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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.2 Ala Co Economic Development Annual Rpt (2) CITY OF DUBLIN AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 28, 1992 — SUBJECT: Alameda County Economic Development Annual Report and Proposed 1992/93 Work Plan (Prepared by: Paul S. Rankin, Assistant City Manager) EXHIBITS ATTACHED: 1 . Annual Report and 1992/93 Work Plan RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and provide input as appropriate for consideration by the Mayor's Conference. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The City's contribution toward ', this program is $4,942. DESCRIPTION: Joint Agreement - Basis for Program In 1990, the City of Dublin approved an agreement which established the Countywide Alameda County Economic Development Program. The agreement provided for joint participation and financing of the program by 14 Alameda County cities and Alameda County. The program has also been supported by utilities, special districts, and contributions from private businesses. The agreement explicitly provided for each agency to make a four-year commitment to the program. The contributions from public agencies were established in 1990 based upon a per capita distribution. The contribution level has not increased and Alameda County Staff have been making up for increased costs through increased participation by the private sector. Economic Development efforts must be considered as a long term effort and it is important to consider the impacts and benefits over a period of time. Requirement for Review and Input on Programs The joint agreement requires the Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) to submit a progress report and goals and objectives as part of the annual budget request. This information is submitted to the Board of Supervisors and the Mayors' Conference; therefore, the opportunity for specific input by the City Council would be through the Alameda County Mayors' Conference. 1991 /92 EDAB Accomplishments The Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) has structured its operations utilizing various committees to address its work program. Pages 1-7 of Exhibit 1 summarize the accomplishments of the program during the last fiscal year. The following are major topics which were addressed: Industry/Government Relations Committee ■ Worked for amendment to air quality regulations related to "No Net Increase" rule, which provided alternatives and allowed . for expansion. ■ Organized an Environmental Compliance Conference to open up lines of communication between regulatory agencies and businesses. ■ Provided technical assistance and advocacy to businesses seeking permits for expansion or relocation. Local Planning and Development Committee ■ Convened monthly meetings of Planning Directors throughout the County. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPIES TO: Bruce Kern, EDAB Program Director ITEM NO. ♦Abe CITY CLERK FILE 2ZIM 171 0 1 ■ Began work on a growth management proposal which would achieve cooperative regional planning without surrendering local powers and creating new layers of government. ■ Advocated federal legislation to fund disposal of dredged materials in order to keep the Port of Oakland economically viable. Education Committee - Education on Workforce Prolect ■ Production of a directory that lists all public, private and union career training programs. ■ Organized a forum on "Success in the Office Environment, " bringing together employers and training providers. ■ Provided assistance to firms interested in initiating business/school partnerships. ■ Paired business and community leaders with school principals for "Principal for a Day Event. " ■ Joint sponsorship of a comprehensive labor market study. ■ Marketing and coordination of efforts to get support for Outstanding Student Motivational Programs. Business Development Committee ■ Coordinated monthly meeting of Economic Development Directors. ■ Initiated a business retention program. ■ Developed a computer data base containing economic, demographic, permit, regulatory resource and profile information. ■ Initiated a countywide marketing program. ■ Assisted businesses attempting to utilize Industrial Development Bonds. ■ Generated support for retention of a Berkeley bio-tech company. ■ Advocated modifications of the rules and regulations of the new Immigration Investor Act. ■ Developed information related to Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) for companies at risk of closing or being sold/relocated. ■ Developed plan to produce a white paper in conjunction with LLNL on strategies designed to capitalize on activity at the lab and enhance technology transfer. ■ EDAB Staff has coordinated site visits by out-of-state businesses and responded to requests for information related to site location assistance. This extensive list provides an overview of the variety of topics studied by EDAB. The joint effort allows for cities to participate with a limited amount of financial contributions towards a comprehensive program. 1992/93 EDAB Work Plan and Objectives Beginning on Page 8 of Exhibit 1 , EDAB has identified all of their objectives for the upcoming year. In some cases, these involve a continuation or completion of projects already underway. The overall scope of activities remains broad and attempts to address issues of interest to the economic health of the entire County, . Included in this list is the goal of a Membership Committee. This group was not addressed above; its task is to increase participation and support from the private sector. The specific goal is to add 100 new members and raise at least $214, 000. As the activities of EDAB become more established and -2- recognized, it is hoped that there will be greater interest and participation from the private sector. Program Budget On Page 18 of Exhibit 1 , a comparison is provided of the proposed budget as compared to the previous year. These figures reflect 1991 /92 revenues actually received by the County Auditor at the time that they closed their books for the Fiscal Year. Due to the fact that some contributions were received after the closing, the revenue collected from cities appears to be increasing. As previously indicated, the contributions actually received from public agencies is not proposed to change over the four years of the program. The proposed expenditures are projected to be less in 1992/93 as a result of several one-time expenses occurring in 1991 /92. This included items such as printing of marketing publications as well as a special consultant to address growth management proposals. Mr. Bruce Kern, Program Director, has indicated that his Staff continue to seek opportunities to leverage funding through the use of grants and contributions from outside agencies. The requested contribution from the City of Dublin is $4,942. This is consistent with contributions made in the previous two years as stated in the 1990 joint agreement. The EDAB Program is capable of providing the City with a great deal of resources for this