pages: CityCouncil/2008-02-05.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2008-02-05 | 6 | Mayor Johnson inquired whether a Citizen Advisory group would provide input to Council and staffing would not be necessary. The City Attorney responded that it could be done that way . Councilmember Gilmore stated several Task Force members are members of other commissions; constituting the Task Force in present form would be problematic. The City Attorney stated if a short-term committee meets for a longer period, it then becomes a Standing Committee; a Standing Committee is required to hold meetings in public under the Brown Act. Councilmember Matarrese stated priorities need to be used to measure what comes out of the overall City prioritization list and what has to be measured within the budget Planning Board members are overwhelmed and may not be able to meet on the issues; he likes the idea of a Citizen Advisory Committee. Mayor Johnson inquired whether a Citizen Advisory Committee could meet without City staff. The City Manager stated the Task Force could be dissolved and options could be brought back to Council regarding implementation of a Citizen Advisory Committee as well as Councilmember Matarrese's recommendation regarding the budget process and priority setting. Councilmember Matarrese stated issues are critical; Council will determine how critical the issues are when money and resources are allocated; behaviors need to change if goals are to be met; he likes the idea of reconstituting the Task Force. Councilmember Gilmore requested that the motion be restated. Councilmember Tam restated the previous motion: adoption of the resolution with direction for staff to provide feedback on how a Citizen's Advisory Committee can be established to help with the budget and priority setting process. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember Gilmore thanked the Task Force; stated the Task Force has a great deal of passion regarding the matter. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council Meeting 6 February 5, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-02-05.pdf |