pages: CityCouncil/2008-03-04.pdf, 12
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CityCouncil | 2008-03-04 | 12 | in writing is a new provision or cleanup. Councilmember Gilmore responded there is consensus on what is being presented in terms of cleanup; stated Article IV, V and a new provision requiring contracts to be in writing should be added to the cleanup list. Mayor Johnson stated that Item 6 [eliminating "transportation" from Article XII, Section 12-1(A) ] and Item 8 [eliminating three reasons for removal of Historical Advisory Board Members) should be cleanup also. Councilmember Gilmore stated that consensus indicates that Item 3 [formal bidding requirements) should be on fast track but some language should come back to Council before further action is taken; the City's insurance policy would be reviewed. Mayor Johnson stated the insurance policy should not be discussed because the issue is not a Charter issue; bond requirements need to be removed. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether insurance language should be added to protect the City if bond requirements are removed. Vice Mayor Tam responded removing the bond language would be more modern; stated thirty years from now insurance may be replaced by something else; inquired whether there would be any downside by not having specific insurance requirement language. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the issue could be deferred to an ordinance. The Senior Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated the matter could remain silent also. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether closing offices is considered a cleanup issue. Councilmember Gilmore responded in the affirmative; stated that the following items will be discussed further : board and commission nominations; amendments to Section 2-11 regarding federal, State, County or local office incumbents holding City board or commission positions; City Manager appointments of department heads to be on the advice and consent of Council; stated the City of Berkeley's form of government will be reviewed. Councilmember Matarrese stated the elimination of the provision that subjects the appointment, discipline and removal of a deputy Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 March 4, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-03-04.pdf |