minimal investment. Conclusion Mr. Bruce Kern, the Program Director, is anticipated to be in attendance to answer any questions. It is anticipated that the Mayors, Conference will consider this report at their October meeting. Mayor Snyder is also a member of the EDAB Board and Business Development Subcommittee, and can respond to questions regarding EDAB activities with which he has been involved. Staff recommends that the City Council review the report and provide any appropriate comments to the Mayors, Conference and County Economic Development Staff. PSR/lss a:928Wkp1n.doc.agenda#10 -3- I ALAMEDA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD ANNUAL REPORT AND 1992/1993 WORD PLAN MAY 1992 III I TABLE OF CONTENTS STRUCTURE, MISSION AND BOARD DESCRIPTION EDAB ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE EDAB STAFF STRUCTURE EDAB BOARD MEMBERS EDAB PARTICIPATING MEMBERS EDAB CONTRIBUTORS 1991/1992 EDAB ACCOMPLISHMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 "No Net Increase Regulations" Environmental Conference Technical Assistance and Advocacy LOCAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Planning Directors Council Growth Management Proposal ' Port Dredging Advocacy EDUCATION COMMITTEE/EDUCATION WORKFORCE PROJECT . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Career Training Directory Training Needs Forum Business and Education Partnerships Principal For a Day Education-Economic Development Collaboration Student Motivational Program (Continued) TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Economic Development Directors Council Business Retention-Program Business Information Clearinghouse Countywide Marketing Program Industrial Development Bond Program Miles Inc./Cutter Biological Immigration Act - $1 Million Investment Program Employee Stock Ownership Program Labor Market Information Survey Technology Transfer Site Location Assistance 1992/1993 EDAB WORK PLAN AND OBJECTIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 EDUCATION COMMITTEE . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 LOCAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 BASE RETENTION TASK FORCE AND SPECIAL PROJECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 PROGRAM BUDGET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM STAFFING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 I EDAB'S STRUCTURE is a coalition of community and business leaders and organizations, working together to confront the challenges facing business in Alameda County and the East Bay. All 14 cities, the County, chambers of commerce, business leaders, labor, special districts and utilities, non-profit, educational and environmental organizations have committed their talent and resources to the program. EDAB'S MISSION is to enhance the competitive economic position of the County while maintaining its environment and quality of life by managing growth, maintaining a competitive workforce and building a positive business climate. EDAB accomplishes this mission by augmenting and coordinating existing city,County and private economic development efforts and implementing additional programs through four committees:Business Development i and Retention; Industry and Government Relations; Local Planning and Development; and Education and the Workforce. THE EDAB BOARD oversees the program and addresses issues from a wide range of perspectives, contributing time, experience and resources, and offering their considerable credibility to advocacy efforts on behalf of business in the East Bay. Each Board member serves on one of the four committees that focus on each program area. Each committee is supported by councils consisting of staff/representatives from: city and county planning departments; regulatory organizations;city economic development and chamber of commerce directors; and the educational and environmental community. ALAMEDA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT ALAMEDA COUNTY CONTRACTUAL. AGREEMENT` BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA UNTY COIJN'I'Y SUFI'. OP s(Al"OLS MAYORS' CONFERENCE ECONOMIC DELOPMENT — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — - - — — — — — — — — ADVISORY OARD E:DUCATR�N WORKFUR�:E ALAMEDA COUNTY PROJECT SPECIAL DISTRICT EXECUTIVE!OARD SPECIAL PROJECTS ASSOCIATION •BASE RETENTION TASK FORCE •LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REORGANIZATION/CONSOLIDATION TASK FORCE LOCAL PLANNING INDUSTRY/GOVERNMENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT F ATION COMMITTEE AND DEVELOPMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE CITY PLANNING REGULATORY BUSINESS AND CITY ECONOMIC INDUSTRY EDUCATION DIRECTORS' COUNCIL AGENCY DIRECTORS' INDUSTRY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORS' COUNCIL COUNCIL (LOCAL CHAMBERS COUNCIL OF COMMERCE) ALAMEDA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM STAFF CHART ALAMEDA COUNTY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CON'RACT SUPT. !'F SCHOOLS ' A11�a1S'I' SCORNA I E:Nial I COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR STEVE SZALAY EDAB ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL 6 NEWSLETTER CONTRACT PROGRAM DIRECTOR CONTRACT MEMBERSHIP EDITOR BRUCE KERN - DIRECTOR JOHNNA LAIRD MYRA COCHNAR 1 I PLANNING REGULATORY BUSINESS BUSINESS LABOR MARKET EDUCA'I'l(.,N COORDINATOR AFFAIRS DEVELOPMENT RETENTION INFORMATION WORKFORCE: DAN REGAN COORDINATOR COORDINATOR COORDINATOR PROJECT DIRECTOR PRCiJE:C'I' DIKEC"I'OI MARY ORTENDAHL KEITH SUTTON BOB SAKAI MIA GRAY EVELYN WESLEY INTERN (1) INTERN (4) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Don Perata, Chairman, EDAB George D. O'Brien, Jr., Chairman, Business Donna Burke, Chairman, Alameda County Board of Development Committee Education/Workforce Committee Supervisors ICF Kaiser Engineers Pacific Bell Dennis C. Cuneo, Vice Chairman, EDAB Ignacio De La Fuente, Chairman, Industry Lindsay J. Roberts, Chairman, Business and Vice President, New United and Gov. Relations Committee Industry Council Motor Mfg. Inc. Central Labor Council Union City Chamber of Commerce Edwin O.De Silva,Chairman,Planning and David Nesmith, Liaison, Environmental Development Committee Organizations Oliver de Silva, Inc. Sierra Club EDAB BOARD OF DIRECTORS Daniel Boggan,Jr. Robert L. Harris August Scornaienchi University of California, Berkeley Pacific Gas & Electric County Superintendent of Schools James L. Brown Joji Hayashi James W. Sievers Building Trades Council American President Companies Gregory Group, Inc. Joseph W. Callahan Douglas J. Higgins David W. Smith, Mayor Callahan Property Co. Bay Rubber Company City of Newark Edward R. Campbell Claude B. Hutchison,Jr. Peter Snyder, Mayor Board of Supervisors Civic Bank of Commerce City of Dublin Gay Plair Cobb . Kenneth M.Jones Richard Spees Oakland Private Industry Council Summit Medical Center City of Oakland Ellen M. Corbett William W. Lee Arnold Steinman San Leandro City Council Economics Research Associates Ion Systems Philip E. Coyle Ken Mercer, Mayor Selma Taylor Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory