pages: CityCouncil/2008-05-06.pdf, 10
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CityCouncil | 2008-05-06 | 10 | place would require other changes that have to do with the existent City Manager authority. Mayor Johnson stated people complain to Council regarding aspects of City government Council has no control over the matter because of the way the Charter is drafted; Council always get the blame when bad things happen even though Council has no control. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he prefers to think of the matter in terms of accountability. Mayor Johnson stated that Council needs to have more power to hold people accountable. Vice Mayor Tam stated that the Charter gives the Council authority to hold the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk accountable. Michael John Torrey, Alameda, stated that he would hold his comments until the public workshops. Bill Smith, Alameda, discussed community involvement. Councilmember Gilmore stated the proposed Article 7 revision should be discussed at the next workshop; Council wants to delete the Section 2-11 provision and see what can be done to place the matter on the 2008 ballot; stated she did not hear any consensus from Council regarding Board and Commission nominations. Mayor Johnson stated Board and Commission nominations would create a rotating Mayor the City has a directly elected Mayor ; she would be opposed to the change; the matter would create a hybrid system and a rotating mayor process. Councilmember deHaan stated that he would like to have further discussion on the matter. Vice Mayor Tam stated the direction is for the subcommittee to review three or four items in addition to the eight items being considered for a public workshop. Mayor Johnson stated the additional items could be discussed at the workshop. Councilmember Gilmore stated a lot depends on how quickly workshops are scheduled and the City Attorney's workload. Vice Mayor Tam suggested the seven items and cleanup package be Regular Meeting 10 Alameda City Council May 6, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-05-06.pdf |