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CityCouncil | 2017-11-07 | 21 | The Community Development Director stated community benefit does not necessarily need to mean money; the language can be stricken. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether other business applications post the question. The Community Development Director responded the City does not typically cap the number of applicants. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether delivery services from out of town will be required to have a business license permit, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the application for the business license asks what community benefit the applicant is providing. The Community Development Director responded the language says if applicable; stated the language would not apply to offsite applicants coming in to obtain a business license. Councilmember Oddie stated that he agrees with Mayor Spencer; he would like to respect the integrity of the process; allowing for community benefit might affect the integrity. Mayor Spencer stated at least three Councilmembers agree with striking community benefit. Councilmember Oddie stated the community benefit would affect local hire. The Community Development Director stated Council's focus is on local hire and local ownership for the RFP process, not community benefit. Mayor Spencer stated the direction tonight and at the previous meeting was no community benefit. Vice Mayor Vella stated understanding how local hire and local ownership are defined is critical. Mayor Spencer stated community benefit is not a new conversation; it was addressed at the previous meeting. The Assistant City Attorney stated the provision for community benefit is intended to require implementation if the applicant makes a promise during the RFP process; applicants cannot get a leg up by saying they will do things and then not do them; the provision does not prevent Council from striking the language when the RFP process is addressed. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-11-07.pdf |