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CityCouncil | 2009-10-06 | 14 | to challenge the issue further inquired whether someone would need to hire an attorney and file a lawsuit. The City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated the City Attorney's office cannot provide legal support services to the general community. COUNCIL REFERRALS None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (09-394) - Consideration of Mayor's nominations for appointment to the Commission on Disability Issues, Library Board and Recreation and Park Commission. Mayor Johnson nominated Nielsen Tam for the Commission on Disability Issues; Suzanne Whyte for the Library Board; and Michael B. Cooper and Terri Bertero Ogden for the Recreation and Park Commission. (09-395) Councilmember Tam stated that she attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference along with Vice Mayor deHaan and Councilmember Gilmore; the voting delegates passed three resolutions; one dealt with encouraging local jurisdictions to enact ordinances or policies that would hold the host responsible for under aged drinking that occurs at property under the host's possession, control, or authority; the voting delegates also passed a resolution that requests the League to put forth a ballot measure for the November 2010 election that would clean up the loopholes of Proposition 1A; the League conducted a poll in May 2009 that showed the level of public confidence with the State Legislature and Governor declined to a historic low; it is the right time to demand reforms. Mayor Johnson stated that she is glad people are paying attention to what the State is doing. Councilmember Tam stated the League is eliciting the help of the local officials to try to gather at least 100 signatures from each City. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Councilmember Tam would get signature forms. Councilmember Tam responded in the affirmative; stated City resources cannot be used for political activity; further stated the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 6, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-10-06.pdf |