pages: CityCouncil/2008-06-03.pdf, 10
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CityCouncil | 2008-06-03 | 10 | Mayor Johnson inquired what would be the size of the committee, to which Councilmember Matarrese responded eight. Mayor Johnson inquired whether eight members would be enough. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he does not have any objections to broadening the committee as long as the focus is kept on the goal. Mayor Johnson stated the committee is a way to get the public involved in the City's financial issues. questioned whether every member should be required to be a resident. ; stated Alameda business owners, who are not residents, could be valuable; the committee should decide on whether a facilitator is needed. Councilmember deHaan stated the intention would be to have a facilitator gather data. Councilmember Matarrese stated the Chair would drive the meeting, not the facilitator. Mayor Johnson stated that she is thinking of a secretary. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he is fine with having an Alameda business owner serve on the committee; the number of members should be set now. Councilmember Gilmore recommended that the committee not exceed ten. Councilmember deHaan recommended that the committee not exceed eleven. Councilmember Matarrese stated that the committee would not be a consensus committee. Mayor Johnson and Councilmember Matarrese recommended that the committee consist of eleven members. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether the labor member would not be someone associated with the City. Councilmember Matarrese stated that his intention is to include a labor union representative who does not represent City employees because of contract issues and a vested interest. Vice Mayor Tam stated having a public safety union representative participate would be good because public safety unions make up 60% Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 June 3, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-06-03.pdf |