pages: CityCouncil/2008-03-04.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2008-03-04 | 13 | city clerk to the approval of Council should be a cleanup issue. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether alternatives should be provided for public discussion forums. Vice Mayor Tam responded in the affirmative; stated it is hard to generate interest on Charter issues at regularly scheduled meetings; it would be helpful to have focused citizen interest and expertise. Mayor Johnson thanked Vice Mayor Tam and Councilmember Gilmore for the hard work. Councilmember Gilmore stated that the Senior Assistant City Attorney has been excellent in keeping the subcommittee on track and on task; the Deputy City Clerk has provided much needed history. Mayor Johnson stated the subcommittee would bring the matter back to Council. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (08-102) - David Howard, Alameda, stated $6 million was transferred from the Business Waterfront Improvement Project (BWIP) to two trust accounts for the School District. the balance is now $2 million; the accounts have very little transparency; the accounts are managed by the City; the money is not segregated; questioned why the Finance Department is unable to answer questions regarding the matter; stated an audit report needs to be provided to the public; people might question management of the funds and not approve the parcel tax. (08-103) - Bill Smith, Alameda, discussed Base reuse. (08-104) Gretchen Lipow, Alameda, stated the City entered into an agreement with the School District in 1991; Municipal Officers for Redevelopment Reform (MORR) has done a lot of research regarding the impacts of redevelopment money on public schools; the intent of a 1991 Agreement between the Community Improvement Commission and School District was to provide affordable housing for School District employees and was never met; requested an audit; stated the money should be put into the School District's budget. Mayor Johnson requested that the City Attorney's office provide Council with a copy of said Agreement. (08-105) - Ken Peterson, Alameda, stated Los Angeles and the City of Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 March 4, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-03-04.pdf |