pages: CityCouncil/2009-06-02.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2009-06-02 | 14 | The Assistant City Manager responded drainage improvements would take the property out of the floodplain area. The Public Works Director stated various options include filling in the area and elevating the area above the base flood elevation; building is allowed in the floodway but there are specific construction requirements to ensure that the lowest, finished floor is above the base flood elevation. Vice Mayor deHaan stated retail could be within the floodplain at the FISC property. The Assistant City Manager stated linear strips between the warehouses are in the floodplain. Councilmember Tam moved introduction of the ordinance. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (09-227) Receive a Report on Sunshine Community Task Force Referral. The Deputy City Manager gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Tam stated that she appreciates staff's efforts in expediently moving forward on the matter; that she did not intend to limit herself to the five issues articulated in the staff report. the community should be engaged in public access discussions currently, there are practical pressures on staff; that she does not intend to create a burden on staff; suggested involving one of the good government advocacy groups, such as the League of Woman Voters, to help facilitate the dialogue; that her tendency is not to support the staff recommendation and to postpone the formation of a Sunshine Community Task Force toward the beginning of next year so that issues raised by the Fiscal Sustainability Committee and budget situation can be addressed. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether campaign reform discussions would be appropriate at this time stated most cities have implemented guidelines on limits for individuals, political committees, and in-kind contributions; the matter could be parallel to Santa Ana's Code of Ethics and Conduct. Councilmember Tam stated Santa Ana's Code of Ethics and Conduct deals with putting ethical principles together and is not geared toward looking at campaign finance reform; Dan Pernell, Executive Director of the Oakland Public Ethics Commission, strongly Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 June 2, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-06-02.pdf |