pages: CityCouncil/2008-07-15.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2008-07-15 | 14 | Counci lmember Matarrese stated the subcommittee did a good job. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolutions. Councilmember Gilmore gave a brief review of the Charter Review Meeting. Vice Mayor Tam stated Council discussed potential, future Charter amendments regarding Mayor and Councilmember compensation; authority of Council over the appointment of department heads; and Council's role in the appointment of Board and Commission members; comments received revolved around the form of government Alameda residents want to see; empowering Council with more responsibilities would require commensurate staffing support. Councilmember Gilmore stated the public thought that the matter should be a citywide discussion. Councilmember deHaan stated the issue could be discussed in the next wave. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember deHaan moved approval of directing the City Attorney to prepare the impartial analyses. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of having the subcommittee [Vice Mayor Tam and Councilmember Gilmore) prepare the arguments in favor and having the Mayor and four Councilmembers sign. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) (08-313) Alan Elnick, Alameda City Employees Association (ACEA) , discussed contracting out services for the Golf Course to a private enterprise; requested that ACEA be allowed to provide input to any Requests for Proposals. (08-314) - Terry Flippo, ACEA, stated ACEA would like to be part of the solution to the Golf Course situation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 July 15, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-07-15.pdf |