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CityCouncil | 2015-03-17 | 17 | The Community Development Director responded issues include a combination of high level policies where analysis and input is needed to advise Council, and more operational issues which would not need to go to Council; staff is proposing to update the 2008 Economic Development Strategic Plan as part of the budget. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to give the Mayor's Economic Development Committee a chance; leveraging staff time is important. Councilmember Daysog stated many cities have EDCs; value is added to a Mayor's Economic Development Committee; a select group would be positioning economic development implementation; a commission has a role in planning. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated Vice Mayor Matarrese has proposed interesting ideas; it would make sense to hear the April 7th presentation; there might be overlap with a traditional EDC and the Mayor's Economic Development Committee; inquired whether there is action attached to the report on April 7th, to which the Community Development Director responded in the negative; stated staff will do a power point presentation for information only. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the City Attorney stated staff could revise the item to allow action be taken on April 7th. Councilmember Oddie requested staff include analysis in the presentation. Mayor Spencer requested including discussion of pros, cons, and recommendations from staff. The Community Development Director stated slides could be added to the presentation to address the issues. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the item should be made actionable. The City Attorney stated staff can do so; that she was trying not to overtask staff. The Community Development Director stated staff will provide information and allow direction to be given. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (15-200) Councilmember Daysog recommended the Community Development Director to close the loop on the matter raised by Jim Hager. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 11:52 p.m. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 17, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-03-17.pdf |