pages: CityCouncil/2008-05-06.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2008-05-06 | 7 | Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the intent is to forego competitive bidding, not forego Council approval of contracts over $75,000, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he prefers Approach B. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether Council wants to include seven measures separate from the cleanup package on the November ballot and include Approach B, to which Council responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Gilmore stated that there would be a total of eight ballot measures; the first measure would include all the non- substantive cleanup language; the next seven measures would address substantive issues and would have individual initiatives. Mayor Johnson inquired whether all seven issues are substantive, not administrative, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Gilmore stated discussions involved opportunities for public input; the subcommittee suggested scheduling a meeting in May, June, or July, depending upon attendance at the first meeting the subcommittee was concerned there would be voter fatigue if too many measures were on the ballot; the subcommittee, with Council consent, suggested that the City Manager hold a workshop as early as January 2009 to address the remaining items; Council could discuss the issues, get clarification, and devise a plan for public discussion and input. Councilmember Matarrese stated the notion should be tested for adding three or four additional items as long as there is a public workshop on proposed Charter changes; the proposed revision requiring the appointment of departments heads to be on the advise and consent of Council is a modernization and transparency in government that provides checks and balances. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she respectfully disagrees; Councilmember Matarrese's suggestion is counter to the foundation of the Charter; Alameda does not have a strong Mayor or Council form of government; the citizens would be asked to change the way the City is governed. Mayor Johnson stated that she does not see a problem with starting public discussion. Councilmember deHaan stated issues could be brought back to Council after public discussion. Regular Meeting 7 Alameda City Council May 6, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-05-06.pdf |