City of Pleasanton East Bay SBDC Dr.Terry L. Dicianna Denise M. Peebles Jodi Stewart South County Community College District East Bay Perinatal KTVU, Inc. Frederick J. Dorey Kenneth B. Rawlings Daniel I. Wilkowsky Bay Area Bioscience Center Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies Union Sanitary Dist. John Dutra Charles R. Roberts William Withrow,Jr., Mayor Fremont City Council Port of Oakland City of Alameda James T. Given Larry E. Rose John Woodbury Eastmont Mall Kraft General Foods Green Belt Alliance Elihu M. Harris, Mayor ' City of Oakland EDAB CONTRIBUTORS 1991 /1992 PRIVATE SECTOR Pacific Gas and Electric Signature Properties Children's Hospital,Oakland U.S. Wind and Power Kaiser Permanente Telecare Corp. Summit Medical Center Catellus New United Motor Mfg., Inc. Golden State Warriors Oliver de Silva, Inc. Amador Land and Cattle Co. Otis Spunkmeyer Goldman Sachs Shea Homes. The Jamieson Co. Wente Bros. Bramalea Pacific Crosby, Heafey, Roach and May South Bay Welding ICF Kaiser Engineers United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 6 Shapell Industries Ponderosa Homes Clorox Pacific Bell i Oakland Airport Hilton Johnson Controls, Inc. I Reynolds& Brown Union Bank Ted C. Fairfield First American Title Co. Orbit Properies Corp. John T. Warren & Assoc., Inc. CH2M Hill EDAB CONTRIBUTORS 1991 /1992 GOVERNMENT California Dept. of Commerce City of Emeryville City of Oakland Alameda County City of Fremont City of Piedmont City of Alameda City of Hayward City of Pleasanton tY a City of Livermore City of San Leandro City of Albany City of Union City City of Berkeley City of Newark Y City of Dublin DISTRICTS AND AUTHORITIES East Bay Municipal Utility District Alameda County Superintendent of Schools Alameda County Water District K-12 School Districts: Alameda Union Sanitary District Zone 7 Flood Control and Water Conservation District Berkeley Castro Valley Port of Oakland Dublin Oro Loma Sanitary District Emery Castro Valley Sanitary District New Haven Dublin San Ramon Services District Oakland Peralta Community College District Piedmont Eden Glen Area Regional Occupation Program San Leandro Mission Valley Regional Occupation Program San Lorenzo Tri-Valley Regional Occupation Program Sunol Glen 1991 / 1992 EDAB ACCOMPLISHMENTS INDUSTRY/GOVERNMENT amendment,for example,New United for more information and resources to RELATIONS COMMITTEE Motor Mfg., Inc. would not have been assist them with local, regional and able to expand and modernize its State regulations. plant because it could not generate " NO NET I-N C R E A S E " the emission offsets required under Sponsors include CAL-EPA, Dept. of REGULATIONS the rule as originally adopted. As a Toxic Substances Control, East Bay result, 4,300 direct jobs would have Small Business Development Center, The Bay Area Air Quality been jeopardized. The amendment Alameda County Health Care Services Management District's "No Net provides businesses with the incentive Agency, Bay Area Air Quality Increase" rule was adopted in July to improve air quality through Management District, Merritt College, 1991 which created many difficulties modernization of their facilities and Summit Medical Center and EDAB. for businesses and threatened to close allows them to remain competitive in EDAB organized this conference to 38% of the 404 manufacturers with air the Bay Area. open up lines of communication and quality permits in the County. Under p rovide improved service and these regulations, 62% of these technical assistance to businesses. companies indicated they would be ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE forced to expand out of the County. An Environmental Compliance TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EDAB members worked with and Conference was held May 22, 1992 to ADVOCACY supported the Air District in a provide businesses - with the modernization amendment which was opportunity to meet with regional EDAB provided assistance to a approved in November 1991. This regulatory organizations who were number of businesses who allows companies to modernize their attempting to de-mystify the various experienced difficulty in obtaining facilities as long as certain workable regulatory processes businesses face. permits needed for expansion or conditions are met. Without this EDAB responed to businesses need relocation. 1 LOCAL PLANNING AND outline a framework within which the The trip resulted in the delegation D E V E L O P M E N T County and the cities could achieve drafting federal legislation to COMMITTEE cooperative regional planning without appropriate funds to use dredged surrendering local powers and material in the creation and creating new layers of government. restoration of wetlands. This will provide an environmentally beneficial PLANNING DIRECTORS COUNCIL The Proposal is currently being alternative for the urgently needed reviewed by the Board of Supervisors, disposal of material generated by the EDAB convened monthly meetings of the Planning Directors Council, the 42 foot dredging project. the Planning Directors Council in Special Districts Association, and the 1992, which were attended by the Mayors' Conference to obtain their Planning Directors'of the 14 cities in input in developing a consensual ADVOCACY the County, the Port of Oakland and growth management proposal for the County Planning Directors. The Alameda County. Members of the Committee gave Council is developing and testimony at a number of public recommending guidelines and hearings during the past year, such as processes to facilitate regional PORT DREDGING the Governor's Growth Management planning and coordination on Hearings, ABAG hearings on growth land-use issues. The failure of federal and regional management, Bay Conservation and agencies to maintain and deepen the Development Commission (BCDC) GROWTH MANAGEMENT channel required by . the bigger hearings related to the dredging issue, PROPOSAL container ships to reach the Port of Alameda County Congestion Oakland is threatening jobs and Management Authority,and meetings businesses. In response to this and work sessions with the Board of EDAB developed a proposal potential economic disaster, members Supervisors on growth management. regional growth management.. It was of EDAB traveled to Washington, generated after nearly a year of D.C. to meet with members of the Committee members' involvement review by a team of regional policy California Senate and House also strengthened regional consultants. delegations to obtain federal funding coordination between EDAB and for upland disposal of dredged private sector organizations in Contra The intent of the committee was to material. Costa and Solono Counties. 