pages: CityCouncil/2008-06-03.pdf, 12
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CityCouncil | 2008-06-03 | 12 | Mayor Johnson stated the committee would need to be high profile and should be used to educate the public about budgeting and economic realities. Kevin Kearney, City Auditor, stated some ideas are already in place; reinventing the wheel is not necessary ; information needs to be updated; the main goal is to educate the public. Councilmember deHaan stated past, good faith decisions are starting to bite the City today; future needs should be reviewed; having everyone [committee members) show up for every meeting would be difficult. Mayor Johnson stated the committee would not have quorum requirements. Councilmember Matarrese stated the members should understand that there are expectations to meet twice a month, more or less, and deliver a product within the six-month timeframe. Councilmember Gilmore thanked the City Treasurer and City Auditor for taking charge and being excited; stated that she agrees educating the public is an important function; citizens do not understand fund source restrictions. The City Treasurer stated committee members should be tasked with addressing revenues and expenditures; members would gather information independently; members should have no vested interest in issues being discussed; issues need to be reviewed impartially. Councilmember Gilmore moved approval of moving forward with the Fiscal Sustainability Committee along the lines set out in the staff report; limiting the membership to eleven; and removing the requirement that members be Alameda residents. Mayor Johnson inquired whether a non-resident 25% cap should be included in the motion. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she would rather leave the cap up to the committee; the committee should have the flexibility to get the job done. Vice Mayor Tam seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Tam stated nominated experts would be performing a community service, which would be greatly appreciated. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 June 3, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-06-03.pdf |