pages: CityCouncil/2006-05-02.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2006-05-02 | 14 | Members and Commissioners should not be removed from their positions. Councilmember deHaan requested the City Clerk to review the resident status of other Board Members and Commissioners. Mayor Johnson stated that the Council could change the Municipal Code; the Code is intended to be flexible. Councilmember deHaan requested an Off Agenda Report on the matter. Mayor Johnson stated the matter could be brought back to the Council for discussion. Councilmember deHaan requested the Council address commission residency requirements. (06-240) Mayor Johnson reported that she attended the Northern California Power Agency/Northwest Public Power Association Western Federal Policy Conference in Washington D.C. ; the conference is an opportunity for small utilities to express their voice in Washington D. C. ; Alameda Power and Telecom has to keep up on State and federal policy and legislative issues. (06-241) Vice Mayor Gilmore stated pending federal legislation regulating cable companies included the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) overseeing trenching in City streets; the proposal takes away local control; requested information; stated the City should be actively lobbying against such regulations. The City Manager stated lobbying against the regulations was consistent with a resolution Council previously adopted; an update would be provided. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the regular meeting at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 May 2, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-05-02.pdf |