2 Members of the Committee also CAREER TRAINING DIRECTORY work together. The Education assisted the Port of Oakland in Workforce Project has provided completing an MOU between the In order to provide businesses with assistance to firms interested in Airport and the Audobon Society to information on training resources initiating business / school allow for expansion ..,. of existing available in the County, EDAB partnerships. Each partnership is runway space. produced a directory that lists all designed to meet school needs by public, private, and union career- creating a climate. of involvement training programs. The directory between the business and the school. inventories . existing programs Partnerships invest in tomorrow's including contact, cost, and program workforce and encourage employee EDUCATION COMMITTEE length information. This directory is service to the community. Many new EDUCATION WORKFORCE also accessible through EDAB's partnership relationships have been PROIECT computerized database. coordinated this year. The Education Committee created the TRAINING NEEDS FORUM PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY Education Workforce Project to unify The Education Committee helped Schools and firms were also brought the ''local leadership of business, organize a very productive forum on together through the Principal for a education,government,labor, and the "Success* in the Office Environment." Day event. This annual event paired community to improve the This forum . brought together business and community leaders with effectiveness of both and employers and training providers to school principals and provided them vocational education in developing a communicate successes and problems the opportunity to gain a hands-on competitive workforce. with entry-level office employees. perspective of the challenges facing The project aims to ensure that all public education. Participants from students are prepared for gainful previous years reversed roles,BUSINESS & EDUCATION allowing principals to experience employment, whether they seek employment upon graduation from PARTNERSHIPS corporate management when they became CEO for a day. This year the high school after attending apost- Partnership efforts centered around event was expanded to include many secondary instst itution. helping schools and local firms to public officials. t 3 Mayors, supervisors, and city council. STUDENT MOTI VATIONAL opportunity to share ideas, coordinate members participated in the program PROGRAM efforts and develop cooperative for the first time. marketing and . business retention Upon recommendation of the programs. Education Committee, EDAB EDUCATION - ECONOMIC endorsed the outstanding Student BUSINESS RETENTION PROGRAM D E V E L O P M E N T Motivational Program developed by COLLABORATION Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies. The The Countywide business retention program provides counseling, tutoring program was initiated in Union City The Education Committee assumed a and support services to help students and Alameda, with Newark, San leadership role in bringing together develop academic and personal Leandro, Livermore, Fremont and education and training providers to growth skills. Dublin currently scheduled to follow. coordinate creation of four consolidated assessment centers in the The Education Committee will market The first round of business contacts County. This collaboration led to the program, coordinate additional should be completed by the end of j o i n t sponsorship of the sponsors,and help other firms initiate August at which time a second round comprehensive labor market study. their own programs. will begin, with a larger number of businesses to be contacted in each Collaborative program planning is city. This program will be continued being used to provide information indefinitely. and technical assistance to Oakland's BUSINESS . DEVELOPMENT Sharing the Vision's Education and COMMITTEE BUSINESS INFORMATION Lifelong Learning Task Force; Peralta CLEARINGHOUSE Community College District's Regional Alliance for Educational ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A computer bulletin board program Development; Miles Cutter Laboratory DIRECTORS ' COUNCIL with economic, demographic, permit, Biotechnology Academy and Career CONVENED regulatory, resource and profile Institute; Oakland Chamber of information (available by City, Commerce J.O.B.S. Committee; and EDAB also convened a monthly County and region), has been the Alameda County Industry Economic Development Directors' developed and is accessible to the Education Council. Council which provides the Public via modem at (510) 208-5282. 4 The Clearinghouse is designed to INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT expedited permit process and a 30 provide quick, easy and complete BOND PROGRAM (IDB) year phased development agreement information to businesses and assist which should result in a $300 million the County, cities, public utilities, Staff has worked with over a dozen investment and the creation of an chambers and other economic businesses during the last year who additional 350 jobs. development groups attract and retain are interested in accessing these funds businesses in Alameda County. and have four active applicants with EDAB helped generate support projects totaling over $11 million. amongst the business community; solicited support letters to be sent to COUNTYWIDE MARKETING The IDB program brochure was also Miles' headquarters in Indiana; PROGRAM revised and expanded to help testified at hearings; and helped keep businesses understand the process, environmental organizations, A Countywide marketing program the time table and legal requirements. community leaders and the company was initiated to market Alameda informed. EDAB also provided County's advantages as a place to Staff also followed up on the IDB that information for the EIR on the live, work and do business. was issued to Diamond Food regional impact of the business. Corporation in 1992 (which created A short-term, regional (Alameda 100 jobs) to make sure that the The city will obtain $13 million in County) marketing strategy was permitting process proceeded mitigation as well as a unique devised and initiated which has expeditiously. training program designed to provide enabled the County and its cities to local high school graduates with respond in a comprehensive and employment opportunities in the professional manner to business MILES INCJCUTTER BIOLOGICAL rapidly growing biotech industry. enquiries. EDAB played a significant retention Materials developed include a role with a Berkeley bio-tech IMMIGRATION ACT-$1 MI LLION presentation folder with pockets and company, Miles Inc./Cutter Biological INVESTMENT PROGRAM a County logo/theme, 'The Bright Laboratory, a well established Side of The Bay", as well as County business with 650 employees. EDAB advocated for modifications of and city profiles and brochures on the rules and regulations of the new EDAB and the Clearinghouse. The company was able to obtain an Immigration Investor Act to ensure i 5 the program meets investment needs . of closing or being sold/relocated. Peralta Community College District, within the County. Under the Act, a assisted in a Hazardous Materials visa is available to investors with $1 survey conducted by Merritt College, million who create at least ten new LABOR MARKET INFORMATION and organized a half-day workshop jobs through the establishment