pages: CityCouncil/2005-05-12.pdf, 2
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CityCouncil | 2005-05-12 | 2 | Councilmember Daysog inquired what the outside attorney could do that the Council could not do. Mayor Johnson stated that the Council does not provide attorney services the City Attorney would have a conflict of interest in advising the Council on her contract. Councilmember deHaan moved approval the recommendation predicated on further discussion of the scope of work in closed session. Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated that a discreet number of issues are of concern; that he was not clear on the conflict. Mayor Johnson stated there would be a conflict if there are legal issues; requested further explanation from the Assistant City Attorney. The Assistant City Attorney stated if Council asks a legal question regarding interpretation of any provision of the City Attorney' S contract or requests the contract be approved as to form, there would be a conflict; the City Attorney would not be able to provide information [legal advice] another attorney's services would be necessary. Mayor Johnson noted that Council has to hire an attorney to sign [approve the form of ] the City Attorney's contract. Councilmember Daysog stated that the City of Oakland requested the City of San Francisco to comment on whether the Oakland City Attorney position should be an elected position. Councilmember deHaan stated the Council needs to understand and clean up the mechanisms of the contract, and ensure the contract language is legal. Mayor Johnson stated when the contract has been changed on a routine basis, outside attorneys have signed [approved the form of ] the contract without communicating with the Council, which is not a very good procedure. Councilmember deHaan stated that the Council is requesting more detailed information. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that the Council is trying to determine the history of the current situation and review salary scales; an Special Meeting Alameda City Council 2 May 12, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-12.pdf |