pages: CityCouncil/2007-09-04.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2007-09-04 | 7 | advisory in nature. Mayor Johnson stated that the process should be open; a Council sub-committee should deal with cleaning up the Charter first and working with the City Attorney and City Clerk; public meetings would occur when items are brought back to Council. Councilmember deHaan stated hopefully the public will provide continual feedback. Mayor Johnson stated that it would be very helpful to have the public well informed regarding Charter provisions people do not understand limitations. Councilmember deHaan stated the Charter drives many Council decisions. Councilmember Gilmore moved approval of Council appointing two Councilmembers to a sub-committee to review the Charter with input and advice from the City Attorney, City Clerk, necessary Department Heads, City Manager and public; the structure would be to clean up outdated language and issue spot items that the sub-committee feels would benefit from a floor discussion by the Council and the public. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Vice Mayor Tam and Councilmember Gilmore were selected to serve on the sub-committee. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (07-426) Dorothy Freeman, Estuary Park Action Committee, submitted letter; stated the City Council decided to create a Task Force for the Beltline park development in November 2006; Council decided to combine the Beltline and Oak Street Estuary Park projects in the same Task Force; there will be an unnecessary delay in looking for funds to purchase the Oak Street Estuary Park property if a Task Force is not formed for two years; a Task Force needs to be created in order to initiate the work. Mayor Johnson stated that she does not recall Council deciding to delay creation of a Task Force for two years. Councilmember deHaan stated that Council decided to defer the matter [ on August 21, 2007]. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 September 4, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-09-04.pdf |