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CityCouncil | 2008-03-04 | 5 | Vice Mayor Tam stated that Councilmember Gilmore, Senior Assistant City Attorney, and Deputy City Clerk have been meeting following the December 5, 2007 workshop; the subcommittee consolidated the proposed changes into three different categories: nonsubstantiv revisions; substantive revisions; and revisions that Council and the City Manager suggested after the workshop. Councilmember Gilmore outlined the proposed nonsubstantive revisions. Mayor Johnson inquired what would be the deadline to pass a resolution. Vice Mayor Tam responded Council needs to pass a resolution no later than August 7, 2008, to qualify for the November consolidated election; stated the subcommittee recommends placing the matter on the July 15, 2008 City Council agenda. Councilmember Gilmore stated the subcommittee wanted to ensure that there was enough time to provide the public with information. Vice Mayor Tam outlined the proposed substantive revisions. Councilmember Gilmore stated that the proposed language for Article IV, Auditor, and Article V, Treasurer, was drafted in consultation with the current incumbents. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Article 28-5 has an extra provision for removal of a Historical Advisory Board Member, to which Councilmember Gilmore responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson inquired whom the Charter designates as officers; stated the term "officer" seems to be broader than just people elected or appointed by Council. The Senior Assistant City Attorney responded Section 2-12 adds assistants and deputies. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the revision would not change who is or is not an officer, to which the Senior Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese questioned whether there is a way to override the formal bidding requirement while still requiring Council approval ; no bid would be required to get work started, then a Council meeting could be called to approve the expenditure. The Public Works Director stated that 2005 had some very bad storms Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 March 4, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-03-04.pdf |