pages: CityCouncil/2008-03-04.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2008-03-04 | 11 | Vice Mayor Tam stated the issue is a compatibility of office. The City Attorney concurred with Vice Mayor Tam. Vice Mayor Tam stated a person serving on the Hospital Board could serve on the Economic Development Commission because the Commission is an advisory body, but could not serve on the Planning Board because there would be potential conflict of land issues. Councilmember Gilmore suggested that the discussion be held when Councilmember deHaan is present. Mayor Johnson stated that there is no restriction on a person serving on more than one board or commission, but is a practice. Councilmember Gilmore stated the City Manager proposes to amend Section 22-8 to provide flexibility to close offices, such as during winter holidays. Mayor Johnson stated that opening and closing times should not be in the Charter the matter should be covered by ordinance or resolution. The City Manager stated that she sees the issue as being similar to setting of Council meetings in order to provide flexibility. Mayor Johnson stated the issue is a cleanup item. Councilmember Gilmore stated Councilmember deHaan wants Councilmembers to have the ability to nominate members of boards and commissions, not just the Mayor; the matter should be brought back to Council for further discussion. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he appreciates the job that the subcommittee has done; issues are sifting down to be presented to voters; inquired whether the subcommittee is requesting approval of the resolution for non-substantive revisions along with additional cleanup items. Vice Mayor Tam responded that issues have been bifurcated; stated the subcommittee is seeking Council approval of non-substantive revisions, as well as what Council considered to be additional cleanup items; adoption of a formal resolution is not needed until the July 15 City Council Meeting; items that were brought up after the December workshop can be tabled and discussed separately. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the item requiring contracts to be Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 March 4, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-03-04.pdf |