of a SURVEY that discussed the characteristics of new business or the purchase or successful clerical employees and the restructuring of an existing business. In response to the need for roles of employers and job trainers information on job skill requirements that lead to a good job/employee An EDAB program which capitalizes and prevailing wages paid by local match. on this financing resource was employers, EDAB successfully established to facilitate linkages with brought together a coalition to investor representatives and local conduct a Labor Market Information TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER businesses. survey in Alameda County. Lawrence Livermore National The coalition includes the Peralta Laboratory,the Business Development EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP Community College District, the Committee and the Department of PROGRAM (ESOP) University-Oakland Metropolitan Energy have agreed to produce a Forum, the Oakland and Alameda white paper which will establish a set h A labor research study found that County PICs, GAIN, EDAB and the of strategies designed to capitalize on 38% of the small manufacturing firms State's Employment Development the activity at the lab and enhance in Chicago, where the owner is 55 Department. technology transfer. years old or older, had no chosen successor. The information gathered is extremely Both LLNL and the Sandia National important to job training providers Laboratory, which represent 25% of Since Alameda County also has a and employment assistance workers. all the research and development that number of mature manufacturing It will also be used by local takes place in Alameda County, may businesses, an EDAB ESOP program educational institutions to redesign be affected by the planned cutbacks in was established to provide improved curricula. defense spending. The Labs' research access to this financing/ownership activity supports suppliers throughout alternative for the employees and In related activities, EDAB conducted the County and leads to commercial owners of companies who are at risk a separate survey of occupations for spinoffs, new companies and jobs. 6 LLNL has already shifted much of its three out-of-state businesses and meets the businesses qualifications activities from weapons to research responded to requests for information has an opportunity to meet with the with commercial application. from twenty others. business representatives,show the site and talk about their area. The The laboratory is an important player Requests for site information and companies who participated in the in genetics research and together with tours from business leads are site tours are making location U.C. Berkeley, Stanford and U.C. San communicated to the cities and decisions for manufacturing firms Francisco, is providing impetus to the chambers of commerce in the County with at least 100 employees. area's biotech growth. who obtain specific site information from their local contacts. The site information is then compiled and sent SITE LOCATION ASSISTANCE in a package to the business. When a site tour is planned, each city and/or EDAB staff coordinated site visits by chamber that proposes a site which 7 1992/93 EDAB WORK PLAN AND OBJECTIVES INDUSTRY/GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE The Industry/Government Relations Committee assists with the regulatory problems experienced by businesses while protecting public safety and the environment. It is responsible for regulatory impact analysis, mediation/advocacy on regulatory issues and assisting in the simplification of regulatory processes in the cities,County and regional organizations. The Committee will continue to monitor and comment on new regulations, assist businesses with regulatory problems (particularly those issues which impact an industry sector or a large number of businesses) and co-sponsor workshops that will help businesses understand and comply with regulations. Next year's goals will also include convening regular meetings of the regulatory organizations, working to streamline permitting processes and expanding/facilitating the availability of regulatory information to businesses. The following Objectives have been developed to achieve these goals: Objective #1: Convene an inter-agency regulatory council comprised of local regulatory agencies in the first quarter of 1992-93 to evaluate the combined impact of regulations affecting businesses and to support development programs to mitigate adverse impacts of regulatory compliance. Discussion: The inter-agency regulatory council was originally envisioned to be comprised of local, State and federal regulatory agencies. It is now recommended that this council, at least initially, be comprised of local regulatory agencies who regulate the environment (air, water and hazardous materials/waste). The council would serve in an advisory capacity to the Industry/Government Relations Committee and is intended to enhance networking among agencies and increase understanding of regulatory actions on Alameda County's economic vitality. The council will be evaluating the overall cost/benefit of the multitude of regulatory issues each is involved in and what their combined impact is on businesses. It is anticipated that the initial meeting of this council will be in the first quarter of 1992-93. Objective #2: Work with city/County government agencies to develop recommendations and guidelines to simplify, expedite and streamline permitting procedures throughout 1992-93. 8 Discussion: The Business Retention and Development Program staff is currently working with cities, the County, and chambers to evaluate the local business climate and options to mitigate unnecessary problems and costs. The work plan includes sales tax comparisons, impact of permit fees, sensitivity training and streamlining permit procedures. The regulatory coordinator will be working jointly with these groups regarding streamlining permit procedures throughout 1992-93. Objective #3: Expand the regulatory information available on-line to assist Alameda County businesses with environmental compliance 'on an ongoing basis. Discussion: The Business Development Program staff is in the final phases of establishing the Information Clearinghouse. Regulatory information along with a wide variety of socioeconomic, demographic and resource information is available through this computerized on-line system. The system also provides bulletin board notices accessible to the general public regarding regulatory changes and technical assistance workshops. Additional regulatory information will be available either through more regulatory information being put in the Information Clearinghouse and/or through development of a northern California Business Environmental Assistance Center. This project will continue through 1992/1993. ' Objective #4: Provide ongoing assistance to businesses by helping regulatory bodies become more sensitive to the needs of businesses;helping businesses to better understand and comply with regulatory requirements;and identifying additional