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CityCouncil | 2016-04-05 | 7 | Mayor Matarrese moved approval of directing staff to follow the parameters of the referral to reform EDC, which failed; the recommendation to establish the Economic Advisory Panel also failed; Council has not endorsed the advisory panel; he is concerned it is not something Council has authorized. The Community Development Director stated the request is to appoint the members of the panel. Councilmember Oddie stated the Council declined to establish the panel. Mayor Spencer stated Vice Mayor Matarrese's motion to move forward with the EDC failed; therefore, the prior Council's decision of October 1, 2013 stands. Councilmember Oddie stated Council direction was not to create the ad hoc committee; Council did not give direction. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she concurs with Vice Mayor Matarrese; if the ad hoc committee can formulate policy about the economic development direction of the City, it should be open to the public. The City Attorney stated the Committee would not be required by the Sunshine ordinance to notice the public or take minutes; however, staff intends to notice. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated there should be a better sense of the noticing which will take place; that she agrees with Councilmember Oddie that it is not what Council agreed upon. The Community Development Director stated in both instances the referral from Vice Mayor Matarrese to reestablish the EDC was not approved; the original action from October 2013 is why staff has proceeded to set up the advisory panel in lieu of the EDC; the panel is not ad hoc, it is set up to be an advisory panel with members serving 2 years; it is a formal standing panel that has been adopted in lieu of the EDC. Mayor Spencer inquired whether on October 1, 2013 the Council voted to approve having a Mayor's Economic Development Advisory Council, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is concerned with the way the Committee is structured. Councilmember Daysog stated the individuals that have been asked to serve on the advisory board are great nominees; he supports having the panel address issues and serve as ambassadors for the City, which will benefit the citizens and businesses of Alameda; that he supports the approach. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated her supports hinges on the advisory panel being a Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-04-05.pdf |