pages: CityCouncil/2005-06-07.pdf, 10
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CityCouncil | 2005-06-07 | 10 | wall recognition and the plaques, to which the Library Director responded that having both is usual. Councilmember deHaan stated the Council is concerned with positioning too many plaques through various areas of the Library; inquired whether the donor plaque recognition would be replicated on the wall. The Library Director responded that any donor who gives $5,000 or more would be recognized on the donor wall; noted the Library Foundation has begun to schedule meetings with donors. Mayor Johnson stated she likes the idea of the large item and area recognition; inquired whether fund raising efforts would be impacted. The Library Director responded that having recognition for large items and areas might be an incentive. Councilmember Daysog stated that the Council should get clarification on the legal issues of refusing a contribution. The City Attorney stated that any reasonable rules could be imposed; the City cannot say no for the wrong reasons. parameters can be drafted. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he agrees with the concept and framework of the policy; inquired when the policy defining the criteria to refuse a contribution and appropriate recognition would come back to Council, to which the Library Director responded that she would hope the policy could come back at a City Council meeting in July. Councilmember DeHaan stated how the plaque would read is important. Mayor Johnson stated she would like to have a recognition wall only as long as there would be no fundraising impact; suggested looking into what other libraries and public buildings have done. The Library Director stated it was not unusual to place names on shelves. (05-280) Recommendation to accept the Webster District Strategic Plan Report. Councilmember deHaan stated that having a grocery store as a key anchor was not possible; inquired whether parking is being proposed. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 June 7, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-06-07.pdf |