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CityCouncil | 2008-03-04 | 8 | fatigue; inquired whether Councilmember deHaan has a priority preference. Councilmember deHaan responded that he did not view the issue in terms of priorities. Councilmember Matarrese stated that his top priority is the formal bidding requirements because the matter is emergency preparednessi Item 4 [governing the elected position of Auditor], Item 5 [governing the elected position of Treasurer], and Item 6 [eliminating "transportation" from Article XII, Section 12-1(A) - are clean up items. Councilmember deHaan excused himself from the meeting at 8:58 p.m. Councilmember Gilmore stated that her top priority is that contracts be in writing. The Senior Assistant City Attorney stated that there was a range of two to eight Charter revisions per ballot over a thirty-year period. Bill Smith, Alameda, stated that he supports the recommendation. Councilmember Gilmore stated that the Charter references the practice of requiring bonds for individual performance; the language is obsolete; the practice is to protect the City by carrying an insurance policy; inquired whether a provision should be added requiring that the City have appropriate insurance if references to bonds are eliminated. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the liability insurance would be for employees. The Senior Assistant City Attorney responded the City carries crime insurance which cover instances such as embezzlement or someone absconding with checks. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the City has an insurance policy, to which the Senior Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the City has used the insurance policy, to which the Senior Assistant City Attorney responded that she did not know. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 March 4, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-03-04.pdf |