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CityCouncil | 2006-07-18 | 4 | portion of the meeting. Mayor Johnson stated the number of public members should be increased; the Task Force could have two additional members. Councilmember deHaan inquired what is the Task Force's life expectancy. The Supervising Planner responded the process would be completed in March 2007. Councilmember deHaan stated the initial Task Force could be large and move down to a smaller oversight Task Force. Councilmember Matarrese concurred with Councilmember deHaan; stated there is a process that covers the assessmenti proposed that the resolution describe what is expected from the Task Force; some functions to consider are: 1) publicizing and engaging the general public in the discussion of what ICLEI is and what the assessment is, 2) determining what evaluation of the output of the assessment affects the City and providing a recommendation to Council on priorities of actions that the City should take against the assessment points; 3) determining what policies may affect the general public, and 4) providing future recommendations; stated a century and a half of industrial revolution habits are backing up because fuel is going awayi the impact has been demonstrated on the whole planet; the process sets up an ongoing way of life for the City; a commission might be recommended by the Task Force after the process is completed in March 2007. Councilmember Daysog thanked the speakers for addressing the issue stated global warming can be reduced by 10 -20% by taking mass transit or car sharing once a week. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated she would like to see the Task Force focus on encouraging individual citizens, and more importantly businesses in town, to do their share. Councilmember deHaan stated he is concerned that past efforts have not been institutionalized; Alameda has been extremely successful in waste management, green power generation, and as an electric city; emphasis is not placed on programs as time passes the City has some of the basic policies and desire; the City has been a leader and has some of the better terrain for people to get out of cars and walk; focus should not be lost and should be a day-in and day-out lifestyle; the City was not allowed to purchase electric cars for Alameda Power and Telcom; Cal Start was one of the City's leading efforts; Alameda should be proud to be an electric city. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 July 18, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-07-18.pdf |