pages: CityCouncil/2007-05-15.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2007-05-15 | 14 | Councilmember Gilmore stated the meetings could be announced at Council or Planning Board meetings. Councilmember Matarrese agreed to amend the motion. Vice Mayor Tam seconded the motion. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the motion included Councilmember Gilmore's comments that Vice Mayor Tam included when she originally seconded the motion. Vice Mayor Tam stated Councilmember Gilmore's clarification on the process in which the deliverables come back to the Council was articulated when Councilmember Matarrese restated the motion. Mayor Johnson stated the comments were that there should be a written record. Councilmember Gilmore stated the main point was that there be a written record of what was discussed, how it was discussed, and what conclusions, if anyi there needs to be a full record, not just one line that a meeting was held. Councilmember deHaan stated that Councilmember Gilmore alluded to Measure A itself being the will of the people and would come back through said means via the will of the people. Mayor Johnson stated the statement could be made for the record. Councilmember Gilmore stated the statement could be made for the record; however, it [statement ] did not have anything to do with the motion. Mayor Johnson stated the statement should be made as part of the record: that the Council recognizes Measure A is part of the Charter and can only be changed by a vote of the people; further stated that she personally, and she has heard a majority of the members of the Council state, that they do not believe that the Council should put Measure A on the ballot ; the discussions are not leading towards a campaign; Measure A was originally a grassroots effort; if there is support to change Measure A, it should be through the same grassroots effort; the matter can be made very clear as part of the record. Councilmember deHaan stated louncilmember Gilmore had stated the same thing, which he was reiterating. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she meant her statement, but does Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 May 15, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-05-15.pdf |