training resources for businesses in the first quarter of 1992-93. Discussion: A considerable amount of individual assistance is currently being provided to businesses on an ongoing basis. Program staff worked with the Air District, Environmental Health, the water districts, Merritt College and the East Bay Small Business Development Center to improve communications and provide information to businesses through an environmental compliance conference held May 22, 1992. Follow-up to the conference will include an evaluation of what types of additional training businesses need in the regulatory arena and what resources can be made available for them. Based on this information a pool of resources will be established to address specific needs of businesses. l 9 Objective #5: On a selective basis, monitor, analyze and comment on the potential economic impacts of proposed regulatory actions and propose legislative remedies on an ongoing basis. Discussion: The Committee was actively engaged in assessing the economic impacts of the Air District's "No Net Increase Program" guidelines. A"survey-of 400 businesses was conducted which resulted in a report and recommendations regarding future direction in providing regulatory assistance to businesses. The Committee also submitted a proposal to the District on how it could meet its intended purpose for the 'No Net Increase Program" while avoiding adverse impacts. As a result of the work accomplished by the Committee's and the involvement/support of business, labor and public leaders, District staff amended their program. In addition, the Committee evaluated and submitted its comments on the Bay Area's 1991 Clean Air Plan Socioeconomic Report; the comments focused on the inadequacy of the cost/benefit analysis. The Committee is currently involved in formulating and evaluating potential legislation including streamlining the regulatory process, limiting the sale of emission credits, and creating a more viable pollution control financing program for businesses. The Committee will also be offering comments, through the Congestion Management Agency, on the proposed Trip Reduction Ordinance. When businesses become aware of specific regulatory issues with potentially broad impacts, the Committee will also address those concerns through various linkages with the regulatory bodies and through a resource pool of businesses available to offer assistance to other businesses experiencing difficulties. These activities will a , be ongoing as issues arise. EDUCATION COMMITTEE The Education Committee strives to identify and respond to critical issues and actions which impact our school's ability to deliver quality education and training. Their goal is to help training institutions to provide students with the core skills, abilities and resources necessary for them to become adaptive participants in the workforce and to be responsive to technological advances in the marketplace. This past year, the Committee inventoried the programs and training resources available and assisted in convening meetings and collaborative efforts between training providers and economic development leaders. In addition, it promoted/coordinated programs designed to facilitate and encourage business, education and training providers to 10 continue working together. During the coming year, the Committee will continue to focus on these areas while placing a greater emphasis on strengthening collaboration and dialogue between business, education and training providers. The following objectives will help ensure these goals are achieved: Objective#1: The Committee will support education and training institutions which are seeking innovative a roaches to ensure that all students learn and achieve to their highest potential. pp Discussion: To accomplish this the Committee will: 1) research and publish a white paper which in educational restructuring as it relates to economic development, 2) prepare guidelines for businesses interested in working with educational and training institutions to develop and implement their restructuring plans; and 3) identify and support model programs. For example, a "model" program implementing might include the recommendations of"Second to None", the Report of the California High School Task Force Report, which includes flexible ible scheduling, performance based student assessment and integration of academic and vocational curriculum. Objective #2 The Committee will play a key role in ensuring that students make a successful transition from educational or training institutions to work or to pursue post-secondary training. j Discussion: The Committee will: 1) examine the capabilities of applicants who have participated in the Cou education and training programs and study those occupational areas which are critical o the County's c tm's career petitive advantage, (especially the service and manufacturing sectors), as well as analyze the findings and make appropriate recommendations; 2) participate in and encourage large and small businesses to cooperate with the Labor Market Information project that will identify skills, abilities, and knowledge needed to successfully participate in the workforce 3) make presentations to school boards, civic groups, legislators and special hearings regarding local labor market needs; 4) advocate for increased communication, coordination and articulation between employers and education and training providers to maximize collaboration and minimize duplication of effort; and 5) serve on task forces to help establish job- related, industry-specific skill standards and to develop criteria for skills certificates to accompany these standards. 11 Objective #3: The Committee will promote education and training partnerships. Discussion: The Committee will include, but not be limited to, the following activities: .1) promote programs such as the Student Motivational Program; 2) provide training, consulting, and guidance to businesses, educational and training institutions that want to develop partnerships; 3) work with government, business and labor to encourage increased use of loaned executives and corporate sponsored volunteer programs, which may include employee release time; 4) sponsor employee education programs on providing community service in the schools, such as positive parenting, homework assistance, parent-teacher conferences and how to become a career mentor or tutor, and; 5) promote utilization of retired executives; and 6) seek funding to promote the above activities. