pages: CityCouncil/2008-03-04.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2008-03-04 | 7 | The City Manager stated the dollar amount is not in the Charter. Councilmember Matarrese stated that the ability to override the bidding requirements is fine as long as a confirmation occurs within a given amount of time. Vice Mayor Tam stated the subcommittee will work with the City Attorney's office to prepare language to seek Council confirmation at the earliest opportunity following an expenditure. Mayor Johnson inquired who has the authority to bind the City in the event of an emergency, to which Councilmember Gilmore responded the City Manager. The City Attorney stated it is not uncommon for a City Manager to authorize an emergency contract, start work to protect things from getting worse, and then bring a contract to Council for ratification at the next available Council meeting; the City would only be obligated to pay for services rendered; if a contract is not ratified, the Contract would end. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether issues would be brought to the public for review and recommendations Councilmember Gilmore responded the subcommittee wanted direction from Council on whether any of the eight substantive revisions should move forward on the November ballot ; input is requested on the items that came up after the December workshop and on how to move forward with public discussions between now and the time Council has to vote to put the matter on the ballot. Councilmember deHaan stated that his current recommendation is to amend Section 2-11 to have consistency between boards and commissions; a future recommendation would involve the selection of boards and commissions and allowing Council to make nominations. Mayor Johnson stated that she would strongly oppose the recommendation. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether Councilmember deHaan is comfortable with the eight substantive revisions. Councilmember deHaan responded in the affirmative; stated he supports the November timeline. commended the subcommittee on efforts made. Councilmember Gilmore stated the subcommittee discussed voter Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 March 4, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-03-04.pdf |