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CityCouncil | 2017-11-07 | 26 | Vice Mayor Vella stated her notes say there would be an option for a community benefit fund; stated other communities have had issues with the requirement not being enforceable. Councilmember Oddie stated that he is okay with leaving the language. The Community Development Director stated the language is in the ordinance for enforcement purposes; in the event someone volunteers to do something, it can be enforced. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how the community benefit will be monitored and what the penalty will be if there is no follow through. The Assistant City Attorney responded the applicant's operator permit could be revoked. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she will not support the local ownership and local hire provision. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft would be amenable to adding the wording "if applicable." Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what does "if applicable" mean. The Assistant City Attorney responded "if applicable" means if the applicant does not submit a voluntary plan or if the RFP process does not include community benefit, it would not be applicable. The Community Development Director stated the sentence could be eliminated and included in the resolution adopting the policies and guidelines. Mayor Spencer inquired whether that would mean to keep the language in now. The Community Development Director stated the language can be deleted and the concept included in the resolution. Mayor Spencer stated her preference is to keep the language in because it is the only place which mentions local hire and local ownership. Vice Mayor Vella stated onsite consumption language allows the Community Development Department (CDD) to promulgate guidelines, procedures and regulations; inquired whether language can be added after to have the RFP regulations approved by Council and developed by the CDD. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the language does not satisfy her request. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether there is any language which would satisfy Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 26 November 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-11-07.pdf |