pages: CityCouncil/2008-05-06.pdf, 19
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CityCouncil | 2008-05-06 | 19 | (08-201) Bill Smith, Alameda, discussed global wealth. COUNCIL REFERRALS None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (08-202) Consideration of Water Emergency Transportation Authority Community Advisory Committee appointment. Mayor Johnson suggested that Councilmember Gilmore be appointed to the Committee and Councilmember deHaan serve as the alternate. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of appointing Councilmember Gilmore as the City's representative and Councilmember deHaan as the alternate. Vice Mayor Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (08 -203 - ) Consideration of Mayor's nomination for appointment to the Planning Board. Mayor Johnson nominated Arthur A. Autorino. (08-204) Councilmember Gilmore stated that she attended the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Spring General Assembly on April 24; discussions included focused, priority development areas; speakers explained that change should not be confused with growth because change does not always equal growth; change can happen without growth; growth should be discussed in terms of quality of life, rather than number of businesses; communities should know that change or growth may require trade offs. (08-205) Vice Mayor Tam stated that she attended the April 2 Environmental Policy Committee for the League of California Cities; the League is converging on supporting legislation that would extend universal waste disposal responsibility to the original producer so that cities and counties are not left with responsibility and costs for disposal alternatives. the diversion rate was also discussed; Alameda has an exceptional record; stated that she attended the League of California Cities Legislative Action Day on April 16; the budget overshadowed the conversation; Finance Director Michael Genest gave his prospective on the grim, Statewide budget; Mr. Genest stated that the Vehicle License Fee tax cut is the most significant cause of State budget problems ; a balanced budget is not anticipated this summer stated that she Regular Meeting 19 Alameda City Council May 6, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-05-06.pdf |