former Councimember Tam and the alternate had been Councilmember Daysog; inquired whether Councilmember Daysog would like to provide additional information about the League; stated that she would support Councilmember Daysog being the delegate. Councilmember Daysog stated that he was the City's representative to the League in 2005 and 2006; he appreciated serving as alternate which allowed him to attend meetings in Sacramento; the League of California Cities involves cities as a group to influence major legislation; he is a member of the Housing Community Development Subcommittee, which worked on a massage parlor ordinance; many cities across California were concerned about the State taking over ways in which massage parlors are allowed to operate locally; the Committee members worked with State legislators and had the law changed; he would like to continue participating on the League of California Cities. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 19 January 21, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-01-21.pdf |