pages: CityCouncil/2006-02-07.pdf, 12
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CityCouncil | 2006-02-07 | 12 | $200,000 or $35,000; the resolution is correct in stating that the matter should be brought to the CIC at the earliest convenience if the estimated costs exceeds $35,0000. The General Counsel stated the policy was adopted by the Council on September 6; noted Page 2, Item #3 states "Comply with the Community Improvement Commission Policy regarding Procedures for Hiring of Special Legal Counsel. Chair Johnson stated that the policy and resolution state two different things ARRA may have the same inconsistency the intent was that matters be brought to the CIC if estimated outside counsel legal fees are more than $35,000. Commissioner deHaan stated the Commission would approve the resolution. Commissioner Gilmore and Chair Johnson concurred with Commissioner deHaan. Commissioner Matarrese stated the ground rule should be that the matter comes to the appropriate governing body if the estimate is over $35,000 but General Counsel can spend up to $35,000 per matter to initiate the process. Chair Johnson stated that bullet point 1 [General Counsel is authorized by CIC to spend up to $35,000 per matter from appropriate project budget without prior CIC approval] should be omitted; the correction should be made to the ARRA policy also. Commissioner deHaan moved adoption of the resolution and approval of the policy with modification to omit bullet point 1 [General Counsel is authorized by CIC to spend up to $35,000 per matter from appropriated project budget without prior CIC approval]. Commissioner Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. AGENDA ITEM (06-057CC/06-003CIC) Recommendation to accept Quarterly Financial Report and approve mid-year budget adjustments, including General Fund reserve policy and infrastructure review. The Finance Director gave a brief presentation. The Public Works Director gave a brief update on the December 6, Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and 2 Community Improvement Commission February 7, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-02-07.pdf |