pages: CityCouncil/2007-09-04.pdf, 10
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CityCouncil | 2007-09-04 | 10 | Counci lmember Matarrese stated that he requested that the matter be placed on the agenda in order for everyone to understand the scope of work and intent before the first workshop; requested staff to provide a background on the project. The City Manager stated a priority setting workshop would be held between Council and the Executive Management team on September 11; staff developed work plans based on Council direction; Council will have an opportunity to review the plans and discuss priorities ; Management Partners has been hired to structure and facilitate the process i Council interviews were conducted; environmental demographics and department interconnectivity will be discussed: Council will review Citywide priority objectives. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he is concerned that the staff report and consultant's report do not mention public participation; priority setting is a policy decision; policy decisions need to be made in public; there is no mention of how the public will be engaged or whether the workshop would be broadcasted; a daytime meeting limits the public's ability to participate; his biggest concern is to focus on a public processi he does not want to end up with another strategic plan. Mayor Johnson stated that the workshop would be a public meeting; another public meeting would be held in November a report should be provided on the outcome of the first meeting; said report should be placed on the internet to allow feedback. Councilmember Matarrese stated details should include whether minutes and broadcasting would be provided and how the loop would be closed to ensure decisions are memorialized. The City Manager stated a report would be provided; the workshop would be recorded and the priority setting would feed into the budget process, which provides an opportunity for public input. Vice Mayor Tam stated that she is supportive of the process; thirty-two different priorities were identified when Council had a joint meeting with the Planning Board; the workshop will help to bring all departments together in a more cohesive way to directly hear about priorities. Mayor Johnson stated that an annual workshop would be a good idea. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he appreciates tonight's discussion; he is glad that the workshop will be recorded; he has reservations regarding a day workshop; there are many challenges that are not going to go away. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 September 4, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-09-04.pdf |