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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON MODIFYING THE MEMBERSHIP AND CHANGING MEETING FREQUENCY OF THE ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, since its establishment in 1992, the Economic Vitality Committee has provided advice to the City Council regarding the Economic Development Strategic Plan, the Economic and Fiscal Element of the General Plan, and the business climate in Pleasanton; and WHEREAS, on October 17, 2023, and February 20, 2024, at duly noticed public hearings, the City Council considered commission and committee reorganization, and determined that the Economic Vitality Committee would benefit from a reduction in the number of members and decrease in frequency of meetings. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER THE FOLLOWING: SECTION 1. Finds that the proposed changes to the Economic Vitality Committee have no possibility to have a significant effect on the environment per Title 14 California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines) § 15061(b)(3). SECTION 2. Resolution No. 15-778 is hereby rescinded. SECTION 3. The City Council does hereby reestablish the Economic Vitality Committee which shall serve as follows: a. The mission of the Economic Vitality Committee shall be to assess the current and ongoing business climate in the City of Pleasanton and to offer suggestions and submit recommendations to the City Council intended to maintain a strong economic base in the city. b. The Committee will focus on general trends, issues and governmental processes in an attempt to identify opportunities to assist and promote economic vitality in the City of Pleasanton. c. The Committee's role in retaining and attracting business is limited to providing general information regarding available resources within the business community and governmental agencies which may be beneficial toward attracting new businesses to the community and/or retaining existing businesses. Unless otherwise directed by the City Council, the Committee shall not engage in any negotiations relative to the relaxation, expansion or modification of any City regulations, fees, or services. d. The Committee shall recommend to the City Council the general types of business and/or markets that would be beneficial to the overall economic condition of the city. The City Council shall take this information into consideration when determining active attraction and retention efforts by the Economic Development Division. SECTION 4. The Economic Vitality Committee shall have nine (9) members comprised of: one representative from each of the following seven (7) groups, as well as two (2) at-large members who are residents of Pleasanton. The members shall serve without compensation.