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Business Development Committee assists businesses that are locating, expanding or attempting to remain in Alameda County. The Committee has been responsible for developing programs that assist businesses which include the business information Clearinghouse, site location assistance, problem solving, financial assistance through Industrial Development Bond financing, facilitating exploration of employee stock ownership alternatives and immigrant investor linkages, as well as improving the business climate. The Committee's first year efforts were focused primarily on business retention related projects and the preparation and development of programs and materials needed to respond professionally to the numerous requests for assistance and information from business. Now that most of these projects and programs have been implemented, more of the emphasis is shifting to business development and attraction. The objectives established for this year expand on last year's goals and include objectives which reflect this change in emphasis. The committee's 1992/1993 objectives are as follows: Objective #1: Continue implementation of the Countywide business retention program. Discussion: The business retention program is a joint effort of EDAB and the cities in the County to visit and assist the most important businesses in each area. A survey instrument and procedures have been established and business visits 12 initiated. The program's goal for 1992/93 will be to contact/assist at least 100 of the most important businesses in the County through a cooperative effort involving the cities,chambers of commerce, PG&E, the State Department of Commerce and other resources. EDAB will continue to respond to businesses contemplating leaving or facing obstacles that could place them at risk. Objective #2: Establish a proactive Countywide targeted marketing program. Discussion: EDAB will participate in at least one trade show (SemiCon in San Francisco, June 16 - 18) and advertise the program and area in cost effective and affordable mediums (such as Blacks Office Leasing Guide, etc), to promote awareness of the services of EDAB and the attractiveness of Alameda County. The marketing program will target specific industries such as Bioscience. It will also encourage technology transfer, procurement of local products and services, the export of high quality manufactured products and develop a map with recreational/cultural "quality of life" information for inclusion in the presentation folder. EDAB members will be encouraged to promote EDAB and the County when they are involved in planning, sponsoring or speaking at conferences, workshops and seminars. Objective #3: Expand the Labor Market Information Survey Project initiated in 1992. Discussion: The current project surveys 17 rapidly growing occupations and will be expanded to an additional 25 occupations in 1992-93. The current project was made possible by it group of local partners sharing the costs and workload associated with conducting the survey. The information from these surveys will provide the basis for the State Employment Development Department's projections of labor demand in Alameda County. It will also be used by local economic development staff as well as those organizations providing training and educational programs. The Northern Alameda County Alliance for Educational Development will use this information to coordinate curricula for all educational levels. One estimate is that $30 million was spent last year on training in Alameda County without the data needed to determine what jobs/skills were actually needed. This is intended to be an ongoing project that surveys enough occupations over a four-year period to cover 80% of the workforce. Objective#4: Develop strategies for facilitating technology transfer,promoting better utilization of laboratory expertise and stimulating joint ventures with local businesses at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley 13 Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories. Discussion: These laboratories represent 25% of all the research and development activity in Alameda County. Over the past ten years 60 private Bay Area companies with combined total sales of$250 million and employing 2,500 workers have been "spun off" from lab activities. Development of a successful program would speed up the transfer of cutting edge technology and techniques to private industry. Objective #5: Develop a joint city-County international trade and business development program. Discussion: Currently international economic and political conditions such as the reversion of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China in 1997, uncertainty about the future of China's own economic reforms, and Japan's efforts to reduce its trade surplus have created considerable international interest in U.S. investment opportunities. Alameda County has a number of advantages to offer foreign investors including a comparatively stable political and economic climate and broadly multi-cultural communities. For 1992/93, special emphasis will be given to establishing working relationships with foreign governments and trade organizations. LOCAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Local Planning and Development Committee's goal is to enhance inter-jurisdictional coordination of land-use planning, growth management, and economic long-range planning in order to maximize the economic potential of the County's physical and capital assets. During the last year, the committee prepared white papers on growth management and port dredging which resulted in proposals/strategies which are being implemented in this year's work plan. This committee will also become involved in certain of the I-880 reconstruction issues as well as assisting the County in evaluating opportunities to maximize County assets. The 1992/1993 objectives are: 14 Objective # 1: Create an influential growth management coalition of the County, cities, Special Districts, and environmental groups to participate in the development of an EDAB growth management proposal that provides for local government authority over land-use decisions, improved inter-jurisdictional growth and development planning. Discussion: In order to implement a growth management policy in Alameda County, it is essential that the Board of Supervisors and the local elected officials of the County meet with each other to reach agreement on policies that address the adverse impacts of growth and development. It is also essential that input be obtained from the City Managers, Planning Directors, Special Districts, and environmental groups prior to finalizing the proposal. The Local Planning and Development Committee members will work to refine and modify the growth management proposal to create the growth management structure which can best fit the needs of Alameda County. Legislation at the State level will be required to implement specific provisions of the County's final growth management structure (i.e., establishing a sub-regional body, financial incentives/disincentives, additional revenue sources, etc.). Objective # 2 Participate in the review process of the County's General Plan Revision to insure that the plan maximizes the economic potential of the County's physical and capital assets. Discussion: The Chairman has met with the Planning Director and the County Administrator regarding the committee's role in this process. The County Administrator and Planning Director will provide the committee with an inventory of + the County's assets. The committee will review the inventory and will make advisory recommendations to the County Administrator, Planning Director and Board of Supervisors as to the highest and best potential use of the assets. Objective#3: Maximize the regional economic potential of the Port of Oakland's air and seaport facilities as a regional asset. Discussion: The monitoring of the Port's dredging projects will include attending the appropriate hearings (Corps. of Engineers, BCDC, etc.) to advocate for the completion of the 38 foot project. It will also include actively advancing the Federal legislation regarding the upland/wetland site as a disposal alternative for the 42 foot project. This may include drafting specific federal/State legislative language with regard to the purpose and funding for the project. 