pages: CityCouncil/2008-04-01.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2008-04-01 | 11 | City is required to do and will require a lot of resourcesi the Housing Element might not be completed because of the resources if there is something else that Council is interested in staff doing. Councilmember Matarrese stated the important thing is that Council needs to be informed, and then Council can make a policy decision about putting something before a mandated project. The City Manager stated that is part of the processi the work plans identify all the things that staff is working on. Vice Mayor Tam and Mayor Johnson stated that they did not select items required by law when setting the priorities because they knew the items had to be completed. The City Manager stated there are limited resources; staff is sharing where resources are being applied and having Council provide feedback on what it sees as priorities. Councilmember deHaan stated that he has not seen tasks causing major displacements some things, like the environmental issue, have been refocused and brought up to a higher priority. The City Manager stated staff had to evaluate other programs and bring the matter to the top; other items might have been extended; staff is informing Council of the projects underway, getting feedback on priorities and developing a method for reporting back. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether staff is seeking a tenth priority. Ms. Perkins stated there are nine priority tasks and a tenth has been proposed by Councilmember Matarrese. Councilmember Matarrese stated every project is to be evaluated against the budget standard; the same thing has to be said for the City's environmental initiatives; every project and function of every department should be evaluated against the recommendations on how to protect the environment, whether it is the green building ordinance or the vehicle use policy; this is not a whim, but is a clear direction of the Council. Mayor Johnson stated there needs to be a process to involve community stakeholders in developing an economic sustainability strategy that includes outreach to residents and businesses said issue should be included with the GASB-45 and long-term and short- term economic issues said item could be the tenth priority. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 1, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-04-01.pdf |