pages: CityCouncil/2008-05-20.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2008-05-20 | 11 | issue was simply to use the Incident Command System (ICS) ; stated members have been trained to work in the EOP Center; the second step would be to adopt NIMS. Councilmember deHaan inquired when the County adopted NIMS, to which the Disaster Preparedness Officer responded last fall. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether any changes have taken place. The Disaster Preparedness Officer responded in the negative; stated resource tracking is one new element of NIMS. Councilmember deHaan moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. COUNCIL REFERRALS (08-224) - Consideration of establishing an Economic Sustainability Committee. Councilmember Matarrese stated establishing an Economic Sustainability Committee is time critical because of the budget path layout; the State budget will not be adopted at the same time as the City's budget the City's budget will need to be adjusted, depending upon what the State does; recovery is a long way off; time should be used now to establish a Task Force or committee to discuss retirements benefits, revenue versus expenses, and the true costs of services. Mayor Johnson stated Councilmember deHaan previously mentioned a Blue Ribbon committee that would consist of people familiar with the issues and who would be available to advise management and Council about long-term budget issues. Councilmember deHaan stated the City Treasurer and Auditor should be included. Mayor Johnson stated community members should be included: there needs to be an opportunity to educate people. Councilmember Matarrese stated that starting the process for establishing a committee is imperative so that there is a committee Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 May 20, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-05-20.pdf |