15 The Committee must continue to remain informed and be an advocate for potential economic impact issues affecting the Port and the County. Rail access issues, in particular, will have extensive economic impact on the Port, as well as the rest of the County. Direct rail access for the Port will reduce the number of trucks on the roads, enhancing air quality, and will provide for increased cargo movement and efficiency within the Port. Objective # 4: Review, comment, assist, and monitor the status of the I-880 reconstruction project so that it can be completed at the earliest possible time. Discussion: Working with Caltrans on the I-880 reconstruction project is an ongoing monitoring function necessary for the Committee to remain informed and to be an advocate in issues with economic impact on the region and its businesses. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE The Membership Committee was formed with divisions that mirror the various industry segments in the County. Members have been appointed to chair divisions that include manufacturing, technology, banking and financial services, health and medicine, law, science, real estate development, small business, environment, labor and education. Committee members will help to.encourage membership, retention, participation and private sector financial support for the organization. Objective #1: The Committee will organize a sustained membership drive with the goal of 100 new EDAB members and raise at least $214,000. Discussion: The original Implementation and Financing plan for EDAB established local governments contributions at a fixed, per capita level, for a four year period. The expectation was that private sector contributions would rise to cover increasing program and cost of living expenses. Private sector contributions represented 20% ($102,000) of the program budget in FY 90/91 and were projected to increase to 25% ($150,000) in FY 91/92 and 33% ($214,000) in FY 92/93. The reasoning behind this financial contribution strategy was that as the program became more visible and successful, there would be greater interest and participation from the private sector. 16 I Objective #2: The committee will use a variety of communications services to provide a link with more businesses, individuals and organizations who would like to join with EDAB to improve the economic vitality of the area. Discussion: It is the objective of EDAB and this Committee to ensure a steady flow of information and services to all EDAB Board and Participating members. This will be carried out throught the use of newsletters, hot faxes and other communications that will be sent to supporters to inform and solicit input from a broader range of businesses and interested parties. BASE RETENTION TASK FORCE AND SPECIAL PROTECTS The Alameda County Base Retention Task Force is an EDAB group composed of concerned representatives of business, labor and government, to address the issue of potential military reductions in Alameda County. Objective#1: Protect the economic and social interests of the area by advocating for a base closure policy that: is based on clearly defined strategic and defense criteria; is implemented through an open public process; targets reductions of,workload, personnel,or facilities based solely upon the nation's strategic defense needs; and provides the resources needed for the timely reuse of any closed facilities, including toxic cleanup, job retraining, conversion, and social J mitigation. Discussion: EDAB lobbied successfully to remove Alameda County facilities from the 1991 base closure list. In 1992 EDAB established the Base Retention Task Force to continue efforts to keep these facilities off the 1993 and 1995 closure lists. The Task Force is updating information on employers and suppliers that would be affected by a closure and has sent a delegation to speak personally with Navy officials in Washington D.C., the California delegation and other congressional leaders with a role in the base closure process. All efforts will be directed toward creating alliances with other California communities facing base closures and to stop the wasteful construction of substandard replacement facilities in Everett, Washington. 17 PROGRAM BUDGET 1991/92 Actual Expenditures and Revenue 1992/93 Approved Expenditures and Revenue Expenditures Expenditures Salary and Benefits $452,376 Salary and Benefits $411,678 Services & Supplies 300,941 Services & Supplies 209,138 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $753,317 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $620,816 Revenues Revenues State Dept. of Commerce $ 25,000 State Dept. of Commerce 0 County of Alameda 146,662 County of Alameda $146,662 Cities 194,858 Cities 214,837 Other Governmental Agencies 28,156 Other Governmental Agencies 29,699 Charges for Services Rendered 20,669 Charges for Services Rendered 0 Private Sector 109,680 Private Sector 229,618 TOTAL 91-92 REVENUE $525,025 TOTAL REVENUE $620,816 Prior Year Unexpended Revenue 228,292 TOTAL REVENUE $753,317 ' 1 1991-92 REVENUES 992-93 REVENUES SERVICES(OOX) STATE(000/6) STATE(4.8%) f; PRIVATE 9% COUNTY(234%) oournY(27.9%) PRIVATE(37.6X) SERVICES(3.9%) Y AGENCIES(5 4%) AGENCIES(4 79/6) CI11ES(343%) CITIES(37.1X) 18 3. Alameda County Economic Development Program 1221 Oak St. Suite 555 Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 272-6984 FAX (510) 272-5007 or 272-3784 Alameda County Development Information Clearinghouse (Modem) (510) 208-5282 STAFF Steven C. Szalay, Executive Director Bruce Kern, Program Director (510) 272-3874 Keith Sutton, Business Development Coordinator 272-3885 Bob Sakai, Business Retention Coordinator 272-3881 * Site Location Assistance * Business Problem Solving * Financing Assistance (IDB) Mary Ortendahl,Regulatory Affairs Coordinator 272-3889 * Regulatory Impact Analysis * Mediation/Advocacy * Information and Technical Assistance Dan Regan, Local Planning and Development Coordinator 272-3871 * Facilitates Planning and Development Projects * Interagency Coordination Evelyn Wesley, Education Workforce Project Director 6704178 * Directory of Resources * Employment and training needs matched with training programs. * Facilitate multi-Agency collaboration and business and education partnerships Mia Gray, Labor Management Information Project Coordinator *Labor Market Information *Special Industry Studies 19