pages: CityCouncil/2008-02-05.pdf, 5
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CityCouncil | 2008-02-05 | 5 | discussions can be deferred to a later date regarding the formation of a Commission; he would like to have the Task Force reconvene at special points; one job could be to link up Task Force priorities to the City's project list. the Task Force could review the budget and measure against priorities an educational component was discussed when the Task Force was created; the job is half way done; people need to know about the priorities and how progress will be measured; some lower tier priorities could be accomplished, such as getting biodiesel into the diesel fleet; he is in support of the staff recommendation with the exception of dissolving the Task Force; the Task Force should review the prioritization list and budget before adoption and work on publicizing the outcome of the effort; the future of the Task Force should be revisited at the end of the summer. Vice Mayor Tam concurred with Councilmember Matarrese; inquired whether on-going participation would be in violation of the Brown Act. The City Attorney responded if the Task Force was considered to be a standing committee with on-going duties for a greater length of time, it would be considered a legislative body under the Brown Act and would have to meet in a public setting; Council could reconstitute the group in some other format. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Brown Act would prevail if a working task force under the Planning Board or PUB were established. The City Attorney responded a committee, commission or sub-group with a specific task or purpose of somewhat limited duration would not be considered to be a Brown Act committee. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether not noticing the meetings was being considered. Vice Mayor Tam stated the question is a process question she supports having a Citizen Advisory group help with priority settings and help examine how the recommendations fit in the budget inquired whether there is an obligation as part of the motion to re-establish some type of Citizen Advisory group that is different than the Climate Protection Task Force originally formed in 2006. The Supervising Planner stated a public forum was held regarding the Local Action Plan; the last recommendation is to come back and determine whether or not an on-going commission should be established. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council Meeting 5 February 5, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-02-05.pdf |