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CityCouncil | 2017-11-07 | 22 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated local ownership is not clearly defined. The City Attorney stated that the provision can be changed in the RFP process. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated there is an assumption made that local ownership is a criteria; she would like a reputable business with a track record; she does not believe there is agreement on the criteria. The Community Development Director stated the ordinance puts the regulatory framework in place; staff will prepare an RFP process that is consistent with the regulatory framework. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated Subsection h does not belong in the ordinance. The Community Development Director stated the community benefit language can be removed from the ordinance and transferred to the resolution. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there would be no reference to local hire or local ownership in the ordinance. The Community Development Director responded the local hire and local ownership policy can be added to the Where As clauses. Mayor Spencer stated that she will not support anything which does not support local hire; inquired whether the onsite operations manager and the onsite community relations staff can be the same person, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer stated the language should in the ordinance should specifically state that; inquired whether the nuisance abatement language regarding graffiti is required by State law, to which the Community Development Director responded in the negative. Mayor Spencer inquired whether other businesses have the same clause. The Assistant City Attorney responded he will look into it. Mayor Spencer inquired whether every business has to remove graffiti within 72 hours. The Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated the deadline is 72 hours from the day the business receives a notice of violation from the City. Mayor Spencer stated enforcement is critical; one industry should not be treated differently from another; requested clarification on the hours for operation and why the hour differ in time from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. for deliveries; stated distribution or pick up of substantial amounts of cash is prohibited from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 22 November 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-11-07.pdf |