Items for Discussion:  Presentation of potential ballot measure to update Business License Tax; Long-Term Parklet Program; Selection of EDC representative for Albany Creative Justice Project Panel; Subcommittee Reports

Link to Agenda & documents can be found on City's Meeting Agendas webpage when available.

To register in advance for this event: https://albanyca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1ZJ1HnBETy2csLq83qpeWA

Economic Development Committee meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month (except August).

The purpose of the Economic Development Committee is to advise the City Council on matters related to promoting vital and inviting business areas and advancing economic development within the City. The Committee shall assess the current and ongoing business climate in the City and submit recommendations to the City Council intended to maintain a strong economic base in the City. The Economic Development Committee was established by the City Council on July 6, 2015 and meets on the first Thursday of the month at City Hall.

COVID-19 NOTICE – PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES

Consistent with California Assembly Bill 361, given the proclaimed state of emergency and the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Director’s recommendation for continued social distancing for public meetings, which is also consistent with CalOSHA requirements for Social distancing for public meetings, Advisory Body members will be participating in public meetings via phone/video conferencing. The public is invited to participate via the methods below:

How to watch or listen to the meeting:

1.   Meetings are streamed live and recorded for viewing on City website www.albanyca.org/meetings or on YouTube www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB.

2.  To observe the meeting by video conference, please go to https://zoom.us/s/96150742699

3.   To listen to the meeting by phone, please call 1 (669) 900-9128, enter Webinar ID 961 5074 2699, follow by #. When asked for a participant ID, press # again.

How to submit Public Comment:

1.  Members of the public may submit comments in writing by emailing the Economic Development Committee at EDC@albanyca.org with the Agenda item number clearly identified in the subject line of the email. Comments may also be submitted by mail to City of Albany – EDC Meeting Comments, 1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA 94706. All written comments received by 5 PM on the day of the meeting will be provided to the Commission before the meeting and posted on the website. Other written comments received after 5 PM will still be provided to the Commission and be included as part of the meeting records. 

2.  To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak during public comment period. You will be asked to unmute yourself when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be re-muted.  

3.  To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak during public comment period. When it is your turn to make your comment, you will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6. You will be re-muted after the allotted time.